Bob Weis joined the Disney Imagineers 42 years ago, working his way up the ranks to become the current Global Imagineering Ambassador and former President of Walt Disney Imagineering. After years of culture-defining contributions, Weis has announced he will retire at the opening of 2023. For the uninitiated, Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development, Inc., aka "Imagineering," is the research and development department responsible for the global creation, design, and construction of Disney theme parks and attractions.
"I will always be proud to have led Imagineering from 2016-2021, and to be your Global Ambassador in 2022," Weis wrote in an email sent today and obtained by Deadline. "I am proud to have been an Imagineer, a collaborator, and someone who loves to do impossible things with impossibly talented people." The official Disney Imagineering Instagram account also posted a statement to confirm the news, outlining just how pivotal Weis has been to the Imagineers after all these years.
"I will always be proud to have led Imagineering from 2016-2021, and to be your Global Ambassador in 2022," Weis wrote in an email sent today and obtained by Deadline. "I am proud to have been an Imagineer, a collaborator, and someone who loves to do impossible things with impossibly talented people." The official Disney Imagineering Instagram account also posted a statement to confirm the news, outlining just how pivotal Weis has been to the Imagineers after all these years.
- 10/21/2022
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Forty-two years after first joining Disney Imagineering Bob Weis, the current Global Imagineering Ambassador and former President of Walt Disney Imagineering, announced today that he will retire at the end of the year.
“I will always be proud to have led Imagineering from 2016-2021, and to be your Global Ambassador in 2022,” Weis wrote in an email sent today to colleagues. “I am proud to have been an Imagineer, a collaborator, and someone who loves to do impossible things with impossibly talented people.”
There was a company statement posted on the official Imagineering Instagram page that recognized the scope of Weis’ contribution.
“Forty-two years after first joining Imagineering, Bob Weis has announced his retirement,” it read. “Serving most recently as Global Imagineering Ambassador and before that as president of the organization, Bob cemented his legacy as a leader and creative force – helping to bring to fruition countless attractions, lands, resort hotels,...
“I will always be proud to have led Imagineering from 2016-2021, and to be your Global Ambassador in 2022,” Weis wrote in an email sent today to colleagues. “I am proud to have been an Imagineer, a collaborator, and someone who loves to do impossible things with impossibly talented people.”
There was a company statement posted on the official Imagineering Instagram page that recognized the scope of Weis’ contribution.
“Forty-two years after first joining Imagineering, Bob Weis has announced his retirement,” it read. “Serving most recently as Global Imagineering Ambassador and before that as president of the organization, Bob cemented his legacy as a leader and creative force – helping to bring to fruition countless attractions, lands, resort hotels,...
- 10/20/2022
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney’s D23 Expo will kick off next month with a presentation of this year’s class of Disney Legends, the roster of which was announced today. Per the company, “The Disney Legends Award is given to an individual who has made an extraordinary contribution to the Disney legacy.”
This year’s honorees are Anthony Anderson, Kristen Bell, Chadwick Boseman, Rob’t Coltrin, Patrick Dempsey, Robert Price “Bob” Foster, Jonathan Groff, Don Hahn, Josh Gad, Doris Hardoon, Idina Menzel, Chris Montan, Ellen Pompeo, and Tracee Ellis Ross.
Tamron Hall will host the ceremony.
“For nearly a century, Disney has been entertaining and inspiring people around the world,” said Chapek in a statement today. “I can’t wait to give fans a first look at what we have in store for our hundredth anniversary, and how we’re using this occasion to celebrate all the fans and families who have welcomed Disney into their lives.
This year’s honorees are Anthony Anderson, Kristen Bell, Chadwick Boseman, Rob’t Coltrin, Patrick Dempsey, Robert Price “Bob” Foster, Jonathan Groff, Don Hahn, Josh Gad, Doris Hardoon, Idina Menzel, Chris Montan, Ellen Pompeo, and Tracee Ellis Ross.
Tamron Hall will host the ceremony.
“For nearly a century, Disney has been entertaining and inspiring people around the world,” said Chapek in a statement today. “I can’t wait to give fans a first look at what we have in store for our hundredth anniversary, and how we’re using this occasion to celebrate all the fans and families who have welcomed Disney into their lives.
- 8/19/2022
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s film news roundup, Dev Patel will portray a market whiz in a “Flash Crash” movie, the late Marty Sklar is honored at UCLA, “The Conversation” is getting a re-release and Ellen Page’s documentary gets a trailer.
Project Launch
Dev Patel will star in the adaptation of “Flash Crash: A Trading Savant, a Global Manhunt, and the Most Mysterious Market Crash in History.”
See-Saw Films and New Regency won the film rights to Liam Vaughan’s book, detailing the 2010 crash. Producers are See-Saw Films’ Iain Canning and Emile Sherman and Arnon Milchan of New Regency. Patel will executive produce with Simon Gillis of See-Saw as well as New Regency’s Yariv Milchan and Michael Schaefer.
Jonathan Perera is attached to write the screenplay, based on Vaughan’s book, which will be published in May. “Flash Crash” tells the story of Navinder Singh Sarao, an outsider who found...
Project Launch
Dev Patel will star in the adaptation of “Flash Crash: A Trading Savant, a Global Manhunt, and the Most Mysterious Market Crash in History.”
See-Saw Films and New Regency won the film rights to Liam Vaughan’s book, detailing the 2010 crash. Producers are See-Saw Films’ Iain Canning and Emile Sherman and Arnon Milchan of New Regency. Patel will executive produce with Simon Gillis of See-Saw as well as New Regency’s Yariv Milchan and Michael Schaefer.
Jonathan Perera is attached to write the screenplay, based on Vaughan’s book, which will be published in May. “Flash Crash” tells the story of Navinder Singh Sarao, an outsider who found...
- 2/20/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Marty Sklar, the legendary Imagineer who learned his craft by working directly under Walt Disney, has passed away at the age of 83. If you’ve ever enjoyed a Disney theme park, you’ve enjoyed the work of this bonafide Disney Legend, who worked on many iconic attractions and oversaw the design and development of numerous theme parks all over […]
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- 7/28/2017
- by Jacob Hall
- Slash Film
Marty Sklar, legendary Imagineer and designer of Disney parks, died Thursday at his home in the Hollywood Hills. Sklar was one of the company's last remaining links to Walt Disney. He started with Disney in 1955 and helped Walt market Disney World and Epcot Center. He went on to become the Mouse House's top Imagineer -- supervising the design of its parks in Paris, Tokyo and Shanghai. He officially retired in 2009 as an Imagineering ambassador and,...
- 7/28/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Marty Sklar, a Disney imagineer who supervised the design and construction of theme parks in Tokyo, Paris, and Hong Kong as well as Disney’s Animal Kingdom, California Adventure, and the Walt Disney Studios Park, died Thursday. He was 83. “Everything about Marty was legendary — his achievements, his spirit, his career,” Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger said in a statement. “He embodied the very best of Disney, from his bold originality to his joyful optimism and relentless drive for excellence. He was also a powerful connection to Walt himself. No one was more passionate about Disney than Marty and...
- 7/28/2017
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
Marty Sklar, the man who supervised the design and construction of Tokyo Disneyland, the Disney-MGM Studios, Disneyland Paris and other theme park attractions, has died at his home, Disney said tonight. He was 83 and had made an appearance at Disney’s D23 two weeks ago.
Having started as an intern for Walt Disney, Sklar finished his 54-year career at Disney as the International Ambassador for Walt Disney Imagineering. That role meant traveling to art and design colleges…...
Having started as an intern for Walt Disney, Sklar finished his 54-year career at Disney as the International Ambassador for Walt Disney Imagineering. That role meant traveling to art and design colleges…...
- 7/28/2017
- Deadline
Frank Armitage, who contributed artwork to Disney classics like The Jungle Book and Mary Poppins, has died at the age of 91. The famed illustrator died on Monday of age-related causes at his home in Paso Robles, California, Disney Animation Studios VP of Communications Howard Green announced, according to The Hollywood Reporter. In addition to his work in animation, Armitage contributed to murals and theme park designs around the world along with his wife, Karen Connolly Armitage, according to their website Armitage Images. The Melbourne, Australia, native began working for Disney in 1952 and his first project involved working on animation for Lady and the Tramp.
- 1/7/2016
- by Michael Miller, @write_miller
- PEOPLE.com
We have less than three weeks until the D23 Expo convention is held in Anaheim, and more details regarding the exciting presentations have been released. Let’s dive into the appealing panels related to Disney Parks & Resorts.
Friday, August 19th
History of the Disneyland Hotel (9:30am – 10:30am, Stage 28)
The only details released related to this event indicate that they will show old footage of the resort featuring Walt Disney, the Mouseketeers and Annette Funicello. I suspect there will be heavy coverage of the expansive recent renovation, which includes new dining establishments, luxury suites and Monorail-themed waterslides.
The Making of The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure (1pm – 2pm, Stage 28)
Over two decades in various levels of development, the long-awaited attraction set in the world of the 1989 animated classic finally opened this past June at Disney California Adventure Park. The omnimover-style attraction (think of The Haunted Mansion vehicles, but instead of riding on doombuggies,...
Friday, August 19th
History of the Disneyland Hotel (9:30am – 10:30am, Stage 28)
The only details released related to this event indicate that they will show old footage of the resort featuring Walt Disney, the Mouseketeers and Annette Funicello. I suspect there will be heavy coverage of the expansive recent renovation, which includes new dining establishments, luxury suites and Monorail-themed waterslides.
The Making of The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure (1pm – 2pm, Stage 28)
Over two decades in various levels of development, the long-awaited attraction set in the world of the 1989 animated classic finally opened this past June at Disney California Adventure Park. The omnimover-style attraction (think of The Haunted Mansion vehicles, but instead of riding on doombuggies,...
- 8/2/2011
- by Brett Nachman
- FusedFilm
Cinema Retro has received the following press release that will be of interest to all Disney fans:
(November 1, 2009) Disney Theme Park Merchandise releases in November, the second in a series of DVDs highlighting the creation and enhancement of the Disney Theme Parks and Attractions as told from the perspective of the Walt Disney’s Imagineers. The DVD will be available for sale throughout the Disney Parks in California and Florida .
The DVD, “Imagineering the Magic-Magic Kingdom”, hosted by Imagineer Diego Parras, details through historical and rare film footage, the inspiration for the creation of Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida and the early beginnings of the Magic Kingdom theme park.
The DVD focuses on the Walt Disney’s efforts to build on the success of Disneyland in Anaheim , California and to take that creativity and experience eastward . The challenges of building in Florida ’s swamplands and the high expectations...
(November 1, 2009) Disney Theme Park Merchandise releases in November, the second in a series of DVDs highlighting the creation and enhancement of the Disney Theme Parks and Attractions as told from the perspective of the Walt Disney’s Imagineers. The DVD will be available for sale throughout the Disney Parks in California and Florida .
The DVD, “Imagineering the Magic-Magic Kingdom”, hosted by Imagineer Diego Parras, details through historical and rare film footage, the inspiration for the creation of Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida and the early beginnings of the Magic Kingdom theme park.
The DVD focuses on the Walt Disney’s efforts to build on the success of Disneyland in Anaheim , California and to take that creativity and experience eastward . The challenges of building in Florida ’s swamplands and the high expectations...
- 11/20/2009
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
The executive shake-ups continued at the Walt Disney Co. on Wednesday as the company adjusts to its recent $7.4 billion acquisition of Pixar Animation Studios. Marty Sklar, a 50-year veteran at Disney, stepped down as vice chairman and principal creative exec for Walt Disney Imagineering in the wake of Pixar executive vp John Lasseter being named principal creative adviser of the theme park division. In his new position, Lasseter reports to Disney CEO Robert Iger, bypassing parks and resorts management. Sklar will serve as Walt Disney parks and resorts Imagineering ambassador, a role as yet undefined.
- 2/16/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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