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Bill Littlejohn is a Co-Director and Animation American born on 27 january 1914 at Newark (USA)
William Charles "Bill" Littlejohn (January 27, 1914 – September 17, 2010) was an American animator and union organizer. Littlejohn worked on both animated shorts and features from the 1930s through to the 1990s. His notable works include the Tom and Jerry shorts, the Peanuts television specials, the Oscar-winning short, "The Hole" (1962), and the Oscar-nominated "A Doonesbury Special" (1977). He has been inducted into the Cartoon Hall of Fame and received the Winsor McCay Award and lifetime achievement awards from the Annie Awards and the UCLA Film and Television Archive. Director Michael Sporn has called Littlejohn "an animation 'God'."
Littlejohn was also co-founded and served as the first president of the Screen Cartoonists Guild Local #852 in 1938. He led the effort to gain recognition for the union at the major Hollywood animation studios. When Walt Disney refused to negotiate with the union and fired 16 pro-union artists, Littlejohn led the union in the 1941 Disney animators strike. The strike lasted nine weeks and resulted in Disney's recognition of the union, substantial salary increases, a 40-hour work week and screen credits. The Disney strike has been recognized as a watershed moment in the movement to unionize the animation industry.
Littlejohn was also an active advocate for the art of animation. He was a co-founder of ASIFA-Hollywood in 1957 and of the International Tournée of Animation in the mid-1960s. He also served on the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Board of Governors representing short films and animation from 1988 to 2001.
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Nationality USA
Birth 27 january 1914 at Newark (USA)
Death 17 september 2010 (at 96 years) at Malibu (USA)
Birth 27 january 1914 at Newark (USA)
Death 17 september 2010 (at 96 years) at Malibu (USA)
Littlejohn was also co-founded and served as the first president of the Screen Cartoonists Guild Local #852 in 1938. He led the effort to gain recognition for the union at the major Hollywood animation studios. When Walt Disney refused to negotiate with the union and fired 16 pro-union artists, Littlejohn led the union in the 1941 Disney animators strike. The strike lasted nine weeks and resulted in Disney's recognition of the union, substantial salary increases, a 40-hour work week and screen credits. The Disney strike has been recognized as a watershed moment in the movement to unionize the animation industry.
Littlejohn was also an active advocate for the art of animation. He was a co-founder of ASIFA-Hollywood in 1957 and of the International Tournée of Animation in the mid-1960s. He also served on the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Board of Governors representing short films and animation from 1988 to 2001.
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Garfield: His 9 Lives (1988)
, 1hDirected by Phil Roman
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Science fiction, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Musical, Animation
Actors Lorenzo Music, Gregg Berger, Thom Huge, Phil Hartman, Desirée Goyette, Nino Tempo
Roles Co-Director
Rating76%
Le chat Garfield vit des aventures à différentes époques, de l'Égypte ancienne jusqu'à l'ère des voyages spatiaux.
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Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
, 2h5Directed by Chris Columbus, Chuck Jones
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama
Themes Films about sexuality, L'usurpation d'identité, LGBT-related films, Transgender in film, Musical films, Children's films, Escroquerie, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film, Cross-dressing in film
Actors Robin Williams, Sally Field, Lisa Jakub, Matthew Lawrence, Mara Wilson, Pierce Brosnan
Roles Animation
Rating71%
Daniel Hillard is a voice actor living in San Francisco, California. Daniel is doing voices for a cat and bird cartoon, and has objections to the bird smoking a cigarette. He says it teaches kids that it's cool to smoke and he will not do it. The producers tell him to either follow the script or lose his job. Daniel chooses to quit, and walks out.
The Romance of Betty Boop (1985)
, 25minutesDirected by Bill Meléndez
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Themes Musical films
Actors Frank Buxton, Desirée Goyette, Ron Friedman, Sandy Kenyon, Derek McGrath, John Stephenson
Roles Animation
Rating63%
The story is set in New York City in 1939, during the Great Depression. The film opens with a New York montage, as a voiceover in mock period style introduces the story of "a romantic hardworking New Yorker, an independent girl who wants nothing more than to put her feet up and marry a handsome millionaire." Desirée Goyette sings "Just Give 'Em Your Boop-Oop-a-Doop" over the opening credits. Scraps of popular songs, especially "I Only Have Eyes for You", appear throughout the film.
Watership Down (1978)
, 1h41Directed by John Hubley, Martin Rosen
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Fantasy, Adventure, Animation
Themes Films about animals, Environmental films, Mise en scène d'un lapin ou d'un lièvre, Political films, Children's films, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Actors John Hurt, Richard Briers, Michael Graham Cox, John Bennett, Simon Cadell, Harry Andrews
Roles Animation
Rating75%
According to Adams' Lapine language, culture and mythology, the world was created by the god Frith, who represents the Sun. All animals lived harmoniously, but the rabbits eventually multiplied, and their appetite led to a food shortage. At the prayers of the desperate animals, Frith warned the rabbit prince El-ahrairah to control his people, but was scoffed at. In retaliation, Frith gave special gifts to every animal, but some animals he made predators to prey upon the rabbits. Satisfied that El-ahrairah (Now also known as "Prince with a Thousand Enemies") had learned his lesson, Frith also gave the rabbits speed and cunning; while many would seek to kill them, the rabbits could survive by their wits and quickness.
A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
, 25minutesDirected by Bill Meléndez
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Animation
Themes Christmas films
Actors Sally Dryer, Tracy Stratford, Bill Meléndez, Peter Robbins
Roles Animation
Rating82%
It's Christmas season, and Charlie Brown is depressed. He confides in Linus this fact, citing his dismay with the over-commercialization of Christmas. His depression and aggravation only get exacerbated by the goings-on in the neighborhood. Though his mailbox is empty, he tries sarcastically to thank Violet for the card she "sent" him, though Violet takes his sarcasm literally. Eventually, Charlie Brown visits Lucy in her psychiatric booth. Deciding that he needs more involvement, she asks him to direct a Christmas play. On his way to the auditorium, he finds his dog Snoopy decorating his doghouse for a neighborhood lights and display contest. En route to the rehearsals, he runs into his sister Sally, who asks him to write her letter to Santa Claus. When she tells him to put in a request for money ("tens and twenties"), Charlie Brown becomes even more dismayed.
Dangerous When Wet (1953)
, 1h35Directed by Charles Walters
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Musical theatre, Romantic comedy, Musical, Romance
Themes Films about animals, Films about music and musicians, Sports films, Musical films
Actors Rita Hayworth, Esther Williams, Glenn Ford, Fernando Lamas, Jack Carson, George Macready
Roles Animation
Rating61%
Katie Higgins (Williams) is the wholesome daughter of a dairy farmer. The entire family (Pa, Ma, Suzie, Katie, and Junior) start the day with a brisk song and morning swim. One day, Katie meets travelling salesman Windy Weebe (Carson) who is instantly smitten. Weebe sells an elixir that purports to turn the user into a peppy, fit-as-a-fiddle specimen, and upon noticing the entire family's strength in the water, suggests that they all attempt to swim the English Channel. The family and Weebe head off to England whereupon they learn that the distance to be conquered is 20 miles "as the seagull flies" but with the currents, can be up to 42 miles. Katie is the only one in the family strong enough to attempt this feat, so she begins training with Weebe as her coach.
Fine Feathered Friend (1942)
Directed by Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Animation
Themes Films about animals, Films about cats, Mise en scène d'un rongeur, Mise en scène d'une souris, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Actors William Hanna, Daws Butler, Red Coffey, Joseph Barbera
Roles Animation
Rating74%
Poursuivi par Tom autour de la basse-cour, Jerry se réfugie sous une énorme poule, plutôt d'humeur moyenne (qui ressemble étrangement à un coq), qui couve ses œufs (qu'elle met en ordre avec un triangle de billard !). Donc, Tom doit trouver tous les moyens pour faire sortir de sous la mère poule surprotectrice. Ensuite, les œufs éclosent et Jerry se colle desplumes sur lui-même pour faire semblant d'être un poussin. Tom échappe à la décapitation sure par des taille-haies géants non pas une, mais deux fois!
Puss n' Toots (1942)
Directed by Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Animation
Themes Films about animals, Films about cats, Mise en scène d'un rongeur, Mise en scène d'une souris, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Actors Lillian Randolph
Roles Animation
Rating72%
Tom joue avec Jerry quand quelqu'un offre une mignonne chatte à Mammy pour prendre soin d'elle. Tom est à première vue amoureux et se pomponne un peu. Il lui propose un poisson et un canari, mais elle n'est pas intéressée. Il récupère ensuite Jerry, pour prouver encore une fois son exceptionnelle compétence. Il fait plusieurs tours de magie avec Jerry, le sortant dans une boîte de chocolats et de l'Arc de sifflet et finalement en mettant Jerry derrière lui. Bien qu'il y soit piégé, Jerry attrape un chapeau et utilise l'épingle à chapeau pour égaliser le score un peu. Il s'enfuit dans un changeur de disques, et attrappe Tom dans la machine. Avec Tom complètement vaincu (et la machine soigneusement cassée), Jerry se pomponne un peu, embrasse Toots et entrant en se déhanchant dans son trou.
Dog Trouble (1942)
Directed by Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Animation
Themes Films about animals, Films about cats, Mise en scène d'un rongeur, Mise en scène d'une souris, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Actors Lillian Randolph, Billy Bletcher
Roles Animation
Rating76%
Tom poursuit Jerry quand il fonce, littéralement, droit dans un chien endormi (et très méchant) appelé plus tard Spike. Spike poursuit Tom sur une lampe; Jerry est assez amusé, l'allume jusqu'à ce que Spike le piège dans un coucou. Spike impose un compromis hors entre eux deux, jusqu'à ce que Tom descende de la lampe, il se retrouve dépendant de Jerry pour l'aider à l'horloge. Ils sont tous les deux pris au piège, puis Jerry a une idée. Comme Tom continue de Spike distrait, Jerry utilise une boule de fil pour tout attacher dans la chambre voisine. Quand il est prêt, il donne un coup de pied à Spike, qui se jette dans le désordre, ce qui génère la colère de Mammy. La trêve entre Tom et Jerry se termine, cependant, quand la queue Tom est prise dans la souricière.
The Night Before Christmas (1941)
Directed by Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Animation
Themes Films about animals, Films about cats, Mise en scène d'un rongeur, Mise en scène d'une souris, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Actors Frank Graham
Roles Animation
Rating78%
Il neige, fait froid dehors et chaud à l'intérieur où Jerry est occupé à armer une souricière sous un arbre de Noël chargé de cadeaux. Confondant Tom dormant pour un jouet en peluche, Jerry réveille le chat et une course effrénée s'ensuit. Différents jouets viennent à la rescousse de Jerry comme il file. Le gui est son dernier refuge avant qu'il ne doivent échapper à l'extérieur, juste devant les griffes de Tom. Dans la neige, il peut devenir un Popcycle de la souris, et si la paix de Noël peut arriver, Tom pourrait avoir une mauvaise surprise aussi. Les gars peuvent-ils trouver l'esprit de la saison?