Video of the Week: Tony Benedict and Willie Ito Talk Toons

 For this week's featured video, I thought we'd rewind the clock ten years back to this wonderful video starring two Hanna-Barbera legends, Willie Ito and the late Tony Benedict. This is an interview the two did at the 2016 Toronto Animation Arts Festival International, where much of the focus is on their time at Hanna-Barbera. There's some great stills also included in the video, and we even get a moment of the two doing what they do best. Can't really ask for more in a video about two of the greats.

The Willie Ito Website: Now Open!

 If you're reading this blog, you are likely at least a little familiar with artist Willie Ito. An artist who has been active in the animation sphere since the 1950s, Ito has worked at practically every major animation production company. Over a forty-year career, he worked at Walt Disney, Warner Bros., and Hanna-Barbera, among others. 

Today, I am pleased to announce that Willie Ito now has his very own website. Yesterday was its official opening, and you can find it at this very link. Visitors will find a biography on Ito's career, signed prints, upcoming appearances, and more. While the site has only just gotten off the ground, it's shaping up to be a great resource for those interested in classic animation. So what are you waiting for? Check it out!