James Baxter on "The Lion King" and Milt Kahl

Animator James Baxter talks about "The Lion King" and the influence of Milt Kahl at the Academy's "Drawing on the Future: Mentorship in Animation" event in May 2008.

Disney's 'The Rescuers': Story Reel and Pencil Test

More great pencil tests from The Rescuers over on the Pencil Tests blog

Richard Williams discusses Milt Kahl

Madam Mim Pencil Test

Check out the 'Madam Mim' post over on Deja View! Andreas posted a beautiful pencil test and some great key poses!

// Madam Mim via Deja View

A Story of Dogs (1954)

This is a short behind the scenes look at 'Lady and the Tramp'. There are some nice story sketches and pencil tests featured in the first two clips (some you might have already seen before). Milt and Frank also appear briefly to explain to the audience parts of the animation process.

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Milt kahl Interview

Michael Barrier has just posted this fantastic interview with Milt Kahl from the 1976. It's very interesting worth the read! Also, check out the other interview with Milt on Clay Kaytis's anim podcast site.

Milt Kahl Interview | via Michael Barrier


Milt Kahl Interview Podcast  | via The Animation Podcast

Milt sketch by Bill Peet

"The Illusion of Life" - 1981 Disney Animation Special

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