Illumination’s Despicable Me is extraordinarily successful- aside from being one of the highest-grossing animated film franchises of all time. 14 years after the original film became an immediate hit, director Chris Renaud talks with Animation Scoop on the upcoming installment, reflecting on the global appeal, legacy of the characters, and the franchise’s lasting impact over […]
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INTERVIEW: “Despicable Me 4” Director Chris Renaud On Franchise Legacy, Sequels, And The Animation Industry
June 19th, 2024 
Lauren Ashton 
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INTERVIEWS: The Joy And Excitement Of “Inside Out 2”
June 5th, 2024 Jackson Murphy I’m giving Animation Scoop one final look “inside” Pixar before their latest movie is “out” in theaters next week. Here are my conversations with four more makers of Inside Out 2. (These interviews were combined and edited for length and clarity.) Jackson Murphy: What do you want to say to the teens of 2015 and […]
Walt Disney Animation, Pixar, Disney Branded Television and 20th Century Fox Have Their 2024 Annecy Lineup
April 26th, 2024 Lauren Ashton PARIS, France – Each year, the Annecy Internation Animated Film Festival features brilliant animated projects that enchant audiences around the world. The festival is known for hosting incredible emerging talent and trends in the field of animation, and this year will be no different as Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, and Disney […]
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Highlights of the New York Comic Con 2023
October 20th, 2023 Jackson Murphy It’s been a little over a week since I went to New York Comic Con 2023. This was my fourth in-person NYCC — and one of the most star-studded and entertaining visits yet. My excitement was high heading into opening day at NYC’s Javits Center. First stop: Disney’s family fun activity showcase they called their […]
INTERVIEW: Raise The Woof For “Pupstruction”
June 5th, 2023 Jackson Murphy New animated family series Pupstruction premieres Wednesday June 14th at 8am on Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney+. Creator Travis Braun, Executive Producer Victor Cook and Supervising Director Abigail Nesbitt tell me how they built this show (through story, characters, education and entertainment), in this Animation Scoop Q&A. (This interview was edited for length and […]
Disney+ and Lucasfilm Announce Second Volume Of Anthology Series “Star Wars: Visions”
February 7th, 2023 Lauren Ashton On February 2nd, Disney+ and Lucasfilm announced that “Star Wars: Visions’” second volume will debut exclusively on Disney+ on May 4th of this year. A follow-up to the Emmy-nominated “Star Wars: Visions,” the latest volume will continue exploring the possibilities of “Star Wars” storytelling, with nine new shorts from different studios all over the world. […]
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Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Stars in an All-New Walt Disney Animation Studios Short
December 1st, 2022 Jerry Beck Oswald the Lucky Rabbit returns to the studio that bears his creator’s name – Walt Disney Animation Studios – with an all-new animated short, over 94 years since Disney’s last Oswald cartoon. Created by Disney Animation’s hand-drawn animation team to help celebrate the start of Disney 100 Years of Wonder that marks 100th anniversary of […]
Final Key Art And New Clip of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules” Released By Disney+
November 29th, 2022 Lauren Ashton Disney+ has released the final key art and a new clip for the original movie Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules. This animated film is based on the highly popular book series by Jeff Kinney, and is scheduled to premiere on December 2nd, 2022 on Disney+.
Disney & Studio Ghibli “Zen – Grogu and Dust Bunnies”
November 12th, 2022 Jerry Beck Disney+ shared a special surprise today for fans of Lucasfilm’s “The Mandalorian.” A new, original short, Zen – Grogu and Dust Bunnies, from famed Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli, will premiere on Saturday November 12th, exclusively on Disney+ in celebration of the third anniversary of the streaming service and the debut of popular Star Wars […]
INTERVIEW: Extra! Extra! Read All About “Zootopia+”
November 9th, 2022 Jackson Murphy Starting today you can check out six all-new shorts on Disney+ celebrating the feisty, fun and heartwarming characters from one of Disney Animation’s most popular recent films, the Oscar-winning Zootopia. Josie Trinidad and Trent Correy are the directors of Zootopia+. Nathan Curtis serves as the producer. All three spoke with me for this Animation Scoop […]
INTERVIEW: Author Emily Zemler Presents “Disney Princess: Beyond The Tiara”
September 8th, 2022 Jackson Murphy A new book on some of the most iconic Mouse House characters is a must-own for Disney fans. Disney Princess: Beyond the Tiara — The Stories. The Influence. The Legacy. is available Tuesday September 20th. Author Emily Zemler (The Art and Making of Aladdin) takes me under the sea and on a magic carpet ride […]
NEW TRAILER: The Zemeckis “Pinocchio”
August 24th, 2022 Jerry Beck A new trailer from Disney’s live-action Pinocchio, premiering on Disney+ Day September 8th, dropped today. Robert Zemeckis directs the remake and the film stars Tom Hanks, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Keegan-Michael Key, and Lorraine Bracco. Here’s a much better look at what they’ve been up to:
INTERVIEW: Eric Goldberg On What Drew Him To “Sketchbook”
April 25th, 2022 Jackson Murphy Eric Goldberg is the legendary Disney animator of The Genie. Goldberg draws the beloved character on an episode of the new informational series Sketchbook (premiering this Wednesday April 27th on Disney+). Goldberg discusses how The Genie has remained a core part of his life in the 30 years since Aladdin — and a highly-anticipated Mickey […]
INTERVIEW: Bringing Back A Classic With “The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder”
February 17th, 2022 Jackson Murphy Bruce W. Smith created Disney’s iconic animated series The Proud Family, which premiered in 2001. Ralph Farquhar served as executive producer. Now 21 and a half years later, they’re the creators of Disney+ reboot show The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder. It debuts this Wednesday February 23rd. Smith and Farquhar are proud to give these […]
TRAILER: Disney’s “Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers”
February 15th, 2022 Jerry Beck Today, Disney+ released the first trailer and a new poster for the original movie Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers. A comeback 30 years in the making, the hybrid live-action/CG animated action-comedy catches up with the former Disney Afternoon television stars in modern-day Los Angeles. Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers premieres May 20th, 2022, exclusively on […]
