Hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go chat about the latest Disney and Pop-Culture news and chat with former Disney Director/Animator and filmmaker, Aaron Blaise. Aaron graduated from the Ringling College of Art & Design in 1989 from the Illustration program. He was then hired by Walt Disney Feature Animation where he spent 21 years helping to create some of the greatest animated films ever made. During that time he worked as an animator or supervising animator on “The Rescuers Down Under”, “Beauty and the Beast”, “Aladdin”, “The Lion King”, “Pocahontas” and “Mulan”. In 2003 he was co-director of “Brother Bear” for which he earned an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature Film.

After “Brother Bear” he helped to develop several projects but ultimately left Disney to pursue an opportunity back home in Florida. Aaron recently served as 2D Animation Supervisor and Character Designer for “The Bear and the Hare” an advertisement loved by millions around the world. Aaron is currently involved in a number of film projects for various studios. He is also developing a short animated film called “Snow Bear”. For more on Aaron Blaise and to purchase art or subscribe to his art courses visit - Art of Aaron Blaise - Animation Lessons, Tutorials & Digital Painting Courses (creatureartteacher.com).

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