Variety reports that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences will toast toonmasters Tex Avery and Michael Maltese with “Putting Looney in the Toons,” a tribute marking the centennial anniversary of their 1908 births which will be held on March 24. Alongwith rare recordings from an interview of the duo, highlights from their iconic Looney Toons collection will also be shown during the event.
AMPAS to honour Looney Toonmasters