by James Sims | July 27th, 2010
Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” a film that set the standard for not just animation, but for the art of musical storytelling, garnered such critical praise in its initial theatrical release that it received multiple Academy Award nominations. Had Walt Disney been alive, he would have surely been proud — the founding father of Walt [...]
by James Sims | April 6th, 2010
With ‘Waking Sleeping Beauty‘ currently playing in a limited release at movie theaters around the country, interest in a behind-the-scenes look at Disney animation is high. The documentary is both entertaining and educational, as it depicts the business side of studio production and how not everyone working at Disney spends their days whistling while they [...]