10/15/2008: "Glen Keane steps down as Rapunzel director"
According to AWN, Disney has confirmed that Glen Keane has chosen to step down from directing Disney’s upcoming animated feature Rapunzel due to a personal, non-threatening health issue. Keane, with his directing partner Dean Wellins, has been serving as director of the film for nearly two years. The report also suggests that the new directing team on Rapunzel will be Byron Howard (co-director of Bolt) and Nathan Greno (the head of story on Bolt). Keane will continue to be involved as the film’s executive producer and directing animator. Disney is anticipating a 2010 release for the film.
