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‘Aladdin,’ ‘Moana’ Directors Ron Clements And John Musker Are Working On A DC Superhero Film

Ron & John are back – but not at Disney.

Secrets Of A Creative Marriage: 10 Animation And Filmmaking Tips From Disney Directors Ron Clements And John Musker

Learn to take criticism. Don’t assume you’ll learn much at school. And always think of the nose…

ANALYSIS: Netflix Overtakes Disney In 2019 Annie Award Nominations

See the complete list of 2019 Annie Award nominations.

‘Aladdin’ Writer Unhappy That He Was Excluded From And Not Paid For Disney’s Live-Action Remake

If you buy a ticket to see the “Aladdin” remake, remember that the animation artists and writers who created the Disney characters and stories aren’t receiving any compensation for their efforts.

Dave Michener, Veteran Disney Animator And Co-Director of ‘The Great Mouse Detective,’ Dies At 85

Michener, a 31-year Disney veteran who was personally hired by Walt Disney, has passed away at age 85.

John Musker, Co-Director Of ‘Aladdin’ And ‘Moana,’ Retires From Disney After 40 Years

A Disney legend is stepping down after 40 years at the studio.

2017 Oscar Nominations: Filmmaker Reactions

Reactions from the Academy Award-nominated filmmakers!

‘Moana’ Three-peats Atop U.S. Box Office, ‘Your Name’ #1 In China, ‘Sing’ Tops in Germany

Animation is No. 1 all over the world!

‘Moana’ Enjoys 1st Place Launch in the U.S., But Opens Soft in China

The opening weekend of “Moana” is solid, but questions remain whether it can match “Zootopia” or “Frozen.”

New ‘Moana’ Featurette Highlights Cultural Inspirations

A new featurette from Disney Animation focuses on the Pacific islands cultural history that inspired “Moana.”

Disney Releases First Full ‘Moana’ Trailer

A new Disney film…from the creators of “Frozen” and Zootopia”?

Disney Introduces Baby Moana In Japanese Trailer

Baby Moana is here.

Annecy 2016 Review: Rainy, Crowded, Star-Studded, And Unforgettable

Everyone was at Annecy this year, from Guillermo del Toro to the president of France.

Watch The Teaser Trailer for Disney’s ‘Moana’

Disney’ has already scored one mega-hit with “Zootopia” this year. Can they go two for two?

9 Can’t-Miss Events At Annecy 2016

The annual mega-animation festival is happening in a few weeks, and we’re here to help guide you through it.

2015 Marks 2nd Straight Year Without A Woman-Directed Animation Feature

Good news for men though: they directed 100% of American animated features released in 2015.

‘Mouse in Transition’: The Trials of ‘Oliver & Company’ (Chapter 17)

Steve Hulett recounts his experiences working on “Oliver & Company” and the unexpected tragedy that happened during its production.

‘Mouse in Transition’: A Gong Show with Eisner and Katzenberg (Chapter 16)

Steve Hulett remembers the time when Disney artists were told they were being moved to a warehouse off the lot, and the animation division’s first “gong show” pitch session.

‘Mouse in Transition’: ‘Basil’ Kicks Into High Gear (Chapter 13)

When the Disney strike of 1982 ended and the story artists returned to their respective work spaces in the animation building, “Basil of Baker Street” was still running along two sets of tracks. There were storyboards filled with gags and character bits, and boards filled with plot points.

‘Mouse in Transition’: Disney Dead-Ends and Lucrative Mexican Caterpillars (Chapter 12)

Steve Hulett on everything from “Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore” to “Katy Caterpillar.”

Disney Will Release Both ‘Zootopia’ and ‘Moana’ in 2016

Disney has set release dates for its two 2016 releases: Zootopia and Moana.

Breaking: Disney Sets ‘Moana’ For Late-2016 Release

Disney announced this afternoon that Moana, their 56th animated feature, will be released into theaters in late-2016. The film will mark …

‘Mouse in Transition’: Rodent Detectives and Studio Strikes (Chapter 11)

“Basil of Baker Street” by novelist Eve Titus was an illustrated children’s book centered on a mouse who fancied himself an ace detective. The mouse resided (naturally enough) inside the walls of 31 Baker Street in London, home of a human-sized ace detective, the name of whom escapes me.

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