The Animation Show (Vol. 1 & 2 Boxed Set) |  | Actors: Mike Judge, Don Hertzfeldt
Studio: Paramount / MTV
New (4) Used (9) from $13.74
Rating:  reviews
Format: Box set, Color, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), German (Original Language), Japanese (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Discs: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Running Time: 172 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5.5 x 1.4
MPN: 118084
UPC: 097361180847
EAN: 0097361180847
Theatrical Release Date: July 18, 2003
Release Date: January 16, 2007
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Product Description
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Compiled by Mike Judge (Beavis and Butt-head) and Don Hertzfeldt (Rejected), The Animation Show brought short films back to the big screen. Once upon a time, that's how the public got to experience them. Now, they're relegated to film fests, public television, and the internet. It's better than nothing, of course, but they used to be treated like "real movies." For those who missed these works in theaters--or to preserve the experience for posterity--this collection presents most of the first two programs (Vol. 3 is on the way). The lineup includes five Academy Award nominees, Mt. Head, The Cathedral, Fifty Percent Grey, Guard Dog, and When the Day Breaks. A diverse array of nationalities and techniques are on display. Locations range from America to Australia, while approaches range from pen and ink to B&W stop-motion. Highlights will vary from person to person, but notable entries include Adam Elliot's droll Brother/Cousin/Uncle trilogy, Judge's "Early Pencil Tests and Other Experiments" (including an Office Space prequel), Alex Budovsky's jaunty Bathtime in Clerkenwell, Peter Cornwell's fast-paced Ward 13, and Hertzfeldt's absurdist Billy's Balloon (the Oscar-nominated animator also provides a few bumpers). A labor of love for all concerned, this Animation Show set combines 20 films with numerous extras, like commentaries, storyboards, production galleries, a booklet of artist profiles, and a feature on the history of the animated short. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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 Great presentation January 21, 2007
Stephen N. McDonald (wilkes-boring, pa)
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
Very pleased with this set. In an age where you can quite easily pay $20 for a new, single-disc release of most movies, which come with no insert other than a one-sheet "Buy more DVDs from this company"...it's refreshing to pay less than $20 for two well-made discs and a very nice, informative booklet. As a fan of Hertzfeldt, Plympton and Judge, I bought this on the strength of them, but am finding a lot more that I like on here as well. Can't wait to catch the road show when it comes to the my area.
Word of warning, most people who come to this page will already know but, some of these cartoons are rather strange. Just be forewarned, if you try to put this on in mixed company, or for people who aren't really into animation other than Family Guy and The Simpsons, I doubt they will run screaming - but they're probably going to give you some strange looks. That's one of the reasons I love them - but, it might not be a lot of people's cup of tea.
And like JONG said, for 67 cents a short, you really can't beat giving it a shot.
Not too shabby for under $20 January 8, 2007
Jonathan Galimore (Frederick, MD)
18 out of 21 found this review helpful
Somehow or another my local Target store was selling copies of this dvd about 10 days before it is supposed to be released. So....lucky me. For animation fans of whatever variety, this is a great little collection. "Mike Judge and Don Hertzfeldt have scoured the globe to bring you thirty amazing animated films", and how! This collection includes a smorgasboard of animation, including traditional animation, rotoscoping, clay animation, stop-motion, 3d animation, experimental, and probably more than a few hybrids. If you are a fan of "Beavis and Butt-head" (or just a fan of Mike Judge in general), this collection contains several early animations and experimentations, somewhat revealing the evolution of the style behind "B & B". Although, it may be said that you can probably view the majority (if not all) of these animations on-line, there is something invaluable about having them all in your hand contained within an attractively designed box set, which also contains an informative booklet profiling the artists behind the contained animations. All for under $20 (which comes out to about 67 cents per animation). Not too shabby.
Does anyone have the full film list for these dvds? October 15, 2007
G. Rhabyt (California Coast)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The full list of all the films on these would be great to know before buying. The Animation Show's company website only has broken links. Could someone who has already bought it tell those of us who want to know?
I FINALLY OWN THIS!! February 12, 2007
Nina Roberts (Milwaukee, WI)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I had been wanting to own The Animation Show (vol. 1) ever since my local video store had their copy stolen. I had rented it probably 4 or 5 times. I was ecstatic when I finally found a copy and it came with both volumes! Volume one is hilarious! The cotton-balls (or whatever they are) are so bizarre and they show up a couple of times during the course of the show to teach us the definition of animation and such. Volume two doesn't have these characters, which I thought was a little sad, but the other animations were so good it didn't matter. Both volumes really have a good mix of humor, drama, and art.
sadistic, violent, and depressing. Yay! April 5, 2008
Randy Spong (San Diego)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I am in full agreement with the descriptions given by several of the reviewers who rated this collection so poorly; where my opinion differs, however, is that I find all those points to be excellent reasons to buy and enjoy this collection.
If you're not afraid to admit that you have both a strong sense of dark humor and still retain your childlike sense of wonder, you will very likely enjoy the shorts in this set. Some of the shorts are very though-provoking and beautiful, and others are simply absurd. The constant that ties every piece together is an attempt to push boundaries and get people to look at animation in a different way, be it in pencil sketch or in high quality stop motion (an underrepresented art!).
Don't let a couple negative reviews scare you off: this is a thoroughly enjoyable set with lots of replay value.
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