Very rare, this is Valley of the Dinosaurs Presentation Pitch Original Art (Hanna-Barbera, 1974). “Flung into a world that time forgot!” This show premiered on 9/7/74 on CBS and featured science teacher John Butler, his wife Kim, kids Greg and Katie, and their dog Digger. They get swept up in a whirlpool…
The Art of Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry Storyboard Recreation (Hanna-Barbera, 1987). Artist Chuck Couch recreated this set of animation storyboards for the classic Tom and Jerry short, Jerry’s Cousin, for use in the definitive book on H-B, The Art of Hanna-Barbera. The project was initiated by Bill Hanna; Mr. Couch worked on Tom and…
Little Orphan Annie “First Pass” Cartoon Pitch Concept Art by Alex Toth (1992). In 1992, Alex Toth created these presentation pieces for Jack Mendelsohn for an idea to update the cast and franchise of Little Orphan Annie to a more dynamic animated cartoon format. These designs have the feel of a Jonny Quest style series and…
EXHIBITIONS – “Giganti d’Acciaio” Si rinnova la partnership con la dinamica organizzazione di BE COMICS padova. Quest’anno nella edizione 2018, Anima Firenze è presente con due mostre legate al mondo dei ROBOT giapponesi. La prima mostra “Giganti d’Acciaio” ripercorre con una esposizione di circa 60 tavole originali (disegni e cel) degli…
“Quiet on the Set” Preliminary Drawing by Bob Singer (Hanna-Barbera, 1990). In the 1990s, Hanna-Barbera produced hand-painted limited edition cels that featured massive amounts of their characters on a cel with a universal theme. They were usually met with instant sellouts. This is the original rough artwork for a long sold-out…
Mr. Magoo Model Sheet/Size Comparison Original Art Group of 4 (UPA, c. 1950s). This is a series of four master original Mr. Magoo model sheets and size comparison/turn-around reference drawings from the archives of the greatest of all Mr. Magoo cartoon directors, Pete “The Chief” Burness. Master Model sheet mounted…
Hong Kong Phooey Studio Master Model Sheet Art by Willie Ito (Hanna-Barbera, 1974). Hong Kong Phooey premiered on ABC-TV on 9/7/74. It starred Scatman Crothers as Penrod Pooch by day, Hong Kong Phooey — Super Hero by night. Here is an inside look at how this show was developed. This is the original…
Josie and the Pussycats Character Design Drawings by Willie Ito, Group of 17 (Hanna-Barbera, 1970) This Archie Show spin-off premiered on 9/12/70 on CBS. It featured Josie, Valerie, and Melody in their band along with Alan, Alexander Cabot III, Alexandra, and Sebastian the Cat. This is a series of final character design…
Josie and the Pussycats Character Design Drawings by Willie Ito, Group of 17 (Hanna-Barbera, 1970) This Archie Show spin-off premiered on 9/12/70 on CBS. It featured Josie, Valerie, and Melody in their band along with Alan, Alexander Cabot III, Alexandra, and Sebastian the Cat. This is a series of final character design…
Josie and the Pussycats Character Design Drawings by Willie Ito, Group of 17 (Hanna-Barbera, 1970) This Archie Show spin-off premiered on 9/12/70 on CBS. It featured Josie, Valerie, and Melody in their band along with Alan, Alexander Cabot III, Alexandra, and Sebastian the Cat. This is a series of final character design…