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Joseph Roland "Joe" Barbera was an influential American animator, director, producer, storyboard artist, and cartoon artist, whose movie and television cartoon characters entertained millions of fans worldwide for much of the twentieth century. Through his young adult years, Barbera lived, attended college, and began his career in New York City. After working odd jobs and as a banker, Barbera joined Van Beuren Studios in 1932 and subsequently Terrytoons in 1936. In 1937 he moved to California and while working at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Barbera met William Hanna. The two men began a collaboration that was at first best known for producing Tom and Jerry and live action films. In 1957, after MGM dissolved their animation department, they co-founded Hanna–Barbera, which became the most successful television animation studio in the business, producing programs such as The Flintstones, The Huckleberry Hound Show, Top Cat, The Jetsons,Scooby-Doo, The Quick Draw McGraw Show, The Smurfs, and Yogi Bear. In 1967, Hanna–Barbera was sold to Taft Broadcasting for $12 million, but Hanna and Barbera remained head of the company until 1991. At that time the studio was sold to Turner Broadcasting System, which in turn was merged with Time Warner, owners of Warner Bros., in 1996; Hanna and Barbera stayed on as advisors.Hanna and Barbera won seven Academy Awards and eight Emmy Awards. Their cartoon shows have become cultural icons, and their cartoon characters have appeared in other media such as films, books, and toys. Hanna–Barbera's shows have a global audience of over 300 million people and have been translated into more than 20 languages.

Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed ( 2004) | IMDb: 5.2

Adventure , Comedy , Fantasy , Mystery

After solving their last mystery at Spooky Island, the Mystery Inc. gang is back in Coolsville, where they are being honored with their very own exhibit at the Coolsonian Criminology Museum. However, when a masked villain steals costumes of classic monsters on display and brings them to life, the gang must come out of retirement to solve the case.

Starring:

Freddie Prinze Jr. , Sarah Michelle Gellar , Matthew Lillard , Linda Cardellini , Seth Green , Peter Boyle

Directed by:

Richard Cowan , Andy Armstrong , Misha Bukowski

Produced by:

Stephanie Boeke , Joseph Barbera , Julia Frittaion

Scooby-Doo ( 2002) | IMDb: 5.2

Adventure , Comedy , Mystery

When the Mystery Inc. gang is invited to Spooky Island, a popular amusement park, they soon discover that the attractions aren't the only things that are spooky. Strange things are happening, and it's up to Scooby, Shaggy, Fred, Daphne, and Velma to uncover the truth behind the mysterious happenings.

Starring:

Freddie Prinze Jr. , Sarah Michelle Gellar , Matthew Lillard , Linda Cardellini , Rowan Atkinson , Miguel A. Núñez Jr.

Directed by:

Jo Weeks , Philip A. Patterson , Toby Pease

Produced by:

Damian Eggins , Alan Glazer , Philip A. Patterson

The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas Poster

The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas ( 2000) | IMDb: 3.7

Comedy , Family , Romance

The Flintstones are at it again. The Flintstones and the Rubbles head for Rock Vegas with Fred hoping to court the lovely Wilma. Nothing will stand in the way of love, except for the conniving Chip Rockefeller who is the playboy born in Baysville but who has made it in the cutthroat town of Rock Vegas. Will Fred win Wilma's love?

Starring:

Mark Addy , Stephen Baldwin , Kristen Johnston , Jane Krakowski , Joan Collins , Thomas Gibson

Directed by:

Eric Heffron , Brian Levant , Jeff Shiffman

Produced by:

Joseph Barbera , Joseph Middleton , Bart Brown

The Flintstones ( 1994) | IMDb: 5

Comedy , Family , Fantasy

Modern Stone Age family the Flintstones hit the big screen in this live-action version of the classic cartoon. Fred helps Barney adopt a child. Barney sees an opportunity to repay him when Slate Mining tests its employees to find a new executive. But no good deed goes unpunished.

Starring:

John Goodman , Elizabeth Perkins , Rick Moranis , Rosie O'Donnell , Kyle MacLachlan , Halle Berry

Directed by:

Annette Haywood-Carter , Brian Levant , Susan Pickett

Produced by:

Colin Wilson , Paul Deason , Steven Spielberg

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