Of Course You Realize THIS Means Podcast - A Looney Tunes Discussion
Welcome Folks, to the BEST podcast that explores Wacky Wabbits, Screwy Ducks and the artistry of all classic Looney Tunes shorts, re-imaginings and motion picture appearances. Hosted by Warner Bros. fan and father, Jonathan Graves. Rate, Subscribe & Like on iTunes and follow @ThisMeansPodcast on Instagram, threads and Blusky because That’s NOT All Folks!
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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.
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Monday May 11, 2020
Monday May 11, 2020
In this week's episode, Jacquis Neal (@JacquisNeal) returns to review the New Looney Tunes Cartoons short, 'Pest Coaster,' the latest Space Jam 2 news including its new logo and title, and the latest character in the World of Mayhem; Flamenco Prissy!
The StarWars/LT Crossover Posters were courtesy of @AndrewKaiko.
Pest Coaster (2020) Dir. Ryan Kramer. Starring the voices of Eric Bauza as Bugs Bunny, Fred Tatasciore as Yosemite Sam and Kari Wahlgren as Lady/Baby Doll; Music by Carl Johnson.
Space Jam: A New Legacy
LeBron James revealing the new logo and title on a production hat on his twitter: (@KingJames)
Episode Rewatch: Of Rice and Hen (1953) - Dir. Robert McKimson
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Friday Apr 24, 2020
Friday Apr 24, 2020
Welcome to the best Looney Tunes Podcast in the World!
With the release of the new trailer, we were also provided a release date: May 27th!
This week we have S.C. joining us to discuss the first public footage of these new shorts and we dive deep into classic homages and shine a spotlight on some of the crew bringing these beloved characters to life!
We also discuss the VOD release of SCOOB! coming to a television near you on May 15th!
One Legendary Crew:
Pete Browngardt
@peebgardt
Executive Producer / Director of Looney Tunes Cartoons at Warner Bros. Animation. Creator of Uncle Grandpa & Secret Mountain Fort Awesome.
MikePelensky (Proud Family, Looney Tunes, Mighty Magiswords)
Storyboards, Writer, Animator
@MikePelensky
Joey Capps (Shoreside Steven, Dinomight!, Ma Sweet Honeybuns)
Animation Director
@joeCARTOONguy
Caroline Director
Storyboard Artist (Spongebob, Looney Tunes)
@CarolineDirectr
Arielle Phillips (Spongebob, Looney Tunes)
Storyboard Artist & Character Designer
@SprinkleM0nster
Alex Kirwan
Art Director
@alexkirtoon
Ryan Kramer (Spongebob, Looney Tunes)
Director
@ToonholeRyan
Jim Soper (Cuphead, Looney Tunes)
Character Designer, Animator, Illustrater
@JimSoper4
And MANY, MANY MORE!
For a more in-depth look into the artists behind the new shorts read @ToonholeChris Thread here
Additional Screenshots from the trailer:
Daffy Duck holding Tex Avery's hand as an homage to the Walt Disney "Partners" statue!
Elmer Fudd looking bewildered!
Wacky Daffy without pants!
Bugs Bunny traveling!
Isn't that lovely!?
Catch Looney Tunes Cartoons Streaming on HBO Max May 27th!
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Saturday Mar 07, 2020
Saturday Mar 07, 2020
Welcome to the best Looney Tunes Podcast in the World!
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This week we have Jacquis Neal (https://www.earwolf.com/show/culture-kings/) on the show and focus on the relationship between Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck in the late 50's and early 60's when Chuck Jones had them become travel buddies!
Looney Tunes Shorts Discussed:
- Beanstalk Bunny - (1955) Dir. Chuck Jones
- Ali-Baba Bunny - (1957) Dir. Chuck Jones
- Abominable Snow Rabbit - (1961) Dir. Chuck Jones
- Duck Amuck (briefly) - (1953) Dir. Chuck Jones
Looney Tunes in the World:
Looney Tunes will be taking over the Hollywood Bowl July 31st and Aug. 1st. Tickets are selling fast!
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Looney Tunes: The World of Mayhem:
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Characters Discussed: Tourist Daffy!
Winter Bugs is in the game currently, and even though we didn't discuss him directly his character design is too great not to share with you!
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Friday Feb 21, 2020
Friday Feb 21, 2020
Well I Say, I SAY This Here Episode Is More Packed Than a Sardine Can!
This week I welcome Mark Hughes back to the show and together we discuss a Robert McKimson trilogy of shorts featuring Foghorn Leghorn! This was also the perfect time to dive deep into the origins of Henery Hawk with The Squawkin' Hawk - (1942) Dir. Chuck Jones.
Looney Tunes Shorts Discussed:
- The Foghorn Leghorn - (1948) Dir. Robert McKimson
- Lovelorn Leghorn - (1951) Dir. Robert McKimson
- Little Boy Boo - (1954) Dir. Robert McKimson
Looney Tunes in the World:
'The Looney Tunes Cartoons' new design for Marvin the Martian!
Watch the full appearance in the extended Superbowl Spot:
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Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey or Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn is out now! There are wonderful scenes where she watches Sylvester and Tweety cartoons and she uses Bugs Bunny phrases! Go check it out if you haven't already!
Looney Tunes: The World of Mayhem:
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Characters Discussed: Referee Leghorn and Henery Hike!
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Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
Welcome to a New Year of Looney!
I'm joined by my very good friend Danny Avila (https://www.instagram.com/platypus_physicist/) who is a sci-fi writer and fellow Looney Tunes fan. He joins in on a in depth look at Duck Dodgers in the 24th 1/2 Century!
Cartoons Discussed: Duck Dodgers (TV Series); 1953 Theatrical Cartoon Short Duck Dodgers in the 24½th Century! and Looney Tunes: Back in Action.
Episodes: In Space No One Can Hear You Rock and Back to the Academy
Looney Tunes in the World:
Art Pieces from the Matt Grondek Exhibit: "Control" at the Los Angeles Des Arts including Micky Mouse and Disney characters- http://avenuedesarts.org/art/control-matt-gondek
Looney Tunes: The World of Mayhem Characters Discussed: Duck Dodgers, Space Cadet and K'Chutha Sa'am!
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Thursday Dec 26, 2019
Thursday Dec 26, 2019
This week we are exploring the true meaning of Christmas found in the classic writings of Dr. Seuss and the Chris Columbus/John Hughes classics, How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) and Home Alone (1990) respectively.
I am joined by Mary C. Russel who watched these two treasures for the first time.
Looney Tunes in the World:
- AbsoluteCult.com has an array of new merchandise featuring the Looney Tunes Cartoons designs of the characters!
Looney Tunes: The World of Mayhem Characters Discussed: Reindeer Road Runner!
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Our host, Jonathan Graves is an ultra passionate, animation enthusiast with a knack for digging into the creative psyche. He watches cartoons daily and keeps up on all new film and restoration releases. He is also a content creator with a eye for editing and has eclectic taste in movies & music.
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