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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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‘Twas The Night Before Christmas: Remastered Deluxe Edition
…far too deep a voice. And, of course there is the Rankin–Bass signature music, written by Maury Laws, with lyrics by Jules Bass. All the songs are cheery and nicely… |
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‘Twas The Night Before Christmas: Remastered Deluxe Edition
…the Rankin–Bass signature music, written by Maury Laws, with lyrics by Jules Bass. All the songs are cheery and nicely arranged, with xylophones and bells being prominent. The lyrics may… |
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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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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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\\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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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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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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Mad Monster Party
…one might feel that it could have made a tighter 80 or so minute film just by speeding up the shots! The animation, from the Rankin/Bass team, is top-notch for… |
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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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Loads of Christmas DVDs
…Amazon | Barnes and Noble Short found on the Finding Nemo DVD. Rankin Bass: The Original Television Christmas Classics | Amazon | Barnes and Noble Rankin–Bass specials including Rudolph the… |
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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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“It’s been Dave Metzger all along” – the art of arranging WandaVision theme songs
…arpeggios. It’s at the beginning in the original song, and on the bridge in ours. Another fun thing is that I’m an adequate bass player and I play the bass… |
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Upcoming CBS animated specials
…Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass, with additional lyrics and music by Bass and Maury Laws. The story was written by Romeo Muller. Following \\Frosty\\ is the relatively new \\Frosty Returns\\… |
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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… |
