July 30th reflects several colorful events within animation... On a grand scale, songwriting giants The Sherman Brothers, were honored today in a celebration of their legendary contributions to the animated and entertainment legacy of The Walt Disney Studios. Stage A, where many of their legendary songs were recorded, is now fittingly the Sherman Brothers Stage! From the magic of Mary Poppins to everyone's favorite global experience It's A Small World, Richard and Robert She

Flowers and Trees color wins the Academy Award. © Disney Released 85 years ago today, the artistry of animation forever changed with Flowers & Trees (1932)! Hazel Sewell and her all-female teams of Ink & Paint artists, essentially made this film twice. Once their B&W cels were cleared through camera, the women carefully washed off the painted sides of each cel and completed the entire film in color. Painstakingly 'feeling' their way with the 3-strip Technicolor process, multi