The Buzz: September 2004
Robots and Incredibles
The first trailer for Blue Sky's Robots has been released. I was very surprised to learn that Robin Williams has joined the voice cast and I dug up a little more info for that film's profile. Also, if you haven't caught it yet, the second trailer for Pixar's latest, The Incredibles is online now as well. And, of course, let's not forget that PDI/DreamWorks' Shark Tale will be arriving in theatres tomorrow. Eek! Is that enough CG for you?
posted: Sep 30, 2004 by athena
Balto 3 trailer
With thanks to lupercal for digging this up, you can now view the trailer for Balto 3. It's about a third of the way down the page on Universal's Japanese site but the trailer itself features the American voice cast. Another of our users, streetboris, has a higher quality, downloadable version of the trailer on his website.
posted: Sep 11, 2004 by athena
Eisner Will Step Down in 2006
Those following the whole Disney corporate saga might be interested to know that Eisner has finally set a date for leaving his position as CEO and a successor. Reuters reports that Eisner will step down in September 2006 when his contract is up and his choice to succeed him is Disney President Robert Iger. It will be interesting to see how the vocal folks at Save Disney.com respond to all this.
posted: Sep 11, 2004 by athena
Frank Thomas passes away
Animated News reports that legendary Disney artist Frank Thomas, one of Walt's Nine Old Men, and half of the famous Frank 'n Ollie duo, has passed away at the age 92. Jim Hill Media has posted a tribute to Frank and Disney has provided an official statement and and obituary.
posted: Sep 11, 2004 by athena
Composer Looking to Work with Animators
Sean Beeson, emerging prolithic composer, whose recent past works include the film score for Amir Ajdinovic's Hypocrisy Blue and Serenity Studio's Premiere pianist, is looking for an opportunity to provide high quality music for animated films and shorts. He can write nearly any kind of music and adapt it to the performance of what emotion the artist desires to invoke in the audience. Although his website is still somewhat under construction, be sure to stop by or click here to hear a sample of his work.
posted: Sep 11, 2004 by athena
