The creator of Looney Tunes, the Tom & Jerry cartoons, and the man behind the animation of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (a holiday classic) is being celebrated with The Chuck Jones Experience opening on January 19, 2012 at Circus Circus in Las Vegas. Jones’ life and legacy are the focus of the attraction which honors all of Jones’ contributions to the world of animation.
The 10,000 square foot Chuck Jones Experience, which will kick off with a celebrity-filled grand opening event, is meant for kids and animation fans of all ages. According to Circus Circus, the Experience is designed to educate, inspire, and entertain its visitors. It will house the largest collection of Jones’ animation and fine art, with more than 250 pieces on display to the public.
Jones’ granddaughter Valerie Kausen stated, “This attraction will give fans an unprecedented window into my grandfather’s amazing life. We are proud to make Chuck’s original artwork, a lot of which has never before been seen, available to the public. Visitors will have a great time learning all about the inspiration behind the creation of some of Chuck’s most beloved and enduring animated characters such as Wile E. Coyote, Road Runner, Pepé le Pew and many others. It’s an animation lover’s paradise.”
Details on The Chuck Jones Experience [Courtesy of Circus Circus]:
* Chuck Jones Center for Creativity Learning Center – A 1,000-square-foot learning center where teachers from the field of animation and the arts lead creative projects.
* Chuck Jones Movie Theatre – A 1930s-style movie theatre where you’ll meet Jones via a short film introduced by one of his characters, the Connecticut Cat.
* Chuck Jones’ Studio – A recreation of Jones’ office where you’ll see how he worked and discover what inspired him to create his beloved characters.
* How Do You Measure Up? Room – Learn how characters are developed and view original key drawings Jones drew during their creation.
* Animation Alley – A multimedia wall where animation pieces are on display from the permanent collection of the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity and other animation studios.
* Acme Workshop – Create sound effects and voiceovers for a Chuck Jones cartoon at the Chuck Jones Experience Foley Stage.
Source: Circus Circus – January 17, 2012
