tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post8516035899326610943..comments2024-03-13T23:42:25.845-07:00Comments on Animondays: The Remaking and Unmaking of DisneyDavid B. Levyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12611160893518781463noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-22032849548388144812010-03-30T07:28:03.637-07:002010-03-30T07:28:03.637-07:00Emmett,
I feel the same way about getting revved u...Emmett,<br />I feel the same way about getting revved up again for this period of Disney. For this first time in years, I'd like to revisit these films. <br /><br />Francisco,<br />Disney's success with Pixar is part of Disney's legacy, but Pixar was responsible for their own creative agenda and deserve most or all of the credit for the content of their films... but, no doubt the Disney/Pixar connection has helped steer those films to success. Its interesting that since the merger of the two companies the Pixar and Disney brands (as well as their films and crews) are still separate. <br /><br />Mayshing,<br />I find the film encouraging too. I love that this movie came out on the heels of Princess and the Frog.David B. Levyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12611160893518781463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-47920588590479855742010-03-23T19:45:46.493-07:002010-03-23T19:45:46.493-07:00I am encouraged though from this film, Disney has ...I am encouraged though from this film, Disney has shown how it has periods of ups and downs, just like any regular artists. Every time when its down, it somehow got up again from the people who really wanted to push for it. Again and again. I love the story of Glen winning the battle in keeping Ariel's song. <br /><br />I hope for another "up" period for Disney's 2D animation after Princess and the Frog. <br /><br />Like my mother's wise word, "success is always harder to handle than failure." <br />When one is not careful, success can be blinding.<br /><br />I'm glad you pointed out Roy's ego at Wells memorial. I wasn't reading into that.Christine Y. Chonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10917520161302019792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-13439034087289316422010-03-23T13:41:21.911-07:002010-03-23T13:41:21.911-07:00Thanks for the review. I remember this period viv...Thanks for the review. I remember this period vividly. I don't know how many times I watched The Little Mermaid with my younger sister who got it as a gift. I loved it just as much as she did. I loved most of the Disney animated features from that era. I'm more accepting that things can't last. Maybe there will be another resurgence in 20 years.<br /><br />Does Disney's success with the Pixar Films count?<br /><br />I'll check out this doc if I can. Sounds great.Franciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15438737141034238092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738814364413384768.post-38102147017582234232010-03-22T10:45:38.220-07:002010-03-22T10:45:38.220-07:00The documentary got me (and maybe some others) all...The documentary got me (and maybe some others) all revved up over this period of Disney animation again. The documentary does shed some new light on how these films were made, but it doesn't seem to tarnish the period in any way. Frank Wells' death pretty much shattered the relationships between the top executives, and as evidenced by the memorial service, all the conflict was exposed to the public. <br /><br />As far as the artists go, it would have been nice to see more identification. I'm surprised there wasn't much on Eric Goldberg, whose presence in Disney is just as unique as Howard Ashman. And it would have been nice to hear some more about how the films were designed to stand out and succeed.<br /><br />But overall, its not a bad film. It is very informative. To artists like us, it might be disappointing not see as much in the creative area of Disney, but its just as informative in the overall workings of an untouchable castle as Disney.Emmetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550182438003731076noreply@blogger.com