In Memoriam: Remembering The Animation Industry Figures Who Died In 2019
The past 12 months saw big names leave us by the droves, and witnessed one of the worst atrocities in animation history.
Animators
‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Helmer Dean DeBlois Inks New Production Deals With Universal And Dreamworks Animation
Projects will be produced through DeBlois’s recently formed Anvil Pictures banner.
Take Some Time To Study The Craft In These ‘Klaus’ Animator Reels – UPDATED
Animators who worked on the film are sharing their reels online.
Meet 28 Artists Who Have Each Survived 50+ Years In the The Animation Industry
The Golden Award is the ultimate honor for an animation industry artist in Los Angeles.
Inside The Artist’s Studio: Sophie Koko Gate
The London-based animator invites us into her “little dungeon,” where she shows us her sketches, handmade t-shirts, and collection of tiny objects.
Suzan Pitt, Influential American Director Of Animated Films, Dies At 75
She directed iconic animated shorts like “Asparagus” and “Joy Street.”
Ken Duncan Shares Never-Before-Seen Photos From 90s-Era Disney Productions
Enjoy this rare behind-the-scenes look at Disney Animation in the 1990s.
DNEG Hires Pixar Veteran Andrew Gordon As Head Of Character Animation For Its Feature Animation Team
A key figure from Pixar’s glory days will head up character animation for DNEG’s burgeoning feature animation group.
Bruce Bickford, Stop Motion Icon And Frank Zappa Collaborator, Dies At 72
A cult icon in the world of American independent animation, Bruce Bickford crafted beautiful and terrifying worlds of stop motion animation.
‘Zootopia’ Director Rich Moore Ditches Disney For Sony
Moore says Sony will allow him to “really push the envelope when it comes to visual style and breadth of storytelling.”
Starburns Industries And XYZ Films Board Will Vinton Documentary ‘Welcome To My Daydream’
A documentary about Will Vinton, the Portland stop-motion renegade, is moving forward.
Rosto, Dutch Filmmaker and Musician, Dies At 50
Last year, the artist premiered “Reruns,” the final short film in his Thee Wreckers tetralogy at the Clermont-Ferrand Int’l Short Film Festival.
‘Shrek’ Producer Aron Warner And ‘Spider-Verse’ Director Peter Ramsey To Speak At Cape Town Animation Festival
Major names from the U.S. industry will be in attendance at this year’s Cape Town International Animation Festival.
Director Lee Unkrich Is Leaving Pixar
A key creative figure at Pixar is parting ways with the company.
VIDEO ROUNDUP: Koji Yamamura, ‘Motown Magic,’ ‘Bird Karma’ And More
A round-up of recent video pieces, including animator interviews and behind-the-scenes looks at animated productions. The Japanese …
‘Bao’ Director Domee Shi Is Developing A Feature Film At Pixar
The film is still “super early” in development.
Stephen Hillenburg, Creator Of ‘Spongebob Squarepants,’ Dies At 57
The cause of the death was the neurodegenerative disease ALS.
Inside The Artist’s Studio: Luc Chamberland
Director and animator Luc Chamberland carries multiple notebooks wherever he goes. “There’s too much stuff happening in the head so I write it and write it and get it out.”
John Lasseter Trying To Creep Back Into Industry, Wants To Do A Podcast: Report
The disgraced Disney and Pixar animation chief is thirsty for a new job.
