Hi, Everyone, I’m very excited! Did you know that the Washington Post‘s book reviewer Michael Dirda picked only 12 books beyond the bestsellers for gifts this holiday season? And guess whose book was included??? That’s right! MY book! The Definitive Betty Boop: The Classic Comic Strip Collection. Published by Titan Comics. Check it out here: http://wapo.st/1mawo1Y
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It’s always fun to see what someone else carries in her bag when it’s just us girls. But I have to give a serious shout-out to Meagan Good. Here she is, big star of FOX’s Minority Report, and she just dumps the contents of her Louis Vuitton carryall out for all the world to see in US Weekly. That’s pretty wild! But the best part is, she talked about the fact that she carries MY checks – and that I am HER girl. How cool! Not only that, but if you look at the photo, you’ll see she also has one of MY faves to hold her keys. That lady has a lot of class! If you missed the story in the magazine, check it out online here: http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-style/news/meagan-good-whats-in-my-bag-20151111 Since making her debut in the Fleischer Studios 1930 animated cartoon Dizzy Dishes, Betty Boop has gone on to become one of the most instantly recognizable global icons of the 21st century. “The Definitive Betty Boop: The Classic Comic Strip Collection” is the most complete ever assembled, collects together, for the first time ever, more than 125 full-color Sunday newspaper strips and over 160 black and white daily comic strips, some of which have not been reprinted since the 1930s. This collection is a loving tribute to the one, the only, Betty Boop.
According to Titan Books editor, David Leach, this is the most complete collection of Betty Boop newspaper comic strips, illustrations and promotional imagery that’s never been collected before. Wherever possible the original newspaper strips were scanned and when that wasn’t possible, the best existing material was scanned and then lovingly restored. The end result is the largest collection of Betty Boop comic strips ever collected in one album. It’s enough to make you go, ‘Boop-Boop-A-Doop!’ Fans may purchase a copy of “The Definitive Betty Boop: The Classic Comic Strip Collection” at Amazon.com.
Hi, Everyone, I’m sure all the animation buffs out there know my Uncle Max Fleischer as a pioneer, inventor and innovator in the film industry. He was responsible for many “firsts” during the Golden Age of Animation. Did you know…
Happy Birthday, Uncle Max! Love, xoxox Betty
Tee hee. Bet you wonder why all this talk about dogs!?! Well, my family has just mounted a wonderful exhibit on their website about all the wonderful dogs that have been part of our history at Fleischer Studios. From the nameless dog who spoke the first-ever synchronized words in animation history to my Uncle Max’s dog, “Bimbo,” to the heartwarming story I told you about the real-life puppy in Chicago named “Betty Boop,” this exciting new exhibit features one of the earliest extant examples of Max Fleischer’s animation, never-seen-before home movie footage, and just a wealth of cool information about the dogs who had roles in many of my cartoons and throughout my family’s storied history. Check out the exhibition at http://www.fleischerstudios.com/dogs.html. Boop-Oop-a-Doop! Everyone loves a good story and I can guarantee that this one will defnitely tug at your heart strings! Back in January, an adorable puppy missing its paw was found in the freezing cold on the streets of Chicago. She was taken to the city’s largest no kill humane organization, PAWS Chicago, where she was cared for by the veterinary staff who gave her a storied name: mine. Yes, she’s “Betty Boop!” We are all rallying around “Betty Boop!” Chicago FOX 32 posted a story with photos of the canine cutie on its website and put out an appeal to its viewers for donations to get the puppy a prosthesis. Fleischer Studios, MY creators, saw the story on the FOX 32 website and stepped in to donate the money needed for the prosthesis. And thanks to the PAWS volunteer and her boyfriend who have now stepped up to adopt, little “Betty Boop” has found her forever home! According to a follow-up story that aired on Chicago FOX 32 and was posted on its website, I’m thrilled to report that the condition of this sweet pup continues to improve. Under the watchful eye of all the good folks who have come to love her and the good work of Dr. Barbara Loyal, Betty will get her prosthesis and lead a very happy life. Check out the video of the story here. You can bet your sweet Boop I’ll be keeping an eye on THIS little girl! Check back here at my blog for more news. Love, xoxox Betty |
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