“What’s Up, Doc? A Fond Remembrance of Chuck Jones” by Sweetland, Clark, Weiss, Coleman and Fossati
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- What's Up, Doc? A Fond Remembrance of Chuck Jones
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Cartoons turned a corner when Chuck Jones came to town. He transformed Walt Disney’s vision to one of wit, humor, and mischief. We watched as Wile E. Coyote repeatedly attempted to trap the Roadrunner, only to fall victim to his own falling anvils; Pepe Le Pew’s aromatic expressions taught us everything we need to know about unsuccessful romance; Marvin Martian’s Gladiator skirt, tennis shoes, and romanesque helmet gave us an alternate view of aliens devoted to earth’s destruction. And, of course, Bugs Bunny’s gregarious self-confidence enabled him to outwit, outsmart, and outsing any adversary. For most of the 20th Century, Chuck Jones shaped the way we see a particular side of the world, and our art and our souls are all the better for it.
This very special Special Event unites animators from all over our industry, each of whom had a particular relationship with this fabulous man and his work. Please join us for what is sure to be an inspiring, animated session about an inspiring, animated artist.
