Bradley Raymond facts for kids

Bradley Raymond is an American film director, animator, and storyboard artist. He is well-known for his work on animated shows and movies, especially for Disney. He has directed many popular sequels like Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World (1998), The Hunchback of Notre Dame II (2002), and The Lion King 1½ (2004). Raymond also directed the first two Tinker Bell movies (2008 and 2010) and the TV special Pixie Hollow Games (2011).

Who is Bradley Raymond?

Bradley Raymond is a talented artist who helps bring animated stories to life. He works in many different ways, from drawing the first ideas for scenes to directing entire movies. His main job is often to lead the creation of animated films.

His Career in Animation

Raymond started his career in the early 1990s. He began as a storyboard artist. A storyboard artist draws a series of pictures that show how a story will unfold. It's like a comic book version of the movie before it's made. He worked on TV shows like Bonkers and Aladdin. He also worked on movies like Thumbelina.

Becoming a Director

Bradley Raymond became a director in the late 1990s. This means he was in charge of how the movie was made. He guided the animators, voice actors, and other artists. His first directing job was for Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World.

Working with Disney

Much of Bradley Raymond's career has been with Disney. He has helped create many beloved Disney films. He is known for directing sequels to classic Disney movies. He also played a big part in the popular Tinker Bell movie series.

Movies Directed by Bradley Raymond

Bradley Raymond has directed several well-known animated films. These movies have been enjoyed by many families around the world.

Popular Disney Sequels

• Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World (1998): This movie continued the story of Pocahontas.
• Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas (1999): He directed a part of this holiday movie called "Donald Duck: Stuck on Christmas."
• The Hunchback of Notre Dame II (2002): This film continued the story of Quasimodo.
• The Lion King 1½ (2004): This movie told the story of The Lion King from the point of view of Timon and Pumbaa. He also helped with the dialogue for this film.

The Tinker Bell Series

Raymond directed the first two movies in the Tinker Bell series. These films explore the world of fairies in Pixie Hollow.

• Tinker Bell (2008): This movie introduced audiences to Tinker Bell's origins. He also helped write the story for this film.
• Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue (2010): This film showed Tinker Bell's adventure when she meets a human girl. He also helped write this movie.
• Pixie Hollow Games (2011): This was a special TV show about the fairies competing in games.

Other Contributions to Films

Besides directing, Bradley Raymond has had many other important roles in making animated movies.

Story and Creative Work

He has worked as a "story consultant" for movies like Pooh's Heffalump Movie (2005). This means he helped make sure the story made sense and was engaging. He was also part of the "Senior Creative Team" for several films. This team helps guide the overall creative vision of a movie. Some of these films include:

• Secret of the Wings (2012)
• Planes (2013)
• The Pirate Fairy (2014)
• Planes: Fire & Rescue (2014)

His work as an animator and storyboard artist helped shape many films before he became a director. He is a key person behind many of the animated stories you might have seen.