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Making Disney Magic . . . from a Mermaid to Moana

Tales of a Disney Animation Director

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Making Disney Magic . . . from a Mermaid to Moana

By: Ron Clements, John Musker - introduction
Narrated by: Ron Clements, John Musker
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From Ariel to Moana, discover the visionary filmmaker behind 45 magical years of Disney animation in this audiobook, including a bonus PDF featuring select full-color archival artwork and photos.

Ron Clements is a key filmmaker (along with co-writer and co-director John Musker) responsible for some of the most beloved animated Disney movies, including The Fox and the Hound, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and The Princess and the Frog, among others.

Now he shares behind-the-scenes stories, animation Easter eggs, and fun facts from his 45 years at Walt Disney Animation Studios, including:
  • People who directly worked on & influenced the films
  • Research trips and selection of artists, voice cast and songwriters in preparation for the films
  • Screenwriting, character development and world-building processes
  • From storyboards, technical innovations, voice recording and animation to final frames
  • Early screenings (reaction to feedback and resulting changes)
  • Press tours, debuts, receptions, awards seasons and growing the Disney legacy

Making Disney Magic . . . from a Mermaid to Moana
is a fun and magical memoir sure to delight every Disney fan!


* This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF featuring additional behind-the-scenes material from a variety of projects, offering a closer look at how they evolved.
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