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January 2005

Who is Heidrick & Struggles?

Now, as one of the industry’s most closely watched succession battles unfolds at Disney, the company’s board has hired Heidrick & Struggles to search for a replacement for Chief Executive Michael Eisner, who is expected to retire sometime after his successor is named by June. The Seattle Times profiles Heidrick & Struggles the firm that… Read More »Who is Heidrick & Struggles?

Incredible Segway?

Just posted a link to a flickr collection of Disneyland and California Adventure photos from a recent trip over on the trip reports section in the left column. However, I particularly like this one of Mr Incredible from the Pixar film The Incredibles on a Segway. The heroes of the future ride Segways, now there’s… Read More »Incredible Segway?

Disney Donates to Disaster Relief Fund

Here’s the text of a story that was posted for all cast members to see:

The Walt Disney Company Offers Assistance to Victims in Eastern Africa and Southeast Asia Through $1 Million Red Cross Donation

"Our
hearts go out to all of the people in the affected countries who have
lost loved ones in this unprecedented disaster," said Andy Bird,
president, Walt Disney International, in response to the devastating
earthquake and tsunami in eastern Africa and southeast Asia that
occurred on Dec. 26.

"While we are very grateful that it
appears our Cast Members and Disney employees are safe, we know that
many people have lost loved ones or are still waiting for news about
them," added Andy. "Our thoughts and prayers are with them."

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A few moments with Pixar’s Craig Good

My job is to finish and polish the camera moves once the shots enter Animation. I also do lots of tweaks for Editorial, making sure that the compositions work in context to help direct your eye to the right part of the screen. Now on Cars I’m also being the Focus Puller — meaning that… Read More »A few moments with Pixar’s Craig Good