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ROD&Product_Code=LU-IDWHC Haven't read this, but from what I've seen, the art is EXTREMELY pretty.
The Last Unicorn on Blu-Ray/DVD combo: [link] Apparently, fantastic quality (this hasn't been the case with the others), some pretty spiffy features (finally! commentary from Beagle! and interviews with Christopher Lee!!), and best of all, the UNCENSORED version.
Complete Last Unicorn graphic novel: [link] Haven't read this, but from what I've seen, the art is EXTREMELY pretty.
on a sad note: [link] if any of you doesn't feel like reading it, it's basically summarizing the current fiasco of Disney saying they are not gonna do any more fairy tale/princess-y movies, because they don't make enough money/boys don't like them/the stories aren't new anymore. there's more to it, but it is extremely disheartening, and I'd love to know other's thoughts on the matter.
on a much happier note: this unicorn comic from Josh Cooley: [link]
in other news, I gave in and got a tumblr account: [link] Don't know that I will be doing anything of consequence with it, but always fun to have another piece of the internet, eh?
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Its good to head about the rest though! Go Unicorns.
Subj 1: It's about bloody time!
Subj 2: I'm disappointed yes, but then again, Disney as a whole disappoints me now. If I go any further, I'm just going to get on my soapbox.
Subj 3: Ooooooh, might be worth getting to go with my copy of the book. I hope he got it right...
Subj 4: In a word. LOL
and Subj 5: Tumblr.. meh.
and tumblr does seem to be just another way of sucking all progress from my day
Honestly, after watching Tangled I couldn't care less that Disney are dropping the fairytale genre. I recently watched an interview with some Pixar and Disney executives - bloody hell, the DIFFERENCE between them was hilarious! The Disney guys were literally fat cats ranting on about making money, whereas the Pixar lot interviewed preferred to talk about their characters and stories, and where they draw inspiration from etc. Disney just don't get it. Their past hits - like Beauty and the Beast, Sleeping Beauty, Little Mermaid, Lion King - were all brilliant not because of the fairy tale theme, but because of the passionate narrative and dark/sinister undertones, as opposed to the modern importance of entertaining adults with joke after flipping joke. Old Disney films (and even Princess and the Frog) took their narratives and characters seriously and that's why they worked. Pixar does the same - they juggle comic genius with complex plots, characters and a darker (less patronising) undertone.
I'm just over the moon that Pixar are taking up the fairytale genre with Brave, scheduled for 2012. Moreover, it's a Scottish fairytale! I feel so proud.
You didn't like Tangled? I admit, the advertising made me want to never see it, but I was rather pleased when I did. It was similar to Shrek, but not as much as I thought it would be. There was still heart and what I thought was a good story in the end. But I do hate how hard they are trying to be cool, and all the dumb reasons about changing the name and focusing the commercials on the male character (though he was definitely not the main character in the film, which I was relieved about).
That interview sounds interesting, though. It's unfortunate, because I can definitely imagine the difference between the two companies. I read a really interesting review with Glen Keane a bit ago, and he spoke about how John Lassater has finally realized that Disney and Pixar are two separate companies, and they have different way of telling their stories. He summed up Pixar as "wouldn't it be cool if?" and Disney as "Once upon a time", which I thought was brilliant. It is frustrating though, because no matter what genre of film you are making, not matter how many super fancy effects or how many dimensions we get to see the films in, it still is the story that matters the most. A good, solid story will win out every time, no matter the budget. Which is why it's so irritating that Disney is thinking it's the princesses and fairy tales that are not making money. Look at Home on the Range...that was one of their worst films, and not a fairy tale in the least. Anyways, I could go on (more XD). But I definitely agree with your assessment.
I'm excited about Brave, too, but a bit wary since Pixar hasn't done this kind of story before...but they haven't failed yet, so let's hope for the best