Tex Avery

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Tex Avery

Born February 26, 1908 · Taylor, Texas, USA

Died August 26, 1980 · aged 72

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Frederick Bean "Tex" Avery (February 26, 1908 – August 26, 1980) was an American animator and director, known for producing and directing animated cartoons during the golden age of American animation. His most significant work was for the Warner Bros. and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios, where he was crucial in the creation and evolution of famous animated charac…

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CellboundCellbound · 1955
Cellbound
★ 7.31955
MovieAnimationComedy
Spike has just finished the 20 year process of digging a tunnel from his prison cell but he picks the wrong place to hide.
Red Hot Riding HoodRed Hot Riding Hood · 1943
Red Hot Riding Hood
★ 7.31943
MovieAnimationComedy
Tired of always playing the same roles, Little Red Riding Hood, her grandmother and the Wolf demand a new version of the tale. The story then plays out in a more contemporary urban environment, with Little Red Riding Hood working as a pin-up girl in a night club.
Magical MaestroMagical Maestro · 1952
Magical Maestro
★ 6.71952
MovieAnimationComedy
After he is rejected by the Great Poochini as an opening act, Mysto the Magician gets his revenge by conducting his next operatic performance.
Homesteader DroopyHomesteader Droopy · 1954
Homesteader Droopy
★ 6.71954
MovieAnimationWestern
Droopy and family head west to start a new homestead, but have to defend it against Dishonest Dan the cattle man.
Egghead Rides AgainEgghead Rides Again · 1937
Egghead Rides Again
★ 6.51937
MovieComedyAnimation
City dweller Egghead dreams of being a cowboy, but his bouncing around gets him kicked out of his boarding house. He sees an ad for a ranch looking for a cowboy and applies. His tryout includes tests of marksmanship and use of a branding iron, but most of it consist of chasing down and roping a troublesome little calf. He passes the test, but the job isn't exactly what he dreamed of.
Page Miss GloryPage Miss Glory · 1936
Page Miss Glory
★ 6.51936
MovieAnimationComedy
While the rural town of Hicksville anticipates the arrival of one Miss Glory, the bellhop at her modest hotel falls asleep and dreams of paging her at a luxurious metropolitan high rise hotel.
T.V. of TomorrowT.V. of Tomorrow · 1953
T.V. of Tomorrow
★ 6.61953
MovieAnimationComedy
A variety of fanciful innovations in "future" T.V. sets, including a model with a built-in stove, and a number of highly interactive models. And of course, even with dozens of channels, there's nothing on...or more accurately, there's nothing but the same Western.
A Feather in His CollarA Feather in His Collar · 1946
A Feather in His Collar
★ 5.11946
MovieAnimation
Made for the Community Chests of America, Pluto demonstrates his community spirit by donating his collection of bones.

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The Essential Bugs BunnyThe Essential Bugs Bunny · 2010
The Essential Bugs Bunny
2010
MovieAnimationComedy
The one, the only, the biggest hare in Hollywood: Bugs Bunny – his greatest chases, funniest situations and all essential appearances are here: from his breakthrough cartoons through classic clashes with co-stars Elmer Fudd, Yosemite Sam, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig to his Oscar-nominated (and winning) animated shorts. Directed by legendary animators Chuck Jones, Bob Clampett, Friz Freleng and Tex Avery, this definitive collection puts everything you need to know about Bugs into one animated archive. Twelve theatrical shorts include the first time he asks, “What’s up Doc?” and his intergalactic meeting with Marvin the Martian. Also included are some of Bugs’ rarest appearance, included TV shows, TV specials and shorts never-before released for the home

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Looney Tunes: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary CollectionLooney Tunes: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection · 1940
Looney Tunes: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection
★ 8.01940
SeriesAnimation
Bugs Bunny first hopped onto the screen in 1940 and he’s been a pop-culture icon ever since. More than eight generations have enjoyed the timeless antics of the carrot-munching wise guy who always outsmarts his rivals. Cartoons, movies, TV, comics, music, sports and more – this wascally wabbit has done it all. Clever pranks and one-liners are here, along with interviews with today’s most renowned animators, historians and superstars. Enjoy the full range of his silly and smart-alecky personality with 60 theatrical shorts restored and remastered to their original 4x3 aspect ratio on Blu-ray for the first time. It's just what the doctor – er, doc – ordered.

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