Darrell Rooney

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Darrell Rooney

Darrell Rooney is a Canadian animator, storyboard artist, and director for The Walt Disney Company, best known for directing The Lion King II: Simba's Pride and Mulan II at Disneytoon Studios. He started at Disney in 1978, and worked as a visual effects animator on Tron.

Known For

The Lion King II: Simba's PrideThe Lion King II: Simba's Pride · 1998
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
★ 6.91998
MovieAdventureAnimation
The circle of life continues for Simba, now fully grown and in his rightful place as the king of Pride Rock. Simba and Nala have given birth to a daughter, Kiara who's as rebellious as her father was. But Kiara drives her parents to distraction when she catches the eye of Kovu, the son of the evil lioness, Zira. Will Kovu steal Kiara's heart?
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer VacationHotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation · 2018
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
★ 6.82018
MovieAnimationComedy
Dracula, Mavis, Johnny and the rest of the Drac Pack take a vacation on a luxury Monster Cruise Ship, where Dracula falls in love with the ship’s captain, Ericka, who’s secretly a descendant of Abraham Van Helsing, the notorious monster slayer.
AladdinAladdin · 1992
Aladdin
★ 7.71992
MovieAnimationFamily
In the boorish city of Agrabah, kind-hearted street urchin Aladdin and Princess Jasmine fall in love, although she can only marry a prince. He and power-hungry Grand Vizier Jafar vie for a magic lamp that can fulfill their wishes.
LeoLeo · 2023
Leo
★ 7.32023
MovieAnimationComedy
Jaded 74-year-old reptile Leo has been stuck in the same Florida classroom for decades with his terrarium-mate turtle. When he learns he only has one year left to live, he plans to escape to experience life on the outside but instead gets caught up in the problems of his anxious students — including an impossibly mean substitute teacher.
A Goofy MovieA Goofy Movie · 1995
A Goofy Movie
★ 7.01995
MovieAdventureComedy
Goofy’s teenage son Max is desperate to impress his crush and fit in at school. After well-meaning but ignorant Goofy suddenly whisks him away on a cross-country road trip—messing up Max’s first date plans in the process—Goofy’s old-school parenting and Max’s desire for independence lead to a vacation of hilarious mishaps, as they both learn to see eye to eye and listen to each other.
The Smurfs: The Legend of Smurfy HollowThe Smurfs: The Legend of Smurfy Hollow · 2013
The Smurfs: The Legend of Smurfy Hollow
★ 6.82013
MovieAnimationComedy
When Brainy Smurf is favored to win the annual Smurfberry Hunt for the ninth year in a row, Gutsy Smurf sets out to discover how Brainy wins every year. Gutsy’s investigation takes him into spooky Smurfy Hollow–and right into Gargamel’s trap! Can Brainy and Gutsy, with the help of Smurfette, put aside their rivalry before Gargamel captures them–or worse, they come face-to-face with the legendary ghost, the Headless Horseman?
Curious GeorgeCurious George · 2006
Curious George
★ 6.52006
MovieAdventureAnimation
When The Man in the Yellow Hat befriends Curious George in the jungle, they set off on a non-stop, fun-filled journey through the wonders of the big city toward the warmth of true friendship.
Surf's Up 2: WaveManiaSurf's Up 2: WaveMania · 2017
Surf's Up 2: WaveMania
★ 5.92017
MovieAnimationFamily
Cody, Chicken Joe and Lani are back in their most epic adventure yet! The most radical surfing dream team, The Hang Five puts Cody and his friends to the test and teaches them the meaning of teamwork as they journey to the most legendary surfing spot on the planet.

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