Tag Archives: Walt Disney
Roy E. Disney 1930-2009
It saddens us to report that Roy E. Disney, nephew and heir to the Disney Company, passed away on December 16th. He was 79 years old. One of the industry giants, Roy carried the Disney name and legacy, working behind … Continue reading
Disney Family Opens Museum in San Francisco
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the family of animation pioneer Walt Disney is opening a museum in his honor, celebrating his life, work, and impact on American society. “I want people to feel stimulated and inspired, and I … Continue reading
Classic Disney Films Go Blu-ray
Walt Disney Co. has announced that 5 more classic animated features are getting the 2-disc Blu-ray treatment in the near future (source: The Hollywood Reporter), Of the five new Blu-ray releases, “Pinocchio” will be first out of the gate, coming … Continue reading
Ex-Mouse Head Eisner Lands Nick Cartoon
Variety reports that ex-Walt Disney Company head Michael Eisner isn’t giving up the cartoon biz. Eisner’s investment firm recently formed Tornante Animation, which created a stop motion animated comedy series called “Glenn Martin DDS”. Eisner partnered with Eric Fogel, creator … Continue reading
Ollie Johnston, 1912-2008
Cartoon Brew reports that the legendary Disney animator Ollie Johnston has passed away at age 95. He was the last remaining survivor of Walt’s famed ‘Nine Old Men’ from the golden age of Walt Disney Animation Studios. Cartoon Brew’s Jerry … Continue reading
Disney Will Produce Animation in Japan
AP reports that the Walt Disney Co. has signed on to produce new animated features and tv series with several Japanese Animation companies. Asia’s animation market is a lucrative one, and Disney is intending to release these shows to gain … Continue reading
