Tag: Joe Ranft
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Peter Jennings | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 9, 2006
On this day in 2006, journalist Peter Jennings and 11 other trailblazers were inducted as Disney Legends. The 200th Disney Legend was among the 2006 honorees, alongside Sir Elton John, Paul Frees, and Joe Ranft. The late Jennings was the first ABC News employee honored as a Disney Legend. His 40-year career included a long…
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‘The Brave Little Toaster’ Arrives on Disney+
This summer, Disney+ and Hulu are celebrating Throwbacks. One of the throwbacks that is arriving as part of the Disney+ Hulu Throwbacks is The Brave Little Toaster. After being hard to find for years (if not decades), this beloved film is now available on Disney’s streaming services. The Brave Little Toaster was produced by Hyperion…
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Joe Ranft | DISNEY THIS DAY | Tuesday 17, 2005
On this day in 2005, a “Friends and Colleagues” memorial service for Disney-Pixar animator, voice actor, and creative lead Joe Ranft was held at Pixar Animation Studios. Ranft tragically passed away in a car crash a month earlier. Several hundred admirers gathered to celebrate his life, talents, humor, integrity, and good nature. Disney director John…
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Joe Ranft | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 13, 1960
On this day in 1960, animator, screenwriter, voice actor, and Disney Legend Joe Ranft was born.