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Frankenweenie
…Batman, too often overlooked nowadays in light of Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight update but just as impressive, and perhaps more so, as those films in terms of visual achievements, and… |
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The Secret Of The Magic Gourd on DVD – Winner!
Experience a magical story about the boundless limits of imagination and the strength we each have inside us with Disney’s heartwarming film The Secret Of The Magic Gourd – of… |
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Disney Blu-ray 3D Reissues: Chicken Little / Meet The Robinsons / Bolt / G-Force
…the changing face of Disney Animation throughout the period of switching from traditional hand-drawn features to CGI, the arrival of John Lasseter, and the outside influence of live-action/animation combination family… |
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The Lion King II / The Lion King 1½
…Circle Of Life sequence kicks things off with those clear comparisons in mind. Disappointingly, Tina Turner’s rendition of the track, played over the closing credits of the European version, lent… |
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Ariel’s Song: loving memories of a Mermaid‘s lyricist, Howard Ashman
…of Little Shop of Horrors. Howard was very involved in the French translation of his musical. The wordplays are very important and the choice of the right words was crucial… |
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Disney Legend Floyd Norman writes (and talks) about his Animated Life
…movie, you’re often working with an army. Of course, a lot of good stuff can come out of a story team working together, but it can also be a headache… |
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Finding Dory swimming onto Blu-ray in November
…Wandering the Marine Life Institute’s elaborate pipe system, Dory happens upon the abode of Hank the cranky octopus. –The Pig – Frantically navigating the pipes of the Marine Life Institute… |
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The Book of Life
…studio had shown they can do good work. And, man do they show it off this time! The Book of Life is absolutely gorgeous. The argument could be made that… |
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Chuck Jones: Extremes And Inbetweens, A Life In Animation
…A testament to the life, work and vigor of legendary cartoon director Chuck Jones’, from animation’s pioneering days to some of the last footage of Jones’ before his passing. He… |
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2023 San Diego Comic Con Exclusive
…about in Cosplay. Be it in the halls of the convention center or out on the streets of downtown San Diego, fans from all walks of life dressed up as… |
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Bee Movie Fun Facts
…flowers—that’s a lot of frequent flyer miles. The lifespan of an average bee is six weeks…during that time, their entire output of honey amounts to around one-twelfth of a teaspoon… |
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D23 Expo 2019 Exclusive
…of the service, showing off a trailer and announcing a pre-order offer for D23 Gold members. Mayer introduced Gary Marsh, President and Chief Creative Officer of Disney Channels Worldwide. Marsh… |
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When You Wish Upon A Star: The Musical Making of Walt Disney’s Pinocchio
…the technical or make-believe aspect of them. In fact, they’re really part of the substance of the film. Through those two shots of the village, simple life is promoted –… |
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Bambi: Platinum Edition
…the compassion of animals versus the inhumanity of humans. “Man…was in the forest” goes one of the film’s most memorable – and chilling – lines. The poetic tone of the… |
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Walt Stanchfield – Drawn to Life
Published for the first time ever, Drawn to Life is a two volume collection of the legendary lectures from long-time Disney animator Walt Stanchfield. Edited by Don Hahn, all of… |
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Only Yesterday
…of her brother-in-law. It was always a childhood wish of hers to leave the big city and have the experience of life in the country, and her sister’s new relations… |
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Keanu Reeves is Batman in new DC League of Super-Pets trailer
A new trailer for DC League of Super-Pets is now online, featuring the introduction of Batman, who’s voiced by Keanu Reeves. Unsurprisingly given the tone of this film, this looks… |
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2016: Animated Views’ Review Of The Year!
…a new Ice Age film from Blue Sky, or Illumination running out of gas with their mediocre Secret Life Of Pets; no, Disney had two certifiably great films come out… |
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Underdog (live-action movie)
…that’s not much of a name for a superhero. But…this is one clever dog! The animal action on show – a mixture of real-life pooch, puppets and CGI animation –… |
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Secret Of The Wings
…change, this movie follows the lead of the others by promoting a season of the year. In Secret Of The Wings, Tinker Bell experiences the fairy preparation for winter, where… |
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Animation Addicts Podcast #87: The Secret of NIMH – Too Many “J” Names
…of NIMH. https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV6600692332.mp3 Highlights Nerdy Couch Discussion Main Discussion: The Secret of NIMH (1982) Shout out to to the fan-made trailer by ELO1138. The staples of a Don Bluth film:… |
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The Secret World Of Arrietty
…Haru (Hara in the US) is very suspicious of what is happening, and she knows of the family legends about a race of little people living on the grounds. Haru… |
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The Prisoner: The Complete Series
…Of Big Ben, The Schizoid Man) with various crew on each. Best of the bunch with his recollections is Williams, who reveals lots of in-secrets along the way. Long-time fans… |
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Disney’s Adventures Of The Gummi Bears: Volume One, Seasons 1–3
…episode titles sent me right back: A New Beginning, The Sinister Sculptor, Zummi Makes It Hot, Loopy Go Home, The Secret Of The Juice and Duel Of the Wizards –… |
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Jonny Quest: The Complete First Season
…heavily influenced by the drawings of Wildey, who himself was heavily influenced by Milt Caniff (creator of the comic strip Terry And The Pirates). Unlike other cartoons of the time,… |
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2019 San Diego Comic Con Exclusive
…The Little Mermaid, the 25th of The Lion King, the 20th of Tarzan, and the 10th of The Princess and the Frog, just to name a few. In honor of… |
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WALL-E: 3-Disc Special Edition
…his lifetime, and the future of mankind, awaits… The Sweatbox Review: “In the summer of 1994, there was a lunch…” though often derided by many for placing too much emphasis… |
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The Incredibles: Collector’s Edition
…soundbites – all of which predictably applaud Brad – and plenty of video camera footage of the day to day running of Pixar: we see Brad’s first day at the… |
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Oliver & Company: 25th Anniversary Edition
…they heard about the raising of a dead army of skeletons, the rather drab hero and the sucking of life out of the villain come the film’s climax. Faith in… |
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Pinocchio: Platinum Edition
…of the audience to catch up. Of course, opening at a time when most of the world was then embroiled in a major war, closing off many of the foreign… |
