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#The Walt Disney Company

Barry Jenkins To Make Animation Directing Debut With ‘Lion King’ Sequel

Barry Jenkins, known for the Oscar-winning “Moonlight,” is in the animation director’s chair for the first time.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 7 months ago

Duke Caboom Duke Caboom

Disney Sued By Evel Knievel’s Son Over Duke Caboom Character In ‘Toy Story 4’

The lawsuit alleges that Disney has used Evel Knievel’s likeness, reputation, and image without the consent of his estate.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 7 months ago

Disney's four features

Disney Is Currently Set To Release A Record 4 Animated Films In 3 Months Next Year

As things stand, “Raya and the Last Dragon,” “Bob’s Burgers,” “Luca,” and “Ron’s Gone Wrong” will all come out between March and June.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 7 months ago

"Kung Fu Mulan"

Chinese Audiences Who Don’t Want Disney’s Live-Action ‘Mulan’ Get A New Option: Animated ‘Kung Fu Mulan’

The Chinese animated feature, which reimagines the millennia-old Mulan legend, is released in the country next month.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 7 months ago

Sue Nichols

Sue Nichols Maciorowski, Veteran Artist Of Modern Disney Films, Dies At 55

She worked as a visual development artist, character designer, and story artist on most of Disney’s 2d features of the 1990s.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 8 months ago

August 2020

Here’s The Biggest Animation News You Missed In August

Unsettled studios, inclusivity milestones, a controversial “Ren & Stimpy” reboot, and much more…

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 8 months ago

Theresa Helmer

Theresa Helmer Promoted To Newly Created Inclusitivity Role At Disney Channel

Helmer will work to “accelerate racial and cultural diversity and inclusion” in kids’ programming.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 8 months ago

"Mulan"

Walt Disney Company Posts First Quarterly Loss In Almost 20 Years

On the upside, the Disney+ streaming service has passed 60 million subscribers in less than nine months.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 9 months ago

"Mulan"

The #BoycottMulan Movement Spreads In Asia As Tensions Rise In Hong Kong

Two of the film’s stars have made controversial pro-China comments.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 10 months ago

"101 Dalmatian Street"

Disney Will Close Its Kids’ Channels In The U.K., Shifting Content To Disney+

Disney says that it generally “remains committed to our kids channels business.”

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 10 months ago

Studio Ghibli’s Steve Alpert: Disney ‘Could Have Pushed The Ghibli Films Harder’ (Interview)

Ghibli’s former head of international speaks about the studio’s awkward relationship with Disney — and much more — ahead of the release of his memoir.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 11 months ago

Kevin Mayer

Kevin Mayer, Chief Architect Of Disney+, Becomes New Tiktok CEO

Disney’s streaming chief will oversee the global expansion of the popular, controversial video sharing app.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 11 months ago

Bob Iger's masterclass

As Disney Businesses Crumble During Coronavirus Pandemic, Former CEO Bob Iger Won’t Let It Go

So says “The New York Times,” which interviewed the recently departed CEO.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

"What If…?"

Québec’s Squeeze To Make Episodes For Marvel Animated Series ‘What If…?’

The Disney+ show is the first animated series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

Roman Arambula, "Mickey Mouse"

Roman Arambula, Mexican Artist Who Drew Mickey Mouse Comic Strip, Dies At 83

Arambula’s storied career took him from the animation studios of Mexico City to a 15-year run as the lead artist of the Mickey Mouse comic strip.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

"Bambi" and "Pinocchio" remakes

With ‘Pinocchio’ And ‘Bambi,’ Disney Is Raiding Its 1940s Catalogue For Remakes

These early masterpieces present Disney’s remake machine with its biggest challenges yet. Here’s why.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

Bob Iger's masterclass

For $90, Bob Iger Will Teach You How To Run The Walt Disney Company

YOU can run Disney now.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

‘South Park’ Creators Mock Chinese Government After Their Show Is Banned In China

Unlike the NBA and Blizzard Entertainment, “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone aren’t bowing down to China’s authoritarian government.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

Here Are 5 Animation Books To Look For This Fall

A preview of upcoming animation books.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

Former ‘Simpsons’ Composer Alf Clausen Is Suing Fox Over His Dismissal

After 27 years on “The Simpsons,” Clausen claims that he was fired due to his “perceived disability and age.”

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

Industry Vets Minkyu Lee And Shiyoon Kim Launch A New Podcast

The artists will aim to discuss the “big ideas and trends” in the animation industry. Listen to the first episode here.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

Andrea Miloro Is Stepping Down As Co-President Of Fox Animation

Miloro was one of two executives with oversight over Blue Sky, Fox’s flagship animation studio, whose future is in doubt.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

‘The Lion King’ Is Eyeing All-Time Opening Weekend Record For An Animated Film

Two things are for sure: the remake of “The Lion King” is animated, and it’s going to do well at the box office.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

Alan Bergman Promoted To Disney Studio Co-Chairman; Alan Horn Upped To Chief Creative Officer

Alan Bergman and Alan Horn will share the co-chairman title at Disney Studios.

By Carlos Aguilar | 2 years ago

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