Of Course You Realize THIS Means Podcast - A Looney Tunes Discussion
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Thursday Aug 13, 2020
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
Hello and welcome Folks to the Looniest Podcast on the interwebs!
In this week's episode, Dave Alvarez (https://twitter.com/DAlvarezStudio,
We take a look at the goodies Bug's 80th celebration wrought! We also dissect Super-Rabbit (1943) and the Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem tie-in comic. Join in on the conversation by commenting with your favorite piece of art or show that Dave has helped bring to life in the comments below.
Looney Tunes In the NEWS:
Space Jam 2 Cap and other new march is now available at the WBStore.com, the official stop for Looney Tunes mugs, toys, face masks and apparel.
Looney Tunes facemarks and new t-shirt designs available at WBShop.com
There was an outpouring of love over Bugs Bunny for his 80th across all social media.
Hashtag from twitter included a BugsBunny image next to the name.
Drawings from all over the world were done in such a respectful manner.
The official Looney Tunes twitter account threw a party with all of the characters showing up and they even baked a carrot shaped cake. It was all appropriately wacky and zany.
The team at Looney Tunes Cartoons created a Birthday short just for Bugs and they showed what new versions of older characters we may get in future shorts!
And the USPS released a limited edition set of Bugs Bunny stamps that included some famous poses done in a modern style by the current team.
New Trailer for the HBOMax Looney Tunes Cartoons series this past weekend included hints at a Hawaiian cartoon short with Bugs and Elmer, Tweety throwing a party, along with snip its from previously released shorts that are hysterically funny.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rgEXqMxxx4
Created by (@3GoldBalls) Animators from all over the world are collaborating on a 2 year project called: What’s Opera Doc Reanimated. They are currently calling for all animators to join in and if you’re interested go to the twitter account @WODReanimate for more information!
Cartoon Shorts Discussed:
Super-Rabbit (1943) - Dir. Chuck Jones
Story by Tedd Pierce
Dave Alvarez's Franchise Work:
Comics Discussed:
Tales from the World of Mayhem
Artist: Dave Alvarez (check his website!)Script: Dave “Pez” HofmannArt Direction: Guilherme Da Cas and Dave “Pez” Hofmann
Check out both comics over on The Blog of Mayhem!
https://looneytuneswom.scopely.com/2020/07/21/super-rabbit/
https://looneytuneswom.scopely.com/2020/07/20/the-flaming-succotash/
"Cottontail" Smith in Looney Tunes: Back in Action
New Characters Spotlight:
Super Rabbit
The Flaming Succotash!
All artwork courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment.
Dave Alvarez is a world renown storyboard artist and character designer on such projects as The Flintstones and WWE: Stone-Age Smackdown, Tom and Jerry Meet Willy Wonka, Spongebob Squarepants, and Mighty Magiswords) He has already had a lengthy career working on Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and the rest of the Looney Tunes gang as he's been drawing these characters for over a decade.
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Saturday Aug 08, 2020
Saturday Aug 08, 2020
Hello and welcome Folks to the Looniest Podcast on the interwebs!
In this week's episode, Matt Jacobs joins to discuss some classic cartoon shorts and provide insight into the inspiration behind one of Bug's most famous impressions, Captain Bligh in Buccaneer Bunny (1948)! We continue the discussion with Friz Freleng's second Sea going adventure with Mutiny on the Bunny (1950)! Come along with us and set sail as we embark on uncharted waters!
Looney Tunes Cartoons march is now available at Box Lunch and Hot Topic! These stores are now carrying new and exciting T-shirt designs previously unreleased.
https://www.boxlunch.com/pop-culture/shop-by-license/looney-tunes/
Animators from all over the world are collaborating on a 2 year project called: What’s Opera Doc Reanimated. They are currently calling for all animators to join in and if you’re interested go to the twitter account @WODReanimate for more information!
Jeans for Genes: A Uk fundraising organization for children born with genetic disorders. This year they are taking part in Bugs’ 80th celebration with a commemorative shirt design specifically for those who get involved in the charity foundation. For more information and to get involved check out their website at https://www.jeansforgenesday.org/
Mutiny on the Bounty (1935)
OSCAR WINNER: Best Picture -
Synopsis: The Bounty is on a mission in the South Seas. The brutal and arrogant Captain Bligh (Charles Laughton in an Oscar-nominated performance) becomes antagonized by the genteel manner of the First Officer Christian Fletcher (Clark Gable, who was also nominated for the "Best Actor" Oscar). While in Tahiti, the men of The Bounty are seduced by the gentle beauty of the island and its women. Nominated for 8 Academy Awards and winning for "Best Picture," this 1935 vigorous retelling of a true historic incident about a British ship commandeered from its brutal master, remains a cinematic classic.
Cartoon Shorts Discussed:
Buccaneer Bunny (1948)
Mutiny on the Bunny (1950)
Buccaneer Bunny (1948)
Directed by
I. Freleng
Produced by
Eddie Selzer
Story by
Michael MalteseTedd Pierce
Starring
Mel Blanc
Music by
Carl Stalling
Animation by
Manuel PerezKen ChampinVirgil RossGerry Chiniquy
Layouts by
Hawley Pratt
Backgrounds by
Paul Julian
Mutiny on the Bunny (1950)
Directed by
I. Freleng
Produced by
Edward Selzer(uncredited)
Story by
Tedd Pierce
Starring
Mel Blanc
Music by
Carl Stalling
Animation by
Gerry ChiniquyKen ChampinVirgil RossArthur Davis
World of Mayhem News:
VERSION 19!
Nifty quality-of-life improvements
TEAM SYNERGIES INDICATOR
ROSTER FILTERS
SURRENDER BUTTON
New Characters Spotlight:
Captain Bligh
ACME Commercial: ACME Anchors!
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Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Artist S. Preston (PootPoot) joins the podcast to discuss his collaboration with MLB and the Chuck Jones Gallery in celebration of Bugs Bunny's 80th Birthday!! He has revealed original collectible artwork featuring the Looney Tunes icon which is now available in limited edition variants of all 30 MLB teams! Check out all 30 variants at SPrestonDesigns!
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After that, I'm joined by Chase Pritchard (C_A_P) as we discuss Baseball Bugs and break down what works about this beloved classic.
Cartoon Shorts Discussed:
Baseball Bugs (1946) Dir. Friz Freleng
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Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Eric Bauza returns with the second part to our Bugs Bunny 80th Celebration! You can find his store RetroKid Here: https://retrokid.ca/
He currently has an Inspector Gadget line and it's selling out quick so head over there to find some really cool apparel!
And speaking of apparel, Cakeworthy CEO and Founder Brandon Shedden stopped by the podcast to discuss his latest Looney Tunes line that falls in with Bug's 80th!
In this episode, we discuss the shorts:
Stage Door Cartoon (1944)
Big League Beast (2020)
Still from my short film Pysanky:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTDFoYPxhkY
Check out the new short released today for Bug's 80th!
Can you spot all of the familiar faces?
The Comic Con Panel is up and it features a bonus cartoon featuring Daffy and Porky!
Watch the panel and cartoon short, "Postalgiest" HERE
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Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
(Art by Dave Alvarez)
In celebration of the beloved rabbit, turning the BIG 8-0, I wanted to bring you something special. In this week's TWO PART Episode, I bring to you the current voice of Bugs Bunny and 3 time Emmy (not Grammy.. yet) nominated voice actor, Eric Bauza!
Eric Bauza's incredible career has spanned multiple franchises including Woody Woodpecker, Unikitty, The Looney Tunes Show, The Rise of TMNT and TMNT Vs Batman!
(Eric voices Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety and many more in the Looney Tunes Cartoons on HBOMAX)
Eric and I journey into the past to discover what it takes to voice such an iconic character and how exactly did Bugs become the immature rabbit we know today!
Cartoon shorts discussed in this episode include:
Porky's Hare Hunt(1938) Dir. Ben Hardaway
(Pictures courtesy of Warner Bros.)
Elmer's Candid Camera (1940) Dir. Chuck Jones
(Pictures courtesy of Warner Bros.)
A Wild Hare (1940) Dir. Tex Avery
(Pictures courtesy of Warner Bros.)
Do you have a favorite Bugs Bunny short? Write your's in the comments!
Looney Tunes Cartoons Official Soundtrack: Click Here!
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Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
In this week's episode, Dave Lee (Youtube.com/daveleedownunder) joins in the fun to discuss the recent "contwoversy" surrounding the NO GUN policy within the Looney Tunes Cartoons. Plus, we take a look into an episode of the new series featuring Elmer Fudd without a gun, Sylvester and Tweety on Ice and a Road-Runner short to review just how brilliant it is. These are the episodes we watched from The Looney Tunes Cartoons! (Pain in the Ice, Tunnel Vision, Pool Bunny) We also discuss the latest character reveal in the Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem game, Revenant Road-Runner!
Looney Tunes Cartoons Controversy: No Guns!
This news has taken the nation by storm, even though it really shouldn't have as there are many, many more pressing issues to be concerned about. But Elmer Fudd and Yosemite Sam will not be sporting their fire arms in this new series and I, for one and perfectly ok with that.
Pain in the Ice - Tweety and Sylvester are at it again and this time, it's on ice. The gags and execution here are strong and quick leading to many memorable moments and surprises. I really enjoyed the character work in this and the way the team utilized the setting to its full potential. Starring Tweety (Eric Bauza), Sylvester the Cat (Jeff Bergman) and Granny (Candi Milo).
3.5/5 Carrots!
Tunnel Vision - A Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner short based around the classic gag of painting a road on the side of a rock.
The water color backgrounds and amazing animation of its central characters stand out strong in this outing, but it's the creative spin they put on the gag that make it stand a cut above.
3/5 Carrots!
Pool Bunny - When Bugs Bunny (Eric Bauza) travels to the desert during a heat wave, its Elmer Fudd's (Jeff Bergman) pool that becomes the prime vacationing location. The two have such grand chemistry and the way the comedy just rolls off of their vitriol is palpable. The gags come fast and furious and each one elevates the picture as a whole. BRING THE KIDS!
"Of Course You Realize... You know."
4.5/5 Carrots
Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem New:
Revenant Road Runner!
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Did you agree or disagree about the gun policy in place? Does this tarnish any part of Elmer Fudd or Yosemite Sam for you? Do you have HBO MAX? What were your thoughts on the shorts we discussed?
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Friday Jun 12, 2020
Friday Jun 12, 2020
In this week's episode, Matt Jacobs joins to review the first publically released episode of The Looney Tunes Cartoons! (Boo! Appetweet, Plunger, Bubble Dum) We also discuss the importance of having a storyboard driven room for the shorts in the reboot and then we play a game to see if we can identify defining traits of some of the iconic characters within the series!
The creativity shown in this series so far is so promising and respectful to the source material that it's hard not to love what these individual teams are doing with these cherished characters.
Boo! Appetweet - A short starring Tweety (Eric Bauza), Sylvester the Cat (Jeff Bergman) and Granny (Candi Milo).
This short has references to Ghostbusters and A Christmas Carol, which makes this an instant classic! 3.5/5 Carrots!
Plunger - A musically driven short featuring Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd where Elmer tries to suck Bugs out of his hole via usage of a plunger.
The water color backgrounds and amazing animation of its central characters make this a work of art that can be enjoyed by all ages. I wish it was a bit longer because the premise is so strong, but that's a minor gripe. 2.5/5 Carrots!
Bubble Dum - When Daffy Duck (Eric Bauza) accidentally steps on a piece of street bubblegum that he previously chewed, he pulls out all the stops to get it off.
Did you play the description game along with us? How did you do? Were there any descriptors you would add to those main characters that we missed? I understand that the Looney Tunes are more similar to actors than specific character types, but there are certain constants that you can point at and that's what we aimed to do.
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Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
In this week's episode, Chris Bucca Taylor (@ZeitChrist) joins to review the film, Scoob! as well as deep diving into Warner Brother crossovers! We also examine the latest Looney Tunes Cartoons, Wet Cement and Tunnel Vision!
Scoob! is the first film in the WAG (Warner Animation Group) Hannah Barbera Universe of movies. Expect more from this series, if Scoob! has a positive reception on VOD this month.
Scoob! is available now on VOD!
Wet Cement - A short starring Porky Pig (Bob Bergen) and Daffy Duck (Eric Bauza).
This short is really fun and has an incredibly respectful homage in the form of Daffy holding the hand of Tex Avery, one of the original Looney Tunes directors from Termite Terrace.
Wet Cement: 3.5/5 Carrots!
Tunnel Vision - A quick bumper short featuring Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner.
We just love the new designs of these characters!
Tunnel Vision: 4 out of 5 Carrots!
The Looney Tunes Cartoons are set to premiere on HBOMax May 27th!
Along with Looney Tunes, Rick and Morty will also be available on HBOMax and there is a really fun call out to Bugs Bunny in The Vat of Acid Episode.
World of Mayhem NEWS: Multi XP Level Up and Multi Campaign Win info which can be found here if you're interested: https://looneytuneswom.scopely.com/2020/04/30/roadmap-of-mayhem/
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