Walter Lantz Productions was an American animation studio. It was in operation from 1928 to 1972, and was the principal supplier of animation for Universal Studios, now part of the media conglomerate NBCUniversal, owned by Comcast. Nowadays the company exists in name only as a subsidiary of Universal Animation Studios, handling the rights to the studio's characters and films.
Woody Woodpecker is an animated character that has appeared in theatrical short films produced by the Walter Lantz Studio and distributed by Universal Studios between 1940 and 1972.
Walter Benjamin Lantz was an American cartoonist, animator, film producer, director and actor best known for founding Walter Lantz Productions and creating Woody Woodpecker.
Knock Knock is a 1940 animated short subject, part of the Andy Panda series, produced by Walter Lantz. The cartoon is noted for being the first appearance of Woody Woodpecker, and was released by Universal Pictures on November 25, 1940.
The Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection: Volume 2 is a three-disc DVD collection of theatrical cartoons starring Woody Woodpecker and the other Lantz characters, produced by Walter Lantz Productions for Universal Pictures between 1932 and 1958. The set was released by Universal Studios Home Entertainment on April 15, 2008. Included in the set are seventy-five cartoon shorts, including the next forty-five Woody Woodpecker cartoons, continuing the production order from Volume 1. The other thirty cartoons include five Andy Panda shorts, five Chilly Willy shorts, five Oswald the Lucky Rabbit shorts, five Musical Favorites, and ten Cartune Classics.
Hypnotic Hick is the 51st animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on September 26, 1953, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International. It was Universal Pictures' first animated project released in 3D.
Wet Blanket Policy is the 30th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on August 27, 1948, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures. The title is a play-on-words about a type of insurance policy.
Square Shootin' Square is the 64th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on September 1, 1955, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.
Bunco Busters is the 65th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on November 21, 1955, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.
Woody Meets Davy Crewcut is the 74th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on December 17, 1956, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.
To Catch a Woodpecker is the 79th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on July 29, 1957, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.
Half Empty Saddles is the 85th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on April 21, 1958, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.
Jittery Jester is the 89th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on November 3, 1958, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.
Woody the Giant Killer is the 27th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on December 15, 1947, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures. The film is a parody of the tale "Jack and the Beanstalk".
Wild and Woody! is the 30th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. It is a Western film. Released theatrically on December 31, 1948, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by United Artists.
Drooler's Delight is the 32nd animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on March 25, 1949, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by United Artists.
Puny Express is an American cartoon, and the 33rd animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on January 22, 1951, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal-International.
The Woody Woodpecker Polka is the 37th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on October 29, 1951, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.
Destination Meatball is the 39th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on December 24, 1951, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.
Bye, Bye, Blackboard is the 196th and final animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on September 1, 1972, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal. Walter Lantz then closed down his cartoon studio for the last time.
