Disney's Comeback.

Just came back from retail therapy. And a full-fledged lesson in consumerism. *Gag* That's it, I've had enough. No more shopping until perhaps an eternity later -- it makes my feet ache, I'm sick of looking at bras and WHY SO MANY SLOW WALKING PEOPLE?!?!

In other news, Disney's new (or should I say OLD) venture into 2-D animation has made some visible progress. Cue feature length trailer freshly uploaded!



Trailer notes:

• Omg. I just teared up at the first 30 or so seconds! That was epic.
• !! It's Prince Eric's brother! :D I swoon at the dashing-ness. Oooh, and with the personality of Philip (sleeping beauty gais) too.
• I think I prefer princes who are more emo. Although this one is shaping up to be a fine one.
  
• HAHAHAHAHA nice twist! (I think it's because mayhaps she isn't a real princess?)
  
• GORGEOUS ANIMATION.
• And a beeaauuuutiful New Orleans. :)
• "Most magical kiss the world has ever known." ?!? Oh come on, I know this is 2-D but update the trailer script a little will you?
• Oh boy, I foresee em' arguments about race again. Can we PLEASE leave those out of the realm of art? (it's already happening on Youtube. Do'h)
• "Come. We pucker." *RIBBIT* ROFLCOPTER!!! Ahahahahaha!

(Chira, brilliant and besotted artist has kindly highlighted the various points of attraction of the new prince for us. Very nice, I say)

And here's the official teaser, featuring amazing concept art of New Orleans. I like this one better. :) It's beautiful.



It was due to sheer academic curiosity and research about the Disney Renaissance that I motivated myself to rewatch old classics like Beauty and the Beast, Lion King, The Little Mermaid etc. Needless to say, I was tipped without warning whatsoever into this world of irrational magic, over-the-top characters, impossible plot lines, wtf bursting out in song in the middle of nowhere, ridiculously idealistic happy endings, unfinished stories, heroines modeled after models, unrealistic Prince Charmings and totally quixotic romances.

And I loved it all. Very very much. Haven't looked back since and now I'm going to look forward to The Princess and the Frog, official flag bearer for 2-D animation (ie DISNEY) comeback. And hopefully proof that "3-D animation hasn't and will never replace 2-D classical animation. It's the narrative that makes the story, not the medium." One of the directors is Ron Clemens, captain of the Aladdin and The Little Mermaid ships, so I guess the existence of hope is rightfully founded.

December December December COME QUICKLY>>>>>!!!

Oh yeah, in the same vein, do check out wonderfully weird Tim Burton and his newest 'Frankenstein': 9. Seriously, it's awesome.



EDIT: And Sherlock Holmes!! XD



Yay. Finished blogging. Excuse my choppy phrasing and out of the blue rant. I'm reeeaaally tireeeeeeeeeed. Going to sleep now. And hopefully have a Disney-esque dream. Somehow.
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