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Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies HQ Project

Overview

The Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies HQ Project is a fan-driven initiative to preserve, restore, and share high-quality versions of classic Warner Bros. animated shorts. It aims to collect the best available sources, digitally restore film and audio where possible, and provide a curated archive that showcases these cartoons as they were originally intended—sharp, properly framed, and with accurate color and sound.

• Phase 1 (Now – December 2025): The “Prototype Era” (1929-1935). Bosko, Buddy, and early Beans. These shorts receive AI-assisted upscaling and basic audio cleanup. Available exclusively on The Vault app.
• Phase 2 (2026): The “Tex Avery & Chuck Jones Golden Age” (1937-1955). The full 4K restorations of Duck Amuck, What’s Opera, Doc?, Rabbit of Seville, and Duck Dodgers in the 24½th Century. Physical archive opens for academic research.
• Phase 3 (2027): The “DePatie-Freleng & Late Era” (1960-1969). The final theatrical shorts, including the underrated Cool Cat and Bunny and Claude. Public gallery opens in Burbank.

Data Scale: The comprehensive collection is massive, with recent updates exceeding 300GB in total size. Related Fan Initiatives Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies HQ Project

What This Means for the Future of Animation

The Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies HQ Project sets a new gold standard. For decades, studios treated animation as disposable—a product to fill theater time before the main feature. This project acknowledges animation as fine art. Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies HQ Project Overview