Skydance Animation and Don Hall Ink Development Deal
The Academy Award-winning ‘Big Hero 6’ director gets brought on to create, develop, and produce an original animated feature.
Tagged With: Don Hall
Disney Legend Burny Mattinson Dies at 87
The longest-serving Disney employee, who most recently worked on ‘Strange World,’ passed away today following a short illness.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Films, In Passing, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Disney’s ‘Strange World’ Coming to 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD
After hitting Disney+ and all major digital platforms on December 23, the animation studio’s newest feature, about a family of explorers as they attempt to navigate a treacherous new land, comes to home entertainment with a slew of bonus features on February 14.
Disney+ Sets Streaming Debut Date, Tweets ‘Strange World’ Special Look
Set to hit the streamer in time for Christmas, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ original animated feature transports viewers to uncharted, treacherous lands alongside three generations of the Clades, a legendary family of explorers.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Behind the Strangeness of ‘Strange World’
A half dozen top creators of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 3DCG sci-fi action-adventure film, now in theaters, talk about the strangeness of making things strange.
In 3D, Art, CG, Films, People, Technology, AR/VR/XR, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All
Disney Expected to Lose over $140 Million on ‘Strange World’
Released during the usually lucrative Thanksgiving weekend, the action-packed 3DCG animated adventure only garnered $28 million globally even after its projected opening was lowered to $30-$40 million.
In 3D, Business, CG, Films, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
The Latest Strange World of Roy Conli
The Academy Award-winning producer of Disney's all-new animated feature, ‘Strange World,’ opening in theaters November 23, talks about the studio's retro-futuristic, subterranean adventure and his almost 30-year career at the legendary company.
Walt Disney Animation Studios Drops ‘Strange World’ Featurette
Helmed by Oscar-winning director Don Hall, the studio’s new original animated feature transports viewers to uncharted, treacherous lands alongside three generations of the Clade family; watch the star-studded voice cast share their descriptions of the new adventure – coming to U.S. theaters later this month.
Disney’s ‘Strange World’: An Epic Adventure in the Grand Style
Director Don Hall, co-director/writer Qui Nguyen, and producer Roy Conli talk about the making of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ lush, expansive, and action-packed CG animated sci-fi film hitting theaters November 23.
In 3D, Art, CG, Films, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All
Disney Shares ‘Strange World’ Trailer
Helmed by Oscar-winning director Don Hall, the studio’s new original animated feature transports viewers to uncharted, treacherous lands alongside three generations of the Clades, a legendary family of explorers; coming to U.S. theaters in November.
‘Inside Out 2’ and ‘Elemental’ Lead Pixar and Disney’s D23 Reveals
The barrage of sneak peeks continues as the studios share stills, key art, title treatments, and other tidbits from 7 new animated projects that also include ‘Win or Lose,’ ‘Elio,’ ‘Iwájú’, ‘Strange World,’ and ‘Wish.’
In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
‘Baymax!’ Provides an Rx for Humor and Compassion
The lovable healthcare robot from Disney’s Oscar-winning feature ‘Big Hero 6’ gets his own animated series, now streaming on Disney+.
In 3D, CG, Comics, Digital Media, Films, People, Short Films, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All
Walt Disney Animation Studios Teases ‘Strange World’ Trailer and Art
Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, the all-new action-adventure promises to take viewers on a fantastical visual journey past space and time; helmed by Oscar-winning ‘Big Hero 6’ director Don Hall, the CG animated feature is slated for release on November 23, 2022.
Disney+ Drops ‘Baymax!’ Series Trailer and Key Art
Streamer celebrates National Streaming Day with a peek at its upcoming 6-episode animated show about an inflatable, inimitable healthcare companion robot who only wants to do good, debuting June 29.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
VIEW Conference Presents: Five Oscar Contenders for Best Animated Feature
Join the free March 4 online 'PreVIEW' conversation with 12 acclaimed directors and producers behind this year’s Oscar nomination line-up.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: Academy Awards, VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All
Nominations Announced for the 94th Academy Awards
‘Dune’ receives 10 nominations including Best Visual Effects and Best Picture; ‘Encanto,’ ‘Flee,’ ‘Luca,’ ‘The Mitchells vs. the Machines,’ and ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ are nominated for Best Animated Feature; ‘Affairs of the Art,’ ‘Bestia,’ ‘Boxballet,’ ‘Robin Robin,’ and ‘The Windshield Wiper’ are nominated for Best Animated Short.
In 2D, 3D, Acting, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Films, Music and Sound, People, Short Films, Visual Effects, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: All
Walt Disney Animation Drops ‘Strange World’ Concept Art
In the studio’s new original animated feature, viewers will experience uncharted and dangerous lands, led by a legendary family on a critical mission; helmed by Oscar-winning director Don Hall, the film is slated for release on November 23, 2022.
Behind the Martial Arts and Motifs of ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’
Striving to create distinct, authentic, and believable fight choreography, artists on Disney’s new animated action fantasy were determined to show emotion-packed action quite different from what audiences are used to seeing on screen.
Disney’s ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ is Finally Here
After pushing its original November 25, 2020 release date because of the COVID-19 pandemic as it quickly pivoted hundreds of artists to produce the bulk of the film from home, the studio delivers a beautiful and emotionally fulfilling epic adventure; the film releases simultaneously in theatres and on Disney+ this Friday, March 5.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Technology, Visual Effects, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All
Go Behind-the-Scenes with Kelly Marie Tran Recording ‘Raya’ at Home
Disney drops a new featurette, ‘Kelly’s Production Diaries,’ with the ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ star sharing her humorous production stories; animated epic will simultaneously hit theatres and Disney+ on March 5.
Disney Drops ‘Crafting Raya’ Featurette
Go behind-the-scenes of the making of the highly anticipated new animated adventure, ‘Raya and the Last Dragon,’ about a lone warrior who must track down the legendary last dragon to save her world; film releases March 5, 2021 simultaneously in theatres and on Disney+.
In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Walt Disney Studios Drops New Trailer and Images for ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’
Highly anticipated new animated adventure about a lone warrior who must track down the legendary last dragon to save her world releases March 5, 2021 simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+; all-star voice cast includes Awkwafina, Gemma Chan, and Daniel Dae Kim.
Disney Animation Unleashes Aggressive New Project Slate
Investor meeting announcements by CCO and 'Frozen' film franchise director Jennifer Lee reveal both original and spin-off projects releasing in theatres and on Disney+ through 2023.
In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Films, Music and Sound, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Getting Simultaneous Disney+ and Theatrical Release
Disney Animation’s upcoming animated fantasy-adventure will be available to subscribers of the streaming platform for a premium fee on March 5, 2021, the same day it hits cinemas.
New Trailer and Images for Disney’s ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’
Set in the fictional land of Kumandra, a lone warrior must find the last dragon that can help her save humanity in the studio’s upcoming animated feature release, helmed by Don Hall and Carlos López Estrada and scheduled to hit theatres next March.
