Cited as Disney’s ‘most mature work’, The Hunchback of Notre Dame is considered a classic today by Disney fans.[1] It is certainly one of the more adult… Read more “A History of Disney Animation Part 30 – The Hunchback of Notre Dame”
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The History of Disney Animation Part 29 – Pocahontas
During the early 1990s, the Disney animation studio were developing two films simultaneously: The Lion King and Pocahontas. It was widely accepted within the department that the… Read more “The History of Disney Animation Part 29 – Pocahontas”
The History of Disney Animation Part 28– The Lion King
The Lion King is one of the most successful animated films ever made. In fact it was the highest grossing animated feature for some time and… Read more “The History of Disney Animation Part 28– The Lion King”
The History of Disney Animation Part 27 – Aladdin
The original story of Aladdin originated in the collection of stories known as 1001 Arabian Nights.[1] In this version of the story, there is no magic carpet,… Read more “The History of Disney Animation Part 27 – Aladdin”
The History of Disney Animation Part 26 – Beauty and the Beast
The story of Beauty and the Beast is an ancient and global one with stories originating from Europe, Asia and Africa, as far back as the 2nd… Read more “The History of Disney Animation Part 26 – Beauty and the Beast”
The History of Disney Animation Part 25 – The Rescuers Down Under
The Rescuers Down Under is a film that often gets forgotten in the Disney cannon – just like the package films of the 1940s. This is possibly… Read more “The History of Disney Animation Part 25 – The Rescuers Down Under”
The History of Disney Animation Part 23 – Oliver and Company
The origins of Oliver and Company are in a dark period of the animation studios. New, external CEOs and management were replacing the old Disney guard and… Read more “The History of Disney Animation Part 23 – Oliver and Company”
The History of Disney Animation Part 22 -The Great Mouse Detective
Disney animation had had its ups and downs since the death of Walt. The Fox and the Hound had performed decently enough at the box office to… Read more “The History of Disney Animation Part 22 -The Great Mouse Detective”
The History of Disney Animation Part 21 – The Black Cauldron
The Black Cauldron is infamous in Disney legend as it almost destroyed the animation studio and is the second biggest Disney flop in its history. Adapted from… Read more “The History of Disney Animation Part 21 – The Black Cauldron”
The History of Disney Animation Part 20 – The Fox and the Hound
Based upon the novel by Daniel P. Mannix (1967), The Fox and the Hound, like The Rescuers, has often been cited as an important film in the… Read more “The History of Disney Animation Part 20 – The Fox and the Hound”