Episode 212. Disney’s ‘Tangled’ Rapunzel

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Oh, what a tangled weave…Take a rare peak behind the scenes at the Walt Disney Studios as producer Roy Conli describes the creation of Disney’s 50th animated feature Tangled. Featuring advice on the attributes of a great producer, the use of wine imagery to describe the return of John Lasseter, the value of a theatrical upbringing, and the storytelling advantages of taking left turns. (Part Two of this conversation can be heard here.) (UPDATE: On February 22, 2015, Roy won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature for Big Hero 6.) (MP3. Length 21:45)

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austin · December 28, 2010 at 12:40 pm

I shall. Glad it was enjoyable for someone who hasn’t even seen the movie!

Rippy · December 28, 2010 at 11:40 am

GREAT PODCAST! Can’t wait to see TANGLED. And can’t wait for the 2nd part of this podcast! Austin, dude, don’t know how you do it – keep up the good work!

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