'Did you know Mickey Mouse is a knock-off? Mickey Mouse shares striking similarities with Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, his predecessor. #AnimationHistory #MickeyMouse #OswaldTheLuckyRabbit #funfact

Did you know that animators from Pixar’s “Soul” drew inspiration for their characters from aerogel, renowned for its feather-light weight. #animation #funfact #pixar

Black N Animated wrapped up Black History Month surrounded by talented creatives!

From trivia games to a speech by veteran animator and character designer, Dan Haskett, this event was a time to connect and network with talented animation professionals.
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Ever notice Baymax's adorable waddle in 'Big Hero 6'? It's inspired by the endearing walk of a toddler with a full diaper! Creative character design draws inspiration from unexpected, sources. 👶🤖 #funfact #animation

Meet Zaire Davis, an animation writer, filmmaker, and actor.🧡As a creative, Zaire enjoys collaborating with talented artists to create authentic films.

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Did you know that to capture the authentic essence of flight in 'How to Train Your Dragon,' animators went the extra mile, attending flight school. This immersive experience was key to bringing the mesmerizing aerial sequences to life! 🐉✈️ #funfact #animation

Did you know Before Dragon Ball, Akira Toriyama experimented with early prototypes like Dragon Boy & The Adventure of Tongpoo, testing concepts and character designs that later became iconic in Dragon Ball. A fascinating journey to creating a masterpiece! #funfact #AkiraToriyama

Did you know that to nail the realistic portrayal of mud in 'Shrek,' the effects team didn't shy away from getting down and dirty. They took mud showers to truly grasp the texture and essence, adding that extra touch of authenticity to the swampy scenes! #funfact #animation

Yesterday we held our Black History Month mixer at the The Animation Guild // #WeAre839 It was a great gathering of professional and aspiring black folks. A highlight was the game where folks discussed whether or not we claim certain characters. Arthur, Grim and Goofy were the most divisive. 😂

Our final employee spotlight in honor of #BlackHistoryMonth is executive assistant, Daria Grace! She supports our EVP of Production and Operation Strategy. Read her advice for others and what she finds inspiration in. Thank you for tuning in to our spotlights this month!

In this week's #blkwmnanimator video, I sit down with Searit Huluf to talk about her SparkShort, 'Self,' now available on Disney+! #animation #pixarself

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Meet Tiffany Thomas, an animation writer and producer. 🧡

From securing her first paid gig as the creator of “Frankie” to writing episodes of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, Tiffany has proven that consistently studying your craft can lead to a successful career.

Writers of color in the The Animation Guild // #WeAre839, come join us for this month's meeting!

PEANUTS Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin — Now Streaming

That's one strange dog.

Happy Black History Month! To kick off BHM, we invite you all to become supporters and donate to Black N' Animated. Founded by Breana Navickas and Way S, our objective is to foster a healthy, diverse, and inclusive industry. Support below!

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Join us on February 29th, 2024, from 6pm-8pm as we celebrate Black History Month with a mixer welcoming Black creators of all experience levels to mingle as we discuss our past, present, and future trailblazers in today's world of animation.

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Did you know that the animated TV show Fillmore! draws l inspiration from 1970s blaxploitation films, with dialogue featuring old-school lingo, such as using 'Disco!' instead of 'Excellent!' #funfact #animation #BlackHistoryMonth

Did you know that Solange along with Destiny's Child were the creators of The Proud Family theme song. At the age of 15 Solange collaborated with the group to write and record the theme specifically for the series. #BlackHistoryMonth #animation #FunFact

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