"In 1911, the famed cartoonist Winsor McCay debuted an animated version of his popular newspaper strip, Little Nemo in Slumberland. Loosely inspired by Sigmund Freud's research on dreams, the film was one of the very first of its kind. McCay is largely forgotten today, but his work helped unleash the creative energy of animators like Otto Messmer, Max Fleischer, Walt Disney, and Chuck Jones. Their origin stories, rivalries, and sheer genius, as Reid...

All that is outsourced and kept out of sight, gets back to us in this consumerist nightmare. On a global playground the cat's body is devoured. Objects are fetishized & subjects made into things. They are the natural resources of a luxury they'll never know. The bodies reveal the causes and effects of power, pleasure and hate.

Stravinsky's legendary fable comes alive in this Emmy-winning animated program. When the common man is faced with the devil's temptation, can he make a deal with the devil and win?

This Oscar-nominated animated short asks the eternal question: Why do dogs bark at such innocent creatures as pigeons and squirrels? What are they afraid of?.

A science fiction film about the planet YGAM, where 39-foot blue androids who have humans for pets rule. The humans orgaize a rebellion to escape from the planet. Includes three early shorts by Rene Laloux: Les dents du sings (Monkey's teeth, 1960), Les temps morts (Dead times, 1964) and Les Escargots (The snails, 1965).

"Aardman has an instantly recognizable style that is loved by audiences of all ages, all across the globe. This book is a celebration of 40 years of creativity, artistic skill and imagination. The rare archive of drawings, sculptures and sketchbooks featured are both beautiful and revealing. Amazing sets, character studies, puppets and concept art combine to tell the story of a unique and fascinating animation studio that has become nothing less than...

An award-winning animated children's fable about the power of advertising, the meaning of life and ultimately the test of a mother's love.

Eleven films designed to influence, including a vintage promotional film of a French-dubbed Laurel & Hardy, theatrical advertisements featuring Michel Simon and Jacques Tati, a 1938 George Pal puppet animation, three WW-II era musical shorts, two political campaign films, and the National Film registry selection Master Hands, a paean to the 1936 Chevrolet automobile.

As Valentine's Day nears, Lucy waits for a card from Schroeder, whose heart belongs only to Beethoven; Sally chases Linus, who has a major crush on his teacher; and Charlie Brown dreams of getting even one valentine from anyone.

Acclaimed cartoon animator Preston Blair shares his vast practical knowledge to explain and demonstrate the many techniques of cartoon animation. By following his lessons, you can make any character - person, animal, or object - come to life through animated movement!