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Disney animator, Pollock native Rob Corley reflects on storied career

POLLOCK, La. (KALB) - Next time you sit down to watch Beauty and the Beast, Lilo and Stitch, The Lion King and many other animated films, make sure to thank Cenla native Rob Corley for his ...
Fast Company

Disney’s ‘Moana 2’ is a monster hit. But some in the animation industry aren’t happy

Disney’s development process for ‘Moana 2’ angered some animators who increasingly see jobs moving outside of the U.S. As Disney confirmed on Monday, Moana 2 is a huge success. The film’s staggering ...
New York Post

Disney’s Pixar Animation Studios to reportedly slash jobs

Disney-owned Pixar, the animation studio behind blockbuster franchises “Toy Story,” The Incredibles” and “Finding Nemo,” is set to slash jobs, according to reports. The studio has “completed ...
Detroit Free Press

As head of animation for 'Moana 2,' Royal Oak native says 'nothing can stop' the brave character

When Amy Smeed landed a key job on "Moana 2," it wasn't just another assignment. It was a reunion with one of her favorite heroines from her numerous Disney projects. “We work so hard on these films, ...