Tag: Frank Thomas
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...
An Animation Legend Looks Back (Book Excerpt)
One of the most-anticipated animation books of the year is Somewhere Out There: My Animated Life, a wonderful new memoir by beloved American director...
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)....
Longtime Disney Animator Phil Young Has Died at Age 79
We're sorry to hear of the passing of longtime Disney animator Phil (Pillip) Young from cancer in early May at 79.
Young began his Disney...
Beloved Animation Legend Richard Williams Passes at Age 86
Beloved animation director Richard Williams passed away on Friday evening at age 86 in his home in Bristol. Williams is best known for being...
Disney Flies First Look at 2nd VR Short ‘a kite’s tale’ at SIGGRAPH
Walt Disney Animation Studios, for the second year in a row, will debut an all-new VR short film at the SIGGRAPH conference (July 28-August...
Epic Mickey Mouse Exhibit Coming to Disney Family Museum
The legacy of Walt’s famous mouse continues to resonate. The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced plans for an amazing new exhibit titled Mickey...
Disney Family Museum to Offer ‘Nine Old Men’ Exhibit
Fans of classic Disney art have one more reason to travel to San Francisco’s Walt Disney Family Museum in May. The org is offering...
Daily News Bytes
Animation Filmmaker Ebele Okoye Goes Feature
Nigerian short filmmaker behind The Lunatic and The Legacy of Rubies plans untitled 2D fantasy project.
High-End TV Production in...
The True Tale of Br’er Oscar
Every year around Academy Award time, I think about a particular film, one that despite its polarizing controversy broke new ground for both Hollywood...
Books We Love – Issue #238
The Art and Flair of Mary Blair: An Appreciation (Updated Edition)
By John Canemaker and Mary Blair
You'll find few animators and artists who are not...
D23 Fanniversary: A Toon Lover’s Impressions
As I sat in my seat at the Newark Museum auditorium, I realized that I was spending an afternoon ogling lost Ferdinand Horvath sketches...
Destination D Details Announced
Fans of Disney animation are invited to spend two magical days celebrating the art, storytelling, music, voices, imagination and innovation of the studios' benchmark...
Veteran Animator Glen Keane to Depart From Disney
Glen Keane, one of the leading animated talents of the past 40 years, announced on Friday that he is leaving Disney. Keane, whose many...
Ollie Johnston: Even ‘Old Men’ Need a Lift!
Those of us who grew up in the 1950s and 1960s became familiar with the smiling, warm fellow who chatted with us over the...
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