The Gods Must be Crazy: Disney’s “Hercules”
“We call it an epic comedy,” said producer Alice Dewey in 1997. “So, that pretty much sums it up.”
Tag Archives: Walt Disney Feature Animation
It All Started With a Mouse… Or, In This Case, Mice: Looking Back at “The Rescuers”
After four years of production, a new generation of animators had made a film for a new generation of audiences.
Creating Pocahontas
The problematic 1995 Disney feature has, to this day, never been considered for a live action remake, Broadway musical, an animated series or any other possible uses.
So “Deer” to Our Heart: The 80th Anniversary of “Bambi”
As difficult as it is to believe, this year marked the 80th anniversary of Bambi, which was released to theaters in August of 1942.
Wishful Thinking: The 30th Anniversary of Disney’s “Aladdin”
Three decades later, it’s easy to forget just how unique Disney’s Aladdin was when it debut. It was, in fact, a game-changer.
Bringing Fantasia’s Dinosaurs To Life
With dinosaurs that popping up frequently at the Disney theme parks over the decade, we must remember it all began with Fantasia.
Remembering “Mulan”
I was working at Walt Disney World in the animation department of the Disney Institute at the time of its production and was able to see some of the work in progress.
The Princess and the Frog
Over the years and repeated viewings, I have come to appreciate its charm much more.
Flights of Fancy (Part 26): Disney in the Modern Era – To Insanity, and Beyond!
From Mickey Mouse in “Plane Crazy” to Ludwig Von Drake, the Rescuers and the Disneytoon “Planes” – Disney never gave up on its characters in the air.
The Sweatbox Documentary
In 1997, musical performer and composer Sting was asked by the Walt Disney Company to write the music for a new animated feature. What happened next was fully documented.
