Tag: animated
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Ep. 176 – “Loud Mouse” with Cara Mentzel and Disney Legend Idina Menzel
“When you’re doing something you love, and you’re passionate about, there is nothing like it in the world.” We are so excited to bring you a special interview with Cara Menzel and her sister, Disney Legend Idina Menzel. These two have teamed up to write a wonderful new children’s book called Loud Mouse: How a…
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BONUS EPISODE – “Strange World” Press Event
“This looks like it was made for me.” Thanks to Walt Disney Animation Studios, Craig had the opportunity to speak to many of the creators behind the upcoming Disney film Strange World. This film will be coming to theaters on November 23, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Dennis Quaid, Jaboukie Young-White, Gabrielle Union and Lucy Liu. Join…
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Ep. 158 – 90’s Character Draft Live at Fan Expo St. Louis
“Literally we can’t let Brett keep winning these. Please, help.” This past weekend, we were LIVE on the Creator Stage at Fan Expo St. Louis. We decided what is geekier then three hosts doing a 90’s character draft. The rules are simple, the character had to appear in a Disney property in the 90s. Three…
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Ep. 142 – Disney on Broadway with Ashley Brown
Preparation meets opportunity Ashley Brown is a Broadway superstar. She stepped into the lead role of Belle in Beauty and the Beast before originating the titular role of Mary Poppins. We had a chance to speak with her just as she’s heading to Walt Disney World to perform in the Disney on Broadway series as…
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Ep. 123 – An Interview with Disney Legend Alan Menken
“Be Our Guest…” We are truly honored to welcome to Beyond the Mouse, Alan Menken. Alan’s work has inspired millions. Having begun his career on Broadway, he and his writing partner Howard Ashman brought their talent to The Little Mermaid. That film is credited with saving Walt Disney Animation, and ushering a new era dubbed the Disney…
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Ep. 115 – The Walt Disney Birthplace with Brent Young and Robert Coker
“We’re walking’ right down the middle of Chicago, USA!” This week we are pleased to bring you an interview with some of the team behind restoring Walt Disney’s birthplace home. Brent Young walks us through his discovery of the home in Chicago from a Zillow listing. We also discuss with Brent and Robert Coker the…
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Ep. 113 – Luca
“We underdogs have to look out for each other, right?” This week we break down the latest installment from Pixar, Luca. Set in a beautiful Italian seaside town, Luca explores issues of belonging, identity and Vespas. Available to all Disney+ subscribers, the crew begins the episode with a spoiler free review. This includes some insights…
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Ep. 112 – Top Summer Disney Reads with Book of the Mouse Club
“Have you got anything new?” “Not since yesterday…” This week Craig and Vanessa are joined by Courtney and Emily of Book of the Mouse Club podcast. They prepare you for summer reads with all the Disney books you can fit into a podcast. It’s such a great conversation! We can’t recommend enough checking out their…
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Ep. 110 – Cruella
“I’m just getting started, darling.” The Beyond the Mouse crew breaks down everything you need to know about the most recent Disney prequel Cruella. If you haven’t watched the film yet, either in the theater or on Premier Access through Disney+, listen to our non-spoiler review upfront. You’ll also hear the opinions of some of…
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Ep. 50 – Frozen II
Download the episode. #Frozen2 has taken the world by storm! After breaking box office records around the world it’s now time to give it the full spoiler treatment here on the Network! Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven leave Arendelle to travel to an ancient, autumn-bound forest of an enchanted land. They set out to…