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.
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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.
Hanna-Barbera Veteran Gerard Baldwin Dies at 89
The prolific animation writer, director, producer and artist worked on numerous fan-favorite animated series and won two Daytime Emmy Awards for ‘The Smurfs.’
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Croatian Animation Legend Zlatko Bourek Dies
Iconic talent behind such masterpieces as ‘Dancing Songs’ and ‘The Cat’ was 89.
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Disney Veteran Dave Michener Dies at 85
Co-director on ‘The Great Mouse Detective’ worked as director, animator and story artist on numerous studio films and special park projects.
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Joe Clokey, a.k.a. ‘Gumby’s Little Brother,’ Dies at 56
Son of the stop-motion pioneer contributed as a writer and producer for projects starring his father’s creations.
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‘Schoolhouse Rock’ Musician Bob Dorough Dies
Musician wrote and performed songs that helped a generation of American children learn the basics of grammar, math, science, history and civics.
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Iconic Kids Entertainer, Voice Actor Chuck McCann Dies
Actor’s long list of credits in animation includes ‘G.I. Joe,’ ‘DuckTales,’ ‘Garfield’ and more.
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Studio Ghibli Co-founder Isao Takahata Dies at Age 82
The animator’s credits include directing such classic anime features as ‘Grave of the Fireflies’ and the Oscar-nominated ‘The Tale of the Princess Kaguya.’
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‘Roger Ramjet’ Creator, Educator Fred Crippen Dies at 90
Founder of Pantomime Studios produced and directed hundreds of animated films for his clients.
David Ogden Stiers, Star of 'M*A*S*H' and Animated Features, Dies at 75
Emmy-nominated actor’s voice-acting roles included Cogsworth in Disney’s 1991 classic ‘Beauty and the Beast.’
Animator, Voice Actor Bud Luckey Dies at 83
He designed characters such as Woody, animated for ‘Sesame Street’ and voiced Eeyore in ‘Winnie the Pooh.’
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Heather North, Voice of ‘Scooby-Doo’s Daphne, Dies at 71
Actress voiced Daphne Blake for more than 30 years, beginning with the second season of ‘Scooby Doo, Where Are You!’ in 1970.
Bob Givens, Designer of the Iconic Bugs Bunny, Dies at 99
Career of key member of the team of animators that created the iconic Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd characters spans 60 years.
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A Tribute: Canadian Animation Pioneer Grant Munro
Winnipeg-born talent was part of the first generation of animators hired and trained by animation legend Norman McLaren during the early years of the National Film Board of Canada.
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Canadian Animation Pioneer Grant Munro Dies at Age 94
Artist made films for the National Film Board of Canada across five decades.
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Keep it in Motion - Classic Animation Revisited: 'Vaccination Scar'
Every Thursday, Chris Robinson takes a look at films from animation’s past. Today: We remember the Canadian singer/poet/frontman, Gord Downie via Christopher Mill's video for The Tragically Hip, Vaccination Scar.
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Cheer and Loathing in Animation: Episode XLVII - Things That I Will Keep
Every Friday Chris Robinson unleashes improvised and hastily scribbled cheer or loathing on the animation community to be digested, swallowed or... expelled. Today: a salute to the late Peter Dougherty, a champion of indie animation
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Disney Animation, Imagineering Legend X Atencio Dies at Age 98
Iconic artist worked on ‘Pinocchio’ and ‘Fantasia,’ and played key roles in creating the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ and ‘Haunted Mansion’ rides at Disneyland.
Legendary Disney Imagineer Marty Sklar Passes Away at 83
Forerunner and creative leader of Walt Disney Imagineering led the development of Disney theme parks and attractions for next three decades.
Legendary Voice Actor June Foray Dies at 99
Iconic voice of ‘The Bullwinkle Show’s’ Rocky and Natasha was a founder of ASIFA-Hollywood and the driving force behind The Annie Awards.
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Fox Series ‘Family Guy’ Pays Tribute to Adam West
‘Batman’ star and ‘Family Guy’ voice actor played an outlandish and hilarious version of himself as the Mayor of Quahog, Rhode Island.
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‘Wallace and Gromit’ Voice Actor Peter Sallis Dead at 96
British actor and voice talent was the voice of Wallace in ‘Wallace and Gromit,’ the eccentric cheese-loving inventor in the stop-motion animated films from Aardman and Oscar-winning director Nick Park.
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Cheer and Loathing in Animation: Episode XXII - The Comedian
Every Friday Chris Robinson unleashes improvised and hastily scribbled cheer or loathing on the animation community to be digested, swallowed or... expelled. Today some cheers to the late Don Rickles and loathing to an oversensitive generation.
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‘Bambi’ Artist Tyrus Wong Dead at 106
Chinese immigrant artist who created the haunting visual style of Walt Disney’s beloved animated classic overcame poverty, discrimination and a lack of recognition to become one of the most celebrated Chinese-American artists of the 20th century.
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