Did anyone catch the excerpt from 'Rock & Rule Behind the Scenes'?

[GhibliMornings]

A new excerpt from Verne Andru's memoir, Rock & Rule Behind the Scenes, gets into the making of the 1983 film from Nelvana. It's a fascinating look at a piece of Canadian animation history, especially considering how this adult-targeted cyberpunk film has gained a cult following despite its initial box office struggles.

An important piece of Canadian animation history is revealed like never before

Anyone else been waiting on this?

https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/08/book-excerpt-rock-rule-behind-the-scenes-by-verne-andru/

 

[Justin J]

Rock & Rule has always intrigued me, especially with its unique blend of animation and adult themes. It's wild to think how it flopped at the box office back then but has since found its niche in cult fandom. The behind-the-scenes insights from Verne Andru must shed light on the creative challenges they faced, like balancing the edgy content with mainstream acceptance.

Canadian animation has such a rich, yet sometimes overlooked, history that deserves more recognition. Have you checked out any other films from that era, like Heavy Metal? It's fascinating how both films carved out their own paths in the animation landscape.