Re-Animated: Mickey Mouse, Miss Piggy, "Gravity Falls" and More Get Zombie-fied

The creative minds at Disney TV Animation -- now celebrating its 30th anniversary -- do great work. "Phineas and Ferb," "Gravity Falls," "Fish Hooks" and so many more, have been favorites of the Blogger Kids for years. But in their down time, the animators are just as creative, and every once in a while they showcase their talents via a gallery inside their Glendale headquarters.

On Tuesday night, the Disney Television Animation crew unveiled their latest display: "Re-Animated: The Zombie Show." A mix of beloved Disney characters zombified, and some original creations (and mashups) as well. Disney TV Animation opened the event -- doubling as a celebration of their 30th anniversary -- with a cocktail reception. Here are some highlights from the show:


(It's hard to tell in this photo, but Zombie Mickey is devouring another Mickey.)


(Oh, Miss Piggy, what happened?)


(The "Gravity Falls" kids do the "Thriller" with a new friend!)


("Gravity Falls" has tackled zombies on the show, so it only makes sense it would be a popular subject at this display.)


(You always knew this was how Scrooge McDuck would end up.)


(Zombie-fied "Phineas & Ferb" characters, as drawn on sandwich napkins!)


(This may be my favorite of all, and I hope they turn it into a real book. A twisted take on "Winnie the Pooh.")

Hot Underground Supper Club Wolvesmouth Gets Animated

Wolvesmouth's Craig Thornton, in action

Underground cartoons are coming to Fox via the new Saturday night ADHD ("Animation Domination Hi-Def") block starting this July. To spread the word, ADHD turned to the culinary king of L.A.'s underground dinners, chef Craig Thornton, whose Wolvesmouth supper club is now legendary. But Fox and ADHD pushed Thornton and his team to the limit this week, hiring him to put together six dinners over three nights at ADHD's workspace in Hollywood. The catch: While one of the coolest offices around, the ADHD space has no kitchen. Despite that obvious limitation, Wolvesmouth relied on a grill, hot pots and some toaster ovens to put together one of the most amazing, and memorable, meals I've ever had.

ADHD's lineup includes an adaptation of Axe Cop, the comic book created by Ethan Nicolle and his young brother Malachai. (An uncredited Nick Offerman provides the lead character's voice.) Here's the cool part: ADHD produces its toons, from start to finish, right there in Hollywood. Again, it's a deceptively simple process that yields big results -- much like a Wolvesmouth dinner.

The Huffington Post's Maggie Furlong asked Thornton to share his favorite L.A. eats (and his ideal "final meal") -- read about it here. Meanwhile, here's a snapshot of everything that went into my belly on Wednesday night. Yes, I'm still happily stuff.


Zombie Solstice (dark rum, light rum, vodka, pineapple juice, orange juice, sugar, bitters, lemon)


Plating begins


Place setting


Cocktails


Company


Ribeye cap, cheddar fritter, Rainier and bing cherries, Rhubarb, Hanover Woods mushrooms


Soup inspired by sour cream and onion potato chips


Halibut, corn salad, beets, cabbage juice, tempura squash blossom, poblano cream



Rabbit meatballs, masa sopes, dried cherry, grilled scallion, chipotle cilantro, avocado


Pork belly, tostones, snap pea remoulade with dungeness crab, grilled nectarine, squash, mint lime aioli


parfait, lime curd, pressed pineapple, pineapple ice


vanilla buttermilk, panna cotta, strawberry merengue, more


The kitchen bustle

"Some Kind of Monster": Spooky Art by Disney TV Animation Artists

(DISNEY CHANNEL/RICK ROWELL)

Not too far from the Blogger Kid's school, the newly Disney Television Animation building in Glendale houses some extremely creative folks -- so creative, in fact, that when they're not creating the shows seen on Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior, these artists and producers are busy creating more art.

That's the basis for "Some Kind of Monster," a fall art gallery at the Disney TV Animation building, spotlighting art from artists, execs and staff on shows like "Phineas and Ferb," "Gravity Falls," "Fish Hooks" and "TRON: Uprising."

The Blogger Kid and I had an opportunity last week to visit the Disney TV Animation offices and take a look at the spooky-inspired art during a reception for "Some Kind of Monster." Among the items were works by the creators of our two favorite animated shows: "Phineas and Ferb's" Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh, as well as "Gravity Falls'" Alex Hirsh. Some pics:


Alex Hirsh of "Gravity Falls" shows off a piece inspired by his show, "The Most Terrifying Monster of All." (DISNEY CHANNEL/RICK ROWELL)


Povenmire and Marsh of "Phineas and Ferb." (DISNEY CHANNEL/RICK ROWELL)


Mitt Romney as Roger Doofenshmirtz, by Dan Povenmire.


"Little Monster," a tribute to Lady Gaga.



"Shut Up. Everything Is Fine," by Matt Chapman. (That's a variation of Zeus, Dipper and Mabel from 'Gravity Falls.')



"B. Flores," by Josh Parpan


"2 Ghouls for 1 Buoy."


"Sick in the Head," by Lauren Rondou.