Tyrus Wong Documentary Launches on Kickstarter

November 18, 2012 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment

A new documentary about legendary animator Tyrus Wong has launched a new fundraising campaign on Kickstarter.com. Produced and directed by Pamela Tom, the project is titled Tyrus Wong: Brushstrokes in Hollywood and offers a comprehensive look at the life and times of the iconic artist, who is still going strong [...]

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D23 Mag Honors 75 Years of Disney Toons

January 26, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments

The spring issue of Disney fans’ twenty-three magazine pays tribute to the legacy and influence of Disney’s animated films. The official Disney fan club takes readers on a colorful and informative journey from the studio’s first animated classic—Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs—to the projects being readied for 2012 and [...]

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Disney Family Museum Honors ‘Bambi’ Animator Tyrus Wong

June 27, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments

Disney animation legend Tyrus Wong was recently celebrated at the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco’s Presidio for influencing generations of animators and many films today. “Ty” – as Walt Disney called him – is best known for his work on the Disney animated classic, Bambi. Disney saw that [...]

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