'The Lion King' co-director Roger Allers dies at 76: 'A true pillar of the Disney Animation renaissance'

Roger Allers, who co-directed Disney classics including 'The Lion King' (1994) and 'Open Season' (2006), has died. He was 76.

‘Animation Mavericks,' Feature Doc on Groundbreaking ‘Mr. Magoo' Producer UPA, Nears Completion

A new feature-length documentary “Animation Mavericks: The Forgotten Story of UPA” is set to premiere later this year from ...
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‘Olivia & the Clouds’ Director Tomás Pichardo Espaillat on the Wild Collaborative Animation Process of His Annecy Player: ‘It Was Chaotic and Crazy’

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Through the thoughts and memories of its cast, Annecy __ player “Olivia & the Clouds” leaps across multiple animation and ...

‘In This Corner of the World’ director Sunao Katabuchi unveils new animated short ‘Fukufuku no Chizu’ in March 2026

Acclaimed director Sunao Katabuchi unveils his new short film, 'Fukufuku no Chizu,' on March 5, 2026. This original animation ...

‘Night of the Zoopocalypse' Producer Copperheart Entertainment To Kick-Off Financing Of ‘Fifteen Dogs' Adaptation at Berlin's EFM Animation Days

EXCLUSIVE: Oscar-winning director Chris Landreth and Copperheart Entertainment founding head Steven Hoban will launch ...
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Quirino Awards’ New Director Silvina Cornillón Charts a Bold Future for Ibero-American Animation

Silvina Cornillón, a well-known champion of Latin American animation, steps into her new role as director of the Quirino Awards with a clear mission: expand the event’s reach and cement its position ...
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New School of Film and Animation director, faculty roles for 2025-26

It’s been an eventful year for Ricky Figueroa. Early in 2025, he was honored as RIT’s inaugural John Traver Professor. A few months later, he was appointed the new director of the College of Art and ...

Roger Allers, Director of 'The Lion King' and Shepherd of Its Stage Adaptation, Dies at 76

Roger Allers, a genuine legend in animation best known for directing 1994's smash "The Lion King," has died. He was 76. Bob ...
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Director of Netflix's 'In Your Dreams', Alex Woo, Reveals Pixar's "Number One Sin" To Avoid on a Film

Netflix's In Your Dreams is a feature debut for both director Alex Woo and his company, Kuku Studios, and this spirited adventure is soaring with critics and audiences alike. The heartwarming tale was ...
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Solo Leveling Animation Director Drops Exciting News About Season 3

Rei is the Deputy Lead for GameRant's Anime Team from Kashmir, situated in Beirut. He's an avid fan of anime and manga. Rei grew up watching anime and had a knack for writing ever since he was a kid, ...
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‘Olivia & the Clouds' Director Tomás Pichardo Espaillat on the Wild Collaborative Animation Process of His Annecy Player: ‘It Was Chaotic and Crazy'

Through the thoughts and memories of its cast, Annecy __ player "Olivia & the Clouds" leaps across multiple animation and live-action formats. This film - only the third animated feature produced in ...