I got the cd to this movie. I only bought it for one song - Tevin Campbell's "I2I". It also features the powerful former Prince vocalist Rosie Gaines. Tevin also worked with Prince and I think "I2I" was recorded at Prince's Paisley Park. This song is awesome!
I know it's corn-filled, but I love pure sugery pop like this. For 1995 it sounded so dated though LOL. But who cares right? Disney broke Powerline, who sings the song in the movie, as a Michael Jackson type figure. But by then Jacko was out of kids favour. But Disney has usually been a few steps behind on the hip tip, as it were.
I am a huge fan of Tevin, and his vocals soar on this song. Give it up!
"if u do just as ur told, these are streets of gold"
I got the cd to this movie. I only bought it for one song, tevin campbells "I2I". Featuring the powerful former Prince vocalist Rosie gaines (tevin also worked with Prince and I think "I2I" was recorded at Prince's Paisley park), this song is awesome.
I know its corn filled, but I love pure sugery pop like this. For 1995 it sounded so dated though LOL. But who cares right? Disney broke Powerline, who sings the song in the movie, as a Michael Jackson type figure. But by then Jacko was out of kids favour. But disney have usually been a few steps behind on the hip tip as it were.
Iam a huge fan of tevin, and his vocals soar on this song. Give it up!
I never really liked "Powerline" but I loved Nobody Else but You, On The Open Road, and After Today. I also thought that Lester's Possum Park Theme Song was interesting but not a grade A yodeling song like Yodel-Adle-Eedle-Idle-Oo from Home on the Range.
AGM is my favorite Disney Film. I don't really know why, It would never shape up to the lion king artistically, but as Leonard Maltin said it was a simple film that managed to hit the nail on the head. It's one of those films that make you walk out feeling all warm. One thing I think helps are Tevins songs. They are positive songs, abeit with a hell of a lot of 'leaning tower of cheesa'. I also baught the CD on amazon recently for those songs.
I dont know... I just love A Goofy Movie... And Max... And Goofy.
On a more general note, Maxie is my Favorite Disney Character (followed by 'New Daisy'). I just feel he and Goofy work so well together - extreme opposites who (eventually) learn to live with each over. If only people knew how to write for him without reverting to 'OMFG My Dad Is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Embarrassing...'
I like the song I2I too. When the movie first came out my brother bought the soundtrack, which if you ask him now he denies it and has no clue what your talking about, but I always use to borrow it so I could listen to that song. I actually have it on my ipod. I also liked listening to After Today. Now that I think about it, I think he let me have his CD and it's around here somewhere.
I love AGM and On the Open Road! I remember my friend brought the VHS in to school at the end of the year in 3rd grade and everyone loved it! "On the Open Road" is one of the best DTV Disney songs ever. I remember when the movie premiered, the Disney Store always played the "music video" and all the cast members sang along since they had memorized it from listening to it probably 47 times a day.
[whistling]
Do you need a break from modern living?
Do you long to shed your weary load?
If your nerves are raw
And your brain is fried
Just grab a friend and take a ride
Together out on the open road!
[Come on Maxie! Ah-hyuk!]
All in all, I'd rather have detention!
All in all, I'd rather eat a toad! ["bluhh"]
And my old man drives like such a klutz
That I'm about to hurl my guts
Directly upon the open road!
There's nothing can upset me,
Cuz now we're on our way
Our trusty map will guide us straight and true
Roxanne, please don't forget me!
I will return someday
Though I may be in traction when I do!
Me and Max relaxin' like the old daysThis is worse than dragon breathe and acne! In a buddy, buddy kind of mode!I'm so mad I think I may explode!
When I see that highway I could cry! You know, that's funny; so could I!
Justbein' out on the open road!
(country piano interlude)
Howdy boys! Is this the way to Nashville?! Watch it, Mack! Or you'll be gettin' towed! I'm in no hurry to arrive Cuz I'll be turning sixty five The nexts time I sees the open road!
Just a week of rest and relaxation [Oh yeah!] In the odd, romantic episode! [Very odd!]
[Mickey Mouse giggles with Donald hitchhiking] And it's Californ-I-A or bust! Look out you dirt bags,
Eat my dust! From now on, I'm on the Open road!
It's me and little Maxie,
my pipsqueak pioneer! They're pard-o-ners for ever, Westward Ho! [Yee ha!] Could someone call a taxi,
And get me outta here
to Beverly Hills 90210!
Oh! Everyday, another new adventure!
Every mile, another new zip code!
And the cares we had are gone for good! And I'd go with them if I could!
I've got no strings on me! [nod to Pinnochio ]
I'm feeling fancy free!
How wonderful to be
On the Open Roooooh-oh-oooooh-oh-oooooh-oh-oad!
bennyb98 wrote:A Goofy Movie was released theatrically.
Yup it was and I can say it was too because as far back as I remember this and Pocahontas were my 1st times going to the movies (but If I recall correctly we were late for Pocahontas and came in at Ratcliffe's entrance)
Oops! Sorry, I wasn't thinking right. It wasn't direct to video but it was made by the Disney animation studios who usually do sequels and direct to video movies. Anyhow, it was still a great movie and I wish I had it to watch it on DVD.
Kram Nebuer wrote:Oops! Sorry, I wasn't thinking right. It wasn't direct to video but it was made by the Disney animation studios who usually do sequels and direct to video movies. Anyhow, it was still a great movie and I wish I had it to watch it on DVD.
He He... No. It was made by WDFA Paris... But on a MovieToon budget (mainly because the film was NOT ment to be a hit. It was to test the Paris studio. WDFA Tokyo and WDFA Sydney helped out. But Everyone in Team Disney was suprised when it performed well.) The Sequel Lab Didn't Exist in '93.
drnilescrane wrote:He He... No. It was made by WDFA Paris... But on a MovieToon budget (mainly because the film was NOT ment to be a hit. It was to test the Paris studio. WDFA Tokyo and WDFA Sydney helped out. But Everyone in Team Disney was suprised when it performed well.) The Sequel Lab Didn't Exist in '93.
Doesn't Sydney make all the sequels? I remember in the Lion King 1 1/2 featurette they went to the Sydney studios.
What other movies did Paris make? I remember reading that they made or helped in making Runaway Brain. Though unfortunately they were closed down along with the Florida animation studios...
Kram Nebuer wrote:
Doesn't Sydney make all the sequels? I remember in the Lion King 1 1/2 featurette they went to the Sydney studios.
What other movies did Paris make? I remember reading that they made or helped in making Runaway Brain. Though unfortunately they were closed down along with the Florida animation studios...
Paris' biggest contribution was TARZAN, where most of the animation was done by Paris. Even Glenn Keane was in France when the movie was made. You can see them discuss this on the 2 disc TARZAN set (due to be re-released soon, if you don't have a copy).
I believe Paris also did sequences for some other movies. Didn't Paris do the complete opening of The Hunchback of Notre Dame (as well as other sequences in the movie)?
Walt Disney Animation Australia (WDAA) commenced operations in Sydney, Australia on 15 August 1988, taking over the old Hanna Barbera (HB) operation in St Leonards when HB announced their intention to close down.
Disney at that time were on the lookout for another international facility with a strong animation reputation, one that shared a similar sense of humour as found in the US and one that would be more cost effective than their US based facilities.
The WDAA Studio was established in Atchison Street, St Leonards with approximately 100 staff. The first project the Studio undertook was the “Winnie The Pooh” series. The operation consisted of Layouts through to Animation Checking. This included all animation and background elements. This work was then sent off to Taiwan for cel painting and finally to be shot onto 35mm film and sent back to LA for post production.
The Studio grew and was relocated to Kippax Street, Surry Hills. At this time we were able to justify the establishment of a Paint Department. This meant that the work was no longer sent overseas for completion prior to arriving in LA for post production.
For the majority of WDAA’s first 7 years of operation the Studio produced high quality Saturday morning television animation. Much of what WDAA set the standard for, for Saturday morning television shows and their episodes were used to on sell the series to television networks worldwide. In addition, many of the shows have now been combined with two or three other episodes to form a video sold world-wide.
Some of the main series WDAA worked on over this time included “Winnie The Pooh”, “Darkwing Duck”, “Goof Troop”, “Aladdin Series”, “Timon and Pumbaa” and “Duck Daze”. In total, the Studio completed 179 Saturday morning television episodes
The Studio grew to employ as many as 218 people, many of which worked on a freelance basis, especially in the paint department.
In 1995, WDAA began work on the first sequel to the “Aladdin” feature entitled “The Return of Jafar”. It was the first ever specifically direct-to-video, or more appropriately called exclusive-to-video, project done by any of the main entertainment companies. It was a phenomenal success and quickly created a new market niche. Irrespective of this success, the division recognised that all subsequent projects required more time for superior pre-production work and to allow for a higher standard of product to be produced.
During 1996, WDAA produced the second sequel to “Aladdin”, re-introducing the voice of Robin Williams as the Genie. This was an excellent high quality product and proved extremely successful in the world-wide market.
In order to establish an environment reflective of the quality products that it was producing, WDAA again relocated to take the top 3 floors of 323 Castlereagh Street at the south end of the City in March 1997. This move also coincided with the introduction of Digital technology into the Studio, enabling them to correctly boast the establishment of a truly state-of-the-art Studio in Sydney. WDAA took out a 10-year lease on its premises and spent A$2.5 million solely on the Studio fitout, clearly reinforcing its commitment to producing high quality animation in Australia for the long term.
In August 1998, WDAA celebrated its 10 year anniversary of operation in Sydney. This celebration coincided with the completion of the most challenging exclusive-to-video project to date – the sequel to the sensational 1994 classic “The Lion King”, which following its theatrical release, has become the best selling video of all time, ahead of Titanic. It smashed US and international box office records to become the number one animated film of all time. The worldwide video sales topped 55 million units, more than 20% higher than the next best video sales recorded.
The sequel entitled “The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride” is a superb product, again establishing a new standard for this market. The film picks up where the original ended and uses the same voice talents plus many additional. It sold well in excess of half a million units in Australia and has become the top-selling exclusive-to-video title of all time with 23 million units sold worldwide. In November 1999, WDAA won the prestigious “Annie Award” (the International Animation Industry’s equivalent to the Oscars) for best Direct-To-Video production for “The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride”.
In 1999 the Studio completed the exclusive-to-video movie “An Extremely Goofy Movie”, released in June 2000 in Australia. WDAA was presented with its second “Annie Award” for this movie. The Studio has subsequently completed two additional high quality Direct-to Video movies namely, “Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea” (released in 2000) and, “Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp’s Adventure” the story of Lady and the Tramp’s son, Scamp, and his adventure into the outside world, released in 2001. Both movies were widely applauded by the critics and were very successful, significantly exceeding sales expectations.
In February 2002, the Studio achieved one of its key goals, to produce a Theatrical released movie. “Return to Never Land”, the sequel to the 1953 Classic “Peter Pan” was rated an A by cinema goers. This is a very proud achievement for the Studio and a challenge that was eagerly taken up by all artists and the production crew involved. The film grossed just under A$100 million in its US release. This clearly underlines the Studio’s talent and has set a new standard for its film making future.
Recently completing its production time in the Studio is the long awaited sequel to Disney’s 1967 Classic “The Jungle Book” (rated in the top 10 of the biggest grossing motion pictures ever), named “Jungle Book 2”. It will be the second Theatrical release for the Studio and it relates Mowgli’s adventure back to the jungle, joined by all his old friends and foe, and a few new ones. It again has raised the quality bar at the Studio and will be released internationally in February 2003 and in Australia April 2003.
2003 is a busy year for WDAA, with two new productions in progress, “The Lion King 1.5: Hakuna Matata” and “The 3 Musketeers”.
“Lion King 1.5” is the hilarious story of Simba’s growing years after leaving the pride, as told by the mischievous duo, Timon and Pumbaa. An exclusive-to-video release, it is loaded full of fun and adventure and sure to equal the popularity of “The Lion King” and “The Lion King II”.
“The 3 Musketeers” brings to life Disney’s classic and favourite characters of Mickey, Donald and Goofy in a whole new adventure. Newly appointed musketeers, they fumble their way to save Princess Minnie from the evil Piete. “The Three Musketeers” will finish production Christmas 2003 with an exclusive-to-video release in 2004.
At present, WDAA employs almost 250 staff in all positions from layout through to digital ink and paint. WDAA is on the constant lookout for new and experienced talent as it is seeking to significantly expand its operation. The Studio is well aware of the need to continually improve its quality levels and production systems. This can only be done by investing in and further developing the great talent within the Studio. In addition, WDAA hopes to expand into the area of pre-production, an area currently done in L.A.
Currently, each project takes between 2½ to 3 years to fully produce from initial concept to release. It is in full production in the Australian Studio for approximately 15 -18 months. With the aid of the new digital technology (WDAA has invested in excess of A$3 million in new digital equipment) the Studio has achieved a quality level previously believed to be beyond its reach. This technology has allowed the Studio to add the finishing touches to the work produced by their highly skilled and constantly improving animation crew.
Through proven performance, the Studio is perfectly positioned to secure more theatrical releases in the near future. This is something that the dedicated staff at WDAA would cherish and excel at, as they clearly have the talent.
The Studio has a full plate of exciting upcoming projects – stay tuned to a cinema near you!
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