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October 25, 2010April 26, 2020

Warren Spector Animates Disney’s Creations in ‘Epic Mickey’

After years of work, including time digging through Disney's coveted archives, Spector is nearly ready to release his new spin on Mickey to the world. It's called "Epic Mickey," and through the Nintendo Wii, it will re-introduce Walt Disney's beloved creation as a leading hero, a role Mickey hasn't tackled on screen in some time.

July 27, 2010April 26, 2020

Disney Hurts Hand-Drawn Animation with ‘Beauty and the Beast’ 3D

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Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” a film that set the standard for not just animation, but for the art of musical storytelling, garnered such critical praise in its initial theatrical release that it received multiple Academy Award nominations. Had Walt…

April 6, 2010April 26, 2020

Pixar Animates Life Behind the Scenes

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With ‘Waking Sleeping Beauty‘ currently playing in a limited release at movie theaters around the country, interest in a behind-the-scenes look at Disney animation is high. The documentary is both entertaining and educational, as it depicts the business…

November 25, 2009March 18, 2012

Muppets Rock Out To Queen

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Queen, the iconic rock band led by the equally iconic singer Freddie Mercury, has found its way into the world of Jim Henson‘s Muppets. Earlier this week Muppets Studio, now owned by the Walt Disney Company,…