Dec 11
2009

The Art of and Release of The Princess and the Frog

posted by Aaron, 9.32 AM

We’ve uploaded what seems like a few dozen clips and behind-the-scenes videos promoting The Princess and the Frog, the traditionally-animated feature from Walt Disney Animation Studios. So today, as the film opens wide across the US, how about a look at the making-of book? Here’s a video assembled by the gang at the Character Design Blog, detailing the highlights of The Art of The Princess and the Frog, which is available next Wednesday.

Dec 4
2009

Princess and the Frog – A Traditional Animation Renaissance?

posted by Aaron, 7.22 AM

The countdown continues to the release of The Princess and the Frog (December 11th). Here’s a new clip about gumbo. Will this film help lead the return of 2D animation?

Nov 30
2009

Another Clip from The Princess and the Frog

posted by Aaron, 7.20 AM

About two weeks until Walt Disney Animation Studios’ latest feature arrives in theaters. The Princess and the Frog is getting some rather strong reviews, and the animation looks top notch. Here’s a clip titled It Didn’t End Well.

Nov 24
2009

Extended Princess and the Frog Clip

posted by Aaron, 9.47 AM

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ soon-to-be-released 2D animated featureThe Princess and the Frog carries a large burden into the cinemas. Many in the animation community were dubious of claims that 2D was dead, as many claimed 6 years ago, but now as the studio that brought the medium to prominence returns to its roots, we all hold our breath. But it’s not about the medium in the end – it all comes down to story, and in this clip below, we get a good glimpse of the set-up. The feature, which was directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, is in theaters December 11, 2009.

Nov 24
2009

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Diamond Edition

posted by Aaron, 9.47 AM

Back in October, the Blu-ray version of the newly restored Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs DVD released, and today the DVD hits the shelves. As with many Disney animated releases, they’re only releasing this “diamond edition” of the classic 1937 film in stores for a limited time.

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Nov 23
2009

VFS Grad Serves Up See Food

posted by Aaron, 11.24 AM

Josiah Vanderham, a recent graduate of Vancouver Film School’s Classical Animation Program, illustrates a strong sense of character in this film below. The 2:30 minute short is titled See Food.

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Nov 17
2009

The Princess and the Frog: Drawing Prince Naveen

posted by Aaron, 10.06 AM

This past weekend at the Walt Disney Studios Theater in Burbank, the 2D animated feature The Princess and the Frog premiered. At an earlier event, Supervising Animator Randy Haycock (animated Pocahontas in Pocahontas) showed a crowd of animation fans how he draws Prince Naveen… as a frog.

… and here’s an interview with directors John Musker and Ron Clements at the premiere: