Hollywood Studio Magazine (August 1970)

Page scan 00022 from Hollywood Studio Magazine

Record Details:

Title:
Hollywood Studio Magazine
Date:
August 1970
Publisher:
San Fernando Valley Pub. Co.
Volume:
Hollywood Studio Magazine (August 1970)
Leaf #:
00022
Language:
English
Subjects:
Motion Pictures, Recorded Sound",Vaudeville,Theatre,Broadcastin
Collection:
Fan Magazines and Hollywood Studio System
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Hollywood Studio Magazine was published out of the San Fernando Valley in various iterations (and various titles) from 1966 until 1992. What started as a local organ aimed at the workers of Hollywood ended as a nostalgic fan magazine about Hollywood Then and Now. The various title changes and revisions to its mission reflect not just the economic realities of magazine publishing, but a changing relationship to Hollywood and the industry itself. The earliest issues of Studio Magazine read like a house organ of a steady, entrenched industry documenting the comings and goings and notable events of the San Fernando Valley, with special emphasis on Universal. Fandom first became part of the discourse of the magazine through collecting. The Collectors’ Column page beginning in the early 1970s allowed memorabilia collectors to advertise their wares to each other. In 1983, the founder of the magazine, Dorothy Denny gave over the reins to Ralph Benner, the founder of Tiger Beat. This marks the clear separation between the original publication and its focus on Hollywood production culture and the move toward a publication centered on star narratives and fan culture. In covering the two and a half decades from the collapse of the system to the point where classical movie stars were phantoms instead of living people, the magazine offers insight into the transformation of old Hollywood from a lived reality to a memory to a myth.
-- Luci Marzola
Date Added:
September 29, 2022
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Hanna-Barbera PRODUCTIONS By Bobbie Getzler George Rowley, a Hanna-Barbera animator for five years, retires this June on the occasion of his sixty-fifth birthday following a 36-year career as a screen cartoonist. The veteran cartoonist has worked in nearly every major animation studio during his long association with the entertainment industry, including Walt Disney, Filmation, Sketch Book Films, Larry Harmon Productions and Eagle Animation. Rowley’s current plans are to travel with his wife, Mina, through the New England states to observe the fall colors. Returning to his home in Laguna Hills, he’ll fill his spare time with hobbies, including painting, swimming and hiking. Born in Sioux City, Iowa, Rowley received his formal art training at Omaha Art Academy, Chicago Art Institute and Chouinard. In 1934, he joined the production staff of Walt Disney Studios, where he headed the effects animation department for 21 years. Among his Disney credits are such cartoon features as “Snow White,” “Fantasia,” “Pinnocchio,” “Bambi” and “Peter Pan.” He later joined the animation department of Paramount Studios as supervisor and department head. Here, he worked on special effects for “The Ten Commandments,” which subsequently received an Oscar in the visual effects category. Rowley’s advice to young artists trying to break into the industry is for them to “learn full animation before progressing to limited.” Also, “they should first go to art school and consult with knowledgeable animators such as Dick Lundy, Jerry Hathcock and Ed Aardal - men who have had training and know their art.” Members of the California Fire Prevention Committee will present the “Smoky Bear Award” to Hanna-Barbera Productions this June for the studio’s efforts promoting fire safety through a series of animated video commercials featuring the characters of “Sniff and Snuff.” Bill Hanna with R.E. France, Standard OH Company of California, who presented the "Smoky Bear Award " to Hanna-Barbera. This is the third consecutive year Hanna-Barbera has produced fire prevention commercials. The studio has also included fire prevention reminders in many of its cartoon shows, especially the “Yogi Bear” and “The Flintstones” series. MERCHANDISING R.W. Clarke, newly appointed Director of Licensing Activities for Hanna-Barbera Enterprises. Hanna-Barbera Productions has incorporated a merchandising subsidiary, Hanna-Barbera Enterprises, Inc., and appointed R.W. Clarke to direct world-wide licensing operations of the newly created organization. Clarke, who is headquartering in New York, previously was director of sales and CARICATURE OF RAY ABRAMS Ray Abrams, a Hanna-Barbera animator for six years, retired this June and moved to his new home in Yucca Valley. Abrams, a 43-year veteran of the cartoon industry, said he felt “It was time to take it easy and enjoy his hobbies.” These include rock cutting, woodwork and model railroading. The animator was bom and educated in Salt Lake City, Utah. Moving to Hollywood in 1927, he started his career at Walt Disney Studios. Here he worked on such animated theatrical shorts as “Oswald Rabbit” and feature-length cartoon movies, including “Alice in Wonderland.” Later, Abrams worked on “Woody Woodpecker” cartoons for Walter Lantz Productions and on “Tom and Jerry”, under the direction of Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Abrams’ recent assignment at Hanna-Barbera include “Herculoids,” “The Fantastic Four” and “The Perils of Penelope Pitstop”. vice president of Weston Merchandising Corp. Assisting Clarke on the East Coast is Gaik Munn, formerly director of merchandising for King Features Syndicate. Harold Bell is representing Hanna-Barbera Enterprises on the West Coast. The merchandising catalogue of the new subsidiary consists of 35 video series, constituting 153 cartoon characters. Hanna-Barbera published a new catalogue for the merchandising operation. Bob Schaefer designed the catalogue. Alex Ignatiev designed cartoon characters for cover art which was initially photographed by Bill Kotler. Page 23