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All posts tagged "Nine Old Men"

Features

A Dandelion Hopes for a New Life in Kevin Hudson’s ‘Weeds’

By Ramin ZahedNovember 14, 2017

The recent anti-immigrant climate in the U.S. had a deep impact on animation director Kevin Hudson....
People

Brad Bird to Receive ADG Cinematic Imagery Award

By Mercedes MilliganJanuary 23, 2017

Two-time Oscar-winning filmmaker, director, producer, animator and writer Brad Bird will be honored with the Cinematic...
Festivals and Events

Art Ludique Paris to Premiere Disney Exhibit

By Mercedes MilliganOctober 3, 2016

From October 14, 2016 through March 5, 2017, Art Ludique – The Museum will present for...
Television

Clip: Happy Haunts Come Out for Disney XD!

By Mercedes MilliganOctober 3, 2016

Disney XD and Walt Disney Imagineering have teamed up with renowned stop-motion house Stoopid Buddy Stoodios...
People

Disney Animation Historian John Culhane Dies

By Mercedes MilliganAugust 4, 2015

John Culhane, a Disney animation historian who penned numerous books, taught animation for many years and...
Features

Where High-Tech Meets High Art

By Tom McLeanDecember 21, 2014

Former Disney mainstay Glen Keane dives fearlessly and successfully into the mobile world with an emotional...
Festivals and Events

Mike Peraza to Receive Friz Freleng Award

By Mercedes MilliganNovember 4, 2014

Award-winning Disney artist Mike Peraza will be honored with the Friz Freleng Lifetime Achievement Award for...
People

Remembering Jimmy Murakami

By Patrick GleesonMarch 14, 2014

Every superhero has an origin story. As animators, however, we’re stuck firmly in the human world,...
Books We Love

Books We Love – Issue #238

By Ramin ZahedFebruary 15, 2014

The Art and Flair of Mary Blair: An Appreciation (Updated Edition) By John Canemaker and Mary...
Festivals and Events

Meryl Streep’s Anti-Disney Speech Sparks Controversy

By Ramin ZahedJanuary 9, 2014

Actress Meryl Streep is famous for making charming and often hilarious speeches at awards ceremonies. However,...
Festivals and Events

CTN Animation Expo Unveils Full Schedule

By Ramin ZahedNovember 11, 2013

If you happened to be in Los Angeles this weekend, you’ll certainly need to check out...
Festivals and Events

Academy Brings Marc Davis Lectures to SIGGRAPH

By Tom McLeanJune 14, 2013

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will bring the Marc Davis Lecture Series to...
Festivals and Events

Final Push Seeks to Restore Historic Disney Studio in Kansas City

By Tom McLeanMay 29, 2012

A group looking to restore Walt Disney’s first professional animation studio, in Kansas City, is launching...
Festivals and Events

D23 Mag Honors 75 Years of Disney Toons

By Ramin ZahedJanuary 26, 2012

The spring issue of Disney fans’ twenty-three magazine pays tribute to the legacy and influence of...
Tales from the Toon Trenches

Fighting the System: Merle Welton

By Michael MalloryDecember 28, 2011

For every recorded love story between an artist and their animation studio, there are many other...
Tales from the Toon Trenches

Ollie Johnston: Even ‘Old Men’ Need a Lift!

By Michael MalloryOctober 27, 2011

Those of us who grew up in the 1950s and 1960s became familiar with the smiling,...
People

Google Celebrates Mary Blair’s 100th Birthday

By Ramin ZahedOctober 21, 2011

Google is showcasing a colorful “birthday doodle” in honor of Disney Legend Mary Blair’s 100th birthday...
Features

Back to the Days of Christopher Robin & Pooh

By Ramin ZahedJuly 10, 2011

Disney returns to the basics with the terrific 2D movie Winnie the Pooh, which is inspired...
Features

A Superbe Year for French Animation

By Ramin ZahedMay 29, 2011

A record number of top-notch animated movies are slated to be released in France. Is it...