April 16, 2024 6:06 pm

Gerald Potterton, Director of Heavy Metal, Dies at 91
Gerald Potterton, Director of Heavy Metal, Dies at 91

Gerald Potterton, Director of Heavy Metal, Dies at 91

The world has lost an animation legend. The National Film Board of Canada announced that Gerald Potterton passed away at the age of 91. Potterton was known for his long animation career, contributing to films like Yellow Submarine and directing the cult favorite, Heavy Metal. Claude Joli-Coeur, NFB Chairperson and Government Film Commissioner, expressed below in a statement.

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​Gerald Potterton, who contributed to films such as Yellow Submarine, and directed Heavy Metal, has passed away. Read More