Director Jason Hand discusses his path from CalArts to helming Disney’s latest hit animated musical comedy - fast approaching $1 billion at the global box office – that took advantage of the studio’s history of teamwork, mentorship, and artistic collaboration.
Highlighting an animation legacy like no other, the animated short pays tribute to over 10 decades of artists and artistry; watch the film and check out the behind-the-scenes clips.
The studio’s year-long 100th anniversary celebration adds the ‘ultimate love letter to animation,’ with 543 characters from more than 85 Disney features and short films highlighting a century of remarkable projects and the incredibly talented people who made them; watch it October 15 on ABC.
The longest-serving Disney employee, who most recently worked on ‘Strange World,’ passed away today following a short illness.
The legendary Disney writer and director, who’s currently serving as a Distinguished Artist in Residence at Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University, talks about his 40-year career and the future of animation.
CTNX 2017 puts the talent center stage with appearances by legendary animator Glen Keane and NBA star Kobe Bryant, Pixar director Pete Docter, internationally renowned artists Jordi Lafabre, Frank Pe and Tomer Hanuka, and more.
