tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post1924981557178790939..comments2024-03-26T22:42:06.412-07:00Comments on TAG Blog: DAS WalkaboutSteve Huletthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05537689111433326847noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-38050395691441629412007-08-22T20:24:00.000-07:002007-08-22T20:24:00.000-07:00Who the hell is "floyd norman?"Who the hell is "floyd norman?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-6371667016338493802007-08-21T18:38:00.000-07:002007-08-21T18:38:00.000-07:00Disney will officially declare Floyd Norman a "Dis...Disney will <A HREF="http://tinyurl.com/2g3lzq" REL="nofollow">officially</A> declare Floyd Norman a "Disney Legend" on Octobor 10, 2007.<BR/><BR/>Congrats, Mr. Fun!<BR/><BR/>:^) :^) :^)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-12662296810575670082007-08-17T14:04:00.000-07:002007-08-17T14:04:00.000-07:00What, exactly, did he say that's untrue? His firs...What, exactly, did he say that's untrue? His first sentence is his opinion, one he's entitled to, especially given his career. Second statement acknowledges the hard work being done, third, again, is his opinion - still entitled to it.<BR/><BR/>If you knew anything about Floyd, you'd know that he's still an in-demand story artist today, in his 70's. You should have such a career.<BR/><BR/>If you're offended, maybe you have reason to be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-74303311259086322682007-08-16T22:29:00.000-07:002007-08-16T22:29:00.000-07:00Frankly, I think we did a better job back then. To...Frankly, I think we did a better job back then. Today, everybody works their butts off -- but the results aren't all that impressive.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Who's rude again? Ohh perhaps I am the only who didn't get that as a compliment. Sorry. i'll sniff your butt too then.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-77566476673140253692007-08-16T11:31:00.000-07:002007-08-16T11:31:00.000-07:00Like I said...Like I said...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-15348348555154322062007-08-16T11:29:00.000-07:002007-08-16T11:29:00.000-07:00scorpiotsm and paul, stop sniffing floyd's butt du...scorpiotsm and paul, stop sniffing floyd's butt dude! hahahaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-26834891514490806962007-08-16T09:59:00.000-07:002007-08-16T09:59:00.000-07:00...Not to mention Floyd had the cajones to put his......Not to mention Floyd had the cajones to put his name on his comments...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-22591620000234915352007-08-16T08:36:00.000-07:002007-08-16T08:36:00.000-07:00If you're going to comment to Floyd then be respec...If you're going to comment to Floyd then be respectful. The man's extremely talented so even if you disagree with him, respect where he's coming from and stop using your vulgarity. It makes you look like you don't know how to express yourself.<BR/><BR/>The comment about Jungle Book makes you look like you need to pull your head out of your own butt, btw.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-20527035415643503772007-08-15T16:39:00.000-07:002007-08-15T16:39:00.000-07:00Every age offers it's strengths and weaknesses. Th...Every age offers it's strengths and weaknesses. Thirty years ago I saw <I>Robin Hood</I> and <I>The Rescuers</I> back to back, and couldn't believe that pretty much the same crew worked on both.<BR/><BR/>OTOH, I had a Disney background guy (in 1999) say to me in awe and wonder: "I just saw a documentary on <I>Sleeping Beauty</I>. And the background artists in it are saying they were painting <B>three</B> of those large-field backgrounds a week! We wouldn't be able to do <I>two</I>."Steve Huletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05537689111433326847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-54530505454077964112007-08-15T16:37:00.000-07:002007-08-15T16:37:00.000-07:00Bill Peet left in 1966.I'm not disputing your memo...<I>Bill Peet left in 1966.</I><BR/>I'm not disputing your memory, Floyd, but in the Bill Peet interview in "Walt's People, Vol. 3", Peet says he left in '64 (pg 166). That's what I was going on when I said he left then.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-51844894957046004202007-08-15T15:46:00.000-07:002007-08-15T15:46:00.000-07:00"Frankly, I think we did a better job back then. T..."Frankly, I think we did a better job back then. Today, everybody works their butts off -- but the results aren't all that impressive"<BR/><BR/>Ya' know you can't have it both ways. You can't drool over the story guys at Pixar and declare them geniuses and then say that no one can live up to the quality of storytelling on Robin Hood and The Aristocats.<BR/>And before you point to Jungle Book as your prime example I have two words for you: the vultures!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-89275905604872493012007-08-15T14:47:00.000-07:002007-08-15T14:47:00.000-07:00Peet left the studio in '64. But what does that ha...<I>Peet left the studio in '64. But what does that have to do with the inscription on the drawing? :0)</I><BR/><BR/>Nothing probably. I thought the "MILT" might have referenced Milt Kahl. And by '67 Peet was a full-time kid's book author, with no ties to Diz.Steve Huletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05537689111433326847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-17106319595152055362007-08-15T14:42:00.000-07:002007-08-15T14:42:00.000-07:00Bill Peet left in 1966. I was on "Jungle Book's" s...Bill Peet left in 1966. I was on "Jungle Book's" story crew.<BR/><BR/>Frankly, I think we did a better job back then. Today, everybody works their butts off -- but the results aren't all that impressive.<BR/><BR/>Of course, that's just me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-40705020496245161162007-08-15T10:55:00.000-07:002007-08-15T10:55:00.000-07:00Peet left the studio in '64. But what does that h...Peet left the studio in '64. But what does that have to do with the inscription on the drawing? :0)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-60889816806749613402007-08-14T22:11:00.000-07:002007-08-14T22:11:00.000-07:00MILT is one of "Randy's Dandy Lions"with best wish...<I>MILT is one of <BR/>"Randy's Dandy Lions"<BR/>with best wishes <BR/>to all <BR/>Bill Peet<BR/>March 19 (17? 13?) 1967</I><BR/><BR/>Peet left the studio a few years prior to '67.<BR/><BR/>I don't think he received a credit on <I>Jungle Book</I>, even though he contributed a lot of the material in it.Steve Huletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05537689111433326847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-5288248563027095652007-08-14T22:07:00.000-07:002007-08-14T22:07:00.000-07:00"Better? Worse?"FASTER! Yep.As I noted above. Mor...<I>"Better? Worse?"<BR/><BR/>FASTER! </I><BR/><BR/>Yep.<BR/><BR/>As I noted above. Morale varies floor to floor, person to person.Steve Huletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05537689111433326847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-34374288311095532682007-08-14T22:06:00.000-07:002007-08-14T22:06:00.000-07:00The Frog Princess? I hate that new title: Princess...<I>The Frog Princess? I hate that new title: Princess and the Frog. It sounds straight to video. How's production going on that?</I><BR/><BR/>The story crew is doing a new pass. Not hugely different than the old pass, but they have to get the running time down. Hardly unusual.<BR/><BR/><I>Any progress on Glen Keane's Rapunzel? I can't wait to see this film. It looks amazing! </I><BR/><BR/>Good progress, I'm told.<BR/><BR/>(Note that I pay minimal attention to story development when I'm in the studios. Not my bag anymore.)Steve Huletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05537689111433326847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-89876473554607504772007-08-14T21:39:00.000-07:002007-08-14T21:39:00.000-07:00"Better? Worse?"FASTER!"Better? Worse?"<BR/><BR/>FASTER!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-84314981209666901162007-08-14T21:37:00.000-07:002007-08-14T21:37:00.000-07:00The big plus about the new design of Bolt is that ...The big plus about the new design of Bolt is that now the main character looks like a dog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-43501393913036457402007-08-14T11:30:00.000-07:002007-08-14T11:30:00.000-07:00I just want to know how the place is running under...I just want to know how the place is running under Lasseter?<BR/><BR/>Better?<BR/><BR/>Worse<BR/><BR/>More or less creative atmosphere?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-57384047448207419532007-08-14T11:20:00.000-07:002007-08-14T11:20:00.000-07:00What do you think of the new designs for Bolt? Ha...What do you think of the new designs for Bolt? Has anyone commented on the new story and how it differs from Chris Sanders?<BR/><BR/>The Frog Princess? I hate that new title: Princess and the Frog. It sounds straight to video. How's production going on that?<BR/><BR/>Any progress on Glen Keane's Rapunzel? I can't wait to see this film. It looks amazing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-25499311858522940152007-08-14T11:11:00.000-07:002007-08-14T11:11:00.000-07:00Looks like it says:MILT is one of "Randy's Dandy L...Looks like it says:<BR/><BR/>MILT is one of <BR/>"Randy's Dandy Lions"<BR/>with best wishes <BR/>to all <BR/>Bill Peet<BR/>March 19 (17? 13?) 1967Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-26455052151002814022007-08-14T11:02:00.000-07:002007-08-14T11:02:00.000-07:00Could you please tell us what that note says (the ...Could you please tell us what that note says (the one on the lion's drawing).Gabriele Pennacchiolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00407730040433941962noreply@blogger.com