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Betty Boop: Here, There, Everywhere!

12/4/2017

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From Los Angeles to New York, and beyond, Betty Boop seems to be everywhere this holiday season! Last week, she was featured in the 86th Hollywood Christmas Parade and on the cover of New Yorker Magazine!
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Betty Boop floats down Hollywood Blvd in the 86th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade Sunday, November 26th. (photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News)
PictureThis Betty Boop watch is featured in Jack White's new book.
You'll also find Betty in the pages of We're Going to Be Friends, the first ever children's book by Jack White (the multi-talented, twelve-time Grammy-winning lead singer of the White Stripes) with illustrations by Ren and Stimpy animator, Elinor Blake. The book, released just a two weeks ago, features a full page image of a vintage Betty Boop pocket watch.

In Barcelona, Filmoteca de Catalunya's just wrapped up its Fleischer Film Festival featuring a showing of Betty Boop in "Snow White."

If all this leaves you hankering to see some vintage Betty Boop on the big screen, don't miss the Echo Park Film Center Classic Cartoon Family Night in Southern California on December 6th.

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Betty Boop on the cover of The New Yorker
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We're Going to Be Friends, by Jack White
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Just in time for Halloween: Surrealism!

10/27/2017

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Just in time for Halloween!

Check out the fourth installment of our interview with Ray Pointer, animator, historian and author of
 The Art and Inventions of Max Fleischer. This fascinating - and final - portion of our interview focuses on the Surrealism found in so many Fleischer cartoons, and why we shouldn't let it get in the way of enjoying the opportunity to be amused.
It's the perfect addition to your Halloween viewing, including some seriously surreal clips, like the one above from "Bubbles." Check it out here!
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The Rotoscope: 100 Amazing Years of Animation!

10/9/2017

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Nearly two years ago, on December 6, 2015, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the day Max Fleischer submitted his patent application for the Rotoscope. This year we're celebrating the date on which the United States Patent and Trademark Office officially approved Max Fleischer's patent application: October 9, 1917. ​​​
 The Rotoscope was used to give Betty Boop's hula some serious hip action in "Bamboo Isle." See more on the Rotoscope Page!
To celebrate, we've added some exciting new video and images to the Rotoscope Page in our virtual museum, including some of the very first footage of jazz legend Cab Calloway and his animated alter-egos in the Fleischer classics "Minnie the Moocher" and "Snow White." ​
100 years later, the magical power of the Rotoscope still amazes us. Check out our updated Rotoscope Page here!
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Ray Pointer talks Inventions and Innovations

9/27/2017

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Now in Fleischer Studios Museum: Part Three of our interview with animator, historian and author Ray Pointer. In this section of the interview, Pointer focuses on Max Fleischer's many inventions and innovations. With his background as an animator, Pointer is able to place Max's innovations in context of the period, and the state of the industry at the time.

​Don't miss this fascinating glimpse into the challenges and ambitions of early animation!

Wanna know more about these contraptions? Check out the interview here.
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The Incredibly Surprising History and Future of Brooklyn Animation - Friday, September 29 in New York City

9/26/2017

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New York Friends, don't miss
The Incredibly Surprising History and Future of Brooklyn Animation,
​a free Panel Discussion, on Friday afternoon at 2pm. The event is part of the 2017 Animation Nights New York (ANNY) Best of Fest!  
​2017 ANNY Best of Fest Panel Discussion with Clips
Friday September 29, 2017 at 2 PM
180 Maiden Lane, New York City, NY
FREE Admission!
The panel, moderated by archivist David Kay (The Winthrop Group) will include:
  • Cartoon collector/historian Tommy Stathes, who will look back at animation’s NYC roots and shares archival clips of Winsor McCay (Gertie the Trained Dinosaur), Bray Studios and pioneering animators Paul Terry (Mighty Mouse), Max Fleischer (Koko the Clown, Betty Boop, Popeye, Superman), and Walter Lantz (Woody the Woodpecker.) 
  • Aaron Augenblick from Augenblick Studios (Golan the Insatiable, Wonder Showzen) will discuss how patented inventions from the Golden Age such as Fleischer’s Rotoscope combined with a New York City spirit help to inform and embellish his “hand-made in Brooklyn” productions. 
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An eclipse to remember...

8/22/2017

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We just had to share this fascinating post from the website dedicated to the work and life of Max Fleischer's son, and famed movie director, Richard Fleischer! Richard's son, and the President and CEO of Fleischer Studios, Mark Fleischer, recounts this riveting story from the 1961 set of Barabbas -
Some years ago my father, Richard Fleischer, was directing the movie “Barabbas” in Rome. One of the most dramatic scenes of the movie was the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. At the time that my father was preparing to shoot that scene, a total eclipse of the sun was scheduled to occur at nearby Sienna.

Being an adventurous and creative soul, my father moved the entire company to Sienna to shoot that scene during the total solar eclipse, something that no one had ever done before.

This being the first time, nobody had a clue how to light the set. Using their best guesses, my father and the director of photography set up three cameras each with different settings, crossed their fingers and waited for the sun to almost completely disappear, at which point my father yelled “action.”
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The world darkened, a strange and eerie light embraced the assembled crew and, against this backdrop the crucifixion of Jesus Christ was re-enacted. The filmmakers’ guesses turned out to be correct, and one of the most uniquely beautiful motion picture scenes came into being.
You can check out the amazing eclipse footage in this scene from Barabbas here!
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Happy Birthday, Betty!

8/8/2017

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It was on August 9, 1930, that a doe-eyed, nameless nightclub singer made her big screen debut in "Dizzy Dishes." Though her role was brief, she quickly won over audiences, and it wasn't long before she became known to the world as Betty Boop.

We hope you enjoy this short video tribute to Betty, and don't forget to check out the 6-part Betty Boop exhibit in our Museum! 
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"​The Amazing and Incredible History and Future of Brooklyn Animation" coming to Brooklyn July 25th!

7/20/2017

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New York City area friends aren't going to want to miss this amazing celebration coming to the Brooklyn Historical Society on July 25th!

​The event will feature rare and classic films by the many pioneers of animation that got their start in Brooklyn, including Max Fleischer who created the very first rotoscoped animated film in his Brooklyn living room The evening will also include a discussion moderated by archivist David Kay.

​The Amazing and Incredible History and Future of Brooklyn Animation
Brooklyn Historical Society
128 Pierrepont St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
View Map
Tuesday, July 25
Event: 6:30 pm
$5 General Admission  
​Free for Members
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MORE ABOUT THIS EVENT
​Long before Pixar, The Simpsons, WB Looney Tunes, and Walt Disney became synonymous with cartoons, American animation was born and bred in Brooklyn. Join animators John Canemaker and Jennifer Oxley, collector Tommy Stathes, and archivist David Kay for a panel exploring the past, present, and future of Brooklyn animation, featuring clips from Winsor McCay (Gertie the Dinosaur), Fleischer Studios (Ko-Ko the Clown, Betty Boop), 100 Chickens -- formerly known as 9 Ate 7 Productions (PEG + CAT), and more.
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Ticket Information HERE.
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Betty Boop: The new face of J-esthetic salons!

7/13/2017

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Betty Boop as she appears on the Shibuya 109 building in Tokyo. 
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Betty fans, check this out: the unmistakable visage of our own Betty Boop is appearing throughout Japan in an exciting campaign for J-esthetic salons.

The highlight of the campaign is a Betty Boop J-esthetic commercial running hourly, each day, from 9 AM to midnight on a massive 16 x 28-foot monitor on the outside of the famous Shibuya 109 building in Tokyo. 
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The salons are operated by Foulbi Co. Ltd., which operates 100+ esthetic salons and day spas throughout Japan.
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The entire promotion, including the commercial, is scheduled to run through October... but may well be extended.
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The J-esthetics media campaing also includes print and digital ads, posters in transit stations, on subway and trains, print ads, electronic billboards and contests.
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Part Two of our Interview with Ray Pointer now online!

7/11/2017

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The second installment of our interview with animator, animation historian and author, Ray Pointer is now online in the Fleischer Studios Online Museum!

As our fascinating discussion continues, Mr. Pointer reflects on the marriage of art and technology that defined the old "studio system" of cel animation behind so many of Fleischer Studios' greatest films and most significant innovations.

You'll find the new installment, entitled Art & Technology, HERE.

You can find part one of our discussion HERE. Stay tuned for even more of our discussion with Mr. Pointer in the coming weeks!

​Ray Pointer is the author of The Art and Inventions of Max Fleischer.
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Now on CBCRadio: How the 'independent, sexy, smart' Betty Boop continues to stay relevant after 87 years

6/24/2017

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Hear it now! Mark Fleischer, CEO of Fleischer Studios and grandson of Max Fleischer, sat down with CBCRadio's Tom Power, host of q, for a fascinating discussion about Betty Boop. Touching on everything from her origins, to her incredible longevity, her status as an American icon and her enduring relevance, this is an interview you simply do not want to miss! 

Now, thanks to CBCRadio online, you can hear the entire interview anytime you want! Just click here, sit back and enjoy!
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Betty Boop to star in 2018 Spring/Summer Collection from Moschino

6/13/2017

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Check out these fabulous new looks strutting the catwalk last week in Los Angeles!
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Our very own Betty Boop took center stage June 8th at a glamorous and star-studded preview for designer Jeremy Scott’s Moschino Spring/ Summer 2018 Menswear and Women’s Resort Collection.

Model Hailey Baldwin walked the runway sporting items from the new collection that is expected to hit stores in February 2018.

The collection will include jackets, pants, skirts, dresses, sweaters, T-shirts, tank tops, crop tops, sweatshirts, hoodies and swimwear, plus accessories like bags, backpacks, clutches, phone covers, scarves, ties and umbrellas. 

Betty’s puppy Pudgy will also have his own mini collection of T-shirts and sweatshirts, sweatshirt dresses, backpacks and scarves.
The collection will include items for men, women and children, so the entire family can be outfitted in Moschino style gear featuring Betty Boop and Pudgy!
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Ray Pointer discusses "The Art and Inventions of Max Fleischer" on the Stu Show - May 17

5/15/2017

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Don't miss the Stu Show on Wednesday, May 17 at 4:00pm when Stu interviews animation director, historian and author Ray Pointer about his recently released book The Art and Inventions of Max Fleischer: American Animation Pioneer.

Plus, following this live, in-depth and very insightful audio interview, Ray will share some rare animated and live action shorts in a bonus internet TV broadcast!

Dedicated to the history and heritage of television, and the celebration of its pioneers, the Stu Show can be found online here. 


The interview will also be available for download an hour after the live broadcast so you can enjoy it whenever you want. 

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Bring the Noise: Gulliver's Travels coming to LACMA!

5/8/2017

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Los Angeles fans, mark your calendars! On Thursday, May 11th, LACMA's Independent Film series will present the fourth film in its Bring the Noise series: Fleischer Studio's animated classic, "Gulliver's Travels." 

Bring the Noise invites musical artists to compose an original score for one of their favorite films, and play the score live in real time to accompany the movie. This very special event will present the music of Inc. No World (featuring 
brothers, Andrew and Daniel Aged.)

Bring the Noise: Gulliver's Travels
Thursday, May 11 at 7:30
at LACMA's Bing Theater
Tickets and more information here. 
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The Very Betty Takeover: ELLE Magazine unveils a modern, and very stylish, take on Betty Boop!

4/18/2017

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PictureBetty has her copy of ELLE. Do you?
Check out our own Betty Boop sporting a modern new look and fabulously updated wardrobe in the May Issue of ELLE Magazine - on newsstands and online now! 

This very special feature re-imagines Betty as "the consummate ELLE woman, circa 2017; an in-demand Manhattanite, running the show in a new, very now job (chief ideas officer at music-streaming start-up Music.ly), with a wardrobe hot off the spring runways." 

Always the trailblazer, Betty is the first cartoon character to "takeover" the pages of ELLE Magazine. Congratulations, Betty!

Check out all of Betty's new looks, featuring designs from Balenciaga, Jennifer Fisher Jewelry, Louis Vuitton, Céline and Off-White, at: http://www.elle.com/culture/a44347/a-very-betty-takeover/
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Betty's new wardrobe features designs by: Balenciaga, Jennifer Fisher Jewelry, Louis Vuitton, Céline and Off-White
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Audible Thought Balloons - an interview with Ray Pointer

3/21/2017

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Ray Pointer's book, The Art and Inventions of Max Fleischer, is the result of more than 40 years of investigating and studying Fleischer cartoons, and the work of Max Fleischer in particular.

As you can imagine, we were 
curious to talk to Mr. Pointer about this exciting new publication: what led him to write it? What has been the impact of Fleischer Studios, and its innovative work, on animation history?

For this interview we matched Mr. Pointer with Jane Reid, a member of the Fleischer Studios Board of Directors ... and Max Fleischer's granddaughter!


Click here to read Part One of this fascinating and wide-ranging interview series!

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Betty Goes A-Posen!

2/24/2017

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Betty Boop and Zac Posen co-star in “Betty Goes A-Posen,”
​Betty Boop’s first animated short for the Digital Age!

We're thrilled to share this wonderful, whimsical new animated short featuring Betty Boop, Pudgy and an animated Zac Posen.
Created to celebrate the launch of Zac Posen's new Betty Boop-inspired dress designs, MAC Cosmetics' new Betty Boop Lipstick (both featuring Pantone's new shade of Betty Boop Red) and Betty’s gorgeous fashion layout in the March issue of Marie Claire Magazine, "Betty Goes A-Posen" is a wonderful reminder that some things - and some characters - never go out of style!
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A New Dress Collection from Zac Posen, "Betty Boop Red" by Pantone, Betty Boop Red Lipstick from M·A·C Cosmetics and a spread in "Marie Claire!"

2/15/2017

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Zac Posen and Crystal Renn in the March issue of "Marie Claire."
Betty Boop stepped into the spotlight this week with the help of some of the world’s biggest arbiters of fashion, color and style: Zac Posen, Pantone Color Institute, M·A·C. Cosmetics, and Marie Claire.

In the March issue of Marie Claire, on stands now, global fashion designer Zac Posen reveals his signature Betty Boop dress collection featuring the exclusive Pantone “Betty Boop Red,” which is also the inspiration behind M·A·C Cosmetics’ new “Betty Boop Red” Lipstick.
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Zac Posen and Crystal Renn in the March issue of Marie Claire
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These exciting new releases also coincide with the release of three new, original animated shorts starring Betty Boop, featuring Zac Posen as an animated cartoon co-star, and spotlighting the new Betty Boop Red Lipstick by M·A·C. 

The Betty Boop dress collection - featuring two red dresses that embrace Betty's spirit and unique style - are available on ZacPosen.com as part of Posen’s ZAC Zac Posen line. Betty Boop Red Lipstick from M·A·C. Cosmetics is available at MACCosmetics.com.
  
“As a cartoonist, I consider Betty Boop the 8th Wonder of the World,” said Frank Caruso, VP/Creative, King Features Syndicate. “When Max Fleischer dipped his pen into the inkwell, out came a masterpiece that would influence generations of artists, animators, musicians and fashion designers. 

“The marathon that is Betty Boop has outrun her legend as animation icon and taken the lead in the world of fashion, style and our hearts,” Caruso said.

We couldn't agree more!

Read the full press announcement here.

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Check out Betty Boop in USA Today... today!

2/10/2017

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It's Betty Boop to the rescue in a cartoon featuring Zac Posen. (Photo: Courtesy Fleischer Studios, Inc.)
​Check out USA Today online for a sneak peak at Betty Boop's all new animated short co-starring  Zac Posen and featuring MAC Cosmetics and Pantone!

Thanks to the wonderful folks at USA Today, you'll also get a very special first look at Zac Posen's gorgeous, new, Betty-inspired collection.
And tune-in to Betty's Facebook page, and Fleischer Studio's Facebook page to see more this weekend!!
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Betty Boop Gets Ready to Walk the Red Carpet at the 14th Annual Woman's Day Red Dress Awards and Celebrate her Appearance in March Issue of Magazine.

2/7/2017

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Partnership between Woman’s Day,
Fleischer Studios and King Features
Introduces Betty Boop as the 
“Heroine of Hearts” in Custom Comic 
to Honor Fight Against Heart Disease

NEW YORK, February 7, 2017 -- Woman’s Day has been a leader in the fight against heart disease – the number one killer of women – for more than a decade. In the March 2017 issue, Woman’s Day joins forces with Fleischer Studios and King Features to present heart health information to readers in a fresh and innovative format.
To help educate women on the importance of heart health, King Features created a three-page custom comic strip starring the iconic Betty Boop™ as the “Heroine of Hearts” exclusively for Woman’s Day. The comic follows Betty as she battles the evil Dark Heart while sharing important information to illustrate simple ways women can protect against heart disease. This partnership marks the first time the two legacy brands have come together for a fun, unique approach to a serious topic. 

Click here to see Betty Boop's comic strip in Woman's Day
and get a promo code good for 25% off your purchase of any
Betty Boop's exclusive Heroine of Hearts merchandise on Zazzle!

To celebrate the comic, Betty Boop will be making a special appearance on the red carpet at Woman’s Day’s premier heart health event, the Red Dress Awards, on February 7, 2017. The 14th annual Red Dress Awards honors those who have made significant contributions in the fight against heart disease. Hosted by actress Jane Lynch and headlined by multi-platinum Grammy® Award and Oscar® winner Melissa Etheridge, honorees include wellness expert Laila Ali, Associate Director for Research on Women’s Health at the National Institutes of Health Janine A. Clayton, M.D., and Miss Black Alabama USA 2016 LaQuitta “Shai” Wilkins.  Woman's Day will also honor Holly Andersen, M.D., Scientific Advisor for the Women's Heart Alliance, who will receive the 2017 CocoaVia® Healthy Heart Award. Scientific Advisor for the Women’s Heart Alliance Holly Andersen, M.D.
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In addition to the unique Woman’s Day comic strip, the artwork created for “Heroine of Hearts” will be featured on a merchandise collection available exclusively from Zazzle.com. The collection includes a wide range of products, including apparel, accessories, novelty items, and more featuring three unique Betty Boop poses from the comic strip. The “Heroine of Hearts” product line is available exclusively at http://www.zazzle.com/bettyboop. Working closely with brand owner Fleischer Studios, King Features is Betty Boop’s exclusive worldwide licensing agent.
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Click here to check out Zazzle's exclusive line of Betty Boop "Heroine of Hearts" merchandise!

In celebration of the Betty Boop/Woman’s Day partnership, King Features and Woman’s Day will make donations to several women’s heart health organizations.
 
“It is so important that women have access to information on heart disease and ways in which it can be prevented. We are very excited to work with Woman’s Day
 to help educate women about their heart health with tips from Betty Boop in her latest comic strip,” said Frank Caruso, VP/Creative of King Features.
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