: As of early 2025, approximately 851 shorts have been restored, with 805 available in HD and 752 in "clean" HD (without TV watermarks).
An early, foundational collection.
By including cartoons that have yet to receive a proper official restoration, the project ensures that these films are not forgotten. It documents the history of the cartoons on home media, preserving them as they appeared on television and LaserDisc before studio remasters altered their title cards or soundtracks. For animation scholars and super-fans, this is invaluable. Without such projects, the only way to see a non-remastered, "as-broadcast" version of a 1930s short might be through a grainy, deteriorated kinescope. Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies HQ Project
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 aggregates the "best-known versions" of every short, prioritizing Blu-ray transfers (like the Platinum and Collector’s Choice series), then DVD/HBO Max restorations, followed by high-quality TV rips. : As of early 2025, approximately 851 shorts
[Raw Sources: Golden Collection, Super Stars, Blu-rays, LaserDiscs] │ ▼ [Video Demuxing & Alignment] │ ▼ [Audio Synchronization & Pitch Correction] │ ▼ [Color Grading & Grain Preservation] │ ▼ [Definitive HQ Master Archive] Video Sourcing and Color Timing
The fluid motion and expression created by animators like Ken Harris and Ben Washam. It documents the history of the cartoons on
Bob Clampett’s Porky in Wackyland (1938) Interactive: Rearrange Dodo’s surreal background elements. Learn: How Clampett broke perspective rules before UPA. Audio: Isolated drum hits and slide whistle for each gag beat.
The Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies HQ Project: Preserving Animation History