Tag: John Lasseter
‘Coco’ Director Unkrich Stresses Value of Diversity at Pixelatl Festival
Oscar-winning Coco director Lee Unkrich talked frankly about the new culture at Pixar, and his gratitude towards the people and culture of Mexico at...
Watch: Academy Unveils Student Academy Award Finalists
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has unveiled the list of this year’s student animation nominees. Cal Arts, USC and Ringling College...
Jennifer Lee and Pete Docter to Run Disney, Pixar
Frozen writer/co-director Jennifer Lee and Inside Out writer/director Pete Docter will be splitting John Lasseter’s duties as the creative head of Disney-Pixar animation studios...
Lasseter Will Not Return to Disney
It’s official: Disney says John Lasseter, the Chief Creative Officer of Pixar and Disney Animation Studio, will not return to the company. Lasseter has...
Daily News Bytes: Disney Weighs Lasseter’s Return, ‘Deadpool 2’ Intros First LGBTQ Marvel Pair, Senate Reviews Net Neutrality & More
Disney Executives Weigh Possible Return of John Lasseter
Some six months after admitting to “missteps” and taking a leave of absence from his Chief Creative...
Daily News Bytes: Lasseter’s Return Unlikely, Outsourcing in Anime, ‘Stolen Princess’ Hits $2.5M, & More
”He Who Must Not Be Named”: Can John Lasseter Ever Return to Disney?
As the end of his post-allegations “sabbatical” looms, THR examines the rise...
Disney Family Museum to Offer ‘Nine Old Men’ Exhibit
Fans of classic Disney art have one more reason to travel to San Francisco’s Walt Disney Family Museum in May. The org is offering...
2018 Student Academy Awards Competition
The Academy is now accepting entries for the 2018 Student Academy Awards competition, with the deadline set for Friday, June 1. All SAA winners...
Animator & Voice Actor Bud Luckey Dies Age 83
William "Bud" Luckey, a multitalented artist and performer who touched many facets of animation, has died at age 83. Among his many credits, Luckey...
Disney Plans “Day of Listening,” Lasseter Return Unsure
The staff of Burbank-based Disney Animation Studios is set to gather Thursday to discuss workplace concerns in what the company dubs a “Day of...
Bold Ideas Shine at the 2017 Student Academy Awards
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has a notable history of honoring student filmmakers with medals for their thesis films. That honor...
Daily News Bytes: Disney Casts Mulan, Lasseter Scandal Unfolds, & More
Liu Yifei to Star in Disney’s Live-Action ‘Mulan’
The multitalented actress, musician and singer also known as Crystal Liu seems the perfect choice to lead...
Pixar’s ‘Coco’ Delivers Terrific Tuesday Preview
Disney/Pixar’s well-reviewed Coco passed its opening night in the U.S. with flying colors. The studio’s 19th feature release delivered $2.3 million from its Tuesday...
Pixar’s Lasseter Takes Leave of Absence as Sexual Misconduct Allegations Surface
John Lasseter, the Chief Creative Officer at Pixar and Disney Animation Studios, has taken a leave of absence from Pixar due to unspecified "missteps"...
Disney Offers New Teaser and Poster for ‘Incredibles 2’
In time for the arrival of Pixar's Coco in U.S. theaters, Disney has debuted the first teaser trailer and poster for Brad Bird's hugely...
Lucasfilm Prez Kathleen Kennedy to Receive Cinematic Imagery Award
The Art Directors Guild has announced that eight-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker and President of Lucasfilm Kathleen Kennedy will receive the 2018 Cinematic Imagery Award at...
Daily News Bytes: ‘Spirited Away’ Returns, Woody Woodpecker Reinvented, Input from Keiichi Hara & More
The Walt Disney Family Museum 2017 Gala
Multi-talented entertainment pro (and frequent Pixar movie voice-over artist) Bonnie Hunt has been confirmed as the MC for...
Poetry and Personal Connection: ‘Window Horses’
An imaginative young Canadian poet named Rosie Ming (voiced by Sandra Oh) learns about Persian culture and the healing power of poetry when she...
Joe Letteri Named 2018 VES George Melies Award Recipient
Following the announcement of its first Hall of Fame inductees, the Visual Effects Society has named Senior Visual Effects Supervisor Joe Letteri as the...
Jennifer Yuh Nelson, Andy Serkis Among Student Academy Awards Presenters
The Academy has announced a slate of presenters for this year’s Student Academy Awards, including DreamWorks Animation director Jennifer Yuh Nelson, as well as...
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