Category Archives: Historic

La Joie de Vivre by Hector Hoppin and Anthony Gross (1934)

La Joie de Vivre (The Joy of Living) was made in France by Hector Hoppin and Anthony Gross where it was highly successful. Alexander Korda saw it and was vastly impressed. He brought the two men to England to work … Continue reading

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Paddington – Please Look After This Bear (1975)

This is the first episode of the original series of Paddington Bear. It was directed and animated by Ivor Wood at London-based animation company FilmFair. It was written by Michael Bond and narrated by Michael Hordern. There is an article … Continue reading

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Animation Nation – Gilliam Clip (2005)

This clip examines the irreverent side of animation via counter-culture classics like Monty Python’s Flying Circus, with contributions from Bob Godfrey and Terry Gilliam. Something to Say is the second part of a three-part history of animation in Britain made … Continue reading

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Animation Nation – Light Brigade Clip (2005)

Animation Nation was a series of three excellent BBC documentaries covering the history of British animation. In this sequence Richard Williams discusses The Charge of the Light Brigade. Here are some other sequences that have turned up on YouTube: Animation … Continue reading

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