Yosemite and Yellowstone are two of the most notable national parks in the U.S. and that's exactly where Art Director Toby Wilson, drew the inspiration for Piston Peak National Park. When we had a chance to sit down and really learn about how they research for a movie. Toby started his research with a trip to Yosemite with his parents. What better way than being right there in the middle of all Read More »»
Disney’s Planes: Fire and Rescue In Theaters TODAY! #FireandRescueEvent
Flying into theaters today, is Disney's newest addition "Planes: Fire and Rescue". When I was in LA, I had the chance to do so many fun things, including screen the movie! I was already a fan of Disney's Planes, but this new movie took the life of Dusty, to a whole new level! The movie opens up as we see Dusty, doing what he loves, racing around the world. Then he gets news that will change his Read More »»
Talking With Julie Bowen, The Voice of Dipper In Planes: Fire and Rescue #FireandRescueEvent
As you recall, I had the amazing opportunity to lend my voice to a scene from Disney's Planes: Fire and Rescue, which hits theaters July 18! I had the chance to play Dipper, and while I think I did amazing, it was Julie Bowen who really made Dipper the character you'll see in the movie! You might all know her from Modern Family, so you can imagine just how fun the interview was. The interview was Read More »»
Becoming A Disney Voice Over Actor: Voicing Dipper From Planes: Fire and Rescue
Look at me all serious like, I mean how often does one get the chance to become a disney voice over actor? When you watch an animated movie, you hear the characters and think, wow they are really good. You might also think voice over acting might be easier that "real person" acting. During my trip to L.A. I had the chance to head into the Disney recording booth and try my hand at Dipper, who you Read More »»
Interview With Bobs Gannaway and Ferrell Barron From Planes: Fire and Rescue #FireandRescueEvent
As part of my adventure in LA, I had the chance to learn all about Disney's Planes: Fire and Rescue. I've shared all about how they do their research and how the characters come to life. Today, you'll get to learn more from the two men who are responsible, along with the help of so many others, for this movie going from concept to reality. Having the chance to sit down with director, Bobs Read More »»
Planes: Fire and Rescue , Talking With Jeff Howard and Paul Gerard, Doing The Reseach For The Movie
Part of what makes a great movie, is the research that goes into making that movie as accurate as possible. It's easy to think "Oh, it's just an animated movie, all it entails are people to draw and voice the characters". Nothing could be further from the truth...at least where Disney is concerned. I shared with you all about The Art of Story and how I attempted to draw Dipper, from Disney's Read More »»