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William Joyce and Brandon Oldenburg read The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore!

William Joyce and Brandon Oldenburg reflect on how Hurricane Katrina and the passing of friend William Morris inspired their recent Oscar-winning short.


Chris Miller discusses his Oscar nom and Puss In Boots

Jeremy Sollie speaks with Puss In Boots director Chris Miller on being Oscar nominated, the film’s story development, Guillermo del Toro, and his voice cast.


Director Gore Verbinski wrangles up Rango!

Gore Verbinski shares his unique process for directing the awards season favorite Rango, the first animated feature from visual effects powerhouse Industrial Light and Magic.


Animation supervisor Jamie Beard captures The Aventures of Tintin!

Weta Digital’s Jamie Beard offers an inside look at the performance capture process for The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn, from director Steven Spielberg and producer Peter Jackson.


The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol : maxi-director Troy Quane on Sony’s mini-movie!

Jeremie speaks with The Smurfs’ Christmas Carol director Troy Quane about their return to traditional animation!


Lion King D-rectors Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff: 2D’s for a 3D hit!

With The Lion King a hit again on 3D screens and a sure-to-be massive Blu-ray release just a few days away, Jeremie joins a roundtable discussion with the movie’s directors, Rob Minkoff and Roger Allers!


Au clair de La Luna with director Enrico Casarosa

As Pixar’s latest short film begins its journey around the world’s international film festivals, Jeremie Noyer speaks exclusively with director Enrico Casarosa about this uniquely personal project.


Mars Needs Moms, but Earth needs Director Simon Wells!

As the final venture from Robert Zemeckis and Disney’s ImageMovers hits Blu-ray, Josh Armstrong speaks with Mars Needs Moms’ director Simon Wells about his film’s creation and reception.


Winnie The Pooh’s Directors Stephen Anderson and Don Hall: Back to the Hundred Acre Wood

Josh Armstrong pops inside the storybook to meet the directors of Disney’s return to the world of Christopher Robin and Winnie The Pooh!


Gnomeo & Juliet’s director Kelly Asbury Opens His Secret Garden!

Ahead of May 24′s release of Gnomeo & Juliet on DVD and Blu-ray, Jeremie Noyer joins a roundtable interview with director Kelly Asbury, who reveals his new-found fascination with garden gnomes!


The Princess And The Frog‘s Directors John Musker and Ron Clements take us to “the other side” of animation!

In celebration of the international home video release of their latest film, Jeremie Noyer joins a roundtable interview with Disney directors Musker and Clements!


Up:rising with Story Artist and Dug’s Special Mission‘s Director Ronnie del Carmen!

Jeremie Noyer joins a roundtable discussion with Pixar Story Artist and Shorts director Ronnie del Carmen on how Dug’s Special Mission was created for DVD and Blu-ray!


A Christmas Carol: director Robert Zemeckis’ season’s greetings!

Director Robert Zemeckis speaks about his latest film, the computer generated adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.


Ponyo, or Hayao Miyazaki’s Inner Child

Hayao Miyazaki speaks about his latest film, Ponyo.


Pete Docter’s Up-bringing!

Animated News & Views’ Jeremie Noyer goes Up with Pixar’s Pete Docter to exclusively reflect on the director’s influences, past career and the workings of his multi-layered new movie!


Director George Scribner: Happy as a King with Prince and the Pauper!

Jeremie Noyer sits down again with director George Scribner to discuss his second directorial outing after Oliver & Company: the now classic Mickey Mouse featurette The Prince And The Pauper!


Monsters vs Aliens: Conrad Vernon vs Animated Views!

Jeremie Noyer speaks exclusively to Conrad Vernon, director (with Rob Letterman) of DreamWorks’ Monsters vs. Aliens!


Lilo & Stitch: A Little More Conversation with directors Chris Sanders & Dean De Blois!

In the second of two Lilo & Stitch interviews, Jeremie Noyer speaks with directors Chris Sanders and Dean De Blois!


Azur & Asmar: Michel Ocelot’s Quest For Tolerance

Jeremie Noyer speaks with Azur & Asmar‘s director Michel Ocelot about his latest feature and his first to use CGI animation.


Once Upon A Time In New York City: Oliver & Company’s Director George Scribner!

Jeremie Noyer concludes his three-part interview series on Oliver & Company with the film’s director George Scribner!


WALL•E: Angus MacLane’s burning love for BURN•E!

Jeremie Noyer speaks with BURN•E‘s director Angus MacLane!


Perfect Nightmare: Henry Selick on Making Christmas before time!

Animated News & Views’ Jeremie Noyer joins a roundtable discussion with The Nightmare Before Christmas‘ director Henry Selick on the occasion of the film’s 15th Anniversary!


Tony Bancroft balances the yin and the yang in directing Mulan

Animated News & Views’ Jeremie Noyer speaks to Mulan‘s director Tony Bancroft as the Chinese epic returns to DVD in a new package with its video sequel.


“Behind The Tatamis” with Kung Fu Panda‘s Directors!

Jeremie Noyer speaks with John Stevenson and Mark Osborne, the directors of DreamWorks Animation’s new slice of awesomeness, Kung Fu Panda!


Jan Pinkava reveals “les ropes” of Ratatouille

Jeremie Noyer talks to Jan Pinkava about his Pixar short Geri’s Game and his original version of the feature film Ratatouille!


How director Steve Anderson met The Robinsons!

Meet The Robinsons‘ director Steve Anderson talks to Animated Views about creating his first feature and how personally the film’s story resonated with him.


Phil Nibbelink: Sealed With A Kiss

Phil Nibbelink discusses the traditionally animated Romeo & Juliet: Sealed with a Kiss, which he single-handedly wrote, directed and animated.


Directors Buck and Brannon on Surf’s Up

Chris Buck and Ash Brannon chat about their latest directorial venture, Sony Pictures Animation’s Surf’s Up.


Directors Miller and Hui on Shrek the Third

Animated Views talks to directors Chris Miller and Raman Hui about their collaboration on DreamWorks’ latest Shrek outing, The Third


Director Kevin Munroe on TMNT

Animated Views talks with Kevin Munroe, the director of TMNT. The discussion refers to Munroe’s start in animation, his new movie’s making, DVD release, and possible sequel.



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