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DisneyToon has sequelitis cure


June 25, 2007 Friday's decision coincided with the announcement that DisneyToon now will operate as a separate unit of Walt Disney Animation Studios under the supervision of Pixar impresarios Ed Catmull and John Lasseter. Sharon Morrill, who helped found DisneyToon 13 years ago and has been its president since 2004, now will be charged with "special projects" at Walt Disney Studios, including animation and live-action, a spokeswoman said. "DisneyToon Studios has always been an integral part of the studio, and we are pleased that John and Ed will bring their vision in creating exciting original DVD premieres," Walt Disney Studios chairman Dick Cook said.

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