Announcing! The Puppetoon Movie Volume 3 Crowdfunder - Blu-ray Forum

puppetoon · 03-07-2021, 05:20 AM

Please Join Us In This Historic Preservation

classhumorist · 03-15-2021, 11:53 PM

I'm already in with my contribution!

I'm an old man of modest means, but this is something I've got to have - something I've always dreamed of!

Bring on MORE PUPPETOONS!

classhumorist · 03-20-2021, 01:36 AM

Hey! This is exciting news!

According to Rolf Giesen and Anna Khan's 2018 book, "Acting and Character Animation: The Art of Animated Films, Acting, and Visualizing", quote:

"(George) Pal switched to model animation when he was commissioned a commercial for Oberst Cigarettes in 1932. A heavily damaged print was recently found in the vaults of the Berlin Cinematheque..."

Any chance this will be included in the third collection?

mar3o · 04-07-2021, 02:50 PM

Is this eventually going to be sold for a more reasonable price once it's released? I own the first two volumes but they cost me around $40-$50 each. To get this one it seems the minimum I can pledge is $110 which is unfortunately way too much for me to afford for one title. But it's a shame for those of us who have vol 1 and 2 to miss out on vol 3 due to the high cost. I understand the need for funding, but this should eventually be made available for more fans to enjoy, like vol 1 & 2 were, not just those able to afford backing the $110 or more.

Please tell me this will be available for a more reasonable price once it's released?

DawnShadow · 04-08-2021, 12:03 AM

It will be, Volume 2 was originally only available like this as well prior to release.

classhumorist · 05-28-2021, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by classhumorist

Hey! This is exciting news!

According to Rolf Giesen and Anna Khan's 2018 book, "Acting and Character Animation: The Art of Animated Films, Acting, and Visualizing", quote:

"(George) Pal switched to model animation when he was commissioned a commercial for Oberst Cigarettes in 1932. A heavily damaged print was recently found in the vaults of the Berlin Cinematheque..."

Any chance this will be included in the third collection?

Ha ha!

I "answered my own question" on this by watching Mr. Leibovit on "Stu's Show": https://www.stusshow.com/ppv88.html

In the show, Mr. Leibovit does discuss the film print in question. (The host refers to it as "Midnight" - but if I'm not mistaken, "Midnight" was only the FIRST of the commercials Pal made for Oberst. He made many more after the first proved so popular, and we don't know which one it is that was found in Berlin.)

Nonetheless, he confirms that, yes, he does have it, but it is in rough shape. The film restorer believes it can be salvaged but it will take time and, of course, MONEY - and that he is unsure if it will be feasible in time for "Volume 3".

puppetoon · 07-08-2021, 07:11 AM

Converting from DPX to ProRes 4444HQ tonight, the long awaited 35mm Gasparcolor print of On Parade (1936) sent from England. Charming George Pal masterpiece that utilized hundreds if not thousands of replacement figure puppets. From here clean up then color correction. Will probably take a good couple of months.

Parade-Restore.jpg

puppetoon · 07-31-2021, 10:39 PM

Final touches on Jasper's Music Lesson (1943). Could be some of the best restorations yet.

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classhumorist · 08-07-2021, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by puppetoon

Final touches on Jasper's Music Lesson (1943). Could be some of the best restorations yet.

How so? (If you don't mind my asking.)

Has the available technology improved since Volume 2?

puppetoon · 09-18-2021, 09:22 PM

Sneak Peek before/after restoration George Pal's Shoe Shine Jasper (1946). This was the final Jasper made for Paramount Pictures and many consider their favorite. Here's a glimpse of the kind of fantasy storytelling Pal knew best and would later revisit with feature films like "tom thumb" (1958) and "The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm" (1962)

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puppetoon · 09-18-2021, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by classhumorist

How so? (If you don't mind my asking.)

Has the available technology improved since Volume 2?

We are using multiple restoration programs this time with a greater variety of tools available.

puppetoon · 09-18-2021, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mar3o

Is this eventually going to be sold for a more reasonable price once it's released?

Please tell me this will be available for a more reasonable price once it's released?

Sorry for taking so long for a reply. Yes it should be available as Vol 1 and Vol 2. We still need support however so I have included the link below

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https://puppetoon.org/vol3

puppetoon · 10-24-2021, 12:36 AM

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puppetoon · 11-06-2021, 10:44 PM

Technicolor restoration of JASPER'S DERBY (1946) SEN looks ever so amazing! ~ http://www.puppetoon.org

[Show spoiler]

puppetoon · 12-26-2021, 06:54 PM

In progress restoration for George Pal's JASPER AND THE BEANSTALK (1945) from Paramount Pictures preservation YCM Technicolor print scanned for the first time in 2K plus cleaned / dust busted like never before! "Beanstalk" was the fourth Academy Award® nominated Puppetoon. A great addition to The Puppetoon Movie Volume 3" ~ http://www.puppetoon.org/vol3

puppetoon · 01-08-2022, 09:18 PM

After nearly a year, first Paramount Pictures George Pal Puppetoon, the spectacular WESTERN DAZE (1940) is a jaw-dropping restoration from the original Technicolor Successive Exposure Negative! Ray Harryhausen's first job in Hollywood. One of the most anticipated Puppetoons included on The Puppetoon Movie Volume 3. Your continued support will be greatly appreciated.

Dandy Barn Fiddle(50%).jpg

puppetoon · 03-27-2022, 11:27 PM

New 2K Restoration RHYTHM IN THE RANKS (1941). The first Academy Award® nominated Puppetoon for Best Animated Short Subject. Key animator Ray Harryhausen. Voice: Billy Bletcher. Features Raymond Scott’s pop melody The Toy Trumpet. Additional Music: William Eddison von Ottenfeld. Produced and Directed by George Pal.

[Show spoiler]Jan Close (50%).jpg

puppetoon · 04-16-2022, 10:19 PM

New 2K Restoration RHAPSODY IN WOOD (1947) in final stages. Features Woody Herman and His Orchestra.

Rhapsody in Wood Logo.jpg

classhumorist · 06-25-2022, 06:45 PM

Update?

Been over two months since the last one...

Areyakiddin · 07-29-2022, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by classhumorist

Update?

Been over two months since the last one...

Next update will be on Stu's Show, August 10th.
http://www.stusshow.com/

07-08-2021, 07:11 AM	#7
puppetoon Blu-ray Insider Top contributor Member since:Aug 2020	George Pal's "On Parade" (1936) Restoration Converting from DPX to ProRes 4444HQ tonight, the long awaited 35mm Gasparcolor print of On Parade (1936) sent from England. Charming George Pal masterpiece that utilized hundreds if not thousands of replacement figure puppets. From here clean up then color correction. Will probably take a good couple of months. Parade-Restore.jpg Last edited by puppetoon; 07-08-2021 at 07:18 AM.

07-31-2021, 10:39 PM	#8
puppetoon Blu-ray Insider Top contributor Member since:Aug 2020	Jasper's Music Lesson Puppetoon Final touches on Jasper's Music Lesson (1943). Could be some of the best restorations yet. End(sm).jpg

10-24-2021, 12:36 AM	#13
puppetoon Blu-ray Insider Top contributor Member since:Aug 2020	Puppetoon Productions PuppetoonProd.jpg Last edited by puppetoon; 10-24-2021 at 12:37 AM. Reason: wrong URL

11-06-2021, 10:44 PM	#14
puppetoon Blu-ray Insider Top contributor Member since:Aug 2020	Jasper's derby (1946) technicolor sen! Technicolor restoration of JASPER'S DERBY (1946) SEN looks ever so amazing! ~ http://www.puppetoon.org [Show spoiler] Last edited by neoz; 09-17-2023 at 08:59 AM.

01-08-2022, 09:18 PM	#16
puppetoon Blu-ray Insider Top contributor Member since:Aug 2020	Western Daze (1940) Restoration! After nearly a year, first Paramount Pictures George Pal Puppetoon, the spectacular WESTERN DAZE (1940) is a jaw-dropping restoration from the original Technicolor Successive Exposure Negative! Ray Harryhausen's first job in Hollywood. One of the most anticipated Puppetoons included on The Puppetoon Movie Volume 3. Your continued support will be greatly appreciated. Dandy Barn Fiddle(50%).jpg

03-15-2021, 11:53 PM	#2
classhumorist Member Member since:May 2014	I'm already in with my contribution! I'm an old man of modest means, but this is something I've got to have - something I've always dreamed of! Bring on MORE PUPPETOONS!

03-20-2021, 01:36 AM	#3
classhumorist Member Member since:May 2014	Hey! This is exciting news! According to Rolf Giesen and Anna Khan's 2018 book, "Acting and Character Animation: The Art of Animated Films, Acting, and Visualizing", quote: "(George) Pal switched to model animation when he was commissioned a commercial for Oberst Cigarettes in 1932. A heavily damaged print was recently found in the vaults of the Berlin Cinematheque..." Any chance this will be included in the third collection?

04-07-2021, 02:50 PM	#4
mar3o Banned Member since:Dec 2011 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:2	Is this eventually going to be sold for a more reasonable price once it's released? I own the first two volumes but they cost me around $40-$50 each. To get this one it seems the minimum I can pledge is $110 which is unfortunately way too much for me to afford for one title. But it's a shame for those of us who have vol 1 and 2 to miss out on vol 3 due to the high cost. I understand the need for funding, but this should eventually be made available for more fans to enjoy, like vol 1 & 2 were, not just those able to afford backing the $110 or more. Please tell me this will be available for a more reasonable price once it's released?

04-08-2021, 12:03 AM	#5
DawnShadow Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2014 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:851 DVD collection:181 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:223	It will be, Volume 2 was originally only available like this as well prior to release.

03-27-2022, 11:27 PM	#17
puppetoon Blu-ray Insider Top contributor Member since:Aug 2020	New 2K Restoration "Rhythm in the Ranks" (1941) New 2K Restoration RHYTHM IN THE RANKS (1941). The first Academy Award® nominated Puppetoon for Best Animated Short Subject. Key animator Ray Harryhausen. Voice: Billy Bletcher. Features Raymond Scott’s pop melody The Toy Trumpet. Additional Music: William Eddison von Ottenfeld. Produced and Directed by George Pal. [Show spoiler]Jan Close (50%).jpg Last edited by neoz; 09-17-2023 at 08:59 AM.

04-16-2022, 10:19 PM	#18
puppetoon Blu-ray Insider Top contributor Member since:Aug 2020	New 2K Restoration "Rhapsody In Wood" New 2K Restoration RHAPSODY IN WOOD (1947) in final stages. Features Woody Herman and His Orchestra. Rhapsody in Wood Logo.jpg

06-25-2022, 06:45 PM	#19
classhumorist Member Member since:May 2014	Update? Been over two months since the last one...

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