by Jim Smith | Sep 14, 2022 | Disney Spotlight Series, Disney Trivia, Role Call - The Best of Disney, Star Wars, Trivia and Games
(A version of this post was shared with Pirates & Princesses on September 21, 2022.) The magic of Star Wars lies not only in what we see on the screen, but also in what went into the creation of this galaxy far, far, away. I learned the following facts and much...
by Jim Smith | Sep 12, 2022 | Disney, Disney Legends, Disney Spotlight Series
(A version of this article was shared with Laughing Place on September 16, 2022.) You know this song! And you know that song! Heck, you even know those other three too! But do you know who wrote the songs? Who created the magic in that music? Only once in a generation...
by Jim Smith | Sep 6, 2022 | Disney Trivia, Trivia and Games
Baloo the bear is one of the largest sidekicks in Disney animation. He is also one of the swinging-est. As one of The Jungle Book’s two residents charged with guiding Mowgli the man-cub to safety, the freewheeling Baloo is the polar opposite of Bagheera the nervous...
by Jim Smith | Sep 6, 2022 | Hidden
Which other Disney bear sidekick bear was literally “Xeroxed” from Baloo’s performance in The Jungle Book? Answer: Little John – Robin Hood Images: Disney Thanks to the animation process of Xerography developed by Disney Legend Ub Iwerks, Baloo’s wobbly strut...
by Jim Smith | Aug 27, 2022 | Disney, Lists, Role Call - The Best of Disney
(A version of this post was shared with Laughing Place on August 31, 2022.) Famous heroes and villains are the lifeblood of most stories, and that’s especially true in the Disney universe. But admit it – when watching a Disney film, those trusty sidekicks are...