Jeff Kurtti
@jeffkurtti.bsky.social
“Impermanence is the essence of beauty.”
“He is truly one of the more unsung creative forces in the company’s history – a champion of art and culture in a place that was often overwhelmed by corporate initiatives and commercial concerns.”
Thomas Schumacher, Disney Theatrical CCO and Key Figure in Animation Renaissance, to Exit
Thomas Schumacher, a key figure in Disney Animation's Renaissance and theatrical output, is set to leave the company later this month.
www.thewrap.com
September 4, 2025 at 1:20 AM
“He is truly one of the more unsung creative forces in the company’s history – a champion of art and culture in a place that was often overwhelmed by corporate initiatives and commercial concerns.”
Another on-camera interview today, I’ll share more as soon as I can. 😉
August 23, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Another on-camera interview today, I’ll share more as soon as I can. 😉
Asia News Network, a news coalition of 24 news organisations across Asia, picked up this article (originally published in June) regarding my efforts as a Presidential Fellow at Chapman University.
This university embraces the magic of Walt Disney on campus
Just a few miles from Disneyland, Chapman University and its students have built a connection to Disney that runs deep.
www.thestar.com.my
August 16, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Asia News Network, a news coalition of 24 news organisations across Asia, picked up this article (originally published in June) regarding my efforts as a Presidential Fellow at Chapman University.
The “animated” final event of our successful Speaker Series for this academic year. See you again in the Fall!
Walt Disney Studies Speaker Series
Documentary director Theodore Thomas, son of celebrated Disney animator Frank Thomas, will present his featurette Growing Up with Nine Old Men. Thomas will share his personal connection to Disney’s go...
events.chapman.edu
April 18, 2025 at 12:34 AM
The “animated” final event of our successful Speaker Series for this academic year. See you again in the Fall!
One more week begins, lectures in Sociology and Film, and more meetings planning for the Walt Disney Studies project.
January 27, 2025 at 3:33 AM
One more week begins, lectures in Sociology and Film, and more meetings planning for the Walt Disney Studies project.
Back on Campus at Chapman University this week, a couple more lectures and several meetings on behalf of the Walt Disney Studies project!
January 20, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Back on Campus at Chapman University this week, a couple more lectures and several meetings on behalf of the Walt Disney Studies project!
Dear Infotainment “News” (sadly including PBS): a 1.5 percent victory is not “triumphant,” nor is it a “landslide,” or a “mandate.” TURN OFF CORPORATE MEDIA.
January 19, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Dear Infotainment “News” (sadly including PBS): a 1.5 percent victory is not “triumphant,” nor is it a “landslide,” or a “mandate.” TURN OFF CORPORATE MEDIA.
Back on campus for a couple of weeks for more development of the Walt Disney Studies project, tomorrow I begin interterm lectures for students in Sociology and Film!
January 16, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Back on campus for a couple of weeks for more development of the Walt Disney Studies project, tomorrow I begin interterm lectures for students in Sociology and Film!
Another visit from Winter…
January 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Another visit from Winter…