Belgian Animation Master Raoul Servais, Director Of Palme d’Or Winner ‘Harpya,’ Dies At 94
Servais, who used an exciting variety of styles and techniques, was a humanist whose work warned of intolerance and authoritarian ideologies.
Servais, who used an exciting variety of styles and techniques, was a humanist whose work warned of intolerance and authoritarian ideologies.
Crump’s classic theme park designs can still be found at Disney parks, including the iconic It’s a Small World glockenspiel.
Beginning his career as a messenger boy at Disney, Mattinson became an integral member of Disney Animation’s creative team for the better part of 70 years.
Matsumoto created numerous iconic anime titles including ‘Space Battleship Yamato,’ ‘Galaxy Express 999,’ and ‘Space Pirate Captain Harlock.’
Toei managing director and chairman Noriyuki Tada is taking over as president following Tezuka’s passing.
Ruzicka contributed to numerous series including ‘The Legend of Korra,’ ‘Ben 10: Omniverse,’ and ‘Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight.’
Dennis played an important role in the development of the contemporary animation industries in the Philippines and India.
Brian also worked in senior creative and writing positions at Corus Entertainment, Marblemedia, EOne, and the CBC.
Ledesma was a prolific music editor, and worked on other animated shows including “The Critic” and “Mission Hill.”
Starting his career as an artist, Nunokawa went on to launch one of Japan’s best known animation studios.
Svislotski worked for numerous studios including Russia’s first non-state-run outfit Pilot Studio, and on American series such as “Duckman” and “Rugrats.”
A tribute to the talents the community lost this year including animators, illustrators, writers, directors, and studio founders.
Newall and longtime partner Tom Yohe also produced the Emmy-winning NBC animated series “Drawing Power.”
Gales was a principal in Factory Fifteen, which has done work for Formula 1, Samsung, Tokyo Olympics, and The British Film Institute.
The German-born Kuther grew Pixomondo into a global brand, eventually winning a special effects Oscar for its work on “Hugo.”
Described by many as the definitive voice of Batman, Conroy voiced the Caped Crusader in series, films, and games for three decades.
Rabson was a versatile actor whose voice can be heard on some of the most popular animated features of all time, often for only a few seconds.
For nearly three decades, Rankin/Bass produced animated specials, series, and films that still endure today.
Biern’s popular creations earned him the title of the ‘Spanish Walt Disney.’
When three snorkelers got caught in a rip current on July 4, Takahashi jumped in to aid the rescue efforts of U.S. soldiers on the scene.