Walt Disney Classified: The Layout Manual, Part 5 – Sliding Cels
Disney’s use of the “sliding cel” – the rotation of artwork on a sheet of celluloid, photographed one frame at a time to produce movement.
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Mary Martin: Legend of Disney, Broadway and Television
There was magic in the air after Mary Martin said, “I’d like to sing some Disney songs,” and Walt Disney said, “I can’t think of anyone I would rather hear sing them.”
The Unlucky Duck
The Disney writers saddled Donald with a particular affliction: he was prone to bad luck. In fact, Bill Cottrell suggested to Walt Disney that Donald’s “birthday” could be celebrated on Friday the 13th.
Lost “Fantasia”: The Disappearance of Sunflower
Though Disney has been aggressive in removing any trace of Sunflower from Fantasia, one may be able to find these scenes complete and uncensored.
“Song of the South” Animation
With Disney+ not including Song of the South in its offerings, it once again ignited the controversies about the film that are often based on misunderstandings and urban legends.
Thunderbean Travels – and an RKO Newsreel Featuring ‘Snow White’ (1938)
Here’s an RKO Newsreel from 1938, the second half of which features behind the scenes footage of the Disney Studio producing several shorts and Snow White.
Walt Disney Classified: The Layout Manual, Part 4 – Dimensional Models
Shooting models was not new to the Disney Studios, it was a technique used on Pinocchio for the gypsy wagon, bird cage and stagecoach.
The Scrooge McDuck Cartoon Never Made
Historian Mike Barrier, researching at the Disney Archives, discovered there was the possibility of an Uncle Scrooge theatrical short in 1955 – written by Carl Barks!
Origins of the Duck
Donald’s story is well known, but as we delve into it, we find new, unsuspected, and rich territory to explore. One example is his origin story.
Lucky Luke’s First Animated Feature on Records
A tuneful look at the internationally renowned “poor lonesome cowboy” in his big-screen debut, as well as his connection with the Hanna-Barbera and Walt Disney Studios.
