To celebrate today’s Digital release of Pencils vs. Pixels, Strike Back Studios and Hideout Pictures have released four new film clips featuring acclaimed creators as they tackle a myriad of toon topics. The new documentary, announced in September, is a celebration of 2D hand-drawn animation which explores the transformative journey from the Disney Renaissance to the computer animation revolution, and beyond.
Pencils vs. Pixels is directed by Bay Dariz and Phil Earnest and narrated by Ming-Na Wen (Mulan, The Mandalorian). The new clips include insights from Alex Hirsch (Gravity Falls), Oscar winner Glen Keane (Dear Basketball, Over the Moon), Disney Legend Floyd Norman, Pixar COO Pete Docter (Inside Out, Up), Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy, American Dad!) and Disney Animation alums James Baxter and Tom Bancroft, who is also a producer of the documentary.
Learn more and watch Pencils vs. Pixels on VOD at strikebackstudios.com/pencils-vs-pixels.