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‘Underdog’ Co-creator William Biggers Dies at 85

February 15, 2013 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

William Watts Biggers, the co-creator of the popular animated series Underdog died at 85 of undisclosed causes last Sunday. Biggers, who was also a novelist, was part of the influential team that created the popular toon while working for New York City advertising firm Dancer Fitzgerald Sample. The team came [...]

Dive into New Cartoon Lagoon of Fun

December 5, 2012 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image

New York-based animation veterans Manny Galán & Pat Giles know their toons! They are the type of creative guys who have a deep passion for all forms of animated projects—even the goofy, low-budget ones that haunt the strange corners of public domain and pop culture. So, it’s not surprising that [...]

‘Madagascar 3' Promotion Goes Bananas

June 4, 2012 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image

Unless you’re allergic to potassium, you have probably noticed one of DreamWorks Animation’s creative promotions for Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted already as Dole Fresh Fruit Co. is doling out 100 million specially branded bananas with Madagascar stickers to ripen in stores across the country. The “Go Bananas” promotional campaign [...]