Longtime ‘Simpsons’ Writer Kevin Curran Passes Away at 59
Emmy-winning veteran comedy writer spent 15 years on ‘The Simpsons,’ most recently serving as co-executive producer.
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Another Bright Star in the World of Animation Shines in the Heavens: Eduard Nazarov 1941-2016
On September 11, 2016 the world lost a renowned animator with the passing of Russian director Eduard Vasilevich Nazarov in Moscow at the age of 75.
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‘Rugrats’ Voice Actor Jack Riley Dead at 80
Veteran character actor voiced the role of absentminded toy inventor Stu Pickles on the popular ’90s cartoon ‘Rugrats,’ its subsequent movies, and its 2003 spin-off, ‘All Grown Up!’
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Argentine Comic Artist Carlos Nine Dies at Age 72
Iconic artist whose work has appeared in publications including ‘Fierro,’ ‘Clarín,’ ‘Le Monde,’ ‘The New York Times,’ ‘The New Yorker’ and ‘Playboy’ was the 2012 recipient of Argentina’s Platinum Konex Award, which honored him as the foremost illustrator of the decade.
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Studio Ghibli Animator Makiko Futaki Passes Away at 57
Renowned Japanese animator known for her work on nearly every major Studio Ghibli production, as well as Katsuhiro Otomo’s ‘Akira’ adaptation, dies following treatment for an unspecified illness at a Tokyo hospital.
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.
Former UCLA Animation Workshop Head Dan McLaughlin Dead at 84
A 1958 graduate of the UCLA Theater Arts Department, McLaughlin served as head of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television’s Animation Workshop from 1970 until his retirement in 2007.
NFB’s Colin Low Passes at Age 89
The National Film Board of Canada loses a true pioneer of cinema who led breakthroughs across virtually every genre of film in a career spanning more than six decades.
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‘Big Hero 6’ and ‘Monsters Inc.’ Screenwriter Daniel Gerson Dies at 49
Veteran writer on some of animation’s biggest films loses his battle with brain cancer.
Voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck Joe Alaskey Dies at 63
One of the most celebrated successors of legendary voice actor Mel Blanc, Alaskey was one of Blanc’s only successors to work alongside the veteran voice performer prior to his death in 1989.
Paul Tibbett Talks About That Time David Bowie Did Voice Work for ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’
David Bowie voiced The King of Atlantis, otherwise known as Lord Royal Highness, in the 2007 one-hour ‘Atlantis SquarePantis’ TV special that kicked off season five.
Bob Balser Memorial to be Held January 16
Memorial celebration for Bob Balser, the animation director for The Beatles’ 1968 feature, ‘Yellow Submarine,’ to be held Saturday, January 16 at the Marina City Club in Marina del Rey, CA.
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‘Yellow Submarine’ Animation Director Robert Balser Passes at 88
Best-known for his work as animation director alongside Jack Stokes on the groundbreaking animated feature, ‘Yellow Submarine,’ Balser also directed the “Den” sequence in ‘Heavy Metal.’
‘Spooky Kitarō’ Creator Shigeru Mizuki Dies at 93
Japan’s beloved one-armed manga creator, social critic and war veteran Shigeru Mizuki dies at a Tokyo hospital on November 30.
Oscar-Winning ‘Star Wars’ Sound Mixer Bob Minkler Dead at 78
Academy Award-winning sound mixer Robert Alan Minkler won the Oscar for Best Sound in 1978 for his work on the iconic film ‘Star Wars.’
Cinanima Director António Gaio Dies at 90
Champion of Portuguese animation was instrumental in helping to bring the country to international cultural prominence following its return to democracy in 1975.
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R.I.P. Disney Animation Historian John Culhane 1934-2015
Animation historian John Culhane -- the inspiration for Mr. Snoops in ‘The Rescuers’ and Flying John in ‘Fantasia/2000’ -- dies in his home in Dobbs Ferry, NY at the age of 81.
R.I.P. George Coe, Voice of ‘Archer’s Woodhouse
FX releases an animated tribute to George Coe, the voice of Woodhouse on the network’s award-winning animated spy comedy ‘Archer.’
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Toei Animation MD Hiroyuki Kinoshita Dead at 48
Longtime executive joined Toei Animation in 2004 as Director of Business Planning, and was named CEO of Toei Animation Enterprises in Hong Kong in 2012.
Independent Stop-Motion Animator Jane Aaron Dies at 67
New York-based internationally recognized, award-winning animator, author and illustrator Jane Aaron designed, produced and directed more than 150 short animated films for ‘Sesame Street.’
British Animator David Anderson Dies at 63
British animator and filmmaker completed the BAFTA-winning 14-minute adaptation of H.R. Millar’s 1927 book, 'Dreamland Express,' in 1982.
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ANIMPACT Programmer Sung-Joo Kim Dies at 41
Multinational festival programmer served as the main programmer for South Korea’s ANIMPACT Animation Festival and the Seoul International Cartoon and Animation Film Festival.
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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.
Comedian and Looney Tunes Voice Actor Stan Freberg Dies at 88
Satirist, comedian and voice actor Stan Freberg voiced characters for the now-classic Warner Bros. Looney Tunes cartoons, working with the genre’s king, Mel Blanc.
Director Jeff Hale Passes at Age 92
Animation director Jeff Hale, whose half century of work included the controversial Lenny Bruce short ‘Thank You Mask Man,’ has died.
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