Tag: The Lion King
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...
Treasure Trove of Disney Maquettes Hits the Market with Heritage
Animation lovers and the Disneyana obsessed can experience the studio's artistry in full 3D at Heritage Auctions' upcoming Animation Art Signature sale (February 4-7)....
Russia’s SMF Animation Studio Slates Trio of Features
One of the oldest and biggest animation studios in Russia, SMF Animation Studio (Soyuzmultfilm) announced an upcoming three-picture slate of feature-length projects during last...
Cinesite at 30: Celebrating Three Decades of Iconic Images
***This article originally appeared in the December '21 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 315)***
Even if you are a casual observer of the animation and...
Trailer: Favorite Tales Get a Frosty Twist in ‘Olaf Presents’ on Disney+
Disney+ and Walt Disney Animation Studios unveiled the trailer for a new series of shorts starring the snowman-turned-storyteller, Olaf (Frozen), as he recreates moments...
Cinesite Celebrates 30 Year of Award-Winning VFX & Animation
Leading VFX and animation studio Cinesite is marking its 30th anniversary, a key milestone for the independent studio which has produced groundbreaking work for...
Animation Veteran Jamie Kezlarian Bolio Passes Away
We are sad to report the recent passing of animation veteran Jamie Kezlarian Bolio. She died on Sunday after a brief illness. Her brother...
Former Pixar, Disney and DreamWorks Creatives Join Spire Animation Team
Newly formed Spire Animation Studio has tapped former creatives from Pixar, Disney, DreamWorks, Blue Sky, and Warner Animation to join its team. According to...
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