Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
When looking back at Disney’s early live-action films, it makes sense to start with the original. Treasure Island was the first of its kind for Disney when it was released in 1950. Walt realized that he could use profits stuck in the U.K.… Read more...
We’ve moving on to Disney’s second animated feature this week. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs provided a great start to this series, with some very dark moments. That trend continues with Pinocchio, which still feels like an unlikely choice for a Disney picture.… 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...