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- Wild minds : the artists and rivalries that inspired the golden age of animation / by Mitenbuler, Reid,author.;
- Includes bibliographical references and index."In 1911, the famed cartoonist Winsor McCay debuted an animated version of his popular newspaper strip, Little Nemo in Slumberland. Loosely inspired by Sigmund Freud's research on dreams, the film was one of the very first of its kind. McCay is largely forgotten today, but his work helped unleash the creative energy of animators like Otto Messmer, Max Fleischer, Walt Disney, and Chuck Jones. Their origin stories, rivalries, and sheer genius, as Reid Mitenbuler skillfully relates, were as colorful and subversive as their creations-from Felix the Cat to Bugs Bunny to feature films such as Fantasia-which became an integral part of American culture over the next five decades. Before television, animated cartoons were often "little hand grenades of social and political satire" aimed squarely at adults. Early Betty Boop cartoons included nudity. Popeye stories slyly criticized the injustices of unchecked capitalism. Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner were used to explore hidden depths of the American psyche. "During its first half-century," Mitenbuler writes, "animation was an important part of the culture wars about free speech, censorship, the appropriate boundaries of humor, and the influence of art and media on society." During WWII it also played a significant role in propaganda. The golden age of animation ended with the advent of television when cartoons were sanitized to appeal to a growing demographic of children and help advertisers sell sugary breakfast cereals. Alongside these stories, Mitenbuler incorporates the surprising contributions of Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss), voice artist Mel Blanc, composer Leopold Stokowski, and many others whose talents influenced the world of animation. Illustrated throughout in both black-and-white and color, with rare drawings and photographs, Wild Minds is an ode to our lively past and to the creative energy that would inspire The Simpsons, South Park, and BoJack Horseman today"--
- Subjects: Animated films; Animated television programs; Animated films; Animated television programs;
- Ultimate predators [videorecording] / by Global Productions.; National Geographic Channel (Television station : Washington, D.C.); Vivendi Entertainment (Firm);
- Death by dragon -- Chimp attack -- Animal assassins.National Geographic explores what defines the stealthy, fierce ultimate predators and reveals an up-close look at their arsenal of deadly weapons.E.DVD, widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
- Subjects: Animal behavior.; Nature television programs.; Predation (Biology); Predatory animals; Wildlife television programs.;
- © c2012., National Geographic ; Distributed by Vivendi Entertainment,
- Sid the science kid. [videorecording] / by Jim Henson Company.; NCircle Entertainment.;
- Let there be light -- Discovering darkness -- Shadow smile -- A rainbow every day!After a rainstorm, the sun comes out and Sid spots a big rainbow in the sky. He races inside to tell his parents, but by the time he brings them outside to see it, the rainbow is gone. Sid and his friends investigate rainbows at school where they discover that rainbows can only form when light passes through water droplets.G.DVD.
- Subjects: Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Light; Rainbows; Science; Video recordings for children.;
- © c2013., NCircle Entertainment,
- The magic school bus. [videorecording (DVD)] / by Cole, Joanna; Scholastic Productions; Warner Home Video;
- In a beehive -- Magic school bus gets ants in its pants -- Butterfly and the bog beast.Buzz, flutter, and march into three tiny new worlds with Ms. Frizzle.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; full screen presentation.
- Subjects: Animated television programs; Insects; Television programs for children; Video recordings for children; Video recordings for the hearing impaired;
- © c2004., Warner Home Video,
- The Berenstain bears. [videorecording (DVD)] / by Berenstain, Jan,1923-; Berenstain, Stan,1923-; KaBoom Entertainment, Inc.; Nelvana (Firm);
- Trouble with pets -- The sitter -- Too much T.V. -- Lost in a cave.Based on the books and teleplays by Stan and Jan Berenstain.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; full screen presentation.
- Subjects: Animated television programs; Berenstain Bears (Fictitious characters); Television programs for children.; Video recordings for children.;
- © c2002., Nelvana Limited : KaBoom! Entertainment,
- Dinosaur train. [videorecording] / by Jim Henson Company.; PBS Distribution (Firm); PBS for Kids.;
- Eggstravaganza -- The egg stealer? -- Hatching party -- Tank's baby brother -- Diamond anniversary -- Nursery car -- All kinds of families -- A sea turtle tale -- The good mom.Originally broadcast as single episodes of the PBS television series.What can be better than a basket full of Easter eggs? How about a train full of dinosaur eggs! Buddy and his Pteranodon family set off for new adventures as they encounter baby hatchlings and dino eggs of all shapes and sizes! They'll learn that all dinosaur families are different, and so are the ways of nurturing them! And who knows, they might just solve a mystery or two while they're at it!G.DVD, region 1, NTSC, widescreen (16:9) presentation; stereo.
- Subjects: Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Dinosaurs; Eggs; Locomotives; Video recordings for children.;
- © c2012., Distributed by PBS Distribution,
- National Geographic kids. [videorecording]. by Cinedigm (Firm); National Geographic Films.;
- Are we there yet? -- Toot and puddle -- Mama Mirabelle's home movies.Two lovable pigs share their endless curiosity and wild adventures, both in the backyard and across the globe. Kids will follow siblings on exciting adventures around the world, and are introduced to lovable characters and stunning wildlife movies from National Geographic. Programs include popular episodes from the TV series: Are We There Yet?; Toot and Puddle; and Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies.G.DVD, region 1, NTSC, widescreen; stereo.
- Subjects: Animals.; Children's television programs.; Video recordings for children.;
- © c2014., National Geographic : Distributed by Cinedigm,
- Babar. [videorecording (DVD)] / by Brunhoff, Jean de,1899-1937; Brunhoff, Laurent de,1925-; Alliance Atlantis (Firm); Nelvana (Firm);
- A tale of two siblings = La grande histoire d'Alexandre -- Alexander the great = Alexandre le grand -- Oh, to be an adult = La vie des grands -- Kings of the castle = Rois d'un jour.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; full screen presentation.
- Subjects: Animated television programs; Babar (Fictitious character); Elephants; Television programs for children; Video recordings for children;
- © c2006., Nelvana : Distributed by Alliance Atlantis,
- Madeline in London [videorecording] / by Bemelmans, Ludwig,1898-1962.Madeline in London.Videorecording.; Plummer, Christopher.; Cookie Jar Entertainment.; DIC Entertainment (Firm); Vivendi Entertainment Canada.;
- Madeline in London -- Madeline and the Gypsies.Narrated by Christopher Plummer.Madeline and the Gypsies: Madeline and Pepito run away with a gypsy circus but soon find themselves homesick.Madeline in London: When the Spanish Ambassador moves to London, the twelve little girls go to visit his son, Madeline has an adventure on a horse, and the horse returns to Paris with the girls.G.DVD ; full screen presentation.
- Subjects: Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Madeline (Fictitious character); Video recordings for children.;
- © c2008., Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc. ; Distributed by Vivendi Entertainment Canada,
- Miffy and friends. [videorecording (DVD)] / by Bruna, Dick.; Mercis Media.; Peace Arch Entertainment.;
- Miffy is late for school -- Miffy and Melanie learn to read -- Miffy makes and bakes -- Boris tidies up -- Miffy and the shadows -- Snuffy learns patience -- Boris forgets something -- Miffy counts the trees -- Miffy finds the cup.Based on the popular children's books of the same name, the Miffy series of animated videos presents the loveable title bunny in a variety of situations and tales meant to stimulate a child's imagination.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; full screen presentation.
- Subjects: Animated television programs.; Miffy (Fictitious character); Rabbits; Television programs for children.; Video recordings for children.;
- © c2008., Distributed by Peace Arch Home Entertainment,
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