Tex Avery and the Looney Tunes Revolution

A Conversation With Tex Avery

Chuck Jones - The Evolution of an Artist

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A History of Animated Character Design with Larry Lauria

Exhibit: What’s Up, Doc? The Animation Art of Chuck Jones (Texas)

What’s Up, Doc? The Animation Art of Chuck Jones

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Opening February 14 - April 26, 2015






What’s Up, Doc? The Animation Art of Chuck Jones is a new traveling exhibition that reveals the creative genius behind some of the most enduringly popular cartoons and animated films of all time. The exhibition is a partnership between the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity, and the Museum of the Moving Image.

Chuck Jones Words Of Wisdom

Chuck Jones talks about creative work and not comparing yourself to others.




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//Chuck Jones Q&A at Will Vinton Studios (1991)

Chuck Jones Interviewed by Bob Costas

Chuck Jones Q&A at Will Vinton Studios (1991)

This a rare lecture by Chuck Jones given at Will Vinton Studios in 1991. Unfortunately the audio is not the greatest so you'll have to crank the volume.

CalArts: 'Chuck Jones at 100' hosted by John Lasseter

Last year CalArts held a special cartoon screening event entitled "Chuck Jones at 100" hosted by their famous alum, John Lasseter. Here's a great video edit of John's introduction to the event and his thoughts and memories of Chuck's work. Big thanks to FILX for posting it!





Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote -- The Myth and the Truth




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// Chuck Jones Extremes & Inbetweens

Chuck Jones Extremes & Inbetweens

'Coyote Falls '

This is a great attempt at the Warner style of animation in 3d. I believe Reel FX in Dallas, TX finished three of these shorts for WB. I'm looking forward to seeing the other two! Thanks Oz for the heads up!

Chuck Jones, The Master Series -- DVD

What animator isn't a fan of Chuck Jones eh?! Check out the info on this new DVD that will be available in Feb.

More info over on The Chuck Jones Blog

New Chuck Jones Interview!

So, despite the fact that the interview is a bit awkward and poorly edited Chuck has some great things to say about the industry and his life! Great stuff here!

It's in 3 parts and unfortunately embedding isn't allowed :P

Part 1 -- Part 2 -- Part 3

Chuck Jones interviewed by Terry Gross

I listen to NPR fairly often and a couple of months ago I caught a re-broadcast of Terry Gross's 1998 interview with Chuck Jones on Fresh Air. I just found that NPR has posted that broadcast here on their website. It's worth a listen:

Chuck Jones Interview on NPR

Chuck Interview

This is a great interview with Chuck Jones. He talks a lot about his life and career at Warner Bros. There are a ton of nuggets of wisdom in this interview.

Chuck Jones Interview - The Fine Art Of Laughter

I found this awesome interview with Chuck Jones today over on the Academy of Achievement website. Chuck covers a ton a material during this interview. He touches on everything from his early childhood influences to his opinions on art and creativity. Each section of the article has a video clip of the actual interview to view. Check it out when you have a chance!


Chuck Jones Interview