Aug 26, 2016 at 81, disneys first africanamerican animator is still in the studio first hired in the 1950s, floyd norman is still drawing. Aug 26, 2016 directed by michael fiore, erik sharkey. An animated life is now available on pakistani netflix. Norman has also authored a semibiographical animation primer, titled. An animated life is a mustsee documentary for all who appreciate the history of disney, the history of animation or have ever been touched by the man himself. Floyd had turned down an offer from joe ranft to work at a. Floyd norman is an undisputed trailblazer in the animation world.
Forget about the fact that floyd is a black man who made it in a industry that was dominated by whites, and did it on sure talent alone, floyd s energy in the. An animated life 2016 michael fiore films official trailer. At 81, disneys first africanamerican animator is still in. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. But it sounds like pretty much the biggest nobrainer ever that floyd norman. A wonderful doc on the life of floyd norman, a lifelong disney animator who didnt let color or circumstances impede the love of his life. Norman born june 22, 1935 is an american animator, writer, and comic book artist. The smurfs, courage the cowardly dog, mulan, and on and on. An animated life vaguely implies, floyd norman has led an animated life. Aug 25, 2016 with the release of their new documentary floyd norman. An animated life takes an intimate look at a legendary animators life and career. An animated life on digital hd and on demand platforms on august 26, 2016 the same day it opens in select theaters and is available on bluray with special features. A lifetime of tips, tricks, and stories from an animation. His name will be familiar to only the most ardent animation buffs, but floyd norman has been.
An animated life official trailer 1 floyd norman documentary from filmmakers michael fiore and erik sharkey, the feel good documentary is an intimate. Hired as the first africanamerican at disney in 1956, floyd. An animated life is now available on canadian netflix. Floyd norman on life as a misfit, troublemaker and animator at disney. Directed by michael fiore and erik sharkey, the documentary focuses on one of disney. An animated life, disney legend to discuss his life and career during a fireside chat kicking off. Whats not swell is that the documentary floyd norman.
The subject of the 2016 documentary film floyd norman. I had previously met norman during a special press presentation for the rerelease of 101 dalmatians. The official page for the feature documentary floyd norman. At 80 years old, see how this disney legend, the first africanamerican animator at disney, continues to impact animation and stir up his own brand of trouble. The talented directing team of michael fiore and erik sharkley introduce us to a fascinating man well known to the world of cartooning, but now the general public will meet and be charmed by floyd norman. An animated life 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Now 81, norman isnt one of the legendary nine old men, walt disney companys core animators, the last of whom, ollie johnston, died in 2008 at. He later went on to develop the original fat albert tv special, early sesame street segments, and classic hannabarbera cartoons. It arrived for online streaming on october 5, 2017. He later went on to develop the original fat albert tv special. Jul 18, 2016 an intimate journey through the life and career of 80yearold floyd norman, the first africanamerican animator at disney studios.
Floyd norman was the subject of a 2016 documentary film entitled floyd norman. An animated life 2016 directed by michael fiore, erik sharkey. An animated life is the inspiring disney doc you need to see now. An animated life recently became available on video on demand, and its really worth the watch. Take an intimate journey through the life and career of the forrest gump of the animation industry floyd norman. Australia brazil canada china france germany india italy japan mexico. Aug 25, 2016 this affectionate documentary profiles the life and career of disneys first africanamerican animator. An animated life stars floyd norman, whoopi goldberg, leonard maltin, gary trousdale the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 28 min, and received a score. At 80 years old, see how disney legend floyd norman, the first africanamerican animator at disney, continues to impact animation and stir up. Floyd norman, disneys first black animator, reflects on. An intimate journey through the celebrated life and career of the forrest gump of the animation industry. He is the subject of the 2016 documentary floyd norman. An animated life is now available on german netflix. An animated life off he went to hannabarbera, home to the flintstones and josie and the.
Watch the trailer for the disney animator documentary floyd. At 80 years old, see how disney legend floyd norman, the first africanamerican animator at. A lifetime of tips, tricks, techniques and stories from an animation legend animation masters isbn 0240818059, that was published by focal press in 20. A lifetime of tips, tricks, and stories from an animation legend. Norman began his disney career as an inbetweener on sleeping beauty, eventually rising to develop the story for the jungle book. Anyone who was a kid in the 20th century knows norman s work, whether they know it or not. His incredible life is the subject of a new documentary titled floyd norman.
This is the legacy of the countless animators and artists who created the classic characters and fun stories, and it is the legacy of disney legend, floyd norman. An animated life original motion picture soundtrack by ryan shore on amazon music. From filmmakers michael fiore and erik sharkey, the feel good documentary is an intimate journey through the celebrated life and career of the forrest gump of the animation industry disney legend, floyd norman. After walt disneys death in 1966, norman left disney to found vignette films, where he developed the original fat albert tv. An intimate journey through the life and career of 80yearold floyd norman, the first africanamerican animator at disney studios. An animated life is a loving look at the first african american disney animator. The first africanamerican to be hired at disney in 1956, norman was later handpicked by walt disney to join the story team for the jungle book. An animated life is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Then, possibly another mouth after that i saw the trailer for floyd norman. Many others know differently, and for those who need more proof, floyd norman. His name will be familiar to only the most ardent animation buffs, but floyd norman. At 81, disneys first africanamerican animator is still. For those fearing entering the hinter years of old age, floyd s life is a model for those of us who truly love what they do.
At 81, disneys first africanamerican animator is still in the studio first hired in the 1950s, floyd norman is still drawing. This is floyd norman an animated life teaser 1 by fiore media group on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. And with a humility that borders on irritating, floyd norman seems unfazed by it all. A feature documentary about the life of artist and disney legend floyd norman, from michael fiore films. This 81yearold got fired from disney new york post. Jungle book, 101 dalmatians, sword in the stone, sleeping beauty, robin hood, fat albert, monsters, inc.
Did you know there are thousands of additional movies and shows you can watch by changing your netflix country. An animated life won best documentary there this year. Written with wit and verve, animated life is a guided tour through an entire lifetime of techniques, practical handson advice and insight into an entire industry. With cosmo anzilotti, jane baer, dave bossert, suzanne bothke. Official fan page of disney legend floyd norman a mildly interesting website sort of created by a disney writerartist who wont stay retired. This affectionate documentary profiles the life and career of disneys first africanamerican animator. An animated life on august 26th, i recently had the opportunity to speak with directors michael fiore and erik sharkey over the phone. An animated life, streaming on netflix, celebrates the man who helped make the movies you love. Aug 26, 2016 now, heres another terrific addition to that revered roster. These guys had the pleasure of getting to know legendary disney artist and allaround nice guy, floyd norman, with the intent of introducing. Jul 21, 2016 tweetemail tweetemail a new trailer has been released for floyd norman.
Siggraph 2017 announces floyd norman, walt disney animation. An animated life 2016 on netflix in the united kingdom. An animated life official trailer 1 floyd norman documentary from filmmakers michael fiore and erik sharkey, the. Sign up for membership to become a founding member and help shape huffposts next. An animated life 2016 animator floyd norman became the first disney africanamerican animator in 1956. This site uses cookies for analytics, personalized content and ads. It looks like we dont have any quotes for this title yet. Norman s first assignment was working on the dogs in 101 dalmatians. Disneys first black animator is finally getting the attention he. Over the course of his career, norman has worked for a number of animation. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to this use.
At 80 years old, see how disney legend floyd norman, the first africanamerican animator at disney, continues to impact animation and stir up trouble after the company forced him to retire at age 65. An animated life 2016 michael fiore films official trailer on vimeo. Hired as disneys first africanamerican artist in 1956, norman worked on classic movies such as sleeping beauty and 101 dalmatians before walt disney handpicked him to help write the story for the jungle book. Aug 20, 2016 normans first assignment was working on the dogs in 101 dalmatians.
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