Renowned Disney Director Ron Clements Recognized at Annecy Festival

Renowned Disney Director Ron Clements Recognized at Annecy Festival

Acclaimed Disney director and screenwriter Ron Clements received a standing ovation at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival this week, as he was officially inducted into Annecy’s Walk of Fame, a prestigious tribute reserved for the most influential figures in the world of animation. The ceremony celebrated not only Clements’ monumental contributions to animated storytelling but also brought with it a surprise announcement: Clements i…

Ron Clements Honored with Annecy Walk of Fame Recognition and Returns to Disney : Disney Fanatic

Animation icon Ron Clements just received a major honor at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, earning a place on the festival’s prestigious Walk of Fame, and fans are celebrating one of the quiet giants of Disney history finally getting his moment in the spotlight. What’s the Annecy Walk of Fame, Anyway? If you’re unfamiliar with it, the Annecy Walk of Fame is the animation world’s version of Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. It’s reserve…

Animation Veteran Ron Clements Steps Back Into the Industry

Animation fans got a surprise dose of nostalgia and excitement at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, where longtime filmmaker Ron Clements was recognized for his contributions to animation and made headlines by announcing he’s coming out of retirement. But why is this such a big deal? If you don’t recognize the name Ron Clements right away, you absolutely know his work, and there’s a good chance you’ve even seen him in the backgro…

Director Ron Clements Coming Out of Retirement, Returning to Disney Animation as a Mentor - WDW News Today

Ron Clements, co-director of classic Disney animated films including “The Little Mermaid,” “Hercules,” “Aladdin,” and “Moana,” has come out of retirement and is returning to Walt Disney Animation Studios… but not to direct.Ron Clements Returning to Disney AnimationImage Source: IMDBThe news was shared at the Annecy Animation Festival on Friday morning in France, according to a report from Variety.During a presentation from Walt Disney Animation …