Aladdin Filmmaker Says Disney Is Returning To Its 2D Animated Roots
One of Disney's most acclaimed animators, Eric Goldberg, has recently revealed why the company is making the executive decision to return to its roots of creating 2D animation content. Goldberg first joined the Walt Disney Studio back in 1992. His first job was working as the lead animator on Robin Williams' iconic Genie in Aladdin.
From there, Goldberg went on to serve as lead animator on numerous Disney classics such as Hercules, The Princess and the Frog, and Winnie the Pooh. Alongside his successful animation career, Goldberg has also acted as co-director on Pocahontas, as well as directing two segments of Fantasia 2000. Goldberg's skill set lies in his innate ability to pick up on small details that others may deem as insignificant or mundane. He hones in on specific traits and expressions through the art of animation in order to create the makeup of what will eventually become a beloved Disney character. However, Goldberg has also worked as the animation supervisor for certain key elements, such as Tiana's ultimate fantasy sequence in The Princess and the Frog and Maui's tattoos in Moana.
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Given Goldberg's prominent dedication to animation as a whole, it’s no surprise that he has earned a number of Annie Awards for his vibrant, unique character designs. In fact, fans will be able to get an intimate look behind his drawings in the new Disney Plus documentary series, Sketchbook. The series explores Goldberg's personal style of animation and follow his long journey with Walt Disney Animation Studios. Now, Goldberg has confirmed that Disney is putting more attention on the art medium that gave the company its profound reputation in the first place. As he
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