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Chris Sanders Extols Analog Warmth of Hand-Painted ‘Wild Robot’

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Acclaimed animator Chris Sanders extols the virtues of hand-painted animation, harkening back to Disney classics like 'The Lion King' and 'Lilo & Stitch'
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  • Sanders, the director of 'The Croods' and 'How to Train Your Dragon', won the Spark Award at IndieWire Honors, recognizing his pioneering work in analog animation
  • In his acceptance speech, Sanders said he 'hasn't really been able to see' the warmth and expressiveness of hand-drawn animation since the glory days of '90s Disney hits
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Chris Sanders, Disney, The Lion King, Lilo & Stitch, The Croods, How to Train Your Dragon
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