Tag: Walt Disney Imagineering
Disney Legend Rolly Crump, Imagineer Behind Classic Attractions, Dies Age 93
Roland "Rolly" Crump, one of Walt Disney's top designers during the creation of Disneyland who lent his unique artistic flair to beloved classic attractions,...
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 Alice Davis, Costumer for Classic Rides, Dies Age 93
Alice Davis, a costume designer who dressed some of Disney Parks' most recognizable animatronics, died Thursday, November 3 at age 93. The news was...
People on the Move: Simensky Toons Up Duolingo; Hires at Ghost, Herschend, Nexus & More
Duolingo today announced that veteran children's television executive Linda Simensky has joined the company as Head of Animation and Scripted Content. In the newly...
People on the Move: Gary Marsh Exits Disney, Victoria Alonso Promoted at Marvel, Trio of WildBrain Execs & More
After 33 years in creative and leadership roles at Disney, Gary Marsh announced he will be stepping down as President and Chief Creative Officer...
New Details Revealed About Splash Mountain’s ‘The Princess and the Frog’ Makeover
Disney has released new info and images regarding the new Splash Mountain makeover happening at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. The makeover was...
Hayao Miyazaki to Be Honored in LA with 2019 Sklar Creative Visionary Award
The 2019 Sklar Creative Visionary Award will be presented to Academy Award winner Hayao Miyazaki, creator of some of the most beloved animated films,...
D23 Expo Adds Star Power, Panels and Celebrations to Program
More fan-favorite performers, classics and exciting new projects have joined the lineup for D23 Expo, taking place August 23-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center...
FMX: Women in Animation, ‘Dark Phoenix’ Virtual Production & More
FMX is just around the corner, running April 30 to May 3 in Stuttgart, and still new presentation highlights are being added to the...
SWCC Details ‘Mandalorian,’ ‘Vader Immortal’, Galaxy’s Edge & Force for Change
Fans of Lucasfilm's galaxy far, far away were treated to exciting announcements from the Disney-owned studio at this weekend's Star Wars Celebration in Chicago,...
Disney Imagineering CTO Scott Watson Dies in Plane Crash
The pilot who died Monday (August 13) in a small plane crash in Sylmar, Calif. has been identified as Scott Watson, the brilliant chief...
Disney Imagineer Kristy Pron Is SIGGRAPH 2020 Conference Chair
ACM SIGGRAPH has announced the selection of Kristy Pron, a media arts and pipeline developer at Walt Disney Imagineering, as the SIGGRAPH 2020 Conference...
Happy Haunts Materialize in Disney XD Stop-Mo Haunted Mansion Bumpers
In celebration of the Halloween season, Disney XD will be airing a series of stop-motion promotional shorts which land the stars of its animated...
Disney Legend X Atencio, Animator & Imagineer, Dies at 98
Official Disney fan club D23 has announced that former Imagineer, animator and Disney Legend Xavier Atencio died September 10 at the age of 98....
Blondes Have More Fun in Disney Channel ‘Tangled’ Teaser
Disney Channel has unveiled the first teaser trailer for the upcoming 2D animated adventure Tangled: The Series, premiering on air in 2017. The spot...
Clip: Happy Haunts Come Out for Disney XD!
Disney XD and Walt Disney Imagineering have teamed up with renowned stop-motion house Stoopid Buddy Stoodios for four uniquely Halloweeny spot that send favorite...
VR Vets Form New Indie Co SPACES
A new independent company founded by entertainment industry virtual reality veterans has launched with the goal of using the limitless potential of virtual and...
D23 Fan Club Details 2016 Lineup of Special Events
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will expand member events in 2016 with more experiences on the East Coast and new twists on favorite...
Disney Legend Blaine Gibson Dies at 97
Animator, sculptor and Disney Legend Blaine Gibson, one-time head of the sculpture department at the precursor to Walt Disney Imagineering, died July 5. He...
Mike Peraza to Receive Friz Freleng Award
Award-winning Disney artist Mike Peraza will be honored with the Friz Freleng Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Animation at the International Family Film...
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