Unlike official releases which are often subject to corporate oversight, censorship, or cost-cutting measures, the HQ Project focuses on . The goal is simple: to present these cartoons in the highest quality possible, exactly as they were seen in theaters decades ago.
The "Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies HQ Project" is a powerful example of a modern historical paradox: as official distributors retreat from back-catalog preservation, passionate fans are stepping in to ensure that yesterday's art is not lost tomorrow. It is a testament to the enduring power of Bugs Bunny and the animators of Termite Terrace. Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies HQ Project
VHS, LaserDisc, TV broadcasts (such as MeTV and Nickelodeon), DVD, and Blu-ray Version Upgrades : As new official restorations are released (such as the Looney Tunes Collector's Choice Unlike official releases which are often subject to
Preserving and restoring these films is a monumental task for several reasons. The original negatives are over 90 years old and have suffered from decay and damage. More problematically, the shorts have been physically altered since their initial release. In the 1950s, producer Jack L. Warner ordered the reissuing of many old cartoons for television. To save costs, he cut out the original, often elaborate title sequences and replaced them with generic "Blue Ribbon" cards, which also sometimes erroneously relabeled Looney Tunes as Merrie Melodies . These altered "Blue Ribbon" versions became the standard for decades, meaning that original title art and credits were considered lost. It is a testament to the enduring power
The Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies HQ Project is the definitive attempt to honor the anarchic genius of classic animation while building a forward-thinking educational and entertainment facility. It is a shrine to the screwball, a laboratory for laughter, and a promise that the legacy of Daffy, Bugs, and the gang will never go quiet.
The project undergoes periodic revisions to replace older, lower-quality sources with superior ones as they become available.