Tag: The Lion King
Disney VFX Workers File Request for Unionization Election
Visual effects crews at Walt Disney Pictures filed with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for an election to unionize with the backing of...
Animator & Producer Randy Fullmer Dies Age 73
Disney animator and producer Randy Fullmer, whose credits over nearly 20 years at the studio included The Emperor's New Groove and The Little Mermaid (1989),...
Disney Legend Andreas Deja Discusses His Directorial Debut, the 2D Fable ‘Mushka’
Humans interacting with nature's animals has been a mainstay in the history of animation. Now, Disney Legend and animation master Andreas Deja has drawn...
‘Immersive Disney Animation’ Brings Most Magical Exhibit Yet to L.A. in June
Following engagements in 13 cities and rave reviews from critics and audiences across North America, experiential projection leader Lighthouse Immersive Studios and the iconic...
Disney Legend Burny Mattinson Dies on Cusp of 70th Anniversary with Studio
Burny Mattinson, a Disney Legend who spent an unprecedented 70 years adding to the artistic and storytelling magic of Walt Disney Animation Studios, died...
Special Disney 100th Anniv. Editions of the Studio’s Favorites to Be Released in 2023
As part of Disney’s 100th anniversary celebration, the studio will be releasing a special series of steelbook re-releases of some of the most beloved...
Former Disney Animation VP, Toonz & ASIFA-India Founder Bill Dennis Dies Age 80
William (Bill) Dennis, Sr., a gifted and dedicated animation executive for major studios who also helped lay the foundations of the animation industry in...
D23 Celebrates Disney’s 100th with Coast-to-Coast Events in 2023
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is celebrating Disney fans across the country as Disney100 kicks off. Members of D23 will be able to...
Disney Legend Andreas Deja on Writing ‘Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book: Making a Masterpiece’
***This article originally appeared in the December '22 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 325)***
As The Jungle Book’s fun-loving sloth bear Baloo wisely proclaims in...
Immersive Disney Animation Show Set to Premiere in Toronto in Dec.
Walt Disney Animation Studios and Lighthouse Immersive Studios, the producers of the blockbuster Immersive Van Gogh, are working on a new Disney Animation: Immersive Experience, which will premiere...
Oscar-Winning Disney/Pixar Artist Ralph Eggleston Dies of Pancreatic Cancer
Ralph Eggleston, the writer-director of Oscar- and Annie-winning 2000 Pixar short For the Birds, died Sunday, August 28 of pancreatic cancer. He was 56...
How to Take Rejection Like a Pro!
As you begin your career, it is important to know that part of being a professional is knowing how to handle rejection. It never...
‘Hamster & Gretel’ Powers Up Disney’s August Toon Highlights
All the hot toon premieres coming to Disney's television and streaming outlets this month...
In addition to the debut of She Hulk: Attorney at Law, Marvel...
Exclusive: The Creative Forces Behind ‘Paws of Fury’ Explain the Way of the Feline Samurai
***This article originally appeared in the 35th Anniversary Issue of Animation Magazine (June-July '22, No. 321)***
The famous undefeated samurai Miyamoto Musashi once said, “If...
Academy Invites 397 to Membership for 2022
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 397 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves...
‘Sketchbook’ Draws Attention to Disney’s Hand-Drawn Animation Artists
If you’ve ever dreamt of sitting with a master animator to learn how they made the magic that was part of your childhood, Sketchbook,...
Trailer: Disney+ Presents Instructive Drawing Series ‘Sketchbook’
Disney+ invites viewers to a one-of-a-kind drawing experience in the all-new, six-part Original Series Sketchbook with Walt Disney Animation Studios, streaming April 27.
From Supper...
Voltaku Acquires Vodcasto, Now Fans Can Puppeteer Their ‘Killtopia’ NFT Avatars
Transmedia startup Voltaku announced the acquisition of Vodcasto, an app that will enable anime super fans (otaku) to puppeteer and livestream avatars from their...
Mickey Cel Helps Heritage’s First All-Disney Auction to $3.4M
Heritage Auctions wrapped its first "All Things Disney" Animation Art Signature Auction on Feb. 7 with $3,412,812 in sales — thanks to the artistic...
David G. Derrick Jr. Takes the Helm of ‘Moana’ Series for Disney+
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ David G. Derrick Jr. has been named director of the upcoming musical long-form series Moana, for Disney+. Derrick, a respected...
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