It wasn’t going to last forever, but it was exactly what Disney needed to go from once great company to media juggernaut. But, that formula churned out hit after hit between 1989-1999.
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All but one of the movies from the Disney Renaissance follow the same formula. But, the one that tops them all is the duet of “A Whole New World.” It remains the only Disney song to win a Grammy for Song of the Year. “Arabian Nights,” “One Jump Ahead,” “Friend Like Me” and “Prince Ali” are all wonderful. Tim Rice joined the team as a lyricist after Ashman’s death and helped usher in some of the easiest songs to sing along with. Ashman and Menken, individually, were amazing. Menken would continue to work with Disney and churned out some beautiful songs along the way. But, his contributions to the score and the soundtrack still resonate today. They previously worked on “The Little Mermaid” and “Beauty and the Beast.” Ashman died in 1991 during production.
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The score is the third and final for a Disney movie provided by the incomparable duo of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken. He is a top 5 comedian all time, in my opinion, and I wish Disney had treated him better so we could’ve gotten more of Robin Williams in their films. He delivers some of the best lines in the movie, many of them adlibbed. He stands out in everything he does and “Aladdin” is no exception. Robin Williams is the master of the hysterical impression and his talents shine as both Genie and the merchant at the beginning of the film. And, there were so many recognizable voices. It was heartbreaking when she moved out and took the copy with her. My sister received “Aladdin” on VHS one Easter and, even though, it was hers, I think I watched it more than she did.
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This is my absolute favorite Disney movie. The likable protagonist, the smooth and intelligent villain, the understandable plight of the princess and the amazing celebrities who stepped up to provide some of the key voices make this one an instant classic.
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In 1992, the Walt Disney Animation Studios adapted the tale of Aladdin and turned it into one of its most loved hits. Disney takes the formula that makes its Renaissance movies so popular and shows us a whole new world.