As Netflix develops an adaptation of his iconic game ‘Dragon’s Lair,’ Don Bluth looks towards future projects. At 82, the animation legend has announced on his Facebook profile at Don Bluth Studios launch. A new traditional Animation studio born with the express objective of creating new characters, new ideas and new cartoons. “We think the public is yearning for another hand-drawn animation renaissance,” he said. “Our goal is to make that dream come true.”
Streaming broadcasts by YouTube in tutorial format. This is the way Don Bluth will bring his first projects to the public. And the first will be Bluth Fables, a set of “short stories similar to Aesop’s nursery rhymes and fables” written by Bluth himself. Broadcasts and social media activity are indicative of Don Bluth Studios’ approach to development. “Our company will be very transparent,” he states, “always sharing our concept art creations, pencil tests, model sheets, animations and much more with the public.” “We’re excited to show everyone what we’ve been working on . Join us on our new adventure! “
The studio has appointed animator Lavalle Lee, who began studying with Bluth in 2009, as vice president. He is the person behind several blogs and websites focused on the world of Animation. Among others, Traditional Animation, an excellent blog specializing in hand-drawn animation. He was also a Project Manager at Bluth’s previous company, Don Bluth Films. In charge of him he helped spearhead a crowdfunding campaign for an adaptation of ‘Dragon’s Lair,’ a 1980s game franchise co-created by Bluth. The campaign resulted in a launch presentation in 2017 and, last March, it was revealed that Netflix had acquired the rights to the game for which it is developing a live action series.
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Don Bluth, Legend of Animation
Director, animator, producer and writer, Don Bluth began his career in 1955, at The Walt Disney Studios. In 1979 he founded his own animation studio, Don Bluth Entertainment. And in 1982 he made his first film: ‘ Nimh, the Secret World of Mrs. Brisby’ , based on the popular book Mrs. Frisby and the Nihm Rats, by Robert C. O’Brien. He later worked for the production company Fox, where he participated in the animation of Anastasia and Titan A.E.