Disney Director Calls Industry's Dismissal of 2D Animation "Disappointing" [Exclusive]

Kevin Lima, the director behind A Goofy Movie, Tarzan, and Enchanted, thinks the industry's lack of hand-drawn 2D animated movies is "disappointing." ...
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Disney returns to 2D animation, but what does this really mean?

There are many Disney fans out there who long for the days of traditional, artful, hand-drawn animation, harkening back to the golden days of the Disney Renaissance. Now, after practical years of ...
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With Its Revival of 2D, ‘Wish’ Became a ‘Gateway Drug’ for Young Disney CG Animators

With “Wish,” Disney Animation celebrates its 100th anniversary by merging the 2D legacy of watercolor background paintings (dating back to “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”) with cutting-edge CG. The ...
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Three Of This Year’s Oscar-Qualified Directors Discuss The Enduring Appeal Of 2D Animation

Thirty-three films were submitted in this year’s contest for the best animated feature Academy Award. That’s a record-braking figure, but equally notable is the strong showing by 2d animated films in ...
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2D Animation

2D animation is rapidly becoming a required skill set for filmmakers and artists. Many diverse industries—such as business, the entertainment industry, and the legal and medical industries—look to 2D ...