There you go, Astro Boy! On this day in 1963, Tetsuwan Atomu - or Astro Boy - made its broadcast debut in Japan. Originating from Osamu Tezuka’s manga series, the android-packed show gained wide success.

A CG feature film by the same name is set for release in October of this year - how do you think it’ll compare to the 1960’s version??

Bugs’ orange carrot, Homer’s bald yellow head, Shrek’s green face – the lovely rainbow of animated color became a home-reality on this day in 1953 when the first NTSC color TV set went on sale.

Let’s take this time to appreciate NTSC – come Februrary 17, we’ll be reveling in television’s next technological advancement: The Advanced Television System Committee…digital, baby.

Once again, Disney showed us how great an animated feature could be with the release of The Sword in the Stone. The magical King Arthur-inspired tale, complete with Merlin the wizard, was the last release prior to Walt’s passing.

So cute, we just want to eat him! On this day in 1953, Chilly Willy made his big debut by boarding a ship at the South Pole.

Along with his brethren Woody Woodpecker, this adorable penguin is the brainchild of the Walter Lantz animation studio.

What better way to get in the animated holiday spirit than with the Looney Tunes gang belting out Christmas melodies? We’ve got three copies of A Looney Tunes Sing-A-Long Christmas CD (courtesy of Subset M - New Media and Marketing Solutions) to give away!

If you want to get an earful of Bugs’ rendition of “Oh Christmas Tree,” leave a comment – the first three will be contacted and mailed a copy.

Happy Holidays to all!

Ol’ Coal Eyes is Back!  Take a trip back to the time of the Brat Pack with Vaudeville’s wonderful stop-motion animation FROSTHEATH.  Great music, classic animation characters, and the naughty mingling with the nice…even Santa can’t disapprove of this set of Brats!