Disney's TV Animation Unit Spins Off as DisneyToon
AWN reports that the animation unit responsible for Disney's DVD-premiere movies such as The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride was officially given its own identity on June 5, 2003, at an internal event held at the Alex Theatre in Glendale to unveil the new name and logo for DisneyToon Studios. The new division, which split from Walt Disney Television Animation in January, is overseen by EVP Sharon Morrill, in charge of all aspects of production and development for the Disney Video Premieres and MovieToons produced by DisneyToon Studios. She reports to David Stainton, president, Walt Disney Feature Animation. Morrill supervised the launch of the first Disney Video Premiere in 1994 (The Return of Jafar) and has been a driving force in developing the market for animated films made exclusively for home entertainment distribution. Under her leadership, the group has generated $2.8 billion in revenue from video/DVD premiere movies. In addition, Morrill's group produces MovieToon theatrical releases, including the successful Return to Neverland, The Jungle Book 2 and Piglet's Big Movie.
Official Release Dates for DisneyToon's Upcoming DTVs!
DisneyToon Studios' official upcoming release schedule includes:
From Animated-Movies.net
AWN reports that the animation unit responsible for Disney's DVD-premiere movies such as The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride was officially given its own identity on June 5, 2003, at an internal event held at the Alex Theatre in Glendale to unveil the new name and logo for DisneyToon Studios. The new division, which split from Walt Disney Television Animation in January, is overseen by EVP Sharon Morrill, in charge of all aspects of production and development for the Disney Video Premieres and MovieToons produced by DisneyToon Studios. She reports to David Stainton, president, Walt Disney Feature Animation. Morrill supervised the launch of the first Disney Video Premiere in 1994 (The Return of Jafar) and has been a driving force in developing the market for animated films made exclusively for home entertainment distribution. Under her leadership, the group has generated $2.8 billion in revenue from video/DVD premiere movies. In addition, Morrill's group produces MovieToon theatrical releases, including the successful Return to Neverland, The Jungle Book 2 and Piglet's Big Movie.
Official Release Dates for DisneyToon's Upcoming DTVs!
DisneyToon Studios' official upcoming release schedule includes:
- The Lion King 1 1/2 on video and DVD in February 2004
- Winnie the Pooh's Springtime with Roo on video and DVD in Spring 2004
- Mickey, Donald and Goofy in the Three Musketeers on video and DVD in summer 2004
- Mulan II on video and DVD in Fall 2004
- Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas in holiday 2004
From Animated-Movies.net
