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Animated Classics Make A Comeback
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Oct 31, 2003, 09:42

Suggested Anchor Lead-in: Cartoons and animation delight people of all ages.  Now, the whole family can enjoy a piece of animation history.  Kate Quinn has more on this story.

With �Shrek� being named the first animated movie to win an Oscar, it�s clear animation has evolved.  But everyone still loves the classics.  Every week, over seven million kids and six million adults watch Scooby-doo and more than ten million watch Tom and Jerry.  Created as an artform, cartoon animation has since evolved into the mainstream entertainment.  George Feltenstein, animation expert:

�Classic cartoons, especially the Looney Tunes, paved the way for today�s pop culture hits like The Simpsons and Southpark.  Looney Tunes have a timeless appeal because they�re witty and everyone can relate to the variety of characters.  So by adding new technology and adventures, these classics have become new again.�

The recent popularity of animation has lead to a revival of the classics including the debut of the Looney Tunes Golden Collection DVD�s.  Restored from camera negatives, these cartoons have been preserved with special features including a trip to the Looney Tunes vault and featurettes that pay tribute to the creators and characters.  Animation�s eternal appeal makes these cartoons more popular than ever.  This is Kate Quinn.

Suggested anchor tag:  for additional information on these classic animated features, visit www.whvdirect.com.  The Looney Tunes Golden Collection will be available in stores October 28^th.

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