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Un-seen Disney Animation: My Peoples, plus the saga of Disney’s Florida Animation Studio

Posted on August 2, 2012 by John Frost

Before a film can enter production at Disney animation, it first has to be pitched. A small number of those films make it into pre-production, and then an even smaller number actually make it into full production. At that point, … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Animation Business | Tagged Animation, barry cook, dhs, disney animation florida, disney-mgm studios, Florida, my peoples, walt disney feature animation, walt disney feature animation florida | 4 Comments

Jennings Osborne, Holiday Display Creator, Dead at 67

Posted on July 27, 2011 by John Frost

This year’s holiday display at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be just a little dimmer. The bright burning light that was the life of Jennings Osborne has burnt out. Osborne died at age 67 from complications related to a heart attack … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday, Walt Disney World | Tagged 1995, dhs, disney's hollywood studios, disney-mgm studios, Holiday, jennings osborne, obituary, osborne family, osborne lights, osborne spectacle of lights, residential street, walt disney world, WDW | 6 Comments

Handprints in History: Star Today at Disney-MGM Studios

Posted on April 28, 2009 by John Frost

I’ve never claimed to be an expert in Walt Disney World history, but I’m trying to learn. So I’m going file this one under learn something new every day. Class is in session and Professor Disney Shawn regales his students … Continue reading →