GBBP 65: Aaron Blaise

On this episode, we chat with Aaron Blaise about his years with Walt Disney Feature Animation, the legacy of ‘Brother Bear,’ his move toward illustration and teaching, what drives him creatively, working digitally, and where he’s going next.

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GBBP 43: Andreas Deja

This week, we welcome another Disney Legend to the show. Andreas Deja was named a Legend at this year’s D23 Expo for his extensive and influential work as an animator. Named “one of the greatest animators of Disney’s modern era,” Deja had a heavy hand in many of its most famous characters.

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When Did That Disney Movie Happen? (Updated)

GeekDad recently took a look at the fan theory that Tarzan is the little brother of Frozen’s Elsa and Anna, showing pretty convincingly why the notion, while fun, is not at all supported by the facts of the stories. The behind-the-scenes conversation around this topic raised the question of what Disney movies take place when, and a few hours down the Google rabbit-hole later, we have some conclusive answers for you.

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