I was the director of 'Treasure Planet 2', a sequel to Disney's
Treasure Planet, which unfortunately underperformed at the
box office, causing the sequel to be canceled.
Prior to the cancellation, I was right in the middle of concurrent
scripting/designing/storyboarding, and everyone had been
overwhelmingly positive about the sequel. We had already cast
the film and had approached a composer for songs. It was a
shock when it was cancelled.
Treasure Planet, which unfortunately underperformed at the
box office, causing the sequel to be canceled.
Prior to the cancellation, I was right in the middle of concurrent
scripting/designing/storyboarding, and everyone had been
overwhelmingly positive about the sequel. We had already cast
the film and had approached a composer for songs. It was a
shock when it was cancelled.
You can read an interview about the project here.
Development artwork by: Jun Falkenstein,
Yarrow Cheney, Emil Mitev, David James,
Michael Cedeno, Mike Inman. All artwork
Copyright Walt Disney Productions
Yarrow Cheney, Emil Mitev, David James,
Michael Cedeno, Mike Inman. All artwork
Copyright Walt Disney Productions
I developed a feature animated film based on the Jungle Book (yep, another)
with Kevin Johnson, DQ Entertainment and Rollman Entertainment.
We wanted this version of the classic story to deviate significantly from the
Disney versions, based more on Indian culture, music, and design. We also
stayed closer to the source material, and changed Mowgli's age to a teenager
in order to explore slightly more mature themes in the film.
We spent months working with writers and development artists in both India
and the US, creating a sizzle trailer for the film. Unfortunately, the film did
not go into production and was soon eclipsed by Disney's live action remake.
with Kevin Johnson, DQ Entertainment and Rollman Entertainment.
We wanted this version of the classic story to deviate significantly from the
Disney versions, based more on Indian culture, music, and design. We also
stayed closer to the source material, and changed Mowgli's age to a teenager
in order to explore slightly more mature themes in the film.
We spent months working with writers and development artists in both India
and the US, creating a sizzle trailer for the film. Unfortunately, the film did
not go into production and was soon eclipsed by Disney's live action remake.
Development artwork by: Shane Prigmore and the DQ art department.
Animation by DQ Entertainment. Copyright DQ Entertainment and
Rollman Entertainment.
Animation by DQ Entertainment. Copyright DQ Entertainment and
Rollman Entertainment.
THESE ARE ONLY A FEW DEVELOPMENT EXAMPLES...PLEASE CONTACT MY AGENCY FOR MORE INFORMATION.
I was asked to present my take on the film that would be eventually
be released as "Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank." So I quickly wrote,
boarded and put together this 'teaser trailer.' I thought it turned out
rather amusing. : )
be released as "Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank." So I quickly wrote,
boarded and put together this 'teaser trailer.' I thought it turned out
rather amusing. : )
I was the director of the Curious George theatrical for nearly two years.
I reworked the story, script and animatic over and over, with over 10 writers,
including William Goldman. I helped design the world and characters
with my wonderful art team and animators. I helped cast the movie and
worked with Will Ferrell, among others.
It was, unfortunately for me at the time, a difficult production with very little
support at the top. It was handled by executives who were not used to looking
at or creating animation. Eventually we parted ways. I'm glad a nice series came
out of it.
I reworked the story, script and animatic over and over, with over 10 writers,
including William Goldman. I helped design the world and characters
with my wonderful art team and animators. I helped cast the movie and
worked with Will Ferrell, among others.
It was, unfortunately for me at the time, a difficult production with very little
support at the top. It was handled by executives who were not used to looking
at or creating animation. Eventually we parted ways. I'm glad a nice series came
out of it.
A very early scene I boarded
In an attempt to dress him a bit more contemporarily, we thought
to have the Man in the Yellow Hat in long khaki pants!
to have the Man in the Yellow Hat in long khaki pants!
Images from my development time on the film, including
other animal characters who were later cut.
other animal characters who were later cut.
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'Color My World',' a song that I wrote, recorded, boarded , and
edited as part of a feature development idea for Reel FX.
The scene involved a lizard and a chameleon who were dating in
secret.
edited as part of a feature development idea for Reel FX.
The scene involved a lizard and a chameleon who were dating in
secret.