The 1990s were a golden age for animated films, not just for their visuals but for their music. Thanks to the Disney Renaissance, the idea of pairing animated storytelling with Broadway-style songs became the standard. Films like The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin showed that music could be just as essential to […] 3 mins read
Step aside, Disney Renaissance, there’s a different kind of animated royalty taking over our “For You” pages. If you’ve found yourself misty-eyed listening to a sweeping orchestral ballad from a non-Disney 90s animated film on TikTok recently, you’re not alone. The music from Don Bluth’s Thumbelina and Richard Rich’s The Swan Princess, both released in […] 4 mins read
In the dynamic world of social media, certain trends have an uncanny ability to endure. One such phenomenon on TikTok is the ongoing popularity of the song “Soon” from the 1994 animated film “Thumbelina.” This enchanting tune has become a beloved staple among TikTok users, inspiring numerous covers and creative videos. But what is it […] 3 mins read
Don Bluth, 82 wants to bring cartoon animation to another renaissance. Much like he did in the 1980s and 1990s, Bluth wants to pull back from the current trend of CGI computer animation and help future animators along the way by making everything his studio does transparent letting everyone follow the process of making an […] 2 mins read