Tag "Fantasia 2000"

‘The Nut Job’ Announces Key Voice Cast

November 15, 2012 by Ramin Zahed 3 Comments divider image

Katherine Heigl, Will Arnett, Brendan Fraser, Stephen Lang and Jeff Dunham are among the voice talent lined up for the new animated feature The Nut Job, directed by Peter Lepeniotis. Co-produced by Toronto’s ToonBox Entertainment and Korean house Redrover Co., the film is based on Lepeniotis’ 2005 comedy short Surly [...]

Cinesite Appoints Eamonn Butler Animation Director

October 30, 2012 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image

Leading digital visual effects house Cinesite has announced it has appointed Eamonn Butler as animation director to head up its expanding animation division. Butler joins the studio from Double Negative, where he was head of animation and supervised high-profile vfx blockbusters including Iron Man 2, John Carter, Hellboy 2, Paul [...]

London Phil to Offer Live ‘Fantasia’ Concert

October 2, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

The London Philharmonic Orchestra will offer a live concert accompanied by High-Def footage from Walt Disney’s original 1940 Fantasia and Disney’s Fantasia 2000 at the Royal Albert Hall on Oct. 21. The music will be performed live while iconic moments from Disney’s footage—including Mickey Mouse as he brings the broom [...]

Eric Goldberg Teaches Master Class at Laguna College

March 2, 2012 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image

Here’s some great news for anyone who would like to learn the art of animation from one of the top talents working in the field today, Eric Goldberg. The Laguna College of Art and Design is offering a special Animation Master Class from June 9 thru August 25th with Goldberg, [...]

Disney Serves Double Dose of ‘Fantasia’

November 29, 2010 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

It’s a huge week for Disney fans as the house that Walt built releases a true classic, its modern follow-up and a trio of documentaries that animation history buffs will find invaluable. Up first is the release on DVD and Blu-ray of Fantasia and Fantasia 2000 (Disney, $39.99 DVD, $45.99 [...]