020 Aladdin - Take Off Your Clothes?

The gang is finally back for a classic Rotoscopers episode with their review of Disney’s Aladdin! Also join in for the animation news and a discussion on the impact of celebrity voice actors. Highlights: ■ News: The Minions spin-off film, Partysaurus Rex short, Finding Nemo 2 officially announced ■ Mini Nerdy Couch Discussion: Do we really need a Finding Nemosequel? Is Pixar coping out? ■ Real Nerdy Couch Discussion: Professional voice actors vs. celebrities? Do celebrity voices really add to an animated film?  ■ Voice acting is like a seasoning--it should enhance the film, not take away ■ How Aladdin & Robin Williams was a pivotal moment for celebrity voice actors ■ What characters were you surprised when you realized who did their voice? ■ Morgan & Chelsea’s experience meeting the film’s directors John Musker & Ron Clements ■ The movie really takes off once the Genie appears ■ Every single scene has either a great quote or great gag ■ Chock full of awesome characters “that have grinded their way to Disney immortality” ■ Jafar: his design & inspiration, would someone like Jafar really associate with Iago? ■ Genie: the ultimate minor character in any Disney film, the merchant peddler, favorite moments ■ Conundrum: why didn’t they just pass the lamp around & get some free wishes before releasing the Genie? ■ Music: Howard Ashman’s mark all over the songs, lots of deleted songs, the “cut off your ear” drama ■ Controversial elements: European designs, The Thief and the Cobbler rip off, “good teenages, take off your clothes” ■ Aladdin: original younger character design can still be found in the film ■ Jasmine: not that great of a disguise, “The Kiss” is the best Disney kiss ■ Sultan: young at heart, what’s with the “mystic blue diamond”? ■ Conundrum: Aladdin touches the carpet. So is the carpet not a treasure of the Cave of Wonders? Did Aladdin and Jasmine get married at the end? ■ Mason conspiracy theory: Return of Jafar is a dream and didn’t really happen ■ Why wasn’t Robin Williams in Return of Jafar? ■ Childhood memories with Aladdin merchandise ■ We rate it! ★★★★★ ■ Bloopers: Buddy, all on mute, the title explained Runtime: 1:26:41, 41.7 MB Where to Find Us: ■ Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, hypable & Animated Views ■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog, Twitter ■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook, Twitter ■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram ■ Visit our sponsors: Netflix, Audible, Amazon ■ Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at [email protected] ■ Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices