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The *NEW* Animation Trivia Quiz

New forum, new quiz, same rules: whoever answers a question correctly may ask the next. (If you're not sure whether your answer is correct, best wait for the original asker to verify your submission.)

I start!

Question: On which of the following characters from Who Framed Roger Rabbit did master Disney animator Andreas Deja not work?

a) Roger Rabbit
b) Smart-Ass, the weasels' leader
c) Jessica Rabbit
d) Bongo, the gorilla bouncer

C) Jessica Rabbit

She was "handled" mostly by Russell Hall. Aside from Roger, Smartass and the gorilla bouncer, Deja also did a lot of the Disney studio cameos sprinkled through the film.

So, I get to ask a question now, eh? This one should be tough:

Which commercial animation company did the Wrigley's Winterfresh Gum campaign "Whatever comes out...it's cool."? (probably my favorite series of commercial animation ever!)

A) Renegade

B) Wild Brain

C) Primal Screen

D) Passion Pictures

(As a hint, I've attached some images from a few ads in the series.)

San Fran based Wild Brain! Ed Bell directed the Uban Hip Hopper. That one is my fave!

Speakin of animated commercials... here's a tough one.
Who created the recent United Airlines animated ad entitled "Interview"?
If ya haven't seen it... it's damn beautiful.

Who created the recent United Airlines animated ad entitled "Interview"?

www.acmefilmworks.com

Which animator is credited with creating the "rubber hose" animation technique where characters have noodle-like arms and legs rather than hinged appendages?

I think it was WILDBRAIN, am I right? :)

In case I am, I'll follow with:

Who was the main character at Peter Lord's first animation movie?

a) A crazy super-hero called Aardman
b) Gromit the Dog, without Wallace to pester him
c) A farmer called John who had some crazy magic beans
d) A chicken made out of clay, trying to fly away (woo, that rhymed!)

(sorry, motionmilita posted while I was replying!)

I think it was WILDBRAIN, am I right? :)

In case I am, I'll follow with:

Who was the main character at Peter Lord's first animation movie?

a) A crazy super-hero called Aardman
b) Gromit the Dog, without Wallace to pester him
c) A farmer called John who had some crazy magic beans
d) A chicken made out of clay, trying to fly away (woo, that rhymed!)

(sorry, motionmilita posted while I was replying!)

Yep, motionmilitia's answer and new question are the valid ones. Harvey's question is the next.
As for your question, Mr Poeira, I think I remember that Peter Lord once did work on a traditionally animated short featuring Aardman who later became the mascot of Aardman Animation. I'm not sure if it was Lord's first animated short, though ...

Dang, I didn't know they were part of Acme... just knew the artists. Not so tough afterall!

(Which animator is credited with creating the "rubber hose" animation technique where characters have noodle-like arms and legs rather than hinged appendages?)

Max Fleischer?

No, sorry.

That one's probably too tough, so here's a much easier one:
Which animation director descended from Judge Roy Bean?

http://www.desertusa.com/mag98/aug/papr/du_roybean.html

Yep, motionmilitia's answer and new question are the valid ones. Harvey's question is the next.
As for your question, Mr Poeira, I think I remember that Peter Lord once did work on a traditionally animated short featuring Aardman who later became the mascot of Aardman Animation. I'm not sure if it was Lord's first animated short, though ...

The DVD version of Wallace and Gromit adventures features two Lord shorts he made in super8 way before becoming a professional animator. They are probably the two weirdest and clumsiest pieces of animation I've ever seen, and the simple fact that the same man who perpetrated those films also did Wallace and Gromit is far more inspiring than any Aesop's tale.

The first one is a version of John and the Magic Beans, made out of paper cut outs. It's so crude I can barely describe it. It's so horrible it's magical. I can't explain.

There's also a crazy one, far more complex, depicting the lifes and times of an earth worm who likes to go fishing. There's a classic mistake on this one: the famous stop motion candle that burns too quick!

Don't miss them, it's pure roughness fun for the entire family.

As for Harvey's question, I'll give my try: wasn't it Ub Iwerks? (I mean, the first question)

As for Harvey's question, I'll give my try: wasn't it Ub Iwerks? (I mean, the first question)

Nope.

Hint:
This animator worked on the Krazy Kat and Happy Hooligan series of the 1910s.
This animator gave Tex Avery his first big break as an animation director. (The answer is not "Walter Lantz.")

Okay, still too difficult.

1st question hint: The animator in question worked with Walter Lantz (Woody Woodpecker creator) on the Krazy Kat, Happy Hooligan, and Katzenjammer Kids animation series of the 1910s. This animator became Lantz's directing partner in the early 1930s.

2nd question hint: the animation director in question is a descendant of Judge Roy Bean and Daniel Boone (according to legend).

My guess is...

Is it Bill Nolan? I know he co-directed with Lantz in the early 30's.

Cereal And Pajamas New Anthology : August 2007
http://www.comicspace.com/cerealandpajamas/

yes :D
______

Cool,

Here is my question!

Who made the film "HUMOROUS PHASES OF FUNNY FACES"? In 1906 he used a combination of chalk drawing on blackboards and paper cutouts to produce animation. The film's idea was based on a fast sketch routine in front of a live audience. He later went on to create "THE HAUNTED HOTEL."

Maybe this one is too easy?

Cereal And Pajamas New Anthology : August 2007
http://www.comicspace.com/cerealandpajamas/

J. Stuart Blackton

For what line of cartoon dialogue was Tex Avery canned from Looney Tunes?

Uh, tricky ...

I'll bite! Was it the line, 'Hold on to your hats, folks, here we go again' at the original end of the cartoon 'The Heckling Hare'? :confused:

Of course it was!

"Avery, you are out of here! Go animate at MGM or something."

OK then!

Question: In 1946, Disney delivered an animated film (10 minutes playing time) that went clearly 'below the belt'. What was its title?

If by "below the belt" you mean "breaking the rules," then I'll have to guess Destino, even though it wasn't actually "delivered" in 1946, but shelved before completion.

Good guess, but -

*snicker* - no, not 'Destino'. The film I'm talking about has become a bit of an urban legend since 'below the belt' is meant quite literally. The ladies found the piece in question quite instructive, I hear.

The Story of Menstruation

Tough one, Jabberwocky. Not a lot of people know about that being made. It was an educational film about the female body's developmental process, intended for grade school audiences (the girls, that is).

Next question:

What Disney integrated Animation/Live Action film (also from 1946) was never released on home video in the U.S.A.?

I am sure that one of you will get this right away.

Cheers

"Don't want to end up a cartoon in a cartoon graveyard" - Paul Simon

The Story of Menstruation

Tough one, Jabberwocky. Not a lot of people know about that being made. It was an educational film about the female body's developmental process, intended for grade school audiences (the girls, that is).

Next question:

What Disney integrated Animation/Live Action film (also from 1946) was never released on home video in the U.S.A.?

I am sure that one of you will get this right away.

Cheers

Hee - I declare myself impressed with your knowledge of good ol' Walt's oddball projects.
The one you're talking about is 'Song of the South', right?

Yessir. That is it. Good one.

"Don't want to end up a cartoon in a cartoon graveyard" - Paul Simon

Hm, my memory may not yet reach back further than two decades but I can remember only one instance in which 'Song of the South' was broadcast on free TV here in Germany; it was also the only time I've ever seen it. Must've been the late 80s, I think ...

OK, I've got another stumper for y'all (I hope) - it's time to take another dive into Disney's datafile of tossed-out concepts!
The attached picture shows concept art from an unreleased animated Disney short. (I'm not sure what exact year it was created in.)

Question: What was the short film project's title?

Woah. That is IMPOSSIBLE! I will be VERY surprised if anyone has the answer to that one Jabber.

"Don't want to end up a cartoon in a cartoon graveyard" - Paul Simon

Hmmm, you're probably right. A hint is in order ... OK, how to make this not too obvious ... ? Ah, I know!!!

:D There, that should help.

could it be...

...jabberwocky? with inspirational art by mary blair?

Excellent, Dvx, you're correct!
(Since I don't know when the artwork in question was reated, I can't tell you whether or not Mary Blair had her hands in it but you guessed the title right nevertheless.)

Good job, the ball's in your court.

ok...

what film was #3 at the animation olympics in los angeles in 1984?

because we all know who #1 and #2 are.

no takers?

well maybe not everyone knows 1 and 2 so:

#1 tale of tales, yuri norstein
#2 the street, caroline leaf

so: what's #3?

Was it?

Hello.

Was it WHAT'S OPERA DOC?

I was there..I had a film in the program as a part of 1984 Olympic Arts festival...at the Academy.

New answer...

How about Yellow Submarine?

yes!

and good job!

for the complete list go here:
http://www.awn.com/mag/issue1.4/articles/deneroffini1.4.html

now there is a topic for debate!

so larry, what's your question?

Creator

Thanks. Notice # 28 - they spelled my last name wrong!

Who created the Character designs for the Captain Crunch commercials?

Oh! Oh! I know this one. Its Jay Ward!

Now...for some early 3D trivia. Who did the design and concept work for both Tron and Blade Runner?

can it be...

i'm gusessing syd mead. but that's a guess.

Correct! You're question...

here goes...

what band was ward kimball in?

Firehouse Five Plus Two

Which animation director descended from both Judge Roy Bean and Daniel Boone?

tex avery.

Firehouse Five Plus Two

Which animation director descended from both Judge Roy Bean and Daniel Boone?

Didn't you ask the same question on page two? :confused:

Didn't you ask the same question on page two? :confused:

Sure, but it was never answered.

tex avery

You know you're right, so go ahead.

while travelling across germany with a 35mm movie camera strapped to his back he made a documentary composed of still images.

Sure, but it was never answered.
You know you're right, so go ahead.

Ah, OK. Just being curious. I thought one of the answers given was actually the right one as I didn't have a clue myself before dvx answered it correctly. Anyway, don't mind me, please go on ...

Ah, OK. Just being curious. I thought one of the answers given was actually the right one as I didn't have a clue myself before dvx answered it correctly. Anyway, don't mind me, please go on ...

Answer dxv's question, Jabberjaw.

Wrong!

Wrong...

Jay Ward was a producer- he did not design Captain Crunch. Bill Scott (Bullwinkle's voice) was the voice of Captain Crunch.

Here's a hint...He co-directed HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (it's a gimme, now).

Ward's band which played at Disneyland and on the old Mickey Mouse club was the FIREHOUSE FIVE PLUS TWO. Ward played the trombone!!!

Ender, you screwed up! You've derailed the Trivia Train! :eek:

answer: Ben Washam

It's a Plane; no, a Fish; no, a Dragon!

You know, folks, most people online content themselves with simply calling me 'Jab'. (Not that I mind 'Jabber' or its creative variations, mind - I just think 'Jab' rolls easier off the tongue. Fingertips. Whatever.)

OK, quizmaster speaking: Harv, new question, please. Dvx, sorry but yours is invalid. New question, new luck.

H.H. is correct!

You got it Harvey!

noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ah well. I guess they'll be taking my animator badge away.

What singer is Betty Boop partially based on, and in which movie did Marilyn Monroe cover that singer's most popular song?

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