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Demented thumper bambi3/14/2023 ![]() ![]() Walsh, John Muto and John Iacovelli and Debbie Patton, ADG Director of Awards and Events. Representing the Art Directors Guild are Film Society Co-Chairs Thomas A. THE DRAUGHTSMAN’S CONTRACT (1982) and PROSPERO’S BOOKS (1991): A Tribute to Director Peter Greenaway on Sunday, July 30 at the Egyptian Theatre (double feature).The Art Directors Guild Film Society 2017 Series concludes with: The collection release includes a variety of new bonus material including exclusive feature on Tyrus Wong. In honor its 75TH Anniversary, BAMBI joins the highly-coveted Walt Disney Signature Collection on Digital DC, Disney Movies Anywhere, Blu-ray, DVD and On-Demand. Best known for his significant contributions to BAMBI, Wong’s settings captured the essence of the forest, while inviting the viewer to use their own imaginations to fill in the details and complete the picture.” BAMBI received praise for its ‘haunting visual style’ and Wong was named a Disney Legend.” “Such an inspired soul was artist - animator - painter - illustrator - art director, Tyrus Wong. “To every generation there comes a few exceptionally gifted artists who are capable of drawing upon their own child within so to inspire all of us through their command of color, form, and visual emotion,” said Walsh. and was a Hallmark greeting card designer, where some of his cards sold more than a million copies. ![]() In addition to Disney, he worked as a production illustrator for Warner Bros. Through interviews, archival footage and never-before-seen artwork, this beautiful documentary traces Wong’s life and career from his birth in China to the studios of the Golden Age of Hollywood to the beaches of Santa Monica, where the centenarian loved to fly his colorful, handmade kites. Tyrus Wong was an artist, art director, illustrator, painter, muralist, ceramicist and lithographer perhaps best known for his haunting landscape backgrounds. TYRUS is a heartfelt look at the artist who played a key role in the success of BAMBI with his soft water-colored backgrounds and beautiful color palettes. The timeless tale features an adorable young deer named Bambi who explores the wonders and challenges of the woods with his playful pal Thumper, the lovable skunk Flower, and wise Friend Owl – and ultimately fulfills his destiny as prince of the forest. 3 spot on the American Film Institute’s “10 Top 10,” honoring the 10 greatest animated films of all time. Beloved by generations, BAMBI holds the No. Oscar ®-nominated BAMBI was released in 1942 during World War II and took over five years to make due to its exquisite hand-drawn artwork and attention to detail. The screening of BAMBI will precede the panel, which will be followed by TYRUS. The discussion, moderated by Production Designer and Film Society co-chair THOMAS WALSH ADG, will discuss and celebrate the life and legacy of an exceptional artist. The panel will include PAMELA TOM, writer and producer of TYRUS, and THEODORE THOMAS, film director, producer and son of legendary Disney animator Frank Thomas. This double feature and panel is the third in the 2017 ADG Film Society Screening Series entitled “Production Design: Legacy, Pageantry & Artistry,” sponsored by The Hollywood Reporter. One of the most celebrated Chinese-American artists of the 20th century, Wong created BAMBI’s soft water-colored backgrounds and beautiful palettes. The Art Directors Guild (ADG) Film Society and American Cinematheque present Pamela Tom’s 2017 documentary TYRUS, a film tribute to legendary artist Tyrus Wong, and Oscar®-nominated animated classic BAMBI (1942), celebrating its 75th year, on Sunday, June 25, at 5:30 PM at the Egyptian Theatre (6712 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood). ![]()
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