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The Latest Breaking News from Disney Animation

Apparently Disney's New Animated Movie Hexed Took Inspiration From... Chainsaw Man?

Hexed is pure Disney, but one tiny visual detail has anime origins.

Cinemablend · Jul 1

We went inside the Magic of Disney Animation before it opens at Disney World — and Disney is rebuilding animation as a physical experience

I went behind the walls of Disney World’s Magic of Disney Animation as it is being built and saw how Disney is reimagining the space as a multi-part attraction that lets guests step inside the animation pipeline.

TechRadar · Jun 1

'This is the most difficult thing I’ve ever done': inside Disney’s wildest animation challenge yet

Gary pushed Disney to build entirely new animation tech

TechRadar · Apr 7

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Olaf is hosting a drawing class at Disney World — and animators will teach you to draw him and other classic characters

Disney World’s The Magic of Disney Animation will feature an audio-animatronic Olaf hosting a drawing experience alongside Disney animators, where guests learn to sketch Disney characters – including Olaf himself.

TechRadar · Feb 23

The Lion King co-director Roger Allers dead at 76

Disney legend Roger Allers, who co-directed The Lion King and worked on a number of the studio's most successful animated films, has died aged 76.

BANG Premier · Jan 19

Roger Allers death: The Lion King co-director dies aged 76 as Bob Iger pays tribute

Allers worked on multiple Disney Animation hits in his career

The Independent UK · Jan 18

Zootropolis 2 creators brought almost 200 characters to the screen for the sequel and drew inspiration from Disney's "incredible legacy," including Jungle Book and Robin Hood

Exclusive: The cast and filmmakers of Zootropolis 2 tell us about bringing the thriving animal world to life

Total Film · Nov 27, 2025

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“It’s incredible to revisit this after almost a decade” – step inside Zootopia 2 early with Disney’s new 4D attraction

TechRadar got an early look at the show and caught up with Zootopia stars Ginnifer Goodwin and Nate Torrence, and Jared Bush, chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios, to talk about both the attraction and the upcoming sequel.

TechRadar · Nov 8, 2025

Disney Animation Just Announced Another Original Movie Between Zootopia And Frozen Sequels, And I Have One Big Question

A new original Disney Animated movie is on the way.

Cinemablend · Aug 30, 2025

Disney will celebrate its animation history at Hollywood Studios starting in 2026

And it's based on a recent cartoon short.

Fortune · Jul 23, 2025

‘Moana 2’ is not as good as the original — but it’s still entertaining and looks great

The Disney animated sequel offers a passable follow-up to the 2016 hit original.

Tom’s Guide · Nov 27, 2024

I Went To D23 — And Learned the Dark Secret Behind Disney

Disney’s “ultimate fan event” glorified all the worst parts of the brand. Here's why D23 is so weird, even if you love Disney movies and shows.

Inverse · Aug 13, 2024

Wish Review: Disney Animation's Tribute Album Of A Movie Casts Charming, Nostalgic Sorcery

Wish is a cozy release that will have Disney fans reminiscing on their own childhood favorites while they watch, no matter what age they may be.

Cinemablend · Nov 17, 2023

Disney CEO says Frozen 4 could be coming, with the screenwriter working on "two new stories"

Frozen 3 *and* Frozen 4 could be on the way

Total Film · Nov 16, 2023

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Cinemablend · Nov 2, 2023

My Daughter Asked Me What My Favorite Disney Movie Is, And I Honestly Had A Hard Time Coming Up With An Answer. Here's Why

There are so many Disney movies that it's hard to pick an absolute favorite. Here's the struggle I had when coming up with one, and why.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2023

‘It’s OK that life is hard’: Jennifer Lee, the bullied Cinderella fan who rose to billion-dollar boss at Disney

As co-writer and director of Frozen, she changed cinema forever. Now Lee is in charge of Disney animation – and creating a new blockbuster, Wish, about a dodgy king’s whistleblowing apprentice

Cinemablend · Jun 16, 2023

Frozen 3 Is Happening, But There's Been A Big Behind-The-Scenes Shakeup

Frozen 3 is still happening at Disney, but major changes are being made behind-the-scenes.

Cinemablend · Apr 29, 2023

I Watched Lilo & Stitch As An Adult And I'm Seeing Nani In A Whole New Light

Nani used to be my least favorite character in Lilo and Stitch -- now she's my favorite.

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The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

Amid layoffs, Disney touts upcoming film slate at CinemaCon

The leadership team of the Walt Disney Company’s film arm gathered in Las Vegas Wednesday to tout its successes and upcoming slate of films to a crowd of theater owners and exhibitors amid a week of massive layoffs at the company

Los Angeles Times · Feb 14, 2023

'Frozen' and 'Lion King' are 2 of Disney's biggest success stories. These women made it so

LOS ANGELES — Jennifer Lee and Irene Mecchi are part of an extremely rarefied club. They were integral to the success of Walt Disney Animation Studios' three top-grossing films of all time: "Frozen," "Frozen II" and "The Lion King," which have cumulatively earned more than $3.8 billion globally.

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