Category Archives: Disney

Inventing Live-Action Reference for Animation

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Art Babbitt

In the mid-1930’s, Art Babbitt was working at Walt Disney Studios on Hyperion Avenue in Hollywood.  It was an exciting place for a creative, intelligent mind.  It masqueraded itself as a mere animation studio, but is was really  a bunch … Continue reading →

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The Babbitt Diary: “The Reluctant Dragon”

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Art Babbitt

As posted previously, Art Babbitt, the leader of the 1941 Disney Strike (though not the organizer – but more on that later), led the picket at the premiere of Walt Disney’s 5th feature film, The Reluctant Dragon. Have you seen … Continue reading →

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“The Reluctant Dragon” and the Disney Strike

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Art Babbitt

Friday night, June 20, 1941.  The Disney animators have been striking for 2 weeks.  The Hollywood public was dolled up for the black-tie premiere of Walt Disney’s latest picture, and there’s much speculation. Walt had brought the fairy tale to … Continue reading →

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