Animation Guild | We are 839 Digital Magazine
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LIN LARSEN 01/10/2023 Lin Larsen got his start in 1955 at Walt Disney Productions. He worked as a Storyboard Artist and Layout Artist at Disney TVA, Marvel, Hanna-Barbera, and Warner Bros. Among his credits are The Big Bang and Daffy Duck's Quackbusters. He was 89. SUSAN BURKE 01/11/2023 An Animation Checker and Painter, Susan Burke worked at Warner Bros., Disney Feature Animation, Disney TVA, Film Roman, Hanna-Barbera, and Bento Box. Her credits include The Little Mermaid, The Princess and the Frog, and Teen Titans. She was 67. DAVID BRADEN 01/16/2023 As a Xerox Processor, Scan Checker, and 2D Animation Processor, David Braden work at Disney Feature Animation and Filmation. Mulan, Fantasia 2000, and Lilo & Stitch are among his credits. He was 61. JEFFREY "JEFF" RICHE 01/20/2023 Jeff Riche worked as a Background Designer at Crest Animation, Hyperion, Amblin, and Hanna-Barbera. His credits include Yogi's Space Race, The Jetsons, and numerous Scooby-Doo series and TV movies. He was 76. WALTER MARTISHIUS 03/19/2023 A Model Designer, Background and Layout Artist, and Art Director, Walter Martishius worked at Walt Disney Feature Animation, Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, Wild Canary, and Bento Box. His work on Dinotopia earned him an Emmy nomination. He was 63. JAMES MICHAEL REAVES 3/20/2023 Writer Michael Reaves spent his career at Hanna-Barbera, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks TV. He won an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for Batman: The Animated Series, and additional credits include Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He was 72. JESSIE ROMERO 03/21/2023 As a Layout, Storyboard, and Production Board Artist, Jessie Romero worked at Bento Box and Robin Red Breast/ Titmouse. His credits include the Bob's Burgers TV series and movie, and the Beavis and Butt-Head original and reboot TV series. He was 52. LEO SULLIVAN 03/25/2023 Leo Sullivan's career as an Animator, Animation Director, and Timing Director encompassed Hanna-Barbera, Warner Bros. TV, Filmation, Marvel, and Ruby-Spears. Co-founder of Hollywood's first Black-owned animation studio, his credits include Jabberjaw and The Incredible Hulk. He was 82. DUANE POOLE 04/01/2023 Prior to his live-action writing career, Duane Poole worked for Hanna- Barbera, Ruby-Spears, and Sid & Marty Krofft Pictures. His credits include Super Friends, The Krofft Supershow, and numerous Scooby- Doo series. He was 74. ON FEBRUARY 24TH, THE ANNUAL AFTERNOON OF REMEMBRANCE HONORED THOSE IN THE ANIMATION INDUSTRY WHO PASSED AWAY LAST YEAR. HERE, WE REMEMBER THE LIVES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THESE TALENTED ANIMATION GUILD MEMBERS. HONORING OUR ANIMATION FAMILY WILLIAM RUZICKA 02/01/2023 Storyboard Artist, Production Artist, and Director William Ruzicka worked at DreamWorks TV, Titmouse, Cranetown, and Crunchyroll on series including Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight. He was 45. GREGORY "GREG" JOACKIM 02/04/2023 Greg Joackim worked as a writer at Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, and Cartoon Network. His credits include Looney Tunes: Reality Check and Looney Tunes: Stranger than Fiction. He was 52. BURNETT "BURNY" MATTINSON 02/27/2023 Disney Legend Burny Mattinson began his career at Walt Disney Animation Studios in 1953 at the age of 18 and was working full-time as a story consultant and mentor when he passed away. He is credited as " the longest-serving cast member" in the company's history. His prolific film credits started with Lady and the Tramp. He was 87. WILLIAM "BIKE" KINZLE 03/06/2023 Bike Kinzle worked as a Color Designer at Film Roman and Fox TVA. Among his credits are The Wild Thornberries, Rocket Power, Rugrats, and more than 100 episodes of Family Guy. He was 69. 40 KEYFRAME T R I B U T E