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Don Hahn produced the classic Beauty and the Beast, the first animated film to receive a Best Picture nomination from the Motion Picture Academy. His next film, The Lion King, broke box-office records all over the world to become the top-grossing traditionally animated film of all time and a long-running blockbuster Broadway musical.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit. (1988) Who Framed Roger Rabbit turned out to be a milestone in film history, but it was incredibly challenging to bring to the screen. Director Robert Zemeckis was fearless in his approach to the technique. If a toon sat in a chair, the dust had to rise.
Beauty and the Beast, based on both the timeless fairy tale and the acclaimed 1991 animated film, tells the story of Belle, a strong and independently minded young woman who allows herself to be taken prisoner by a horrific Beast in order to save her father.
Nine Old Men was President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s term for his truculent Supreme Court justices. Walt Disney borrowed the term in jest several years later to refer to his core team of animators—Les Clark, Marc Davis, Ollie Johnston, Milt Kahl, Ward Kimball, Eric Larson, John Lounsbery, Wolfgang Reitherman, and Frank Thomas—even though they were neither old nor out of touch, and in fact would together make history with their cutting-edge contributions to the world of animation.
Critics and audiences alike embraced Beauty and the Beast. Grossing $403 million worldwide, it is ranked as the third highest grossing film of 1991. The film also inspired two sequels and a Tony-winning Broadway musical of the same name.
Don+. In Conversation with Don Hahn. Watch on. Video unavailable. This video is no longer available because the YouTube account associated with this video has been terminated. Watch on. 25th Anniversary of Beauty and The Beast: Creating Cogsworth and Gaston. Watch on.
Enjoy a never-before-seen glimpse into the prolific painting practice of legendary film maker Don Hahn. Released in conjunction with the Hahn Solo: The Art of Don Hahn exhibition, this catalogue showcases both digital and traditional artwork from over 30 years of plein-air painting.
One by One. (2004) Produced by Don Hahn, One by One is a short film directed by Pixote Hunt, and featuring the music of Lebo M., the extraordinary vocalist from The Lion King soundtrack.
Frankenweenie is a heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog.. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life, with just a few minor adjustments.
The cast also features a star turn by Eartha Kitt as Yzma and the Oscar ® nominated song, “My Funny Friend and Me” by Sting. Don was the executive producer on the film.
