Episode 117: Walt Disney Animation’s Wish

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“Imagine a place where wishes come true. Where your heart’s desire can become a reality. What if I told you that place is within reach? All you have to do is give your wish… to me.”

Join ⁠ANIMATION FASCINATION⁠ as we all head over to the Kingdom of Rosas is this latest episode of the podcast. Embarking on the music filled journey with Marc and Stanford are returning guests ⁠Ted Sowards⁠ (Live Action A Goofy Movie) and ⁠Mike Sawran⁠ (of ⁠The Holdo Maneuver⁠!)

Together the group breaks down and reviews Asha and King Magnifico’s story in Walt Disney Animation’s 100th anniversary celebration for the film ⁠WISH⁠!

Also discussed: our favorite songs, the animation style⁠⁠⁠, plus much, much more…

(recorded on: Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023)

‘Big Hero 6’ Review (Spoiler Free)

Big Hero 6, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 54th animated motion picture, is an action-packed mashup of animated sci-fi movie going goodness. Combining a comic book/manga sensibility with some of the best action sequences ever in an animated movie along with tremendous authenticity and heart-felt emotion, the film delivers on all fronts.

Check Out These Easter Eggs from Disney Animation

As we all know, the idea of putting “Easter Eggs” in films isn’t new. And the talented folks at Disney Animation have been doing it for years (not to mention what’s in store for us in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 54th animated feature Big Hero 6 opening on November 7th).

Glen Keane to Give Keynote Address at VIEW Conference in Turin, Italy

The 15th Annual VIEW computer graphics conference is scheduled to be held October 14th-17th, 2014 in Turin, Italy. Just announced is that legendary animator Glen Keane will be giving a keynote address at the conference.

Check This Out: 12 Days of Disney Animation

It looks like we’re getting another holiday gift from the artists at Disney; this time, it’s the talented folks at Walt Disney Animation Studios doing the gift giving. On the official Disney Animation Tumblr blog, artists from Walt Disney Animation Studios are posting a custom holiday character sketch every day for 12 days (from December 14 to December 25) as part of their “12 Days of Disney Animation” celebration. Make sure to check it out every day from now until Christmas. Thanks, Disney Animation, for the coolness!

Walt Disney Animation Celebrates Its 90th Anniversary

This year, Walt Disney Animation Studios is celebrating its 90^th anniversary. To honor the momentous occasion, The Walt Disney Company recently held a private event on the Disney Studios lot in Burbank, CA. Attendees of the event were treated to a screening of Disney’s latest hit animated motion picture Frozen along with a cocktail party afterward hosted by Disney CEO Bob Iger, Disney Animation heads John Lasseter and Ed Catmull, and Disney Studios chairman Alan Horn.

‘Frozen’ Breaks Records for Thanksgiving Weekend

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 53rd animated motion picture Frozen opened up in a big way in the U.S. over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Taking in an estimated $66.7 million over the three-day weekend and an estimated $93 million over the five-day period (the film opened on a Wednesday), the film overtook the Thanksgiving weekend animated film opening box office records previously set by Pixar Animation Studios’ Toy Story 2 in 1999 ($80.1 million) and Disney’s Tangled in 2010 ($68.7 million) over the same five-day period.

MUST SEE: Second Trailer for Monsters University

Just the other day we posted an extended preview of Pixar’s next film, Monsters University. Today the second trailer was released and it sure looks like we’re going to get yet another masterful film from the hopping lamp.

Return to Bloomsbury: Two Conversations with Peter Pan‘s Kathryn Beaumont and Paul Collins

In celebration of its 60^th anniversary, Disney is bringing its much beloved classic, Peter Pan, to the High Definition world with a wonderful Blu-ray package. In anticipation of this upcoming February 5th release, I was extremely fortunate enough to chat with Kathryn Beaumont, the voice of Wendy Darling (as well as Alice in Alice in Wonderland) and Paul Collins, the voice of John Darling. Check out the interviews after the jump…

“Animation Fascination” Episode 28: Darrin Butters – Walt Disney Animation Studios

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In this episode Marc and Matt are joined by CG character animator Darrin Butters of Walt Disney Animation Studios to talk about magic, animation, internet trolling, and the awesomeness of Glen Keane.