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DVD FullscreenSKU: D15442
Myths and fables from around the world that share a universal message of humanity and environmental awareness are brought to animated life from the Hubley Studios. Includes "Time of the Angels," "People, People, People," "Amazonia" and others. 36 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English mono; scene access.
$24.99
SKU: D11494
Definitive collection of the greatest and grossest animation the world has ever known! Crammed with 35 classics, including "Scotty Opener," "No Neck Joe," "The Cat, Cow and Beautiful Fish," "Finger Food," "Slaughter Day," "Phull Phrontal Phingers," "The Birth of Brian," and more. 100 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital ... more
$19.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D31387
This collection of animated shorts culled from the archives of those wild guys, Spike and Mike, showcases the talent of such artists as Bill Plympton, Anthony Lucas and Philip Hunt. Among the pencil sketch, CGI and claymation pieces included are "Bambi Meets Godzilla," "Nose Hair," "Slim Pickings," "Monkey vs. Robot," and 10 others. ... more
$19.99
SKU: D87052
What's in a name? If the name is "Spike & Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation," you know what to expect! The audacious duo presents another round of subversive cartoons to shock and amuse the most jaded of animation fans. Includes "Doggy Style," "Puke a Pound," "Tightened Airport Security," "Horn Dog," "The Two Minute Itch," ... more
$14.99
SKU: D62536
Includes "Spike & Mike's Sick & Twisted" and "Spike & Mike's Classic Festival of Animation."
$29.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D87317
The quirky, socially irreverent films of animator and MTV favorite Bill Plympton are represented in this collection that ranges from "Self Portrait," the first short created by Plympton while he was at college to the Oscar-nominated "Your Face." "Lucas, the Ear of Corn," "25 Way to Quit Smoking" and "Noodle Ear" are among the darkly ... more
$26.99
The Tune(1992)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D11324
Delightfully oddball full-length animated film from Bill Plympton about a struggling songwriter who is given 47 minutes to write a perfect tune for a powerful music publisher. While searching for inspiration, he's transported to the bizarre town of Flooby Nooby, populated by fantastic characters. 72 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English ... more
$26.99
Hair High(2004)
SKU: D82432
Animator Bill Plympton scares up some (adult-oriented) frightful fun with this "gothic comedy" cartoon about two teenagers (voiced by Sarah Silverman and Eric Gilliland) murdered for secretly attending the prom with one another. One year later, the revived and rotting teen corpses return to the dance to crown themselves king and queen ... more
$24.99
SKU: D35913
Just when you thought it was safe to watch cartoons, along comes Bill Plympton with his gleefully subversive animations. This compilation of Plympton's naughty best includes "Sex & Violence," "More Sex & Violence," "The Exciting Life of a Tree," "Can't Drag Race with Jesus," "Eat," and "Parking," as well as 11 commercials and 32 flash ... more
$29.99
Idiots & Angels(2008)
SKU: D83678
This dialogue-free animated feature by renowned cartoonist Bill Plympton follows the witty and unsettling odyssey of a misanthropic man who wakes up one morning to discover a pair of wings growing from his back. Failing to remove them permanently after multiple attempts, the man accepts his new appendages and soon discovers they are ... more
$19.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D03033
Bill Plympton's 2004-08 "golden age" is marked by this eclectic compilation of the renowned animator's works. The collection includes his famous dog trilogy, as well as "Heard 'Em Say" (2005), "Don't Download This Song" (2006), and "What Is Bonnaroo?" (2008), plus "12 Tiny Christmas Tales" (2001), the opening credits for the 1987 film ... more
$24.99
DVD WidescreenSKU: D84969
With admirers like Matt Groening and collaborators like Terry Gilliam, it's fair to say Bill Plympton has achieved a rarefied place in the animator's firmament. This documentary tribute to the acclaimed and irreverent artist features a chronicle of his evolution from political cartoons to motion picture shorts, music videos, commercials, ... more
$19.99
FullscreenSKU: D01116
Perhaps best known for their riveting 1933 animated film of the Mussorgsky classic "A Night on Bald Mountain," Alexander Alexeieff and Claire Parker (his wife and colleague) completed an amazing array of compelling animated movies. This program of 30 films combines rare documentaries about the couple alongside ... more
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SKU: D01482
Maverick, award-winning British animator Phil Mulloy takes no prisoners when it comes to dismantling the more sentimental trends in cartoon filmmaking. In this compilation featuring 24 of his most vividly realized brush pen-and-ink works, viewers can appreciate his boundary-breaking talents. Easily offended? Watch out! Includes "Slim ... more
$29.99
WidescreenSKU: D04145
This collection of 26 animated shorts includes works by some of the most acclaimed and imaginative filmmakers from around the world. This program includes "Engine 371" (2007), "Madame Tutli-Putli" (2007), "Sleeping Betty" (2007), "Forming Game" (2008), "How People Got Fire" (2008), "Spare Change" (2008), "Land of the Heads" (2009), ... more
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FullscreenSKU: D10251
With his enigmatic and whimsical artistry, filmmaker Lawrence Jordan has created some of the world's most charming and unusual live-action and animated short films. This four-disc set features an assortment of his best work, with "Our Lady of the Sphere" (1972), "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (1977), narrated by Orson Welles, and ... more
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SKU: D11019
Eight animated shorts from the National Film Board of Canada include "Special Delivery," "Getting Started," "The Big Snit," "Get a Job," "The Cat Came Back," "Juke Bar," and more. 70 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.
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DVD FS/WSSKU: D35992
A compelling compilation featuring 13 works from the Philadelphia-born, London-based twins who revitalized the art of puppet animation with strange, fantastic shorts that mix wild, surrealistic humor and shadowy images. "The Cabinet of Jan Svankmajer" (1984), "The Epic of Gilgamesh" (1985), "Street of Crocodiles" (1986), "Tales from ... more
$34.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D99388
Includes "Xenon" by Ben Sheppee, "Metropolitain" by Nate Pagel, "Glitch" by Kevlar, "Weightless" by Brian Clark, and "SloRo" by Videojon. 100 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.
$34.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D99389
Includes "Nihonbashi" by MMM, "Thieves Among Us" by C-TRL, "Spinal Fire" by Benton C, "Voyeur" by VJ Anyone, and "Northpoint" by Ben Sheppee. 148 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English.
$29.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D41999
The eclectic filmography of the groundbreaking animator is on display with this comprehensive collection that also features Munro's live-action work, as well as two never-before-seen shorts. Includes "Three Blind Mice," "Two Bagatelles," "Ashes of Doom," the Academy Award-winning "Neighbours," and much more. 109 min. Standard; Soundtrack: ... more
$19.99
SKU: D65856
Action-packed and educational, this dialogue-free war cartoon provides a comprehensive overview of aircraft used by the Germans during World War II. Hop in the cockpit with Fritz, a flyboy fox whose ineptitude as an aviator causes him to be frequently shot down, somehow earning him newer and better-equipped planes. 20 min. Standard.
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SKU: D82290
This compilation of animated shorts includes 15 amazing and imaginative works by Japanese filmmaker Koji Yamamura. Fusing traditional animation with clay, still photos, and painting, Yamamura creates worlds of uncanny originality. Films include "Aquatic" (1987), "Perspektivenbox" (1989), the Oscar-nominated "Mt. Head" (2002), "Child's ... more
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D85400
Writer/director/animator Cory McAbee's group "The Billy Nayer Show" commemorates over 10 years of their bizarre yet beautiful, disturbing yet endearing multimedia performance art in this collection. The short films included are "Billy Mayer," "The Man on the Moon," and "The Ketchup and Mustard Man." Also includes music videos, paintings, ... more
$19.99
SKU: D87723
If you're a fan of "Happy Tree Friends," you'll love "Joe Cartoons!" The popular Internet shorts created by the man behind "Frog in a Blender" come to home video with this hysterical compilation of bad taste animation sure to provoke gasps and guffaws. Includes 36 shows in all, featuring characters such as Superfly, Joe Momma, and Thuh ... more
$14.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D94766
First, the revolutionary computer-animated short "F8" (2001) by Jason Wen focuses on a futuristic society where a powerful alien forces the entire population into slavery in hopes of eventually meeting a godlike supreme being. One laborer breaks free and attempts to reveal the truth. Next, the life of sculptor Alberto Giacometti provides ... more
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SKU: D98933
Five animated shorts by acclaimed artist Patrick Smith are featured in this collection. A sip from a magic "Drink" (2001) opens up a man's inner universe in surprising ways; two friends fight over the contents of a packaged "Delivery" (2003); a "Handshake" (2004) between a man and woman takes on incredible importance; Smith adds darkly ... more
$19.99
Why Man Creates(1968)
FullscreenSKU: D49503
This Academy Award-winning documentary short from conceptual design legend Saul Bass uses satire, irony and subtle humor to examine the multifaceted nature of creativity. Through eight different vignettes the film explores the unique ways in which people approach the creative process--shedding new light on the human condition along ... more
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$39.99
SKU: D91745
With the help of a bizarre guardian angel, a woman disposes of her unhappiness, in the intriguing animated short "Joy Street" (1995); the unique powers of a female and the ability of a woman to influence the world around her are dramatized in the kaleidoscopic, sexual, and strange "Asparagus" (1979); "El Doctor" (2006) is the story ... more
$24.99
SKU: D93399
Have you ever seen a vacuum cleaner defend itself? Dragons injured by innocent girls? These and other elements of the surreal and spectacular are on display in the animated films of Signe Baumane. This unique collection features 10 of the artist's short subjects made from 1991 to 2005, each an arresting work of creativity guaranteed ... more
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Under Milkwood(1992)
SKU: D91826
Dylan Thomas' renowned play is brought to vivid life once more by combining archival audio performances with colorful new animation. Richard Burton's "First Voice," Captain Cat (Hugh Griffith), the Rev. Eli Jenkins (Philip Burton), Mrs. Dai Bread Two (Rachel Roberts), and the rest of Llareggub's enchanting residents are richly imagined ... more
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D91813
Mixing claymation with live action, the darkly whimsical short "The Junky's Christmas" (1993) follows a down-and-out squeegee man, a drug addict just released from prison who desperately searches for a Christmas miracle. Narrated by William S. Burroughs and based on his 1952 short story. Also includes Jane Aaron's beguiling short "Traveling ... more
$19.99
Sandburg's Arithmetic(1994)
SKU: D49253
Featuring narration performed by Carl Sandburg for his 1958 spoken word album, this animated short based on his poem "Arithmetic" takes place at the late poet's home in Flat Rock, North Carolina. As images and music illustrate how numbers are a part of everyday living, the film examines the power of poetry, mathematics and the spoken ... more
$29.99
Cartoon Noir(1999)
SKU: D19897
A look at the dark side of animation, this international sampler features six shorts, including "The Story of the Cat and the Moon," in which a feline becomes romantically obsessed with the moon; "Ape," about an unusual meal shared by a bickering couple; "Joy Street," in which a depressed woman is transformed by a monkey figurine; and ... more
$19.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D26156
Take an unforgettable journey into computer-animated worlds of wonder, where strange beings and fantastic creatures dwell and time and space have no meaning, in this dazzling program from animator Beny Tchaicovsky. 49 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.
$14.99
FullscreenSKU: D32525
John Canemaker has devoted over 20 years to creating wonderfully whimsical and thought-provoking animation. This compilation features the artist's finest toons, as well as selected collaborative efforts and excerpts from documentaries featuring his work. Includes "The Wizard's Son," "Confessions of a Stand-Up," "Bridgehampton" and more. ... more
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D47010
Twisted, thought-provoking and macabre, this collection features groundbreaking animated shorts from across the globe. Includes "Killer Among Us," "Chopper," "Packed with Peanuts," "Triassick Parking" and more cartoon curiosities. Compiled by animation producers Film Roman ("King of the Hill"). 49 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English ... more
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The ChubbChubbs!(2002)
DVD WidescreenSKU: D39903
A janitor at an interstellar nightclub is warned that his workplace is about to be invaded by the dreaded ChubbChubbs, but in trying spread the message he has an unbelievable encounter with the mysterious menace, in this computer-animated sci-fi spoof that won the Best Animated Short Academy Award. 6 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English ... more
$9.99
Flash Frames(2002)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D88144
The art form of cartoon animation has been democratized with the advent of home computers and technology like Macromedia Flash. This spectacular collection includes animated shorts by amateur artists, as well as works by icons such as Joe Cartoon, Russ Heath, and Stan Lee, and pieces by Todd Rundgren, DJ Spooky, Iffy, and others. 140 ... more
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D99384
Forty-two demos designed for PCs--including "Wonder," "Le Petit Prince," "Live Evil," "Crystal Dream 2," and "Stars: Wonders of the World"--are featured in this collection. 3 3/4 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; audio commentary; featurette; more.
$17.99
Channel X(2003)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D75343
In the spirit of "South Park" comes this irreverent animated look at contemporary hip-hop culture, chronicling the misadventures of young Fonz and Mike. After taking control of a television station, the pair decides to rule the airwaves with their unique blend of comedy and interviews with a variety of rap's finest artists. 46 min. ... more
$14.99
Monster Road(2004)
SKU: D20912
Many people might look at Bruce Bickford's tools as toys, but for the acclaimed surrealist and stop-motion animator, they're the movable treasures that afford audiences a look at his wildly productive imagination. This documentary examines Bickford's wondrous works, including a review of his famous collaboration with rocker Frank Zappa ... more
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SKU: D74899
Director Chris Landreth's Academy Award-winning short film, "Ryan," uses a unique animated style to tell the story of acclaimed Canadian animator Ryan Larkin, whose career was cut short by alcoholism and drug abuse and who now lives on the streets of Montreal. Also included on this disc are the documentary "Alter Egos" (2004), featuring ... more
$19.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D76333
Through her groundbreaking use of clay painting animation, Joan C. Gratz has established herself as one of the contemporary art world's leading filmmakers. This collection compiles four of her greatest works--including the Academy Award-winning "Mona Lisa Descending a Staircase" (1992), "The Dowager's Feast" (1996), "Pro and Con" (1993), ... more
$19.99
SKU: D86292
This dazzling, modern fantasia of sights and sounds combines cutting-edge computer animation with a pulsating electronic score--utilizing both real and imagined instruments of the future--to create virtual concerts of stunning imagery and out-of-this-world music. 75 min. Standard and Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby ... more
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Animusic 2(2005)
SKU: D97632
Are you ready for more? This second volume of computer-animated short films mixes stunning visuals with digitally created music to present a technological tour-de-force. Includes "Starship Groove," "Pogo Sticks," "Resonant Chamber," "Cathedral Pictures," "Pipe Dream 2," "Fiber Bundles," "Gyro Drums," and "Heavy Light." 38 min. total. ... more
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SKU: D10613
Includes "Teen Girl Squad" shorts, "Marzipan's Answering Machine" segments, puppet action, and more. 180 min. total. Soundtrack: English; audio commentary; bonus shorts; music videos; more.
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SKU: D10614
Includes holiday shorts, "Big Toons," and more. 4 hrs. total. Soundtrack: English; audio commentary; bonus shorts; game; more.
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$13.49
SKU: D10615
Includes "Teen Girl Squad," "Marzipan's Answering Machine," "The Homestar Runner Enters the Strongest Man in the World Contest," and more. 120 min. total. Soundtrack: English; audio commentary; bonus short; more.
$14.99
JibJab: The Early Years(2005)
SKU: D74645
They managed to amuse and annoy Democrats and Republicans alike with their Internet spoof of the 2004 presidential race, "This Land." Now the funniest and snarkiest animated shorts from the JibJab crew are featured in this program. Included are "Good to Be in DC!," "Second Term," "Santa Claus!," "Ahnuld for Governor," "Geezers: The ... more
$14.99
Reline2(2006)
SKU: D35912
Want to know what's happening on the cutting edge of audiovisual production technology? And what's going to happen in the future? Make sure you survey this mind-blowing collection of 18 pieces created by visual stylists employing custom software technology in imaginative and visually stimulating ways. Includes work by Jaron Albertin, ... more
$24.99
Cartune Xprez 2008(2008)
DVD FullscreenSKU: D02920
Mild of funds but rich in imagination, contemporary animators such as Bruce Bickford, Shana Moulton, Holliganship, Josh Mannis, Ola Vasiljeva, Taras Hrabowsky, and others have excelled in the creation of mind-bending animated shorts. This program offers a compilation of some of the best do-it-yourself cartoons. 60 min. Standard; Soundtrack: ... more
$19.99
SKU: D88150
Lightning Bolt bassist Brian Gibson's innovative film mixing animation with live action follows the adventures of Barkley, a hard-rocking canine who abandons his band, The Barnyard Critters. When the Critters' unscrupulous record label finds an evil replacement for Barkley, the now-drunken pooch becomes determined to emerge from his ... more
$15.99
Eclectic Shorts(2006)
SKU: D88464
Animator Erik Leiser combined live action with puppetry, stop-motion animation and special pixilation techniques to create this series of short subjects. Overflowing with invention, these films produced between 2001 and 2006 are reminiscent of the works of Jan Svankmajer and Tim Burton. 107 min. Soundtrack: English.
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Anxious Animation(2006)
SKU: D88628
Don't look for the placid sweetness of Walt Disney or the frantic hilarity of Bugs Bunny in this collection of unsettling animated short subjects! Using cut-outs, dolls, handmade animation, computer-generated effects, and a wide selection of other devices from the contemporary animator's palette, this compilation of shorts from Lewis ... more
$24.99
SKU: D91479
Best known for his 1952 Academy Award-winning allegorical short "Neighbours," Scottish experimental filmmaker Norman McLaren explored the boundaries of cinema for over three decades, and his prolific career is celebrated with this seven-disc set of his works. Featuring 58 complete, unfinished, and lost films, the collection also includes ... more
$99.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D10616
You won't find a more colorful assortment of characters than in this cutting-edge program spotlighting the creations of over 60 animation studios and designers. Includes contributions from Aaron Stewart, Feel Good Anyway, Genevieve Gauckler, Ghostmilk, Studio AKA, and many others. Includes a 96-page book. 180 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: ... more
$39.99
DVD FullscreenSKU: D10617
Watch a mind-boggling array of original animated characters take shape in an ever-shifting variety of narrative and abstract landscapes in this mesmerizing program. Features contributions by studios and artists such as Yves Geleyn, Fluorescent Hill, 1st Ave. Machine, Ben Hibon, Pandapanther, and others. Includes a 64-page book. 180 ... more
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D45997
This haunting collection of animated shorts features works by Japanese filmmaker Naoyuki Tsuji. Utilizing a deceptively simple style with his charcoal and pastel drawings, Tsuji creates powerful, playful, and sometimes terrifying experiences with the elemental force of fairy tales. Includes "A Trilogy About Clouds," "A Feather Stares ... more
$24.99
SKU: D49948
Renowned new age artists Outgroove present this mindbending odyssey of sight and sound that features a blend of soothing music, compelling computer animation and Far Eastern philosophical ideologies. What results is a fascinating visual experience that will enrich your body and your soul. Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS ... more
$19.99
SKU: D25512
Originating on the Internet, this flash-animated series merges horror and sci-fi to chronicle the (after)life of Dirge, an undead man trying to reunite a lost child with her family. Joined by his zombie dog Cerberus, Dirge attempts to complete his mission while facing off against armies of the dead. 100 min. Soundtrack: English.
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DVD FullscreenSKU: D50268
This third installment of shorts from "The Animation Show" features Don Hertzfeldt's "Everything Will Be OK" (2006), Bill Plympton's "Guide Dog" (2006), Joanna Quinn's "Dreams and Desires: Family Ties" (2006), Pes' "Game Over" (2006), a special "Beavis and Butt-head" introduction from Mike Judge, and more. 94 min. total. Standard; ... more
$19.99
Dante's Inferno(2010)
DVD WidescreenSKU: D03435
Acting as a companion piece to the Electronic Arts videogame, this animated thriller based on the epic 14th-century poem follows Dante through a hellish pilgrimage in which he searches for his beloved Beatrice, who has been kidnapped by Lucifer. Experience fiery excitement as the heroic Dante braves the nine circles of Hell, battling ... more
$14.99
DVD WidescreenSKU: D16698
Animation fans only familiar with the likes of Pixar and DreamWorks will see an entire world of creativity opened up to them with this collection of animated films from around the world. A Royal Air Force veteran reminisces with family, in Britain's "Home Road Movies" (2002); watch "Flatlife" (2004) go by in a Belgian apartment house; ... more
$29.99
SKU: D42327
Acclaimed animator Karen Aqua, whose work drew on a global array of influences and was featured everywhere from international festivals to TV's "Sesame Street," is celebrated with this collection of short films. "Heavenly Bodies" (1980), "Vis-a-Vis" (1982), "Perpetual Motion" (1992), "Andaluz" (2004), and her final film, "Taxonomy" ... more
$19.99
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