Dear Mr. Watterson [an exploration of Calvin & Hobbes]

DVD 2013

Calvin & Hobbes took center stage when it appeared in comics in 1985. A decade later, when Bill Watterson retired his strip, millions of readers felt the void. Here is an exploration to discover why his 'simple' comic strip has made such an impact on so many readers.

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Calvin (Fictitious character : Watterson) Juvenile films

Comic books, strips, etc. United States

Hobbes (Fictitious character) Juvenile films

Watterson, Bill. Calvin and Hobbes

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Description:

1 videodisc (90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
polychrome
digital
optical
mixed
video file
DVD video

Target Audience Note:

Rating: Not rated

Other Title:

Dear Mister Watterson [DVD]

Notes:

Title from disc label
Videodisc released of the 2013 documentary film
Includes bonus footage (104 min.)
Cinematography, Andrew Waruszewski ; edited by Joel Allen Schroeder ; music, We Were Pirates
Featuring Berkeley Breathed, Stephan Pastis, Jenny Robb, Lee Salem, Charles Solomon, Nevin Martell, Dave Kellett, Jef Mallett, Joe Wos, Seth Green, Bill Amend
DVD; widescreen 1.77:1; 5.1 and stereo
In English with optional English subtitles

Contents:

Meet the fans
Intro to Calvin and Hobbes
Chagrin Falls
Circle of influence
Comics as art
The cheapening of the comics
Control
Licensing and merchandise
The legacy of Bill Watterson
The end of Calvin and Hobbes

Control Number:

1058959

UPC:

617529416726
887936878565

Other Authors:

Allen Schroeder, Joel, director, producer
Browne, Christopher, 1952- producer
Fingerprint Films
Gravitas Ventures (Firm)
McUsic, Matt, producer
We Were Pirates (Musician), composer

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