Longest-Living Animation Worker Of All Time, Disney Legend Ruthie Tompson, Dies Aged 111
“I smoked and I drank, but not that much” said Tompson of her secret to living a long life.
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Alan Horn To Step Down As Disney Studios’ Chief Creative Officer
Another elder statesman of The Walt Disney Company is leaving.
What Animation Does Disney Own?
From Mickey to Marvel, Buzz Lightyear to Homer Simpson, Disney is home to a who’s who of animation legends.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Here’s The Biggest Animation News You Missed In August
Unsettled studios, inclusivity milestones, a controversial “Ren & Stimpy” reboot, and much more…
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.
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.
The #BoycottMulan Movement Spreads In Asia As Tensions Rise In Hong Kong
Two of the film’s stars have made controversial pro-China comments.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For $90, Bob Iger Will Teach You How To Run The Walt Disney Company
YOU can run Disney now.
‘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.
Here Are 5 Animation Books To Look For This Fall
A preview of upcoming animation books.
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.”
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
