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Arthur Rankin Jr. of Rankin/Bass Productions passes away
Arthur Rankin Jr.–half of Rankin/Bass Productions–has passed away, The Hollywood Reporter tells us. Along with co-founder Jules Bass, the animator, writer and director was responsible for a seemingly endless number… |
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New Rankin/Bass blog opens
Rankin/Bass Historian and Biographer Rick Goldschmidt has opened a blog dealing with one of his main interests in life: Rankin/Bass Studios. Noticed by Cartoon Brew, the site serves as a… |
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Restoring Rankin/Bass' Rudolph and Santa
The New York Times covers the history of two Rankin/Bass puppets of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Santa Claus. Crafted from wood, felted wool and wire, the figures were created… |
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Latest on Disney/Gold/Eisner, plus a Rankin/Bass treat!
…for NYC residents. “Tonight [December 4] at the Museum of Television and Radio, they’re having an event to honor Arthur Rankin, Jr. and Jules Bass, the two gentlemen who created… |
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Cover art: Rankin/Bass' King Kong Show
…The 1966 animated series from Rankin/Bass Productions was the very first Japanese animated series made particulary for American audiences. TV Shows on DVD has front and rear cover artwork for… |
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"What's your fave Rankin-Bass Christmas special?"
The Internet Movie Database’s Daily Poll for today poses the question, “What’s your fave Rankin-Bass Christmas special?“… |
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New Rankin/Bass DVDs on the way
‘Special Ed’ in the {{link http://animation.skyblueproductions.net/showthread.php?s=&postid=4710#post4710 Animated News Forum}} links to a few classic Rankin/Bass animated specials coming to DVD this winter: Frosty’s Winter Wonderland, T’was The Night Before Christmas… |
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\\Elf\\ pays tribute to Rankin-Bass holiday specials
\\Elf\\, which opened a strong #2 behind \\The Matrix: Revolutions\\, pays tribute to the popular holiday specials of Arthur Rankin and Jules Bass (\\Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer\\, \\Santa Claus Is… |
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Rudolph / Frosty / Santa Claus: The Original Christmas Classics
Rankin/Bass (1964-1970), Classic Media (October 12 2010), 3 Blu-ray plus 1 Compact Disc gift set, 150 mins plus supplement, 1080p high-definition 1.33:1 original ratio, 5.1 Dolby True-HD and Stereo, Not… |
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The First Easter Rabbit: Deluxe Edition
…performances are just about the only major recommendation of note for The First Easter Rabbit, the Arthur Rankin and Jules Bass contribution to the Easter Bunny legend. Rankin and Bass… |
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Jack Frost: Deluxe Edition
Rankin/Bass (December 13 1979), Warner Home Video (October 7 2008), single disc, 49 mins plus supplements, 1.33:1 original full frame ratio, Dolby Digital Mono, Not Rated (nothing offensive), Retail: $19.98… |
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Chiodo Bros talk Netflix’s Alien Xmas
…how he pursues his projects, how he breaks it down and executes. AV: How did you translate the Rankin & Bass influence into your film? SC: The Rankin & Bass… |
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The Easter Bunny Is Comin’ To Town: Deluxe Edition
Rankin/Bass (April 6 1977), Warner Home Video (February 19 2008), single disc, 50 mins plus supplements, 1.33:1 original full frame ratio, Dolby Digital Mono, Not Rated (nothing offensive), Retail: $14.98… |
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A Miser Brothers’ Christmas
…update to the Rankin/Bass library – A Miser Brothers’ Christmas. There have been multiple attempts to cash-in on the popularity of the original Rankin/Bass Christmas specials over the years. In… |
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Rudolph And Frosty’s Christmas In July
Rankin-Bass (July 1, 1979), Warner Home Video (October 5, 2004), single disc, 97 mins plus supplements, 1.33:1 original full frame ratio, Dolby Digital Mono, Not Rated, Retail: $14.98 Storyboard: Frosty… |
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‘Twas The Night Before Christmas: Remastered Deluxe Edition
Rankin-Bass (1974), Warner Home Video (October 5, 2010), 1 disc, 24 mins plus supplements, 1.33:1 ratio, Dolby Digital 1.0, Rated G, Retail: $19.98 Storyboard: Santa decides to boycott a whole… |
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‘Twas The Night Before Christmas: Remastered Deluxe Edition
Rankin-Bass (1974), Warner Home Video (October 4, 2011), 1 Blu-ray + 1 DVD, 24 mins plus supplements, 1.33:1 ratio, Dolby Digital 1.0, Rated G, Retail: $24.98 Storyboard: Santa decides to… |
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Mad Monster Party
Rankin-Rass/Videocraft/Embassy Pictures (March 8 1967), Anchor Bay Home Entertainment (August 19 2003), single disc, 95 mins, 1.33:1 original full frame ratio, Dolby Digital Mono, Not Rated, Retail: $14.98 Storyboard: Kicking… |
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The Last Unicorn (pan-and-scan)
Rankin-Bass/ITC Films (November 19 1982), Artisan Family Home Entertainment (March 16 2004), single disc, 93 mins, 1.33:1 pan-and-scan, Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo, Rated G, Retail: $14.98 Storyboard: In a mythical… |
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The Last Unicorn: 25th Anniversary Edition
…Rankin-Bass obtained the rights to create an animated film. Beagle had misgivings about the animation being handled by Rankin-Bass, but since the release of the film in 1982, the popularity… |
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Animation Addicts Podcast #61: The Last Unicorn – Give Us More Pirate Cat!
…requesting one of her favorite movies from her childhood. • Main Discussion: The Last Unicorn • History of Rankin-Bass, adapting this film and the RankinBass.com retro website. • First memories,… |
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Upcoming CBS animated specials
…tonight at 8pm ET. \\Rudolph\\ features a popular musical score from Johnny Marks and the voice talent of the legendary Burl Ives. It was produced by Arthur Rankin Jr. and… |
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Animation Addicts Podcast #56: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – Santa Hates Misfits
…special by Rankin-Bass! https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV3369167263.mp3 Highlights: • There’s nothing like a good ol’ Christmas Special! We discuss all our favorites including a He-Man tangent. • Main Discussion: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer… |
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The Nightmare Before Christmas in 3D
…had enjoyed since childhood (during which he witnessed many of Rankin/Bass’ animated television specials) for its tangibility. The director signed a multi-picture deal to oversee Nightmare (while he helmed a… |
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Frosty’s Winter Wonderland
Rankin/Bass Productions (1976), Warner Home Video (October 4 2011), single disc, 25 minutes, 1.33:1 aspect ratio, Dolby Digital 1.0, Rated G, Retail: $19.98 Storyboard: Frosty returns in the animated sequel… |
