In anticipation for Big Hero 6, opening in a theater near you today. The folks over at Oh My Disney created some fantastic redesigns of both new and classic Disney characters in Japanese art styles. Ever wondered what Winnie the Ariel or Dumbo would look… Read More »Disney in Japanese Art Styles
The latest animated feature from Disney, “Big Hero 6,” is a fast-paced, visually rich 3-D computer animated feature that is a clever reflection of the world we live in today with lessons we can use to build a better tomorrow. Just like in “Frozen,” Walt Disney’s animators rise to the task and deliver a wonderful story, with complex characters, that is both unique and uniquely Disney at the same time.
At the center of Big Hero 6 is a boy named Hiro Hamada. Hiro and his older brother have both experienced a lot of loss in their life, and they’re each dealing with it in different ways. Tadashi, the older brother, is applying himself in school, while Hiro is using his robotic skills to win in the underground robot fights. A series of circumstances drives Hiro to finally apply himself and, with the help of friends, overcome great odds to deliver justice.
Based on a Marvel comic book, Big Hero 6 is Disney’s first super hero animated feature. But in this case the heroes are all scientists, nerds, and geeks. Which I think is a great model for kids today. In the movie STEM is front and center as being important focus of learning. That’s definitely new from Disney too.
The movie is set in the fictional town of San Fransokyo, but as the name suggests it looks as if San Francisco and Tokyo had a baby. The overall design also lends itself to a slight, kawaii-Japanese animation feel. The animators have packed so much detail into the cityscape that you can probably see the movie numerous times and not see it all.
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Well, this is unexpected. Pixar will be producing a new feature length visit to the world of Toy Story. Even better, John Lasseter, director of the original Toy Story and Toy Story 2, will return to direct this film. It’s been nearly two decades since… Read More »Pixar announces Toy Story 4 with John Lasseter at the helm
Last night Disney launched its next animated hit with a star studded premiere and after party right in the middle of Hollywood at the El Capitan Theatre. The gold-flecked streets of Hollywood were made to look like San Fransokyo and the red carpet laid out… Read More »Big Hero 6 World Premiere Pics
If you live in Hawaii and can get yourself to Oahu, there are two free screenings of the next animated short from Disney / Pixar – LAVA. There’s one on Friday Nov 7 and one on November 9 as part of the Hawaii International Film… Read More »More Details and Screenings of Pixar’s LAVA Short in Hawaii
He’s an alien who knows how to get into trouble. But in the end everything is alright because Ohana means family. Our learn to draw subject this week is Stitch from Disney animated feature Lilo & Stitch. Today we’re led by Character Artist Heather Worley… Read More »Learn to Draw: Stitch
DisneyToon Studios has just announced “Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast” – a new adventure that will bring everyone back to Pixie Hollow for another movie with Tinker Bell and her fairy friends. Additionally, Ginnifer Goodwin (“Once Upon a Time”) has been announced as the of voice the character Fawn.
“Fawn is a character who loves all animals unconditionally,” said director Steve Loter. “She will help any animal that needs her, but sometimes Fawn thinks too impulsively, when she should be thinking with her head, as well as her heart.”
Loter says there’s a lot of Goodwin in the character. “Fawn was inspired by my daughter and her unconditional love of animals,” he said. “But Ginnifer had a very strong hand in crafting the character. Her sense of fun and her wondrous view of the world gave Fawn direction. You can hear the smile in Ginnifer’s voice—this is a character that loves life and lives it to its fullest.”
The heartwarming “Neverbeast” story explores the ancient myth of a mysterious creature whose distant roar sparks the curiosity of Tinker Bell’s friend Fawn, an animal fairy who’s not afraid to break the rules to rescue the NeverBeast before time runs out. Read More »Pixie Hollow saga continues on direct to DVD adventure – Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast
If you haven’t heard the news, Moana’s release date has been moved up two years! Now coming to us late 2016 as the second film from the Walt Disney Animation Studios. That’s right the second one. The first is Zootopia, in what can most easily… Read More »What about Disney’s Animated Feature Zootopia?