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Bob Hilgenberg and Rob Muir on the Rise and Fall of Disney’s Circle 7 Animation

Screenwriting duo Bob and Rob recall Disney’s defunct Circle 7 Animation, where they wrote canceled sequels in the Toy Story and Monsters, Inc. franchises.

Arthur Christmas supervising animator Seamus Malone: from Bristol to the North Pole!

With Arthur Christmas now in theaters, Jeremie speaks exclusively with the film’s Supervising Animator Seamus Malone about Aardman’s first collaboration with Sony.

Winnie the Pooh and Burny, too: a chat with animation legend Burny Mattinson

As the new Pooh arrives on disc, Jeremie speaks exclusively with legendary Disney artist Burny Mattinson on how the Studio’s new film compares with Walt’s classics!

Cars 2 screenwriter Ben Queen on the race for his “Art Of” book!

As the world revs up for the imminent release of Disney/Pixar’s Cars 2, Jeremie Noyer puts the pedal to the metal to speak exclusively with the film’s screenwriter and Art Of book author Ben Queen!

Don Hahn discusses Fantasia 2000 and Waking Sleeping Beauty

Jeremie Noyer speaks exclusively with Disney’s Don Hahn, about the continuation of Walt’s musical masterpiece and the new to DVD documentary that paints a picture of life at the Studio in the 1990s.

Toy Story 3: Pixar writer Michael Arndt tells the story behind the story

Jeremie Noyer joins a recent roundtable discussion with the Pixar screenwriter about his approach to the Studio’s latest blockbuster and final chapter in the Toy Story series.

The Black Cauldron: Producer Joe Hale talks munchings and crunchings…

Producer Joe Hale speaks to Jeremie Noyer about making Disney’s darkest animated feature, the epic Black Cauldron, newly released in a 25th Anniversary Edition.

Up:rising with Story Artist Enrico Casarosa!

Jeremie Noyer speaks exclusively to Pixar Story Artist Enrico Csarosa about the development of the characters and story for the Studio’s current hit Up, plus a tidbit on Cars 2!

A Christmas Carol: season’s greetings from Jim Carrey’s Scrooge!

Scrooge himself, Jim Carrey, reveals how he relished the chance to play the old miser and several other characters, bringing a new slant to Robert Zemeckis’ computer generated A Christmas Carol.

Superman: Ruby-Spears on their Man Of Steel

Television animation veterans Joe Ruby and Ken Spears, the executive producers behind 1988’s Superman series, reminisce about their Man of Steel.

Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure‘s director and producer take us to a Once-in-a-Blue-Moon experience!

Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure‘s producer/director team of Sean Lurie and Klay Hall discuss Tink’s latest adventure.

Snow White: Marge Champion, a Model Princess!

Jeremie Noyer speaks exclusively with none other than Marge Champion, legendary dance star and the live-action model for Snow White herself!

Snow White: Disney’s Animation Research Library’s Lella Smith reveals the Dwarfs’ Once Upon a Time!

Jeremie Noyer joins a roundtable discussion with Lella Smith of Disney’s Animation Research Library to find out more about the creation of Snow White’s seven Dwarfs!

Paul & The Dragon: Cartoon Laugh-O-Therapy with the Film’s Creators!

Jeremie Noyer speaks with the creators of Paul & The Dragon, a new animated short from Holland that helps children deal with cancer.

Lilo & Stitch: Producer Clark Spencer on a Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride!

In the first of two Lilo & Stitch interviews, Jeremie Noyer speaks with producer Clark Spencer!

Bolt on DVD & BD: One Super-Director + One Super-Voice Make One Super Rhino!

Jeremie Noyer speaks with Bolt‘s story supervisor Nathan Greno, and director Greno’s DVD short Super Rhino‘s voice artist Mark Walton!

Nana’s back! Elisa Gabrielli on Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

Jeremie Noyer manages to pin down that frantic old lady from DreamWorks’ Madagascar movies, Nana’s voice artist Elisa Gabrielli, for a chat on how she brings the character to life!

Peter & The Wolf: A Bird’s-Eye View (With A Balloon!)

Jeremie Noyer speaks to director Suzie Templeton, producer Hugh Welchman and lead animator Adam Wyrwas about 2008 Best Animated Short Oscar winner Peter & The Wolf!

Russell Schroeder has retrieved Disney’s Lost Chords!

Jeremie Noyer speaks with Disney artist, writer, musical historian and now author Russel Shroeder about his long in the making books on the Disney’s Studio’s lost songs!

Bolt: Mark Cotta Vaz on The Art of Bolt

Jeremie Noyer kicks off our Bolt coverage with an interview with The Art Of Bolt author Mark Cotta Vaz!

Once Upon A Dream: Sara Duran-Singer on Sleeping Beauty‘s Restoration

In Chapter Three of our Sleeping Beauty series, Jeremie speaks to Sara Duran-Singer, Senior Vice-President of Post Production at the Disney Studios, about the film’s restoration!

Once Upon A Dream: Mary Costa as Sleeping Beauty‘s Princess Aurora

In Chapter One of our Sleeping Beauty series, Jeremie speaks to a very special lady, Princess Aurora herself, vocalist Mary Costa!

Ariel’s Song: Robert Reece, a fortunate writer under the sea!

In part two of our Little Mermaid interview series behind the sea-nes, Jeremie Noyer speaks to Ariel’s Beginning co-writer Robert Reece about writing for a mermaid!

Ariel’s Song: Jodi Benson, a fortunate soul under the sea!

In the first part of our Little Mermaid interview series behind the sea-nes, Jeremie Noyer speaks to voice artist Jodie Benson on bringing Ariel to life!

Author Tim Hauser’s “axioms” on The Art Of WALL•E

Animated News & Views’ Jeremie Noyer speaks to author Tim Hauser about the latest animation Art Of… book, this time focusing on Pixar’s WALL-E!

Douglas Gresham: Producing Prince Caspian

Jeremie Noyer continues his trip into Narnia, with another discussion with co-producer Douglas Gresham on the new film, Prince Caspian!

Douglas Gresham and Trevor Goring: Back Into The Narnia Wardrobe!

Jeremie Noyer speaks with the Narnia films’ co-producer Douglas Gresham, and storyboard artist Trevor Goring about picturing C.S. Lewis’ imaginative world.

Get Enchanted! Chapter Two: Disney executive Doug Short, Giselle’s champion!

As our exclusive Enchanted interviews continue, Jeremie Noyer speaks to Doug Short, the Disney executive who shepherded the project to the screen!

Get Enchanted! Chapter One: Screenwriter Bill Kelly, the one that started it all!

In the first of our exclusive Enchanted interviews, Jeremie Noyer speaks to scriptwriter and project instigator Bill Kelly!

Dalmatians 101: Lisa Davis’ “puppy love” for a dog-gone Disney classic

Disney’s One Hundred And One Dalmatians‘ Anita – Lisa Davis herself – speaks to Animated Views’ Jeremie Noyer about seeing spots and working with Walt!