Chuck Jones [videorecording] : extremes & inbetweens, a life in animation / produced and directed by Margaret Selby ; co-producer, Greg Ford ; written by Greg Ford, Margaret Selby ; a co-production of Cami Spectrum LLC, Thirteen/WNET New York and RM Associates ; in association with Fireworks Entertainment, Inc.
Format:
[videorecording] :
Publisher:
Warner Home Video,
Copyright Date:
c2000
Description:
1 videocassette (85 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in.
All my favorites -- Early years -- Cell-washer to director -- The Dover boys -- Bugs Bunny -- Daffy Duck -- Genre parodist -- PepeĢ Le Pew -- Hubie & Bertie; the three bears -- Wile E. Coyote & Road Runner -- Animation process -- Backgrounds -- Timing and dialogue -- Animators; expressions -- Music -- Rabbit of Seville -- What's opera, Doc? -- The dot and the line -- How the Grinch stole Christmas -- Elder statesman -- One froggy evening -- End credits.
Summary:
Chuck Jones offers a personal introduction to his timeless cartoon creations, with clips from classic works like "What's Opera, Doc?" and highlights from cartoon shorts. Presents a fascinating look at the life and times of the pioneering artist whose contributions have influenced some of today's leading animators and filmmakers. Includes critiques from many leading filmmakers.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.