In the 1980s, there were only 63 Black films by, for, or about Black Americans. But in the 1990s, that number quadrupled, with 220 Black films making their way to cinema screens nationwide. What sparked this “Black New Wave?” Who blazed this path for contemporaries like Ava DuVernay, Kasi Lemmons and Jordan Peele? And how did these films transform American culture as a whole? Presenting The Class of 1989, a new limited-run series from pop culture critics Len Webb and Vincent Williams, hosts ...
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Andreas Deja (Legendary Disney Animator)
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This week on Toon’d In!, Jim Cummings welcomes the legendary and masterfully expressive Andreas Deja! Renowned as one of Disney’s most iconic animators, Andreas brings a treasure trove of stories, insights, and artistic passion to a conversation that’s equal parts inspiring and nostalgic.
From bringing to life some of animation’s most unforgettable villains—like the menacing Scar in The Lion King and the flamboyant Jafar in Aladdin—to shaping beloved heroes like Hercules, Andreas takes us deep into the heart of hand-drawn animation. He and Jim dive into the craft of character performance through pencil and paper, the delicate balance between artistry and storytelling, and the evolution of animation from golden age traditions to modern-day innovations.
🎙️ Curious how a pencil became the ultimate acting tool for some of cinema’s greatest characters? Tune in and get Toon’d In!
📺Check out the trailer to Andreas' film Mushka here.
🎟️ Meet Jim and Andreas in person!
Catch Jim Cummings at these upcoming conventions:
🎧 Listen on Spotify: bit.ly/4fHWwxa
🍎 Listen on Apple: bit.ly/3AmUYZi
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From bringing to life some of animation’s most unforgettable villains—like the menacing Scar in The Lion King and the flamboyant Jafar in Aladdin—to shaping beloved heroes like Hercules, Andreas takes us deep into the heart of hand-drawn animation. He and Jim dive into the craft of character performance through pencil and paper, the delicate balance between artistry and storytelling, and the evolution of animation from golden age traditions to modern-day innovations.
🎙️ Curious how a pencil became the ultimate acting tool for some of cinema’s greatest characters? Tune in and get Toon’d In!
📺Check out the trailer to Andreas' film Mushka here.
🎟️ Meet Jim and Andreas in person!
Catch Jim Cummings at these upcoming conventions:
- Amazing Art Expo (Las Vegas, NV) – September 12–14
- Nostalgia Con (Milwaukee, WI) – September 26–28
- Smoky Mountain Anime Fest (Gatlinburg, TN) – October 17–19
- Armageddon Expo (New Zealand) - October 24-27
- Supanova Comic Con Adelaide (Australia) - October 31 - November 2
- Supanova Comic Con Brisbane (Australia) - November 7-9
- Nostalgia Con (New Orleans, LA) – November 21–23
- Nostalgia Con (Salt Lake City, UT) – March 13–14, 2026
🎧 Listen on Spotify: bit.ly/4fHWwxa
🍎 Listen on Apple: bit.ly/3AmUYZi
💖 Support on Patreon: patreon.com/jimcummingspodcast
🎉 Order a Cameo from Jim: cameo.com/toondinjimcumming
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/toon-d-in-with-jim-cummings--5863067/support.
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This week on Toon’d In!, Jim Cummings welcomes the legendary and masterfully expressive Andreas Deja! Renowned as one of Disney’s most iconic animators, Andreas brings a treasure trove of stories, insights, and artistic passion to a conversation that’s equal parts inspiring and nostalgic.
From bringing to life some of animation’s most unforgettable villains—like the menacing Scar in The Lion King and the flamboyant Jafar in Aladdin—to shaping beloved heroes like Hercules, Andreas takes us deep into the heart of hand-drawn animation. He and Jim dive into the craft of character performance through pencil and paper, the delicate balance between artistry and storytelling, and the evolution of animation from golden age traditions to modern-day innovations.
🎙️ Curious how a pencil became the ultimate acting tool for some of cinema’s greatest characters? Tune in and get Toon’d In!
📺Check out the trailer to Andreas' film Mushka here.
🎟️ Meet Jim and Andreas in person!
Catch Jim Cummings at these upcoming conventions:
🎧 Listen on Spotify: bit.ly/4fHWwxa
🍎 Listen on Apple: bit.ly/3AmUYZi
💖 Support on Patreon: patreon.com/jimcummingspodcast
🎉 Order a Cameo from Jim: cameo.com/toondinjimcumming
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/toon-d-in-with-jim-cummings--5863067/support.
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From bringing to life some of animation’s most unforgettable villains—like the menacing Scar in The Lion King and the flamboyant Jafar in Aladdin—to shaping beloved heroes like Hercules, Andreas takes us deep into the heart of hand-drawn animation. He and Jim dive into the craft of character performance through pencil and paper, the delicate balance between artistry and storytelling, and the evolution of animation from golden age traditions to modern-day innovations.
🎙️ Curious how a pencil became the ultimate acting tool for some of cinema’s greatest characters? Tune in and get Toon’d In!
📺Check out the trailer to Andreas' film Mushka here.
🎟️ Meet Jim and Andreas in person!
Catch Jim Cummings at these upcoming conventions:
- Amazing Art Expo (Las Vegas, NV) – September 12–14
- Nostalgia Con (Milwaukee, WI) – September 26–28
- Smoky Mountain Anime Fest (Gatlinburg, TN) – October 17–19
- Armageddon Expo (New Zealand) - October 24-27
- Supanova Comic Con Adelaide (Australia) - October 31 - November 2
- Supanova Comic Con Brisbane (Australia) - November 7-9
- Nostalgia Con (New Orleans, LA) – November 21–23
- Nostalgia Con (Salt Lake City, UT) – March 13–14, 2026
🎧 Listen on Spotify: bit.ly/4fHWwxa
🍎 Listen on Apple: bit.ly/3AmUYZi
💖 Support on Patreon: patreon.com/jimcummingspodcast
🎉 Order a Cameo from Jim: cameo.com/toondinjimcumming
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/toon-d-in-with-jim-cummings--5863067/support.
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