Kelly Asbury, ‘Shrek 2’ and ‘Smurfs: The Lost Village’ Director, Dies at 60
The CalArts alum and well-respected animation veteran spent almost 40 years as a writer, story artist, and designer on some of the industry's most successful shows.
The CalArts alum and well-respected animation veteran spent almost 40 years as a writer, story artist, and designer on some of the industry's most...
Iconic concept artist and designer known for work on films like ‘Blade Runner’ and ‘Tron’ passes away at age 86 of complications from lymphoma.
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Iconic concept artist and designer known for work on films like ‘Blade Runner’ and ‘Tron’ passes away at age 86 of complications from lymphoma.
Four-time Emmy Award-winning producer passes away in his sleep Sunday evening at his Studio City, California home.
Visionary Futurist Syd Mead Dies
Iconic concept artist and designer known for work on films like ‘Blade Runner’ and ‘Tron’ passes away at age 86 of complications from lymphoma.
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‘The Simpsons’ and ‘Rick and Morty’ Producer J. Michael Mendel Dies at 54
Four-time Emmy Award-winning producer passes away in his sleep Sunday evening at his Studio City, California home.
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3 Time Oscar-Winning Animator Richard Williams Dies at 86
Legendary animation director, artist, teacher and mentor best known for ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ and ‘The Animators Survival Kit,’ passes away at his home in Bristol, England.
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Russi Taylor, Voice of Minnie Mouse, Dies at 75
The Disney Legend lent her voice talents to hundreds of Disney film, TV and theme park projects as well as characters on ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘Babe.’
Famed Painter and Animator Suzan Pitt Dies at 75
The legendary artist, known for her surreal designs, environmental concerns and intimate portrayals of human sexuality and emotions, has passed away from cancer.
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Beautiful Maladies – The Uncanny World of Rosto
Ottawa Animation Festival artistic director Chris Robinson shares a previously unpublished 2015 Pimpcast interview with the iconic Dutch musician and director, who passed away at 50 on March 7.
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Dutch Director, Author and Musician Rosto Dies
Prolific mixed-media artist behind the animated short film ‘Mind My Gap’ trilogy and ‘Thee Wreckers’ tetralogy’ succumbed to cancer at age 50.
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Disney Animation Archive Founder Dave Smith Passes at 78
Named a Disney Legend in 2007, chief archivist dedicated his four-decade career at the studio to preserving Disney’s precious treasures from film, television, theme parks and beyond.
Don Lusk, Last Surviving Disney Golden Age Animator, Passes at 105
Winsor McCay Award-winning artist worked on numerous iconic films including ‘Pinocchio,’ ‘Fantasia’ and ‘Cinderella.’
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Academy Award-Winning Animator Børge Ring Dies at 97
Noted Danish musician and artist was best known for his animated shorts including ‘Anna & Bella,’ which took Oscar gold in 1985.
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‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Creator Stephen Hillenburg Passes Away at 57
Bikini Bottom mourns as the creator of the beloved Nickelodeon animated series succumbs to ALS.
Fred Patten, Noted Anime and Manga Historian, Dies at 77
Prolific writer and collector was a pioneer in U.S. fandom, helping introduce previously obscure Japanese animation and comics to a new generation of consumers.
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Stan Lee (1922 - 2018)
A creative dynamo moves on to the next big thing.
Marvel Comics Legend Stan Lee Dies at 95
Prolific writer, editor and publisher co-created many of the industry’s most iconic characters, including Spider-Man, Iron-Man, the Hulk and Black Panther.
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Veteran Pixar Animator Adam Burke Dies
Artist was known for his tremendous talent as well as charm managing access to the studio’s secret Love Lounge.
Claymation Pioneer Will Vinton Dies at 70
Famed Oscar and Emmy-winning director, who created memorable California Raisins characters before being dismissed from studio that bore his name, passes away after long battle with multiple myeloma.
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‘Ethel & Ernest’ Director Roger Mainwood Dies at 65
Veteran animator was also known for his work on ‘Heavy Metal’ and ‘Stressed Eric.’
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Marvel Comic Book Artist Marie Severin Dies at 89
‘Spider-Woman’ co-creator spent decades in the shadows before finally gaining recognition for her outstanding achievements.
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‘Quintessential Imagineer’ Scott Watson Dies in Plane Crash
Disney Imagineering CTO remembered for his numerous technical achievements and contributions to popular theme park attractions during his nearly 30-year tenure at the company.
‘Metalocalypse’ Director Jon Schnepp Dies at 51
Veteran artist was creative force behind Adult Swim series about the exploits of fictional death metal band ‘Dethklok.’
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Spider-Man and Doctor Strange Co-Creator Steve Ditko Dies at 90
Legendary comic book artist, along with Stan Lee, created two of Marvel’s most enduring and popular characters.
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‘Bagpuss’ and ‘The Clangers’ Co-creator Peter Firmin Dies at 89
UK kid’s TV pioneer received 2014 BAFTA Special Award for his incredible contribution to children’s media.
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Legendary Sci-Fi Writer Harlan Ellison Dies at 84
The prolific and fiercely combative author penned one of the most famous ‘Star Trek’ episodes ever.
William Phipps, Voice of Prince Charming in ‘Cinderella,’ Dies at 96
Prolific actor had hundreds of credits in television and film throughout his long career.
