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Gary Trousdale is an American film director and animator recognized for his extensive career at Walt Disney Animation Studios. He is best known for his recurring directorial partnership with Kirk Wise. Together, the duo co-directed "Beauty and the Beast" (1991), "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" (1996), and "Atlantis: The Lost Empire" (2001). Following his tenure at Disney, Trousdale transitioned to working at DreamWorks Animation, contributing to projects such as "Madagascar" as a storyboard artist.
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Which Disney films did Gary Trousdale direct with Kirk Wise?
They co-directed Beauty and the Beast, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Atlantis: The Lost Empire. Those films were released in 1991, 1996, and 2001 respectively.
Why was Beauty and the Beast important for animated films at the Oscars?
It became the first animated feature nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. The film also won Oscars for Alan Menken's score and the title song by Menken and Howard Ashman.
What did Gary Trousdale do after leaving Disney?
Trousdale moved to DreamWorks Animation, where he worked as a director, writer, and story artist. His directing credits there include the television specials Shrek the Halls and Scared Shrekless.
How is Atlantis: The Lost Empire different from Trousdale's earlier Disney films?
Atlantis is a science-fiction adventure centered on linguist Milo Thatch rather than a fairy-tale musical. Its angular visual design was strongly influenced by comic artist Mike Mignola, the creator of Hellboy.
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