In part two, directors and writers Ron Clements and John Musker detail how they made the transition from animating to the story department to directing.
Something interesting in this one: in Part Two, Ron & John talk about the days when Michael Eisner arrived at Disney. It’s a coincidence that today Eisner is giving his going away speech on the studio lot.
Get it here: Show 8: Ron and John, Part Two
(12.1MB, 26:16 minutes)
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Ahoy mateys! Alas, thar be no new show today, and ye should be thanking yer lucky star, for this be “International Talk Like a Pirate Day!” Aaaarrrggh! I’d be daft to turn a blind ear to that siren’s song, and I’d be havin’ t’ talk in a sea dog voice. Today, I be too busy a shiverin me timbers and a swabbin’ the poopdecks. Return another day for me podcast booty, you land lubbers.
In between my podcasts, head on over to Old Radio Fun where their current project’s goal “is to bring all Disney related Historic Audio Broadcasts to the masses.” Definitely animation related, with old audio for The Song of the South, Snow White, and Pinnocchio.
Original link from BoingBoing.
The Great Mouse Detective, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Hercules, Treasure Planet
Ever seen one of these movies? In part one of the interview, directors and writers Ron Clements and John Musker talk about getting in to Disney in the seventies, the first year of Cal Arts, and working under Frank Thomas and Cliff Nordberg.
This will be a brief detour from the Nik Ranieri series since today marks the first day that Ron and John no longer work at Disney. After 32 years for Ron and 28 years for John, there’s a big hole in the heart of the feature animation building. I’m posting for two groups: those who have never met Ron and John – enjoy; those who know Ron and John – I thought hearing their voices might make the halls seem a little less empty today.
The drawing portion of the above image (if you can see it) is an example of John Musker’s peerless caricature style.
Get it here: Show 7: Ron and John, Part One
(14.7MB, 32:02 minutes)
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In part three Nik Ranieri shares his experiences working on his first feature film for Disney, Roger Rabbitt.
Get it here: Show 6: Nik Ranieri, Part Three
(19.6MB, 42:46 minutes)
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