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Pixar production designer Don Shank in his element with Elemental

The new Pixar film had the challenge of presenting a livable world that could accommodate four different types of beings. Read how this was approached, in our exclusive interview.

Nimona‘s production designer Aidan Sugano: creating a future medieval world

Aside from a great tale, much of Nimona‘s success lies in its visual design. Read how the production designer brought the graphic novel to life.

Production Designer Matthias Lechner attacks The Sea Beast

Find out how the immersive world seen in the new Netflix feature was sourced from a wealth of life experiences.

To Infinity And Beyond with Lightyear Production Designer Tim Evatt

Find out how the look of the Pixar film was influenced through research and the creativity of the crew, in our exclusive interview.

Production Designer Rona Liu on Turning Red

Turning Red has pastels, promotes believability over photorealism, and of course glorifies chunky cuteness. In this exclusive interview, find out what makes the new Pixar film visually so special.

Pixar Character Art Director Deanna Marsigliese plunges into the art of Luca

Is Luca the freshest Pixar film in years? If so, it’s partially due to its unique characters. Discover how they come into being in our exclusive interview!

Pixar’s Paul Abadilla, Sets Art Director on Soul

Like the film itself, the art direction on Soul is a mix of the concrete and the abstract, and with a big musical influence!

Didier Ghez’s They Drew As They Pleased series goes full circle

Ghez speaks to us about the sixth and final volume of the landmark series, which ventures into the modern era while also harkening back to the beginning.

Didier Ghez uncovers the hidden art of Disney’s early renaissance

The author explains why the fifth volume in the celebrated They Drew As They Pleased series is a personal favourite.

Pixar Graphics Art Director Craig Foster on Toy Story 4

Find out how fun it can be to create all the graphics seen in the Pixar films. There’s more to it than you think!

Disney historian Didier Ghez celebrates the art of Disney’s mid-century era

The fourth book in the acclaimed series covers an era in which the Disney studio branched out into television, theme parks, and modern design.

Cruising with Hotel Transylvania 3 vis dev artist Lizzie Nichols

Set sail with Animated Views as we trek through the mind and reveal the talent of a key figure at Sony Animation in this exclusive interview.

Pixar Shading Art Director Bryn Imagire reveals the “incredible” art behind I2

Jeremie finds out what is new and what isn’t in the design of The Incredibles 2.

Production Designer Carlos Zaragoza puts a smile on The Emoji Movie

We have a chat to learn about the inspirations and the challenges for this interesting film project.

Pixar Production Designer Harley Jessup “remembers” Coco

Our exclusive interview with the veteran Pixar team member also gives a peek at the gorgeous imagery from the upcoming film.

Disney historian Didier Ghez reveals the hidden art of Disney’s late golden age

We discuss the third volume in this important book series, in an exclusive interview with the author.

A tribute to X. Atencio

We acknowledge the recent passing of a Disney legend by re-presenting a series of interviews that Jeremie completed with the fondly remembered artist and Imagineer.

“With a smile and a song” with music historian James Bohn

Find out more about the Music In Disney’s Animated Features, a new book addressing this under-represented aspect of Disney research, in our exclusive interview!

Production Designer Bill Cone feels at “Eze” in the world of Cars 3

To get behind-the-scenes of one of summer’s most anticipated films, we met with Bill Cone, who was instrumental in giving Cars 3 its visual identity and soul.

For Smurfs: The Lost Village‘s art department, it’s great to feel blue!

We discuss the new design of the Smurfs and their world, with the new film’s character designer and production designer, in this exclusive interview.

Around the world with Mila: interview with art director Alexandra Kavalova

As the production of the promising independent short surges ahead, we have an exclusive chat with the project’s Bulgarian-Canadian art director.

Around the world with Mila: interview with Visual Development Supervisor Cesar Alejandro Montero Orozco

Our latest update on the development of Mila focuses on the look of this ambitious independent short.

Around the world with Mila: Additional Character Designer Matthew Bates

Our exclusive look at Mila continues with another key member of the production team.

Inside Animation Supervisor Victor Navone’s mind

Our exclusive interview spotlights one of the key talents behind Pixar’s masterpiece Inside Out.

Ratatouille: The Adventure at Disneyland Paris: Pixar Creative Director Roger Gould talks about an “animated” attraction

Just as the exciting new ride opens, we have an exclusive interview direct from France about this innovative and unique attraction.

Great songs never die: how animation students are bringing a fresh touch to Aria For A Cow

We continue our look at the production of the short based on the Howard Ashman song, by meeting the students who are making a major contribution to the project.

Great songs never die: how art director Amos Sussigan is crafting the look of Aria For A Cow

We check in on the production of the short based on the Howard Ashman song, and look at its visual style.

Sony Pictures Imageworks’ Pete Travers talks “wonderfood” VFX in Cloudy 2

The Visual Effects Supervisor discusses his role in crafting the entertaining and visually imaginative sequel to Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs.

Disney historian Didier Ghez takes us for a “Grand Tour” with Walt

The new book, over two decades in the making, enlightens fans about the surprising significance of the Disneys’ 1935 European adventure.

Pete Nash talks “wonderfood” animation in Cloudy 2

The director of the Sony Pictures Imageworks sequel speaks to AV exclusively about the film’s design and its breakout original characters.