Roger Allers, animator, screenwriter, and co-director of “The Lion King”, dies at 76

Allers started his career on the storyboard team for "Tron," moving to Disney to work on animated classics like "Beauty and ...
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Disney animator, Pollock native Rob Corley reflects on storied career

POLLOCK, La. (KALB) - Next time you sit down to watch Beauty and the Beast, Lilo and Stitch, The Lion King and many other animated films, make sure to thank Cenla native Rob Corley for his ...
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Burny Mattinson, Legendary Disney Animator, Director and Story Artist, Dies at 87

Burny Mattinson, a Disney Legend who served as an animator, producer, director and story artist in his nearly 70-year career with the studio, died Monday at the age of 87 following a short illness.
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As head of animation for 'Moana 2,' Royal Oak native says 'nothing can stop' the brave character

When Amy Smeed landed a key job on "Moana 2," it wasn't just another assignment. It was a reunion with one of her favorite heroines from her numerous Disney projects. “We work so hard on these films, ...