Filmmaker John Kelly was on zoom with the crew for his short film Retirement Plan when he learned it had been nominated for an Oscar in the Animated Short Film category. Though it had been long listed ...

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William Anthony Kelly, a devoted public servant and beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, at the age of 86. Born in the South Bronx, William was one of ...

Born and raised in Southie, the Irish immigrant enclave of Boston, John Kelly traveled the globe as a warrior and statesman, rising to the highest ranks in his military and civilian careers. The ...

Still from 'Retirement Plan.' Photo Credit: John Kelly. Still from 'Retirement Plan.' Photo Credit: John Kelly. “Retirement Plan” is an animated short film by John Kelly, which explores the facts of ...

We invited the filmmakers behind each of this year’s 15 Oscar-shortlisted animated shorts to share their favorite shot from their film and explain why it’s special to them. Nomination voting started ...

Watch the Irish director John Kelly’s “Retirement Plan” and, if you are in any way creative or ambitious, you’ll kick yourself wondering, Why didn’t I think of that? Because it’s so simple: a list of ...

In John Kelly’s animated short film, nothing’s off limits when it comes to thinking about the future—particularly when there’s so much left to do. I will reply to every email I've ever flagged.

Joseph Alan Kelly was born on 11/14/1964 in Woodland CA, passed away on 10/27/2025 in Lincoln CA. Joe is preceded in death by his father John Kelly and his mother Irene Monnier. Joe is survived by his ...

Military veterans are invited to an exclusive conversation with esteemed former four-star Marine Corps general John Kelly. Kelly is the featured guest at a free luncheon for veterans at 11:30 a.m. Jan ...

ST. LOUIS – John Kelly, after nearly three decades on St. Louis Blues broadcasts, made his first trip back to St. Louis as an opposing team’s broadcaster, now calling games for the Los Angeles Kings.