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Disney Shuts Down 2D Animation Studio

Posted by simoniker on from the four-dimensions-are-where-it's-at dept.

sofakingl writes "As mentioned in this Slashdot article, Disney has been planning to shut down their 2D animation studios. Just recently, Disney shut down their Florida studio, with some animators transferred to Disney's Burbank studio, and others being left out of a job. This has brought criticism from Roy Disney, the nephew of Walt Disney. And to top it off, Disney may be facing new competition from Legacy Animation, a new animation studio that was formed by ex-Disney animators."

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  1. HOLY CRAP! by graveyardduckx · · Score: 1, Funny

    Does this mean no more Hakuna Matata!?!

  2. Legacy Animation on Legacy Server by liquidweb · · Score: 2, Funny

    Apparently they believe in legacy hardware as well. That is one slow server.

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    1. Re:Legacy Animation on Legacy Server by Aidtopia · · Score: 2, Funny

      It's not the server. They're hand drawing images for each visitor.

  3. Re:It's an insane decision. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Too bad I'll have to keep my old device to show Bambi to my children.

    Uh ... I'm sorry to tell you that that's illegal in almost all western countries.

  4. Blame Y2K by macgyvr64 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Top Ten Ways Y2K Affected Disney World

    10. Accidental switch back to 19,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
    9. Messed up computers report EuroDisney turning a profit.
    8. Air traffic control glitch causes Dumbo to smack into a DC-10.
    7. The "It's a Small World After All" creatures go on a rampage.
    6. The Hall of Presidents keeps chanting "Kill Clinton, kill Clinton."
    5. When you wish upon a star, nothing happens.
    4. Unexpected power surge brings an angry Walt Disney back to life.
    3. "Main Street Electrical Parade" becomes "Main Street Two Guys With Plastic Flashlights Parade."
    2. Ticket machine accidentally dispenses day passes for less than $600.
    1. Two words: catapulting teacups.

  5. of course, by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    Step 1) Close 2D Studios
    2) ???
    3) Profit!!

  6. Rampage by pangu · · Score: 5, Funny

    Hopefullly, Stitch will go on a rampage at Disney headquarters.

  7. Wha?! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Next thing you know they'll announce their newest 3D project using this fantastic new technique called "Cell Shading"!

  8. News Flash by Effofx · · Score: 2, Funny

    Walt Disney Co. plans to close all of its 3D animation studios by late March, 2006. The CEO intends to replace them with new 4D animation techniques developed by NASA scientists placing Disney back on top as the leader in animated film production.

    Barf.

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  9. Re:When they thaw out old Walt... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    REVENGE OF DISNEY

    Starring Jackie Chan