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Posted: 07/07/2010
From: Alexei Kobelev
Email: darkwing@rambler.ru
Subject: Linda Miller in Animator's draft
Message: Dear Gary! Hello from Moscow! Do you know that recently Hans Perk published the animator's draft at his blog? afilmla.blogspot.com It is quite interesting document. But there is an issue which is not clear for me. There is no mention of Linda Miller in this draft though her name is in cartoon's credits. I wonder why? I thought that one must animated 100 feet at least to be recognized as animator. Kindest regards!
Reply: Alexie, thanks for checking in. I took time this morning to take a look at the blog. Probably just over-looked the complete list of animators. If you go to www.imdb.com and search The Small One, then see on the extreme left "Full Cast and Crew". Click on that and scroll down to Animation. You will see Linda Miller's name plus many others who received their very first animation credit on that little film - also not mentioned in Hans Perk's blog. Linda eventually became one of our top three animators, She is a formidable draftsman with terrific animation skills. She did most of Jeremy the Crow in The Secret of NIMH and really brought the character to life. Best, Gary Later today: Alexie, upon further review of Hans' blog and readers comments, one commenter actually answered your question, that is that Linda, Heidi and Lorna were trainees and didn't get promoted to full animators until after the production. This same thing happened to John Pomeroy, Andy Gaskill, Dick Sebast and me on Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too (1974). We animated on the show, and were credited on the film, but weren't paid as animators until after a formal promotion. Not sure why Linda's name hasn't shown up in the draft. It may come up as Hans presents more of the draft. Best, Gary
Reply Posted: 07/07/2010

Posted: 06/09/2010
From: KT KOSKELA
Email: KTKOSKELA@SCRIBD.COM
Subject: Nostalgia Critic
Message: Dear Don and Gary, have you ever heard of the Nostalgia Critic? You can find his videos, especially his reviews of Rock A Doodle and A Troll in Central Park, on ThatGuyWithTheGlasses.com.
Reply: Yes. We've seen his work. He takes pleasure in tearing down films that annoy him. Interesting way to start a career as a host or a critic. Haven't seen any feature films from him. Who knows? Maybe he'll direct a film, and we can criticize his work. Nah, just kidding. His approach is actually very entertaining. Thanks for checking in. Best, Gary
Reply Posted: 07/07/2010

Posted: 06/07/2010
From: Sara Sobey
Email: sara_mation@yahoo.ca
Subject: thank you for everything you done
Message: thanks for everything you done Don and Gary! i love your animation! my favourite films are Anastasia, The Pebble and the Penguin and Bartok the Magnificent!
Reply: Thank you for your comments. They are greatly appreciated. All the best, Gary & Don
Reply Posted: 06/17/2010