Cartoons
Questions
1. What cartoons did you watch as a kid?
2. Do you still watch cartoons today?
3. What cartoons do young people watch today?
4. How are cartoons today different from before?
5. Do you think children should be allowed to watch cartoons?
6. Are cartoons popular for adults in your country?
7. Have you ever read manga or comics?
8. Do you prefer simple cartoons or cartoons for adults?
Videos
Being a composer for a television show is tough. But scoring the oddball, alien-themed cartoon series that is “Rick and Morty”? WAY more challenging. Luckily, the creative team has Ryan Elder and his out-of-this world tunes
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to help give the show its intergalactic quirk. From an alien bondage dream sequence, to an alien band annihilation, to a David Bowie-esque original song, Elder has proven himself capable of handling anything the show throws at him. Join us for a personal jam sesh (sort of) with the genius behind the score for “Rick and Morty.”
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Category: Art
If you grew up watching Looney Tunes, then you know Chuck Jones, one of all-time masters of visual comedy. Normally I would talk about his ingenious framing and timing, but not today. Instead, I’d like to explore the
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evolution of his sensibilities as an artist.
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Category: Art
Yakko Warner from the TV show Animaniacs singing a song to help you learn the Nations of the World.
Category: Geography & Travel
Danielle Feinberg, Pixar’s director of photography, creates stories with soul and wonder using math, science and code. Go behind the scenes of Finding Nemo, Toy Story, Brave, WALL-E and more, and discover how Pixar
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interweaves art and science to create fantastic worlds where the things you imagine can become real. This talk comes from the PBS special “TED Talks: Science & Wonder.”
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Category: Art | Technology
Tara Strong makes her living rolling off cliffs and fighting villains … of the animated variety. You might not recognize her face, but you likely have heard her in hit cartoons like “The Powerpuff Girls,”
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“Rugrats” and “The Fairly OddParents.” Step inside the studio with one of most prolific voice actors in the game.
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Category: Education & Language