Join former film students and college friends Ariadna Torres-Cortez and Mia Stapleton as they engage in fun, lighthearted discussions about animated films that marked their childhoods and shaped the way they think about storytelling. So grab a snack, sit back, and reminisce!
Ariadna Torres-Cortez & Mia Stapleton
Things mentioned in this episode: Videos with footage showing the live action references Disney animators used while making the film. [https://youtu.be/LWwO-h7ZSlw] [https://youtu.be/ROqlhMEWA70] Here's a treat! “Alice's Wonderland” (1923) from Walt Disney's Laugh-O-Grams/Walt Disney's Alice Commedies [https://youtu.be/tIFEIVkYSnw] A short yet lovely video of Alice's voice actress, Kathryn Beaumont, discussing the song ‘Beyond the Laughing Sky' and how it was removed from “Alice in Wonderland” and its melody used for the Peter Pan song ‘The Second Star to the Right' . [https://youtu.be/HEE6yuVCqsQ] NEXT EPISODE: CHICKEN RUN This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
Things mentioned in this episode: The musical short "Rite of Spring" from Disney's Fantasia that served as a base of inspiration for Bluth, Spielberg, and Lucas. [https://youtu.be/5Vw-fy-Gfl8] Here's a video by fimbulvetr on youtube that reconstructs the Sharptooth vs. Littlefoot and Cera chase scene with the missing segments of the origianl storyboard. https://youtu.be/c5biFZM-rOQ NEXT EPISODE: ALICE IN WONDERLAND (June 5th) This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
Disclaimer: All views expressed on this podcast are solely those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions of any of the production companies mentioned on the show.
Disclaimer: All views expressed on this podcast are solely those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions of any of the production companies mentioned on the show.
Disclaimer: All views expressed on this podcast are solely those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions of any of the production companies mentioned on the show. Things mentioned in this episode: A side-by-side look at the reused animation Disney used in Robin Hood’s “Phony King of England” scene. https://youtu.be/Uf9PMbpH_j8 Take a look at the alternate ending for the film. https://youtu.be/4IZHa8urHZ4 And if you’re familiar with The Hampster Dance Song….. https://youtu.be/H9K8-3PHZOU …then you might find that the film’s intro song “Whistle Stop” eerily familiar. https://youtu.be/0OT72M380i0 NEXT EPISODE: CAT'S DON'T DANCE (April 24th) This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
Disclaimer: All views expressed on this podcast are solely those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions of any of the production companies mentioned on the show. Things mentioned in this episode: Pixar’s Tin Toy! The short that started it all (plus a little behind-the-scenes look at the making of the short) https://youtu.be/ffIZSAZRzDA https://youtu.be/bS2TXeXcx1I A link to the Toy Story page on Pixar's website. Check out interviews with animators, a look at character designs, and concept art for the film! https://www.pixar.com/feature-films/toy-story The infamous Toy Story Black Friday Reel. This is a deleted scene that was ultimately scrapped and motivated the creators to make a reinvisioning Woody’s character. https://youtu.be/GOxJpGI8SWc Also, quick correction! I mention the doll Sally Spaghetty but later realized I meant to say “BETTY Spaghetty”. Whoops! Here’s a look at what that doll looks like for those of you that have no clue what I’m talking about. https://i.pinimg.com/564x/9c/d0/26/9cd0261af58289ed1be56efd781a5896.jpg NEXT EPISODE: ROBIN HOOD (April 10th) This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
Disclaimer: All views expressed on this podcast are solely those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions of any of the production companies mentioned on the show Things mentioned in this episode: For those who might be interested in learning more about the Romanov family and Rasputin.... https://www.history.com/topics/russia/romanov-family https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/murder-rasputin-100-years-later-180961572/ 20th Century Fox's original Anastasia film from 1956: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9NCHC72_vw NEXT EPISODE: TOY STORY (March 27th) This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
Disclaimer: All views expressed on this podcast are solely those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions of any of the production companies mentioned on the show. Things mentioned in this episode: For those that are curious and want to take a peek at the source material…. Shrek! by William Steig https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ro6EXNiXQA8 https://teachingpnieb.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/shrek.pdf Our Picks for Battle Royal Songs: I’ll Make a Man Out ofYou — Disney’s Mulan https://youtu.be/elBKil5zE2g Don’t Give Up — The Noisettes https://youtu.be/J6yIv7fz4-g Kiss with a Fist — Florence + the Machine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywMD3GLoKG4 NEXT EPISODE: ANASTASIA (March 13th) This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
Disclaimer: All views expressed are solely those of the hosts & do not represent opinions of any of production companies mentioned. Things mentioned in this episode: Original Story of Snow White by the Grimm Brothers https://germanstories.vcu.edu/grimm/schneeeng.html Multiplane Camera https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiplane_camera https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdHTlUGN1zw Rotoscoping https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotoscoping NEXT EPISODE: SHREK (February 27th) This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm