Enviro-Toons

<p> This book takes an ecrocritical approach to analytical readings of animated feature films short subjects and television shows. Beginning with the simply subversive environmental messages in the <I>Felix the Cat</I> cartoons of the 1920s the author examines green themes in such popular animated film efforts as <I>Bambi</I> (1942) <I>The Simpsons Movie</I> (2007) <I>Wall-E</I> (2008) and <I>Happy Feet</I> (2008) as well as James Cameron's live action/animation blockbuster <I>Avatar</I> (2009). The discussion extends beyond American films to include the works of Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki including the Oscar-winning <I>Spirited Away</I> (2002). Also evaluated for their pro-ecological content are the television cartoon series <I>South Park</I> and <I>Futurama</I>. The appendix provides a list of film and television titles honored with the Environmental Media Award for Animation.</p>