Tag: John Lasseter
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Golden Lion | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 6, 2009
On this day in 2009, a group of Pixar directors received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 66th Venice International Film Festival. John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, Pete Docter, Brad Bird, and Lee Unkrich, the directors of all the Pixar Animation Studios films to date, were honored for their work. George Lucas presented the…
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More Changes Than Prices – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. This week there was a LOT of news to cover and it was difficult picking the top Disney and geek headlines. With a lot of news coming from Disneyland, things get started there. However, there is a lot of other headlines coming out of the Disney and…
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John Lasseter Named as Head of Skydance Animation
Today it was announced that John Lasseter has been named the Head of Skydance Animation. The new role for Lasseter was announced by David Ellison, Chief Executive Officer, Skydance Media. Lasseter’s new position will be based in Los Angeles and find him reporting directly to Ellison. He will be responsible for the creative direction and strategy…
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Disney Closes Down DisneyToon Studios
There has been a lot going on in the world of Disney animation over the course of the last year. There have been some incredible highs and also some incredible lows. Both Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios have new Chief Creative Officers. John Lasseter is no longer associated with either beyond a consulting…
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Jennifer Lee and Pete Docter Named Chief Creative Officers of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios
The Walt Disney Company named new Chief Creative Officers to both the Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios. Jennifer Lee has been named the Chief Creative Officer for Walt Disney Animation Studios. Pete Docter has been named the Chief Creative Officer of Pixar Animation Studios. In each of their roles, they will be…
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A Pirate’s Life – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 837
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot in the realm of pirates to talk about! Redd is now a part of Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland. However, she isn’t the only new addition to the attraction. There are some other new additions to geek out about. Redd also is now out…
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Hello Redd, Goodbye John – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to DISNEY Reporter! This week there are several controversial headlines to report. At Disneyland, Redd has joined the crew in the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. She can be seen inside the auction seen selling her rum as the auctioneer sells the rest of the town away. DAPS MAGIC has both video and photos…
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John Lasseter Leaving Disney at End of the Year
John Lasseter is going to be leaving his post at Disney at the end of this year. The news comes six months after Lasseter took a leave of absence as he cited ‘missteps.’ Until the end of 2018, Lasseter will retain a consulting role with The Walt Disney Company. Bob Iger commented on Lasseter’s departure…
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Disney Considering Giving John Lasseter a Limited Role in Potential Return
Last November, citing missteps, John Lasseter stepped away from his responsibilities at The Walt Disney Company. At the time this was to be for a six-month leave of absence. As the six-month period wraps-up, speculation about Lasseter’s future has run rampant among Disney fans. There might be some answers coming in the near future, however.…
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The Holidays Are Here! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week there is a lot of news to cover. With Disney-Pixar’s Coco coming to the screen this week, there is no shortage of things to talk about around the world of animation. John Lasseter also stepped down for a six month break. We report on this developing story. Lunar…
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Citing “Missteps,” John Lasseter Takes Six Month Leave of Absence from Disney and Pixar
Disney Pixar Animation Studios chief creative officer John Lasseter is taking a six month leave of absence. The move was announced in a memo that was sent out to employees today. It was obtained by the Hollywood Reporter. Here is the memo: I have always wanted our animation studios to be places where creators can…
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John Lasseter Honored with Diane Disney-Miller Lifetime Achievement Award by Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum had their 3rd annual Gala celebrating the bestowment of the Diane Disney-Miller Lifetime Achievement Award to this year’s recipient, John Lasseter. The special fundraising gala was held at the Golden Gate Club at the Presidio, San Francisco. John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer at Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios is…
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Sunday Spotlight: Tron Lightcycle Power Run
Today’s Sunday Spotlight takes its gaze away from the original Disneyland Resort and to the newest Disney Theme Park. The Tron Lightcycle Power Run was an instant classic when Shanghai Disney opened last year. It’s structure offers a beautiful skyline to Tomorrowland. The experience itself is just as memorable as the attraction building. On opening…
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Legends, Animation, and Walt’s Office! – D23 Expo Day One
The D23 Expo began today and it promises to be full of magic, surprises, and memories for those in attendance. Walking up to the Anaheim Convention Center, several different vehicles could be seen. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. fans could see Agent Coulson’s Lola and the Ghost Rider’s car. Move up a bit further and Mater was…
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Things Get Animated During Animation Panel at D23 Expo
In today’s D23 panel Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios: The Upcoming Films, Hosted by John Lasseter, filmmakers converged on the Expo hall to unveil new details on the upcoming animated releases. It was a star-studded panel that introduced key talent from the future films, featuring Benjamin Bratt, Anthony Gonzalez, Josh Gad, Kristen Bell, Holly Hunter,…
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The Walt Disney Studios Presents Upcoming Film Slate from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm at D23 Expo 2017
‘Celebration of an Animated Classic: The Lion King’ Event Announced BURBANK, Calif., June 27, 2017 – The Walt Disney Studios presents an exclusive look at its unparalleled film slate at D23 Expo 2017 in Anaheim, California, taking place July 14–16. At two marquee Hall D23 presentations, the Studio will give fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse at…
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Olaf’s Frozen Adventure to Debut Ahead of Disney-Pixar’s Coco
WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS UNWRAPS “OLAF’S FROZEN ADVENTURE” New Disney Holiday Featurette to Debut in Front of Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” on Nov. 22, 2017 BURBANK, Calif. (June 13, 2017) – Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS) and Pixar Animation Studios are teaming up this holiday season when WDAS’ new featurette “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” opens in front of Disney•Pixar’s original feature film…
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Pixar Announces Release Dates for The Incredibles 2 and Toy Story 4
Pixar has changed its lineup for some upcoming movies today. The Incredibles 2 will now come out June 15, 2018 and Toy Story 4 is slated for June 21, 2019. The Incredibles 2 is being directed by Brad Bird who says about the movie, “It’ll be more Incredibles. I’m not going to give up anything! I come down on the…
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Finding Dory Premieres at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre
The cast and crew of Finding Dory found themselves swimming down a blue carpet last night for the world premiere of Disney-Pixar’s Finding Dory. Ellen DeGeneres was joined by fellow cast members Albert Brooks, Ed O’Neill, Kaitlin Olson, Hayden Rolence, Ty Burrell and Eugene Levy, along with director Andrew Stanton, co-director Angus McLane, producer Lindsey Collins, executive producer John Lasseter, screenwriter Victoria…
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Disney & Pixar Celebrate World Premiere of “The Good Dinosaur”
On Tuesday evening, Disney and Pixar held the world premiere of their brand new film, The Good Dinosaur. From cast, crew and celebrities, the carpet was a glow. The Good Dinosaur made its debut at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. Currently, the theatre is also selling tickets for the film, with the addition of…
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Take a Look at the Upcoming Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios Movies!
[URIS id=55727] There are a lot of movies in the pipeline for Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios. Yesterday, John Lasseter shared his excitement with thousands of D23 Expo attendees about the upcoming film slate. Take a look at the highlights revealed below: SECRETS REVEALED! JOHN LASSETER WELCOMES FILMMAKERS, VOICE TALENT TO D23 EXPO 2015…
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Highlights of 2015 D23 Expo: Day One
Day One of the 2015 D23 Expo has come and gone and a lot of events happened throughout the day. DAPs Magic began coverage of the day with the Disney Legends Ceremony and the Magic of the Muppets panel and moved on to the Jungle Cruise, the future of Disney Animation, Imagineering, and more! Let’s…
