The first Mickey Mouse Comic Strip was published on January 13, 1930. It was written by Walt Disney and drawn by Ub Iwerks (who also drew the first Mickey Mouse cartoon). Yesterday on the anniversary, Disney artist Floyd Normal recreated on YouTube live-stream the first… Read More »Original Mickey Mouse comic strip redrawn in real time by Disney artist Floyd Norman
Former Disney animator Floyd Norman was just a boy when Walt Disney’s feature film “Song of the South” was released into the theaters. Norman has just written a powerful blog post about the film. While he doesn’t come right out and ask for Disney to… Read More »Disney Animator praises “Song of the South”
Time to close some open tabs: Floyd Norman, venerable Disney animator has been regularly updating his blog again. Lots of great historical information there. For instance, did you know there was a studio jazz band even before Firehouse Five plus 2? Yep, the Huggajeddy 8.… Read More »Morning Report – Wednesday Wackadoo
Legendary animator Floyd Norman has a blog (and a good website to boot). His post this weekend contrasts Walt Disney’s management style with the modern CEO. Walt Disney kept his visits short. Well aware his very presence might affect the work being done. He gave… Read More »Floyd Norman has a blog