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Jazz pianist Dave Brubeck, of “Take Five” fame, died last Wednesday, the day before his 92nd birthday.
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Cartoon Culture
A rap song about the Disney short Paperman by Adam WarRock and Vince Vandal.
Disney
The news today from Disney annoucing the promotion of Jennifer
Lee (Screenplay, Wreck-It Ralph) to co-director (with Chris …
Lee (Screenplay, Wreck-It Ralph) to co-director (with Chris …
Animators
The Disney History blog reports that Disney visual development
artist Mel Shaw has passed away at the age of 97. He was born …
artist Mel Shaw has passed away at the age of 97. He was born …
Disney
This week was supposed to be the release date of my biography
about artist, animator and director Ward Kimball. However, my …
about artist, animator and director Ward Kimball. However, my …
Disney
Happy birthday to Mickey Mouse, who turned 84 years old
yesterday. The character debuted publicly in Steamboat Willie at …
yesterday. The character debuted publicly in Steamboat Willie at …
Animators
I had an incredible time at the CTN Expo this past weekend (and
lost my voice in record time: mid-day on Saturday). The …
lost my voice in record time: mid-day on Saturday). The …
Advertising
Disney’s tie-in to Barneys holiday-themed Electric Holiday has
yield this 5-minute promotional cartoon, meant to run at …
yield this 5-minute promotional cartoon, meant to run at …
Bad Ideas
Imagine that you could interview Milt Kahl at the height of his
powers and ask him anything you wanted. That’s the …
powers and ask him anything you wanted. That’s the …
Disney
It’s been a long time since we posted something from Taiwanese
animation madhouse Next Media Animation (NMA) – but this …
animation madhouse Next Media Animation (NMA) – but this …
Disney
Twitter user Melissa Farley snagged the first photo of Tom Hanks
as Walt Disney. Hanks is portraying the role of Walt Disney …
as Walt Disney. Hanks is portraying the role of Walt Disney …
Disney
Wreck-It Ralph director Rich Moore is conducting a Reddit AMA
today and he had a rather pointed answer to the question, “What …
today and he had a rather pointed answer to the question, “What …
Business
Disney’s $4.05 billion acquisition of Lucasfilm has generated
more questions than answers. The Mouse has made it clear that …
more questions than answers. The Mouse has made it clear that …
Business
Veteran animation artist Mark Mayerson has some of the most
consistently enlightening perspectives on the business of …
consistently enlightening perspectives on the business of …
Disney
It’s not April Fools’ Day. The Walt Disney Company is acquiring
Lucasfilm and the Star Wars franchise for $4.05 billion. The …
Lucasfilm and the Star Wars franchise for $4.05 billion. The …
