I had a VHS of a couple Puppetoon shorts.
The first was Tubby the Tuba. Safe enough.
The second was John Henry and the Inky-poo. The short itself...is what it is.
The part that scared me from watching after Tubby was the scream and the memorial after.
The first was Tubby the Tuba. Safe enough.
The second was John Henry and the Inky-poo. The short itself...is what it is.
The part that scared me from watching after Tubby was the scream and the memorial after.
October 5, 2026 at 6:23 AM
I had a VHS of a couple Puppetoon shorts.
The first was Tubby the Tuba. Safe enough.
The second was John Henry and the Inky-poo. The short itself...is what it is.
The part that scared me from watching after Tubby was the scream and the memorial after.
The first was Tubby the Tuba. Safe enough.
The second was John Henry and the Inky-poo. The short itself...is what it is.
The part that scared me from watching after Tubby was the scream and the memorial after.
Saw Byron Haskin’s The War of the Worlds from a late 70’s(?) reissue print in glorious Technicolor. Produced by the Puppetoon guy and it shows; fantastic special effects, a visceral conviction of American postwar trauma, has little going for it otherwise. Spielberg’s will always be the scariest one.
September 14, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Saw Byron Haskin’s The War of the Worlds from a late 70’s(?) reissue print in glorious Technicolor. Produced by the Puppetoon guy and it shows; fantastic special effects, a visceral conviction of American postwar trauma, has little going for it otherwise. Spielberg’s will always be the scariest one.
legendary special effects trailblazer George Pal brings the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale of tom thumb to the screen in a dazzling blend of live-action and Oscar®-winning "Puppetoon" stop-motion animation. Russ Tamblyn stars as the energetic, five-and-a-half inch-tall hero, displaying the
September 14, 2026 at 7:11 PM
legendary special effects trailblazer George Pal brings the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale of tom thumb to the screen in a dazzling blend of live-action and Oscar®-winning "Puppetoon" stop-motion animation. Russ Tamblyn stars as the energetic, five-and-a-half inch-tall hero, displaying the
George Pal and the Puppetoons take over CINECON this Saturday!
TFH Guru, Arnold Leibovit, presents the WORLD PREMIERE of The Puppetoon Movie: A Legacy Revisited.
📍 Landmark Nuart Theatre
📅 Sept. 5 | 10:30 AM
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TFH Guru, Arnold Leibovit, presents the WORLD PREMIERE of The Puppetoon Movie: A Legacy Revisited.
📍 Landmark Nuart Theatre
📅 Sept. 5 | 10:30 AM
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SCHEDULE CINECON 62 - Cinecon
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September 3, 2026 at 7:20 PM
George Pal and the Puppetoons take over CINECON this Saturday!
TFH Guru, Arnold Leibovit, presents the WORLD PREMIERE of The Puppetoon Movie: A Legacy Revisited.
📍 Landmark Nuart Theatre
📅 Sept. 5 | 10:30 AM
cineconfilmfest.org/schedule-cin...
TFH Guru, Arnold Leibovit, presents the WORLD PREMIERE of The Puppetoon Movie: A Legacy Revisited.
📍 Landmark Nuart Theatre
📅 Sept. 5 | 10:30 AM
cineconfilmfest.org/schedule-cin...
The Puppetoon Movie returns to BFI Southbank!
See Arnold Leibovit’s celebration of George Pal’s groundbreaking Puppetoons in a 4K restoration as part of BFI’s No Strings Attached: Puppets on Film season.
August 31 at 12:10 PM.
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See Arnold Leibovit’s celebration of George Pal’s groundbreaking Puppetoons in a 4K restoration as part of BFI’s No Strings Attached: Puppets on Film season.
August 31 at 12:10 PM.
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Buy cinema tickets for The Puppetoon Movie | BFI Southbank
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August 28, 2026 at 1:36 AM
The Puppetoon Movie returns to BFI Southbank!
See Arnold Leibovit’s celebration of George Pal’s groundbreaking Puppetoons in a 4K restoration as part of BFI’s No Strings Attached: Puppets on Film season.
August 31 at 12:10 PM.
whatson.bfi.org.uk/Online/defau...
See Arnold Leibovit’s celebration of George Pal’s groundbreaking Puppetoons in a 4K restoration as part of BFI’s No Strings Attached: Puppets on Film season.
August 31 at 12:10 PM.
whatson.bfi.org.uk/Online/defau...
Where bacon comes from. #Puppetoon #AliceInWonderland (Vine by @VHSdude) https://vine.co/v/iJBVEEBK0Qr
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Where bacon comes from. #Puppetoon #AliceInWonderland (Vine by @VHSdude) https://vine.co/v/iJBVEEBK0Qr
Great classic cartoon and fitting companion piece to Hugh Harman's MGM cartoon PIPE DREAMS and the George Pal Puppetoon GOOD NIGHT RUSTY.
December 13, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Great classic cartoon and fitting companion piece to Hugh Harman's MGM cartoon PIPE DREAMS and the George Pal Puppetoon GOOD NIGHT RUSTY.
I can absolutely guarantee you whatever holding company owns the rights to THE PUPPETOON MOVIE (1987) would accept $50,000 to release it into the public domain and use that cash to pay for new work with higher revenue potential. They win and so does the public
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November 18, 2024 at 2:13 AM
I can absolutely guarantee you whatever holding company owns the rights to THE PUPPETOON MOVIE (1987) would accept $50,000 to release it into the public domain and use that cash to pay for new work with higher revenue potential. They win and so does the public
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Mr. Gumby, 2007. I had previously dressed as Mr. Gumby in 1998 and went to a party where, unbelievably, I met someone who'd dressed as the green Gumby of Puppetoon fame. I walked up to him, bellowed "Hello Mr. Gumby!", waited a beat, then wailed "WOOOOAH!" in terror and ran away
October 15, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Mr. Gumby, 2007. I had previously dressed as Mr. Gumby in 1998 and went to a party where, unbelievably, I met someone who'd dressed as the green Gumby of Puppetoon fame. I walked up to him, bellowed "Hello Mr. Gumby!", waited a beat, then wailed "WOOOOAH!" in terror and ran away
In 1954, Alfred Newman was asked to extend his original fanfare for the 20th Century Fox logo to cover the new 'CinemaScope' title card, first seen with RIVER OF NO RETURN.
Most people now associate it with the STAR WARS films, but here it is in its first appearance:
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Most people now associate it with the STAR WARS films, but here it is in its first appearance:
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#filmsky #musicsky #moviesky
20th Century-Fox CinemaScope Opening with Composer Alfred Newman's First Use of the Extended Fanfare
YouTube video by Puppetoon
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March 17, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Bit Rate: 35 and 25 Mbps
Subtitles: 4 Short Subjects Optional English
Run Time: 206 min
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Disc Configuration: BD Dual Layer
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Subtitles: 4 Short Subjects Optional English
Run Time: 206 min
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Puppetoon Movie: 4K Restoration Blu-ray
The Puppetoon Movie Director’s Cut BD, 4K scan from original negative, reinstated titles, improved transitions, new stereo mix - the most complete edition yet.
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March 16, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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Run Time: 206 min
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Disc Configuration: BD Dual Layer
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Subtitles: 4 Short Subjects Optional English
Run Time: 206 min
Technicolor/Gasparcolor/Black & White
Disc Configuration: BD Dual Layer
Region-Free
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The Puppetoon Movie Trailer (Revised/Restored) (1987, 2026)
Includes 28-Page Color Collector's Booklet, Liner Notes by Arnold Leibovit, Graphic Design by Jim Titus
Blu-ray Technical Specification
Digital Video: 1080p HD; OAR 1.37:1
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround, LPCM Stereo, Dual Mono
Includes 28-Page Color Collector's Booklet, Liner Notes by Arnold Leibovit, Graphic Design by Jim Titus
Blu-ray Technical Specification
Digital Video: 1080p HD; OAR 1.37:1
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround, LPCM Stereo, Dual Mono
March 16, 2026 at 2:45 PM
The Puppetoon Movie Trailer (Revised/Restored) (1987, 2026)
Includes 28-Page Color Collector's Booklet, Liner Notes by Arnold Leibovit, Graphic Design by Jim Titus
Blu-ray Technical Specification
Digital Video: 1080p HD; OAR 1.37:1
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround, LPCM Stereo, Dual Mono
Includes 28-Page Color Collector's Booklet, Liner Notes by Arnold Leibovit, Graphic Design by Jim Titus
Blu-ray Technical Specification
Digital Video: 1080p HD; OAR 1.37:1
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround, LPCM Stereo, Dual Mono
EXTRAS
The Puppetoon Movie: A Legacy Revisited (2026) with Joe Dante, Peter Lord, Art Clokey, Dallas McKennon, Floyd Norman, Bob Kurtz, Dennis Muren, Phil Tippett, Mick Garris, Mark Caballero, Seamus Walsh, Harry Walton, Bret Mixon, Kurt Hanson, Paul Gentry, Jerry Beck, Arnold Leibovit
The Puppetoon Movie: A Legacy Revisited (2026) with Joe Dante, Peter Lord, Art Clokey, Dallas McKennon, Floyd Norman, Bob Kurtz, Dennis Muren, Phil Tippett, Mick Garris, Mark Caballero, Seamus Walsh, Harry Walton, Bret Mixon, Kurt Hanson, Paul Gentry, Jerry Beck, Arnold Leibovit
March 16, 2026 at 2:45 PM
EXTRAS
The Puppetoon Movie: A Legacy Revisited (2026) with Joe Dante, Peter Lord, Art Clokey, Dallas McKennon, Floyd Norman, Bob Kurtz, Dennis Muren, Phil Tippett, Mick Garris, Mark Caballero, Seamus Walsh, Harry Walton, Bret Mixon, Kurt Hanson, Paul Gentry, Jerry Beck, Arnold Leibovit
The Puppetoon Movie: A Legacy Revisited (2026) with Joe Dante, Peter Lord, Art Clokey, Dallas McKennon, Floyd Norman, Bob Kurtz, Dennis Muren, Phil Tippett, Mick Garris, Mark Caballero, Seamus Walsh, Harry Walton, Bret Mixon, Kurt Hanson, Paul Gentry, Jerry Beck, Arnold Leibovit
The Hawaiian Islanders, Louis Levy, Jack Hylton, Bert Ambrose Orchestra, Debroy Somers Band and The Charlie Barnet Orchestra.
THE PUPPETOON MOVIE (HD)
Gumby Introduction / Main Titles (1987)
The Little Broadcast (Excerpt, 1942)
The Philips Broadcast of 1938 (1937)
Hoola Boola (Excerpt, 1940)
THE PUPPETOON MOVIE (HD)
Gumby Introduction / Main Titles (1987)
The Little Broadcast (Excerpt, 1942)
The Philips Broadcast of 1938 (1937)
Hoola Boola (Excerpt, 1940)
March 16, 2026 at 2:45 PM
The Hawaiian Islanders, Louis Levy, Jack Hylton, Bert Ambrose Orchestra, Debroy Somers Band and The Charlie Barnet Orchestra.
THE PUPPETOON MOVIE (HD)
Gumby Introduction / Main Titles (1987)
The Little Broadcast (Excerpt, 1942)
The Philips Broadcast of 1938 (1937)
Hoola Boola (Excerpt, 1940)
THE PUPPETOON MOVIE (HD)
Gumby Introduction / Main Titles (1987)
The Little Broadcast (Excerpt, 1942)
The Philips Broadcast of 1938 (1937)
Hoola Boola (Excerpt, 1940)
Dallas McKennon, Dick Beals, Victor Jory, Rex Ingram, Patrick McGeehan, Byron Kane, Sara Berner, and Billy Bletcher along with the artistic contribution of hundreds of Puppetoon artists and animators — including Ray Harryhausen, Willis O'Brien, Gene Warren, Sr., Wah Chang, Duke Goldstone,
March 16, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Dallas McKennon, Dick Beals, Victor Jory, Rex Ingram, Patrick McGeehan, Byron Kane, Sara Berner, and Billy Bletcher along with the artistic contribution of hundreds of Puppetoon artists and animators — including Ray Harryhausen, Willis O'Brien, Gene Warren, Sr., Wah Chang, Duke Goldstone,
and rediscover George Pal's imaginative, one-of-a-kind Puppetoons like never before!
In 2026, Arnold Leibovit created this new 4K digital restoration director's cut of The Puppetoon Movie, scanned from the original 35mm color negative. Featuring the voice talents of Paul Frees, Art Clokey,
In 2026, Arnold Leibovit created this new 4K digital restoration director's cut of The Puppetoon Movie, scanned from the original 35mm color negative. Featuring the voice talents of Paul Frees, Art Clokey,
March 16, 2026 at 2:45 PM
and rediscover George Pal's imaginative, one-of-a-kind Puppetoons like never before!
In 2026, Arnold Leibovit created this new 4K digital restoration director's cut of The Puppetoon Movie, scanned from the original 35mm color negative. Featuring the voice talents of Paul Frees, Art Clokey,
In 2026, Arnold Leibovit created this new 4K digital restoration director's cut of The Puppetoon Movie, scanned from the original 35mm color negative. Featuring the voice talents of Paul Frees, Art Clokey,
Fans will enjoy the return of Tubby the Tuba, Punchy & Judy, Jim Dandy, Jan and Janette, The Screwball Army, John Henry, Wilbur the Lion, Jasper plus the first Puppetoon key animation work from legendary animator Ray Harryhausen.
So journey back to that time of magic and wonder,
So journey back to that time of magic and wonder,
March 16, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Fans will enjoy the return of Tubby the Tuba, Punchy & Judy, Jim Dandy, Jan and Janette, The Screwball Army, John Henry, Wilbur the Lion, Jasper plus the first Puppetoon key animation work from legendary animator Ray Harryhausen.
So journey back to that time of magic and wonder,
So journey back to that time of magic and wonder,
***ANNOUNCEMENT***
Coming in late April on Blu-ray in the US from #Puppetoon: #ThePuppetoonMovie (1987)!
The Puppetoon Movie is a salute to the Academy Award®-winning stop-motion animated PUPPETOONS™ created by sci-fi fantasy film legend George Pal. Newly created opening and
Coming in late April on Blu-ray in the US from #Puppetoon: #ThePuppetoonMovie (1987)!
The Puppetoon Movie is a salute to the Academy Award®-winning stop-motion animated PUPPETOONS™ created by sci-fi fantasy film legend George Pal. Newly created opening and
March 16, 2026 at 2:45 PM
***ANNOUNCEMENT***
Coming in late April on Blu-ray in the US from #Puppetoon: #ThePuppetoonMovie (1987)!
The Puppetoon Movie is a salute to the Academy Award®-winning stop-motion animated PUPPETOONS™ created by sci-fi fantasy film legend George Pal. Newly created opening and
Coming in late April on Blu-ray in the US from #Puppetoon: #ThePuppetoonMovie (1987)!
The Puppetoon Movie is a salute to the Academy Award®-winning stop-motion animated PUPPETOONS™ created by sci-fi fantasy film legend George Pal. Newly created opening and
head above water in dealing with studio head R.J. O'Connell (Frank Ferguson). Along the way, the madness stops only long enough for musical numbers by Pearl Bailey, Spike Jones and His City Slickers, The Mulcays, and a rare puppetoon version of Romeow and Juliacat.
February 19, 2026 at 7:36 PM
head above water in dealing with studio head R.J. O'Connell (Frank Ferguson). Along the way, the madness stops only long enough for musical numbers by Pearl Bailey, Spike Jones and His City Slickers, The Mulcays, and a rare puppetoon version of Romeow and Juliacat.
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October 5, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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studying for an exam tomorrow and i found out theres a Puppetoon short called "The Gay Knighties", so you already know what I'm using as an example if i get a question abt this
February 1, 2026 at 6:53 PM
studying for an exam tomorrow and i found out theres a Puppetoon short called "The Gay Knighties", so you already know what I'm using as an example if i get a question abt this
And (related ) now this is booming through the headphones as I madly scribble notes for a buddy road comedy about sex and spies and the future of humankind.
It... makes sense ... from a certain POV.
youtu.be/xZXwwGFfEuk?...
It... makes sense ... from a certain POV.
youtu.be/xZXwwGFfEuk?...
HOW THE WEST WAS WON - OPENING CREDITS RE-EDIT
YouTube video by Puppetoon
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February 15, 2025 at 8:21 PM
And (related ) now this is booming through the headphones as I madly scribble notes for a buddy road comedy about sex and spies and the future of humankind.
It... makes sense ... from a certain POV.
youtu.be/xZXwwGFfEuk?...
It... makes sense ... from a certain POV.
youtu.be/xZXwwGFfEuk?...
Not true, he's in The Puppetoon Movie! There's also a bootleg of The Gumby Movie released in Singapore of we wanna count that.
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May 31, 2026 at 5:03 AM
Not true, he's in The Puppetoon Movie! There's also a bootleg of The Gumby Movie released in Singapore of we wanna count that.
And let’s end this thread off with the studio’s iconic fanfare composed by 20th Century Fox veteran Alfred Newman.
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20th Century-Fox CinemaScope Opening with Composer Alfred Newman's First Use of the Extended Fanfare
YouTube video by Puppetoon
youtu.be
May 31, 2026 at 5:30 PM
And let’s end this thread off with the studio’s iconic fanfare composed by 20th Century Fox veteran Alfred Newman.
youtu.be/vK-ImNKbXTs?...
youtu.be/vK-ImNKbXTs?...
ummer Viewing Diary: Woody Herman gets the puppetoon treatment. Crazy how they made a Jazz clarinetist the lead in a very country and western looking cartoon.
August 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
ummer Viewing Diary: Woody Herman gets the puppetoon treatment. Crazy how they made a Jazz clarinetist the lead in a very country and western looking cartoon.