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by Sloppy Moe
Tue Apr 22, 2008 9:30 pm
Forum: Main Disney
Topic: Pinocchio Platinum Edition Discussion Thread
Replies: 1201
Views: 434903

I think the only thing that dates Pinocchio is its use of rotoscoping on the Blue Fairy. Pinocchio was made during the high of what I like to call "Walt's realist animation." Around this time, Walt was striving to really blur the line between live action and animation, which is why those e...
by Sloppy Moe
Sat Apr 12, 2008 1:23 am
Forum: Main Disney
Topic: Let's face it, WallE is a Johnny 5 knock off.
Replies: 54
Views: 48483

I think the biggest comparison between Johnny, E.T., and Wally are the eyes. Yet, I do not think of this as a rip off, because these characters were given large, expressive eyes for a good reason. Many filmmakers consider the eyes to be the most expressive part of the body. Windows to the soul, if y...
by Sloppy Moe
Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:33 pm
Forum: Main Disney
Topic: Walt Disney Treasures Wave VIII Discussion
Replies: 439
Views: 165269

I'm confident there will be a ninth wave. Whether there will be a tenth...not so much.

I agree that I hope that the Treasures line continues as long as it can.
by Sloppy Moe
Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:00 pm
Forum: Main Disney
Topic: Walt Disney Treasures Wave VIII Discussion
Replies: 439
Views: 165269

I'm glad the rumours of an "animation-less" wave proved to be unfounded.
by Sloppy Moe
Tue Jan 29, 2008 10:39 pm
Forum: Main Disney
Topic: Up (2009 Pixar film) discussion
Replies: 441
Views: 167999

It looks like it will be taking place in the early 20th century judging by the concept art. Spiffy!
by Sloppy Moe
Thu Jan 24, 2008 6:42 pm
Forum: Main Disney
Topic: Has Disney all-but given up on DVD?
Replies: 30
Views: 14050

A point that most of you are missing is the fact that we all have to have 'new Digital-ready' television sets by the year 2009 or we won't be able to see regular television. All television channels by government decree will be digital and your regular analog television won't be able to receive the ...
by Sloppy Moe
Thu Dec 20, 2007 4:54 pm
Forum: Main Disney
Topic: Future of Walt Disney Treasures line from Leonard Maltin
Replies: 108
Views: 72896

TM2-Megatron wrote:From what Leonard Maltin said, though, they don't seem inclined to release any animated sets in the next wave.
Perhaps, but good sales of the animated shorts in this wave may convince them otherwise