The Animation Show (2003)

A collection of the best short, animated films from across the world curated by Mike Judge and Don Hertzfeldt.

Storyline

The Animation Show is an international collection of the world's best animated short films, programmed by co-producers Mike Judge and Don Hertzfeldt. The Show's annual goal is to bring animated shorts into more proper theaters than any other program in American history. This first year's lineup includes several international Academy Award nominees, rare material from Disney, never before seen animation from Hertzfeldt and Judge, and many other surprises.

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Plot Keywords:

compilation

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Genres:

Animation | Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some violent and sexual content

Details

Official Sites:

Official site- chat room, discussion boards, screening schedules

Country:

USA

Language:

English Japanese German

Release Date:

18 July 2003 (USA)

Also Known As:

Mike Judge and Don Hertzfeldt Present: The Animation Show

Company Credits

Production Co:

The Animation Show

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min 102 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Black and White Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

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User Reviews

Brilliant and original!

In a year of regurgitated ideas and mindless sequels, The Animation Show proves that there are still value left in the art of moving pictures. Don Hertzfeldt's simple yet excruciatingly genius segments hurdle you through a gaggle of shorts produced with love and thought. I was a bit surprised to see Mike Judge's contributions were small, but they are still welcome.

The excerpt from Ward Kimball's "Mars and Beyond" animated film proves how the Disney company could once produce, in just a few minutes, something that contained more ingenuity than an entire 2 hour animated Disney film today. I still haven't mentioned the thought provoking shorts Mt. Head or Ident. And I'm sure this doesn't give justice to some of the other animated segments that deserve credit in this wonderful anthology.

I beg of you all to see this collection while it is still in theaters so we may be blessed with a second volume come next year. Enjoy it while you can!