R.I.P. Philippe Vidal

[Low Spark of Lyman]

R.I.P. to French animation director Philippe Vidal, perhaps best known for his work on The Garfield Show (he also handled Garfield Originals, which he co-created and co-developed with Jim Davis). His early credentials (under differing jobs) include Babar, The Adventures of Tintin, Orson & Olivia, Rupert, Blake & Mortimer, and The NeverEnding Story. He directed Fracasse, Becassine: The Viking Treasure, Valerian & Laureline, Contraptus, Bobby & Bill, and Belfort & Lupin.

From Ellipse Animation:

“During his entire career, Philippe has played a key role in shaping European animation, continuously evolving his artistic approach alongside technological advancements while remaining true to his unique style, sensitivity and inventiveness. A tireless creator, he was also developing Deer Colin, a literary and audiovisual project inspired by his personal story.

“Philippe Vidal Dumas is a key figure at Ellipse Animation, where he had just celebrated 35 years of collaboration. His warmth, generosity, curiosity and attentiveness leave a profound impact on his colleagues and collaborators.

“Ellipse Animation extends its heartfelt condolences to his partner, his son Benjamin, his family and all those close to Philippe.”

Note: Not sure about his age/year of birth; Animation Magazine has 59, Mark Evanier says 64.

 

[dumbfoolkid5]

R.I.P

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[RandomMe]

Took me a while to process where that name came from, and it came from The Garfield Show, because now I remember it from its intro.

LLet's recognize that he had been working in the French animation scene since at least the late 80s, at a time when the market was teaming with young creativity and young artists. Some of the series mentioned in the death announcement did air in Portugal.

 

[Frontier]

RIP Philippe Vidal. Thank you for all the wonderful works you played a role in.