Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of: <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/News-ID512290.asp" target="_blank"><b>LP Column: 8/8/08 Rhett Wickham: At Long Last:</b></a> Rhett Wickham takes a look at the ten Supervising Animators at work on The Princess and the Frog.
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove Wow. Wow. Thank you, Rhett, for writing that and writing it so well. Not being an artist, I never looked at it before as actually casting the ARTIST, in order to get the best fit to breathe life into the desired representation of the character. You've made me eager to see the finished work. Thank you very much for this backstory. xoxo
Originally Posted By leemac Fascinating read Rhett. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment on the supervising animators. All the experience being brought to bear to one project demonstrates the depth of talent that WDFA had created during that second Golden Age of animation. Without sounding a downer I really hope that the weight of expectation doesn't drag this picture down. Either way - I want a Louis!!!! That 'gator is awesome.
Originally Posted By basil fan Whoa--reading that article just makes my mouth water for ANIMATION!! Can't wait a thousand times over for this feature!! Disney Glitch Index <a href="http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/glitch/disneyglitch.html" target="_blank">http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/...tch.html</a>
Originally Posted By DlandDug Thanks so much for the roster! I had the privilege of seeing a "sizzle reel" for Princess and the Frog at the NFFC Convention in July. It's nice to be able to connect the glimpses of different characters with the talents who are bringing them to life.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Just found this story. Great read Rhett, thanks! It's wonderful to see these guys back at Disney. Eric Goldberg's work on Genie, and 'Fantasia 2000' (Rhapsody in Blue) are outstanding. Two of my favorites.