How “Myth” became a reality, Disney Animation’s next VR short that adds to “Frozen 2” story
I found myself one morning in one of the most creative rooms in the world: a story room at the Walt Disney Animation Studios in Burbank, CA. The room was[…]
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Pixar’s new SparkShorts program is revealing the diverse talent at one of Disney’s studios
The El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood is currently playing host to a new film showcase called SparkShorts from the creative minds at Pixar Animation Studios. It’s an experimental initiative that[…]
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Disney animators had to create a ‘living internet’ in “Ralph Breaks The Internet”
When Disney animators were tasked with creating what a visual representation of the internet would look like for “Ralph Breaks The Internet,” they didn’t know where to start. The “net”[…]
EXCLUSIVE: Get an inside look at “Cycles”, Disney’s first ever animated short created entirely in VR [EXCLUSIVE]
I’ve been to the beautiful space that is the Walt Disney Animation Studios many times before. We’ve gone for early looks at films, screenings, and even to give you a[…]
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Animating basketball [A conversation with Glen Keane and working on Kobe Bryant’s “Dear Basketball”]
“I’m terrible at basketball,” said Glen Keane to me over the phone. The 63-year-old might not have what it takes to sink hoops, but he can draw. And animate. So[…]
You must visit the Walt Disney Family Museum for these two new limited-time exhibitions
I had the chance to re-visit The Walt Disney Family Museum late last week in San Francisco. The main attraction, of course, is the museum itself, dedicated to Walt Disney’s[…]
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See the incredibly unreal world of the “Be Our Guest” scene from the live-action “Beauty and the Beast”
One of the more visually stunning scene in Disney’s live-action “Beauty and the Beast” is arguably the one trying to re-create the iconic ‘Be Our Guest’ scene from the animated[…]
This Oscar-winning Disney animation director left to do much more with his creative skills
For many, the idea of working for Disney is a dream come true. The reality, especially for those who are tasked with creating Disney’s films and TV shows, is that[…]
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Can you have too much of a Disney story? A conversation with the executive producer of “Tangled: The Series”
It was announced back in late 2015 that Disney would be making a TV series inspired by Disney Animation’s “Tangled.” The news brought much elation to those who loved the[…]
Here’s your first look at Kobe Bryant’s animated short made by Disney Legend Glen Keane and John Williams
You read that right! Kobe Bryant aka Black Mamba aka Lakers All-Star, NBA Hall of Fame inductee, basketball legend has also added animated film producer to his list of accomplishments.[…]
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Disney took home the most Annie Awards again this year
This weekend played host to animation’s biggest night – the Annie Awards. The annual awards ceremony at UCLA’s Royce Hall, brings together the rather close-knit community from all the studios[…]
Art, Animation and Asian American culture: A celebration of the life of Tyrus Wong
Beginnings Tyrus Wong, born Wong Gaing Yoo, was born in Toisan, Guangdong Province, China in 1910. When his family decided to pursue a better life for Wong, he and his father[…]