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The Encyclopedia of Walt Disney's Animated Characters: Thumper

posted by PrueFever

The young Thumper, ready for mischief and impertinence.

The Encyclopedia of Walt Disney's Animated Characters: From Mickey Mouse to Hercules by
John Grant

Walt Disney Character Description of Thumper from "Bambi" (1942)

Thumper, animated by Ollie Johnston; Frank Thomas and others, is probably the star of the movie. To a great extent this is because of the unconscoously brilliant voicing of the part by young Peter Behn, said to have been discovered by two of the animators when visiting a friend’s house. (David R. Smith has checked with Johnston and Thomas, who say that Behn was instead discovered at an audition. As with so many matters concerning...

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Walt Disney Press Releases - The Jungle Book: Diamond Edition Blu-Ray

posted by PrueFever

The Jungle Book: Diamond Edition Blu-Ray Cover

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Make Mowgli and His Jungle Family A Part of Yours When

Disney’s “Jungle Book: Diamond Edition”

Swings onto Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital on February 11, 2014

Film Synopsis: Now for the first time ever on Blu-ray with glorious digital high definition,
Disney’s Jumpin’ Jungle Classic has never looked so lush or sounded so good! Beloved characters, swinging music and new behind-the-scenes bonus features make this Diamond Edition Blu-ray a must-have for every family’s classic collection!

Meet the most unforgettable characters and embark on a thrilling...

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The Encyclopedia of Walt Disney's Animated Characters: The Sultan

posted by PrueFever

The Sultan, ruler of Agrabah.

The Encyclopedia of Walt Disney's Animated Characters: From Mickey Mouse to Hercules by
John Grant

Walt Disney Character Description of The Sultan from "Aladdin" (1992)

Portly and chubby-faced, with a large turban and a small stature, the Sultan hardly conforms to one's image of the average despot, yet he is a despot toward his daughter: confined within the palace walls, she must choose a suitor of noble blood by the time she is sixteen, because that is the law. It does not occur to the Sultan until very late in the movie that, although he did not originate the law, it is within his power to change...

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Walt Disney Animation Slow Motion Gifs: A Goofy Movie (1995)

posted by PrueFever

5th article of my Disney Slow Motion Gifs is the classic A Goofy Movie from 1995.

Links to the other Walt Disney Animation Slow Motion Gifs Articles:

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Image #1: Max Goof

Single cel set-up applied to a matching watercolor background.
Quote: No Quote.
Number of frames: 30 frames.
Description of the sequence: Max waves goodbye to Roxanne.
PrueFever's comment: I have always loved this little sequence of Max as he waves. He looks really cute here.

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The Encyclopedia of Walt Disney's Animated Characters: Jake

posted by PrueFever

The Encyclopedia of Walt Disney's Animated Characters: From Mickey Mouse to Hercules by
John Grant

Walt Disney Character Description of Jake from "The Rescuers Down Under" (1990)

The character of the Australian Mr. Competent, Jake, has a very difficult role to perform: he must be simultaneously an adventure hero and a comical figure; moreover, he mustn't be Crocodile Dundee. This last point the animators seems to have taken very much to heart for, although Jake's persona has many of the macho, tough-guy attributes of that hero and countless other Australian stereotypes, the core of the characterization...

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"Alice in Wonderland" theme, do you like it?

posted by Lisia

A new Boutique

Have you ever think about the look of a shop and about the world that can rotate around a specific theme? What about an "Alice and Wonderland" theme?

Can the Belle Epoche artist Mucha be the representative of the magic and harmony of a dream world? His women are suspended between deception and imagination. The atmosphere also is like if was lacks of space and time.

What do you think?
Would you like a boutique inspired by madness and fantasy?
Which one of these images make you think about a strange and fantasy world?

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Walt Disney Press Release - The Lion King: Diamond Edition

posted by PrueFever

AUDIENCES TO EXPERIENCE
DISNEY’S “THE LION KING” LIKE NEVER BEFORE…

TWO FIRSTS FOR OSCAR®- AND GOLDEN GLOBE®-WINNING ANIMATED CLASSIC:

September 16, 2011—All-New 3D Version of the “The Lion King” Hits Theaters for the First Time Ever

October 4, 2011— Available on Disney Blu-ray™ Hi-Def and Blu-ray 3D™ for the First Time Ever

BURBANK, Calif. (May 26, 2011) — Simba, Mufasa, Nala, Timon and Pumbaa are back and better than ever this fall when Disney’s “The Lion King” roars into theaters and homes in breathtaking 3D.
A special two-week theatrical extravaganza kicks off Sept....

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The Encyclopedia of Walt Disney's Animated Characters: Vanessa

posted by PrueFever

The beautiful Vanessa

The Encyclopedia of Walt Disney's Animated Characters: From Mickey Mouse to Hercules by
John Grant

Walt Disney Character Description of Vanessa from "The Little Mermaid" (1989)

When Ursula adopts human guise in order to ensnare Eric romantically (with the aid of Ariel's hostage voice), she takes for herself the name Vanessa. Vanessa so strongly resembles Ariel that it is easier to note the differences than the similarities. Some are superficial - the hair colour, for example - and others much more fundamental. A curious feature of Vanessa is that, even though Ariel is in theory still a little...

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Peter Pan: Diamond Edition - Press Release

posted by PrueFever

Dreams Around The Globe Will Once Again Take Flight!

Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Disney’s Classic Adventure
As It Soars to New Heights for the First Time on Disney Blu-ray™

Available For Purchase on February 5, 2013

New Digital Restoration and Unparalleled High Definition Picture and Sound!

BURBANK, California, November 16, 2012 –– On February 5, 2013, The Walt Disney Studios celebrates the 60th Anniversary release of Walt Disney’s classic, “Peter Pan,” as it soars to all-new heights
– with a new digital restoration and high definition picture and sound - for the first time...

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Disney Legend Jodi Benson Looks Back on 25 Years of Voicing the Character of Ariel

posted by PrueFever

Jodi Benson.

It's often been said that good things come to those who wait. But no one knows that axiom better than voice actor Jodi Benson. Who had to wait a full year after handing in her The Little Mermaid audition tape before Jodi then learned that she had won the role of a lifetime.

"Back in the Fall of 1986, I was appearing in Smile, a Broadway musical that Howard Ashman had written with Marvin Hamlisch. Given that Howard and Marvin were such huge talents, everyone thought that this show would run forever. But that isn't what happened with Smile. It closed at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre after just 48...

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The Little Mermaid: Diamond Edition Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD Press Release.

posted by PrueFever

Walt Disney Blu-Ray Cover of The Little Mermaid: Diamond Edition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Rediscover the Film That Gave Voice to a Whole Generation

Disney’s “The Little Mermaid: Diamond Edition”

Splashes Its Ways Into Homes For The Very First Time In Blu-ray™ Hi-Def
With New Breathtaking Picture and Sound Restoration

Film Synopsis: Ariel (voiced by Jodi Benson), is a free-spirited mermaid, who is off on the adventure of a lifetime with her best friend, the adorable Flounder (voiced by Jason Marin), and the reggae-singing Caribbean crab Sebastian (voiced by Samuel E. Wright) at her side. But it will take all of her courage and determination to make her...

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The Encyclopedia of Walt Disney's Animated Characters: The Prince

posted by PrueFever

The Encyclopedia of Walt Disney's Animated Characters: From Mickey Mouse to Hercules by
John Grant

Walt Disney Character Description of The Prince from "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" (1937)

If Snow White is, as it were, a "strong cypher", the Prince is a weak one. For an important central character he appears on the screen for an astonishingly short period of time - once early on when singing "One Song" with Snow White and the other time right at the end when his kiss wakes her from her otherwise endless sleep. Strangely enough, although he has only a few lines, his voice part proved the most...

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The Encyclopedia of Walt Disney's Animated Characters: Rajah

posted by PrueFever

Rajah with his best friend, the lovely Princess Jasmine.

The Encyclopedia of Walt Disney's Animated Characters: From Mickey Mouse to Hercules by
John Grant

Walt Disney Character Description of Rajah from "Aladdin" (1992)

The characterization of Rajah is one of the most pleasing in the movie; although the role is not a major one, the effect is neatly executed. Before Jasmine makes her escape to the souk, Rajah is the only true companion she has - her father, while loving, has no comprehension of her at all. This vast tiger, cleverly animated to give the full impression not just of size but of sheer weight - his shoulders bulge and his movements are ponderous...

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glelsey's Favourite Walt Disney Characters!

posted by glelsey

Hello, fellow WDC club people! This is an appreciation post for some of my personal favourite characters from various Disney animated movies. The characters in this article will be listed in alphabetical order, and they are all the ones whose Fanpop spots I've joined... so far! Of course, there are plenty of other Disney characters I adore too, but I guess I had to draw the line somewhere.

I might join some more fanclubs for Disney characters eventually, but when I do I probably won't bother to update this article. Not after I spent ages carefully organising the little graphics so that the colours...

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Walt Disney Press Releases: Cinderella: Diamond Edition

posted by PrueFever

“Cinderella has never looked more beautiful” - Leonard Matlin, Reelz Channel

Bibbidi Bobbidi Blu!

Disney Transforms Its Classic Fairytale To All-New Blu-ray™ Heights for Its Royal Diamond Edition Debut, October 2, 2012!

BURBANK, California, April 27, 2012 –– “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes,” and at the stroke of midnight, October 2, 2012,
dreams around the globe really will come true when The Walt Disney Studios opens its prestigious vault to release one of Walt Disney’s most timeless and beloved masterpieces of all time, “Cinderella,” in the highly anticipated Blu-ray™...

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The Encyclopedia of Walt Disney's Animated Characters: Princess Ariel

posted by PrueFever

Ariel, the little mermaid

The Encyclopedia of Walt Disney's Animated Characters: From Mickey Mouse to Hercules by
John Grant

Character Description of Princess Ariel from "The Little Mermaid" (1989)

Tawny-haired Ariel was one of the most immediately popular animated heroines to emerge from the Disney stable for a very long time - indeed, it's hard to remember any at all that might match her in this respect. It is easy enough to explain away this phenomenal success in terms of sexual allure, of which she has plenty, yet that doesn't really get to the heart of the matter, for in many ways she is also a very childlike character....

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Roger Ebert's Disney Reviews: The Lion King

posted by PrueFever

Roger Ebert's Review of Walt Disney's "The Lion King" (1994)

Roger Ebert: ***½ (3 and a half Stars)

My generation grew up mourning the death of Bambi's mother. Now comes "The Lion King," with the death of Mufasa, the father of the lion cub who will someday be king. The Disney animators know that cute little cartoon characters are not sufficient to manufacture dreams. There have to be dark corners, frightening moments, and ancient archetypes like the crime of regicide. "The Lion King," which is a superbly drawn animated feature, is surprisingly solemn in its subject matter, and may even be too intense for very young children.

The film is the latest in...

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Disney Characters and Their Children

posted by elsafan1010

Does your favorite Disney character live alone, with no spouse or children? Loneliness is over. They have children thanks to movies like Descendants. Now let's take a look at the children of all Disney characters.

1- Jafar
Jafar is an ugly and evil character. Jafar's child is a teenager named Jay. Jay appears in Descendants. He's muscular, strong and fun-loving. Jay is not as bad as his father. He chooses the good.

2- Malicent
One of Disney's most loved characters, Malifecent! Evil Malifecent has two children. One of them, Mal, appears in Descendants. Beautiful Mal has the ability to cast spells...

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The Encyclopedia of Walt Disney's Animated Characters: Flotsam & Jetsam

posted by PrueFever

The Encyclopedia of Walt Disney's Animated Characters: From Mickey Mouse to Hercules by
John Grant

Character Description of Flotsam and Jetsam from "The Little Mermaid" (1989)

Ursula's two hench-eels are certainly villainous-looking creatures: seen head-on they resemble not so much eels as gnarled old alligators, with their skewed eyes, crumpled-looking jaws and haphazard teeth. Their eyes glow luminously in the dark - indeed, they do more than that, for Ursula, gazing into a large air bubble that looks astonishingly like a crystal ball, is able to look through those eyes in order to spy on distant...

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what is Moana about?

posted by fabgirl12

Today I am Google searching the new Disney movie "Moana" to see what it is about.
The first result is the trailer, and it features a credit for songs, which makes me exited because Disney hasn't made an animated musical since Frozen. However, the trailer doesn't tell us about Moana herself. But this next result explains why!
This news story is a brief history of Disney keeping princesses out of trailers. It is marketing strategy to make the whole family see the movie. But we should continue discussing the movie.
The next result does not tell us much, so on the next result we found three summaries...