Tag Archives: Animation

American Masters Celebrates Bambi Artist Tyrus Wong

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Judith Trojan

“Tyrus Wong’s story is a prime example of one of the many gaping holes in our society’s narrative on art, cinema and Western history,” said writer/producer/director Pamela Tom. “By telling his story, I wanted to shine a light on one … Continue reading →

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American Experience Tackles Walt Disney on PBS

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Judith Trojan

Walt Disney always reminded me of my childhood pediatrician. And that was a very good thing. Not only did they look alike, but both men were, in fact, passionate healers who never lost their ability to speak to the needs of children… … Continue reading →

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Jane Aaron (1948 – 2015) Trailblazing Indie Animator

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Judith Trojan

“Light is thrilling for me.”— Jane Aaron. On June 27, the animation community lost a trailblazer.  Jane Aaron’s untimely death at age 67 is a heartbreaking loss for her family and for those of us who’ve enjoyed her whimsical animated films, her … Continue reading →

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TV Commercials Trump Programming

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Judith Trojan

http://www.chipotle.com/en-us/fwi/videos/videos.aspx?v=1 L’Odyssee de Cartier I’ve never shopped at Cartier or eaten at Chipotle…two ends of the economic spectrum for sure…but both companies deserve a round of applause for stepping up to the plate and producing short films that, when aired as TV … Continue reading →

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