Animation
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Feb- 2025 -6 FebruaryNews
Disney Mourns the Loss of Animation Pioneer at 99
Very sad news to share with you today. The animation world is mourning the loss of a true Disney legend. Joe Hale, an influential animator and creative visionary who played a major role in some of Disney’s most beloved films, passed away at the age of 99. His wife, Beverly, confirmed that he died of natural causes on January 29 at their home in Atascadero, California. Related: Disney Confirms It’s
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Aug- 2024 -14 AugustMovies & Entertainment
Disney Yanks ‘The Simpsons’ off Fox, Goes Paid Streaming-Only
Disney is pulling The Simpsons off of traditional television broadcast and moving to produce subscriber-only streaming episodes of the beloved Fox sitcom. When Disney purchased 21st Century Fox in 2019, it took ownership of notable superhero franchises that Marvel Studios had its eyes on for years, like the X-Men and the Fantastic Four. So far, that has paid off with the billion-dollar box office
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7 AugustDisney Evergreen & History
Things That a Disney Rookie Must Do at Animal Kingdom Park
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park is, without a doubt, the wildest theme park in all of Walt Disney World Resort. Encompassing well over 500 acres, it also happens to be the largest. Because it is the youngest of all four, it’s still quite possible that someone who hasn’t gone on vacation to Disney World in quite some time has never even been. If you have never been to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for whate
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May- 2024 -7 MayMovies & Entertainment
Real-Life ‘Monsters, Inc.’ Plays Out in Toddler’s Closet Until Mom Calls Pest Control. What He Found Was Far More Terrifying Than Monsters
You’ve heard about things that go “bump” in the night. Whether it was a vampire, a zombie, or the Boogeyman, the chances are that as a child, you feared those middle-of-the-night sounds that seemed to have no explanation. And whether those “monsters” hid under your bed, outside your bedroom window, or in your closet, those things that go bump in the night were likely
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Sep- 2023 -4 SeptemberMovies & Entertainment
DreamWorks Animation Faces Striking Loss After Film Flops
One of DreamWorks Pictures’ recent releases has proven to be a notable loss for the company, leaving many to question the longevity of its future. The Walt Disney Company has come under fire frequently over the last year for its alleged wokeness and constant “pandering to woke audiences.” Be it The Little Mermaid and the controversy surrounding the casting of Black singer and actress Halle Bailey
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Sep- 2022 -10 SeptemberDisney Evergreen & History
These Are the Things We’re Looking Forward to Most on Day Two of D23
As we gear up for an equally action-packed Day Two of the D23 Expo, we have an expansive list of those things we are looking ahead to. While the day is long, and there will be plenty to cover, these are the events that this Disney Fanatic is particularly most excited for! Related: Looking Ahead to the Upcoming D23 The Making of Disney100: The Exhibition Did you know that an all-new exhibition hono
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May- 2022 -12 MayDisney Evergreen & History
Disney’s ‘Zootopia’ Remains a Family-Film Favorite That Tackles Age-Old Sentiments About Overcoming Life’s Challenges, Beating the Odds, and Breaking Down Stereotypes
Can you believe it’s already been seven years since Walt Disney Animation Studios released its CGI anthropomorphic animal hit Zootopia? A true motion picture marvel in so many ways, Zootopia keeps with a forever-current theme focused on overcoming life’s challenges, beating the odds, and breaking down stereotypes. What’s more, it may very well be the most universally-relevant movie for all to find
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6 MayDisney Evergreen & History
Bearing Through Tough Times with Mom: A ‘Brave’ Break in Disney Movie Traditions
Is there an ongoing trend in Disney-Pixar filmmaking for making mothers out to be beasts? While the release of Turning Red earlier this year serves as the most recent example for these sorts of themes, the start of such a tradition arguably goes back to Disney-Pixar’s Brave in 2012. What’s most ironic, though, is the idea that a film known to break with so many preexisting Disney traditions would
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Mar- 2022 -10 MarchNews
“Adolescent Chaos”: Pixar Animator Discusses ‘Turning Red’
The new Pixar movie Turning Red will be streaming on Disney+ on March 11, and one of the animators who worked on the main character Mei Lee has revealed what he and his fellow Pixar animators used to make Mei’s red panda self as realistic as possible! The answer? Cat videos! “We were watching videos trying to capture the shapes and silhouettes of what happens when a cat gets agitated,” anima
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8 MarchDisney Evergreen & History
A Look Back at the Iconic Females Who Played a Crucial Role in Disney History
From even its earliest days, the Walt Disney Company has relied on the assistance of talented and innovative women, many of whom went on to play very vital roles throughout the company’s developmental history. From the trailblazing ladies of the Ink & Paint team who set new standards in animation via artistic attributes, to the creative designers and brilliant, innovative thinkers who were beh
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