Comments on: Ollie Johnston, 1912-2008

By: SpiderJ

SpiderJ — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:35:49 +0000

I don’t view the 3-D animation as the reason PIXAR’s films are superior to most films in general, (not just animated), I view PIXAR’s commitment to script and character development as the key ingredient to their excellence.

Ollie Johnston clearly felt the same way about traditional animation. I’m glad his gauntlet is still being carried.

By: Scratch

Scratch — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:35:06 +0000

I get the feeling sometimes that many or most people see this 3-D computer animation as “better” than traditional hand-drawn animation, rather than just a different art form. As cool as the 3-D stuff is, it would be (is) a shame to see the old art go away.

By: leemoder

leemoder — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:13:26 +0000

Sad to see Ollie leave us. The guy was an all-around artist…never stopped exploring his talent.

By: Sean D. Martin

Sean D. Martin — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:57:21 +0000

Gah! They were in The Iron Giant?! Dang, I missed that.

Now I have to wonder if they also showed up somewhere in Ratatouille.

By: jerry

jerry — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:46:24 +0000

I'll have to rewatch The Iron Giant. However, I came here to point you to this FARK headline:

By: Rheinhard

Rheinhard — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:57:56 +0000

Don't forget Frank and Ollie's cameo appearance in one of my other most favorite American animated films ever (also directed by Brad Bird!), THE IRON GIANT!

By: Sean D. Martin

Sean D. Martin — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:14:21 +0000

I always thought the little tribute in The Incredibles* was a very nice touch. “Yep. That’s old school.”

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* One of the best movies ever. Animated or otherwise.

By: Phil Barron

Phil Barron — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:54:13 +0000

I never knew. Thanks, Oliver.