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buffalobill wrote:Is it only going to be released on dvd?

blackcauldron85 wrote:Waking Sleeping Beauty to screen in Central Florida April 15 and 17

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ajmrowland wrote:This is Disney, remember. If it's a new release, they'll do a Blu-ray.

A lot of disputes still fall into the grey area of history – The Black Cauldron is said to have been a shambles when the new management arrived, but Katzenberg’s first move was to cut out some of the darker moments from the film. This is depicted as a rather common-sense decision, but it would also seem to contradict any ideas about letting the young animators stretch themselves in new directions. In other instances, notably the decision to kick the animation division off the lot to clear up offices for celebrities with new production deals, management clearly went too far.

The film also shows the rise of marketing’s influence and some of the unfortunate effects thereof – notably the much-opposed title change from Basil of Baker Street to The Great Mouse Detective.

There’s a particularly fascinating bit where Hahn transposes archival footage from various interviews filmed in support of The Lion King’s 1994 release. As each executive tries to describe the film, they relate very different stories – each individual has projected the film’s plot through the lens of their own perception. It’s so telling, and serves as a wonderful summation of the story; as one animator is quoted as saying about The Lion King, the film they were making was about themselves.

Why Wake Sleeping Beauty - Overview featurette

Untold Bedtime Stores - deleted scenes from the feauture

The Sailor, the Mountain Climber, the Artist, and the Poet - Celebrating Roy Disney, Frank Wells, Joe Ranft, and Howard Ashman

Studio Tours - Randy's tours, Roger Rabbit studio, Oliver studio, and the tour we shot at ARL

A Reunion - Rob Minkoff and Kirk Wise

Walt - What would Walt do and comparing Walt's era and this era

3 webisodes

Gallery - Photos, caricatures, and art from the era