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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. |
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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. |
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Welcome…to Moana orchestrator and song arranger Dave Metzger!
Learn how the Disney tradition and the sounds of the Pacific combined to form the masterful soundtrack to Disney’s Moana, in our exclusive interview. |
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Some time with Borrowed Time directors Andrew Coats and Lou Hamou-Lhadj
Time and redemption figure into this moving western tale, from two Pixar animators, who exclusively tell us about developing their film. |
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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. |
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How Disney historian Didier Ghez wrote (twice) as he pleased…
We talk to Ghez about the second book in his series that sheds light on unsung Disney artists and their work. |
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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. |
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Around the world with Mila: Additional Character Designer Matthew Bates
Our exclusive look at Mila continues with another key member of the production team. |
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Around the world with Mila: Writer (and Director) Cinzia Angelini
The driving force behind this special project tells AV how she translated family memories into a short film, in this exclusive interview. |
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Composer Mark Watters on Disney’s Silly Symphonies music
We learn about the music from the classic shorts, and how it was arranged for the upcoming LACO concert, in this exclusive interview. |
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Robert Kondo & Dice Tsutsumi talk about “rising” Moom
The creators of The Dam Keeper found new challenges in adapting a Japanese book for their latest project. |
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Around the world with Mila: Producer Andrea Emmes
Our exclusive series, detailing the unique production of a very special film, begins with interviewing its producer. |
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Into The Forest Of Enchantement – A Disney Musical Adventure at Disneyland Paris
Our exclusive interview with the creatives behind Disneyland Paris’ new show sheds light on creating entertainment for the parks! |
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Into The Hunchback Of Notre Dame Studio Cast Recording with Music Supervisor Michael Kosarin and Orchestrator Michael Starobin
The pair discuss their contributions to the stage version of Alan Menken’s musical. |
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Sanjay Patel talks about his Super Team
Any film is served best if its story can be told from a personal perspective. Read to find out how Patel’s heritage informed his short film, which precedes The Good Dinosaur. |
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Inside Animation Supervisor Victor Navone’s mind
Our exclusive interview spotlights one of the key talents behind Pixar’s masterpiece Inside Out. |
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Animation visionary Glen Keane talks about Nephtali
Our exclusive wide-ranging interview focuses on Keane’s new short, touching on dance, music, faith, and the new technologies shaping animation in unimaginable ways. |
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How Disney historian Didier Ghez wrote as he pleased…
Ghez tells AV how his new book sheds light on previously overlooked artists of the Disney studio, and why fans should be excited about his discoveries. |
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How concept artist Dawn Brown transformed into a director for House Of Monsters
Our exclusive interview with the creator of the acclaimed web series examines her path from Oz to web stardom. |
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A Conversation with Terry Rawlings
Editor Terry Rawlings counts many impressive films amongst his credits, including Alien and Blade Runner. Here he talks about his 50-plus year career and his picture cutting debut Watership Down, newly available on Blu-ray. |
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Of pigs and men – Robert Kondo & Dice Tsutsumi talk about The Dam Keeper
Our exclusive interview looks at how two former Pixar artists created a singluar style for their new animated short. |
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A Duet with Glen Keane
The legendary animator discusses how new technology mixed with traditional craft to form his breakthrough Google animation. |
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Director Kevin Munroe revisits Imagi’s TMNT franchise
With the Ninja Turtles back in theaters, Munroe remembers their computer animated film, TMNT, and the epic trilogy that never happened due to studio troubles. |
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Animator/Director Nassos Vakalis invites us to his Dinner for Few
Nassos Vakalis discusses his short film Dinner for Few, an allegorical take on how every system so far created by man inevitably ends with a few eating while the rest struggle to survive. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Buried Treasure: The ill-fated voyage to Treasure Planet 2
Director Jun Falkenstein maps out the story and artwork for the canceled Treasure Planet 2, in which Jim Hawkins and Silver would have taken on the villainous Ironbeard. |
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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. |
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Composer Frode Fjellheim on Frozen‘s native spirit
We speak with the Norwegian composer about helping to give the Disney hit its own unique sound. |
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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. |
