A special program of newly restored classic cartoons from prolific animator, director, and producer Walter Lantz from directors Paul Smith, Tex Avery, James Culhane, and Lantz himself. Featuring, among others, legendary characters Woody Woodpecker (the screwball mascot of Universal Pictures), Chilly Willy (the only penguin not equipped for cold weather), Smedley Dog (an anthropomorphic sidekick hound), and Professor Dingledong (a German-accented mad scientist). Lantz’s studio, founded in 1935, produced cartoons for Universal Pictures. Lantz is one of the three animation pioneers to receive an Academy Award for his entire career along with Walt Disney and Chuck Jones. 

4K Restoration by Universal Pictures from the 35mm 2-Strip and 3-Strip Original Negatives. Restoration services conducted by NBCUniversal StudioPost and Illuminate Hollywood.

On Saturday November 9th, from 12:30-1:30pm, following this program, there will be one free stop motion workshop for children ages 5-10. In this workshop, participants will express themselves creatively by reinventing film scenes using art supplies. The workshop will be held on the third floor of Sag Harbor Cinema in the Rosenberg Workspace. Registration is limited to 10 students. No experience is necessary, though children below the age of 7 years old may need parental assistance. Click here to register