Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
Pinocchio still feels like an unlikely choice for a Disney picture. Released in February 1940, this adaptation of the novel by Carlo Collodi was more than double the cost of its predecessor. Unfortunately, it didn’t come close to the financial success.… Read more...
Adapted from the 1812 novel by Swiss author Johann David Wyss, this 1940 film was not a Disney production. RKO released the black-and-white film, and there are unconfirmed reports (from what I could gather) that Disney purchased the rights to avoid comparisons between their adaptation and this movie.… Read more...
I can’t think of a better way to start this series than with the original Disney feature film. My goal with this project is to expand my knowledge of classics from the past and present. I want to discover parts that I had missed from classics and lesser-known gems.… Read more...