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Once Upon A Dream: Burny Mattinson on Sleeping Beauty‘s Maleficent

In Chapter Two of our Sleeping Beauty series, Jeremie speaks to legendary Disney animator Marc Davis’ collaborator on the film’s villain Maleficent, Burny Mattinson!

Sleeping Beauty Awakes on Disney DVD and Blu-ray!

Jeremie Noyer speaks to the creators of Sleeping Beauty and looks at the film’s new high-definition restoration!

Once Upon A Dream: Mary Costa as Sleeping Beauty‘s Princess Aurora

In Chapter One of our Sleeping Beauty series, Jeremie speaks to a very special lady, Princess Aurora herself, vocalist Mary Costa!

Ariel’s Song: loving memories of a Mermaid‘s lyricist, Howard Ashman

In the final part of our Little Mermaid series, Jeremie Noyer meet with two very special people close to Howard Ashman’s heart: sister Sarah Gillespie and partner William Lauch, who fondly remember him here.

Ariel’s Song: Glenn Slater, a sparkling lyricist for The Little Mermaid on Broadway!

Jeremie Noyer literally jumps right back to Ariel’s beginning to speak with lyricist Glenn Slater, composer Alan Menken’s new collaborator in bringing The Little Mermaid to the Broadway musical stage.

Ariel’s Song: Jeanine Tesori and James Dooley, two fortunate composers under the sea!

Jeremie Noyer speaks with the musical minds behind the songs and score of Ariel’s Beginning, songwriter Jeanine Tesori and composer James Dooley!

Ariel’s Song: Tony Pulham, a fortunate art director under the sea!

Jeremie Noyer continues his trip under the sea and behind the scenes for a look at the work of art director Tony Pulham, as he recreates Ariel’s world for Ariel’s Beginning.

Ariel’s Song: Robert Reece, a fortunate writer under the sea!

In part two of our Little Mermaid interview series behind the sea-nes, Jeremie Noyer speaks to Ariel’s Beginning co-writer Robert Reece about writing for a mermaid!

Under The Sea and Behind The Scenes with The Little Mermaid!

Take a dip with Jeremie Noyer behind the sea-nes for our series of exclusive articles celebrating The Little Mermaid‘s return to screens in Ariel’s Beginning. Plus a look back at the original classic and sneak peek at the new Broadway musical!

Ariel’s Song: Jodi Benson, a fortunate soul under the sea!

In the first part of our Little Mermaid interview series behind the sea-nes, Jeremie Noyer speaks to voice artist Jodie Benson on bringing Ariel to life!

Eric Goldberg takes us on a Character Animation Crash Course!

Animated News & Views’ Christian Ziebarth speaks with Eric Goldberg about the animator’s new book, Character Animation Crash Course!

Perfect Nightmare: Mike Cachuela on storyboarding Christmas

Jeremie Noyer continues his nightmare journey behind the scenes of Tim Buton’s stop-motion classic, speaking to Nightmare Before Christmas‘s storyboard artist Mike Cachuela!

Perfect Nightmare: Henry Selick on Making Christmas before time!

Animated News & Views’ Jeremie Noyer joins a roundtable discussion with The Nightmare Before Christmas‘ director Henry Selick on the occasion of the film’s 15th Anniversary!

Tony Bancroft balances the yin and the yang in directing Mulan

Animated News & Views’ Jeremie Noyer speaks to Mulan‘s director Tony Bancroft as the Chinese epic returns to DVD in a new package with its video sequel.

Author Tim Hauser’s “axioms” on The Art Of WALL•E

Animated News & Views’ Jeremie Noyer speaks to author Tim Hauser about the latest animation Art Of… book, this time focusing on Pixar’s WALL-E!

Harry Gregson-Williams: Scoring the Return to Narnia!

Jeremie Noyer chats with music composer Hary Gregson-Williams on his return to the Narnian universe for the latest entry in the series, Prince Caspian!

Frank Walsh: On set with Prince Caspian’s Final Battle

Jeremy Noyer speaks to Frank Walsh, one of Prince Caspian‘s art directors, about the challenges in pulling together the elements for the film’s impressive final battle.

How Dean Wright and Wendy Rogers brought FX to Prince Caspian

Jeremie Noyer speaks with Dean Wright and Wendy Rogers, the VFX gurus behind the breathtaking sights in The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian!

“Behind The Tatamis” with Kung Fu Panda‘s Directors!

Jeremie Noyer speaks with John Stevenson and Mark Osborne, the directors of DreamWorks Animation’s new slice of awesomeness, Kung Fu Panda!

Frank Walsh: Setting The World of Narnia

Jeremy Noyer speaks to Frank Walsh, one of Prince Caspian‘s art directors responsible for the overall look of the film and pulling the various visual departments together.

Who Discovered…Lyricist Glenn Slater?

Animated News & Views’ Jeremie Noyer speaks with lyricist Glenn Slater on the song written for the Roger Rabbit prequel that now features on a new album recorded by Kelly Butler!

Douglas Gresham: Producing Prince Caspian

Jeremie Noyer continues his trip into Narnia, with another discussion with co-producer Douglas Gresham on the new film, Prince Caspian!

Douglas Gresham and Trevor Goring: Back Into The Narnia Wardrobe!

Jeremie Noyer speaks with the Narnia films’ co-producer Douglas Gresham, and storyboard artist Trevor Goring about picturing C.S. Lewis’ imaginative world.

Bruce Broughton: The Great Prince of Bambi II‘s Music

Jeremie Noyer speaks to prolific animation composer Bruce Broughton about scoring in the footsteps of Frank Churchill on DisneyToons’ midquel Bambi II.

Get Enchanted! Chapter Six: Director Kevin Lima and exec producer Chris Chase

In the grand finale of our Enchanted exclusives, Jeremie Noyer speaks to the two men who made it all happen: director Kevin Lima and executive producer Chris Chase!

Get Enchanted! Chapter Five: Animation with James Baxter and Thomas Schelesny

Animated Views’ Jeremie Noyer speaks with the two men responsible for Enchanted‘s traditional animation and computer animated effects: James Baxter and Thomas Schelesny!

Get Enchanted! Chapter Four: Artists Harald Siepermann and Troy Quane

Enchanted‘s visual and story development artists Harald Siepermann and Troy Quane speak to Animated Views’ Jeremie Noyer about how they brought Giselle’s adventures to life!

Get Enchanted! Chapter Three: Musical minstrels Alan Menken and Danny Troob!

Jeremie Noyer continues our Enchanted exclusives, speaking to multiple Academy Award-winning composer Alan Menken, and his musical orchestrator Danny Troob!

Get Enchanted! Chapter Two: Disney executive Doug Short, Giselle’s champion!

As our exclusive Enchanted interviews continue, Jeremie Noyer speaks to Doug Short, the Disney executive who shepherded the project to the screen!

Get Enchanted with our behind the scenes exclusives!

Animated Views presents the ultimate trip behind the scenes to see how Disney’s latest classic, the multiple Academy Award-nominated and box-office hit Enchanted came to the screen!