Tributes Pour in for ‘The Lion King’ Co-Director Roger Allers
Friends and family share their remembrances of the writer/director, who passed away on January 17.
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‘The Lion King’ Co-Director Roger Allers Passes at 76
The longtime Disney writer and director, nominated for an Oscar for his 2006 animated short, ‘The Little Matchgirl,’ passed away at his home in Santa Monica following a short illness.
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Sony Pictures Animation Names Karen Toliver EVP Creative
Veteran production executive will supervise upcoming studio features from inception through production, as well as acquiring new creative IP and recruiting talent.
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‘Despicable Me’ Co-Creator Sergio Pablos to Produce ‘Household Pests’ Feature
United Media Capital, Pigmental Studios and United Independents Group sign co-production deal for upcoming slate of animated and live-action features.
Animation Producer Igor Khait Passes at 52
‘Gnomeo & Juliet’ co-producer was most recently working on Illumination Entertainment’s upcoming animated feature ‘Sing’ for Universal Pictures.
Aaron Blaise Brings Expert Animation Instruction to the Masses
Former Disney animator and designer channels personal adversity into a quest to make animation instruction affordable to everyone.
Disney Artist & Director Robert Walker Dies at 54
Walker made his directorial debut on the Oscar-nominated ‘Brother Bear,’ which was produced using a mix of traditional 2D and CG animation.
