Chuck Jones wasn’t just an animator—he was a visionary director, storyteller, and cultural icon whose work continues to shape animation today.
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Bugs Bunny at the Symphony – Seattle
Celebrate Bugs Bunny’s 85th birthday and the 35th anniversary of this world-renowned concert series with the Seattle...
Bugs Bunny at the Symphony – Las Vegas
Hop over to Las Vegas on Saturday, September 27, 2025, for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of Bugs Bunny’s 85th...
Exploring Workplace Humor: Ralph Wolf and Sam Sheepdog
In 1953, Chuck Jones and Michael Maltese introduced Ralph Wolf and Sam Sheepdog in “Don’t Give Up the Sheep.”
This innovative short featured a comedic workplace rivalry, flipping the predator-prey trope by showcasing their daily “office” interactions.
The animation relies on visual gags, establishing a unique legacy for Warner Bros. cartoons.
Chuck Jones to Wagner: ‘What’s Opera, Doc?’
Debuting in 1957, the animated film “What’s Opera, Doc?” was the first short, animated film inducted into the Library of Congress’s National Film Registry in 1992, cementing its cultural significance.
Don’t Give Up the Sheep: 70 Years of Animation Magic
Explore 70 years of animated brilliance with Chuck Jones’s ‘Don’t Give Up the Sheep.’ Join the celebration of this timeless classic and Chuck Jones’ legacy in animation history.
Marvin Martian’s 75-Year Legacy: A Special Release Unveiled
We are celebrating the remarkable 75-year journey of Marvin Martian and his enduring legacy in animation. Created by...
Exploring the Wit and Wisdom of ‘Rabbit Seasoning’: A Chuck Jones Classic
Purchase any work from our ‘Hunting Trilogy’ art collection throughout September and get ready to add a touch of contemporary charm to your space. Say the magic word ‘DESPICABLE’ at purchase, and we’ll sprinkle some extra animation magic your way.
Bully for Bugs: An Animated Classic
Our August Film Feature, ‘Bully for Bugs’ is a 1953 Warner Bros. Looney Tunes cartoon directed by Chuck Jones and written by Michael Maltese, featuring the iconic Bugs Bunny.
Unlock the Magic of Music: Bugs Bunny at the Symphony – Special Offer
The much beloved film-and-orchestra concert Bugs Bunny at the Symphony is returning to Los Angeles for the first time in eight years, and in a new home . . . the spectacular Microsoft Theater.
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Meet Willie Ito: Animation Legend from Disney and WB Animated Films & TV
Celebrate classic animation with Willie Ito, the legend behind iconic cartoons like Jetsons, Flintstones, and...
Rabbit Fire: A Look Back at Chuck Jones’ Iconic Cartoon
Directed by the legendary Chuck Jones and written by Michael Maltese, Rabbit Fire is a classic 1951 Looney Tunes cartoon starring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Elmer Fudd. This animated short is our selected May Monthly Film Feature.
Exploring the World of Wrabbit™: A Transmedia Art Collection
Out of his crate and out of the lab, Wrabbit™ is now available to add to your Animation and Pop Art collections. As one of our (and the world’s) most enduring and beloved cartoon characters, Bugs Bunny is rooted in art and pop culture.
Meet Alan Bodner in Palm Desert
Please join us at the Chuck Jones Gallery Pop-Up in Palm Desert to meet Emmy Award-Winning Pop Artist, Alan Bodner this Friday and Saturday!
Super Rabbit: A Beginner’s Guide
This month, we are celebrating the Chuck Jones-directed animated short, Super-Rabbit starring the rascally wabbit, Bugs Bunny with an exclusive April feature special.
Marc Anthony and Pussyfoot: A Tale of Love and Friendship
Some of the best love stories never end … We’re celebrating the 70th Anniversary of Marc Anthony & Pussyfoot’s ‘Kiss Me Cat.’ Directed by Chuck M. Jones and written by Michael Maltese, this animated short was released on February 21, 1953.
Artist Ben Olson the Spotlight
Join host Craig Kausen (Chuck Jones’s grandson and CEO) as we unveil the final installment from Ben Olson’s Conquer Earth Series. Ben will also share other exciting new releases, and collector gifts with purchase … and as always, he has a few surprises up his sleeve!
Meet Peanuts Animator/Emmy-Award-Winning Director Larry Leichliter
The Chuck Jones Gallery is extremely excited to welcome Peanuts cartoon animator and Emmy Award-winning director Larry Leichliter THIS Friday, November 11th at 5:00 PM PDT for a virtual Creativeside Chat.
Celebrating Chuck’s 110th Birthday!
September 21 would have been Chuck Jones’s 110th birthday. As one of the greatest legendary animators during the Golden Age of Animation, Chuck Jones built a legacy as creator and innovator of some of the most beautifully designed and wittiest cartoons ever made. Working alongside Tex Avery, Friz Freleng, Bob Clampett, and other iconic creatives, Jones helped transform the artistry of animation.
The Secret of NIMH
Released in the summer of 1982, the animated feature film, The Secret of NIMH was directed by Don Bluth.