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A History of DreamWorks Animation

Presented by Chase Schulte, NBCUniversal

A collage of four stills from the films How to Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda, Shrek, and The Prince of Egypt.
Sep 28, 2023 4:00 PM
Film/Video Theater

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Get a behind-the-scenes look at the history of animation at NBCUniversal—including the DreamWorks catalogue—from archivist Chase Schulte.

DreamWorks Animation has produced some of the most memorable and beloved animated films of the past 25 years. From Antz and The Prince of Egypt (both 1998) to the Academy Award–winning Shrek (2001) to recent hits such as Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022), the studio continues to release animation hits that please critics and audiences of all ages.   

In this presentation, Chase Schulte, Ohio State alum and manager of Physical Archive Operations at NBCUniversal—which acquired DreamWorks Animation in 2016—discusses the history of the studio and some of its most popular films, as well as some examples of past animated films released by Universal. A Q&A session follows the talk. (60 mins.)   

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Clockwise from top left: How to Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda, The Prince of Egypt, Shrek; courtesy of NBCUniversal.

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Past Film/Video

A History of DreamWorks Animation

Sep 28, 2023 4:00 PM EST
Film/Video Theater

ACCESSIBILITY 
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. If you have questions about accessibility or require an accommodation such as CART captioning or ASL interpretation to participate in this event, please email accessibility@wexarts.org or call (614) 688-3890. Requests made by two weeks in advance will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the Wexner Center for the Arts will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.

Become a Member