One of the greatest pioneers of animation’s Golden Age of the ’30s through the ’50s was the one and only Tex Avery. Where Disney cartoons were safe wholesome fun for the whole family, and Looney Tunes ...

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Frederick Bean "Tex" Avery (February 26, 1908 – August 26, 1980) was an American animator and director, known for producing and directing animated cartoons during ...

When it comes to the masters of the Golden Age of animation, Tex Avery doesn’t get mentioned as often as Chuck Jones, Friz Freleng, Max Fleischer, or Walt Disney. But perhaps he should. Avery made ...

Do not binge-watch Tex Avery Screwball Classics, Volume 1, strongly recommends cartoon historian Jerry Beck, who co-curated the first-ever Blu-ray collection of Avery’s MGM cartoons. “It’s too much ...

New details have been announced about the upcoming Blu-ray release of classic MGM animated shorts directed by Tex Avery. The news was first teased by Warner Archive last Friday. Warner Archive will ...

Cartoons have captivated and delighted children ― and the young at heart ― for generations. As the motion picture industry emerged, cartoons became a staple feature of the matinee. As television later ...

The third ring offers a whimsical glimpse into the future - or at least a future from the POV of the mid-20th century - with a plethora of zany postwar inventions. While none of the cartoons "of ...

Although he died 34 years ago, Tex Avery’s impact on the animation art form remains a continuous presence. Without exaggeration, almost all animation today that emphasizes comedy and caricature bears ...

Chuck Jones is the soulful genius of Hollywood studio animation, but when people think about "cartoon gags," they're most often thinking about Tex Avery. Avery's rowdy shorts for Warner Brothers and ...

Longtime readers will know we hold a special place in our hearts for animation from Hollywood’s golden age. . . and earlier. While Blu-ray has spoiled us for Disney classics, Looney Tunes, and a ...

Tex Avery was a filmmaker, producer, and voice actor during the early 20th century. He is known for his cartoons that dominated the golden age of American animation, and its now iconic characters, ...