The Long Afterlife of The Nightmare Before Christmas
Like a plane lifting off the runway, Nightmare eventually soared to the heavens, going from cult status to a mainstream holiday classic and merchandising juggernaut.
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Claude Coats, Walt, and the Imagineers Go To Space
In April 1965, rocket scientist Wernher von Braun extended an invitation to Walt Disney and some of his Imagineers, including Claude Coats, to visit the space program.
5 Things You Don’t Know About Imagineer Claude Coats
While researching for my latest book, I discovered some fascinating facts about Disney Legend Claude Coats.
Cutting Into the Mickey Mouse Pocket Knife
Back in the 1930s, Mickey Mouse pocket knives were sold by the dozen wholesale to retail establishments.
Getting Into Hot Water with Donald Duck
Who better to help a company sell their water heaters to consumers than Donald Duck and his nephews?
Walt Disney Classified: Meet The “Spandules”
The Spandules are said to be cousins to The Gremlins. Here is a rare pamphlet produced by the Walt Disney Studios during the WWII years.
Influences Before the Nightmare Began
For a young Tim Burton some of his key inspirational moments came from visual effects designer Ray Harryhausen and his stop-motion animation of fantastical creatures.
Walt Disney Classified: The Advertising Ink Blotters
The artwork for these ink blotters was done by artist Hank Porter. Here’s the story behind them.
Capture Lightning in a Bottle: Animation Production on “The Nightmare Before Christmas”
Stop-motion animators are a special breed — most became fans of the technique at an early age.
Walt Disney Classified: The Ration Book Holder!
The Disney Ration Book Holders were used from early 1942 through approximately June 1946 when the Office of Price Administration shut down.
