https://www.cartoonbrew.com/rip/dan-mcgrath-the-simpsons-writer-producer-dies-61-256776.html>Dan McGrath, a prolific and widely admired animation writer and producer, died on November 14 at the age of 61 following a stroke.>Over more than three decades in television, he brought a distinctive blend of intelligence, absurdity, and emotional nuance to some of the medium’s most influential animated series, including working on several of The Simpsons‘ most memorable episodes.>McGrath began his TV career at NBC’s Saturday Night Live in 1991, a writing stint that quickly established him as a sharp, often fearless writer with an instinct for the collaborative writing style of the sketch comedy show. His work at the show earned him an Emmy nomination and opened the door to a decades-long career.>He joined The Simpsons in 1992 and became a major contributor during one of the series’ most celebrated eras. Between 1992 and 1994, he was a story editor and writer on dozens of episodes, and later produced two full seasons of the show. His writing and producing work helped shape iconic episodes and gags, including segments that remain staples of the show’s enduring legacy. In 1997, he won the Emmy for outstanding animated program for his work on the Season 8 episode “Homer’s Phobia,” which became one of the series’ most acclaimed entries for its, at the time, revolutionary inclusion of an openly gay character. It was almost two decades later before Smithers finally officially came out.
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https://www.cartoonbrew.com/rip/joseph-gilland-elemental-magic-rip-256865.htmlJoseph Gilland, Disney Animation VFX Artist And Author Of ‘Elemental Magic,’ Has Died>Joseph Gilland, an influential figure in traditional and hybrid animation VFX, an inspirational educator, and an accomplished writer, passed away on Monday in hospice care surrounded by family following a battle with cancer.>Over a career spanning more than four decades, Gilland became widely known for elevating hand-drawn effects during a period of rapid technological advancements, while also contributing significantly to education, authorship, and professional discourse in the animation field.>Gilland’s career took shape across many of the industry’s largest and most influential studios, including Walt Disney Feature Animation (now Walt Disney Animation Studios), Don Bluth Animation, Productions Pascal Blais, Bardel Animation, and the National Film Board of Canada.>His work at Disney defined a major portion of his legacy. There, he served as VFX supervisor for Lilo & Stitch and Brother Bear, two films remembered for their distinctive blend of character-driven storytelling and expressive effects animation at a time when digital tools were still in their early stages.>He also served as head of the Florida Special Effects Unit for the features Kingdom of the Sun (later reworked into The Emperor’s New Groove) and Tarzan. His name appears in the credits of an impressive slate of titles, including Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, James and the Giant Peach, Hercules, and Mulan.>Gilland became recognized for his ability to blend traditional draftsmanship with the evolving demands of modern pipelines during his time spent on these high-profile titles. His work and leadership helped bridge a transitional era for the craft as artists wrestled with new toolkits.
>>151364470What episodes did he write?
>>151365133>Treehouse of Horror IV - Terror at 5 1/2 Feet (w/ Greg Daniels)>Boy-Scoutz 'n the Hood>Bart of Darkness>Treehouse of Horror V - Time and Punishment (w/ Greg Daniels)
>>151365374Correction: their segment on ToH 4 was The Devil and Homer Simpson
>>151364470RIP
>>151364597Damn. RIP
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grim. if this was jean or conan this would've had a thousand by now. show some damn respect
>>151364470He also worked on Mission Hill, Gravity Falls and King of the Hill
