J. Garett Sheldrew
Eccentric and utterly brilliant, GARETT SHELDREW was a genuine Mozart of the pencil, and I never met anyone else like him. 1964 – 2022.
READ MORE..memoriam
Remembering people who’ve touched me;
Ralph Eggleston
One of the true greats of contemporary American animation died overnight, after a 4 year battle with pancreatic cancer – RALPH EGGLESTON: 1965 – 2022.
READ MORE..SHO MURASE
Fondly remembering an inspiring artist, trusted studio mate, beloved friend, and wonderful spirit.. SHO MURASE; 1969 – 2022.
READ MORE..Quantum Shenanigans
Grandma knew a fictitious scapegoat when she heard mention of one. However, she was unaware that this particular imaginary friend was unique, in that it had a flesh and blood alter ego.
READ MORE..the inbetweener
I started working at Hanna-Barbera when I was 17 years old. It was a time of personal triumph, but also profound heartbreak.
READ MORE..Phil Robinson
A beloved longtime member of the Bay Area animation community, has finally succumbed to pancreatic cancer after battling it bravely for over 3 years. Phil Robinson will be greatly missed by his loving wife Jennifer, and his many friends from around the world, me amongst them. Phil came to the Bay Area in the early … Read more
Chook Hunter
I became that chicken’s own personal Ring Wraith, committed to pursuing her into the next world if needs be.
READ MORE..Dogmatic vs Dogcentric
When I was in grade two of Catholic primary school, we started to take catechism classes where such profound notions as ‘Souls’ and ‘Immortality’ were being bandied about, not to mention the biggies; ‘Heaven’, ‘Hell’ and ‘God’.
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Joe Ranft
I just heard some very bad news this morning. Joe Ranft, the original, and many would say the best, “Head of Story” died yesterday in a car accident. It is really very sad indeed. Many of the best animated films of the last few decades bear his stamp. The NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS and TOY STORY, … Read more