Toon Talk: The Fox and the Hound 2 - Dec 12, 2006

Toon Talk: The Fox and the Hound 2
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Further capitalizing on the High School Musical phenomenon, Lucas Grabeel (who played snooty Ryan in the insanely popular Disney Channel movie) sings the end credit “friendship�? song, “You Know I Will�?, seen here in music video form. Step “backstage�? for “The Making of the Music�?, which includes interviews with the songs’ Nashville-based composers (Gordon Kennedy, Marcus Hummon and Will Robinson) and in-front-of-the-mike talent (superstar Trisha Yearwood, American Idol’s singing marine Josh Gracin, up-and-coming quartet Little Big Town and, of course, Reba), as well as score composer Joel McNeely and “blue collar�? comic Jeff Foxworthy, who voices a minor character in the movie.

The music angle even extends to the games section with “Mutt Mix Master�? …, which should be avoided by anyone except those who find dogs barking “Jingle Bells�? entertaining.

Toon Talk Rating: D+

In this ‘Toon Talk’ feature, I will briefly highlight a recommended film or DVD, outside of the Disney universe, of similar interest to the main subject.

Dog Days of December

As far as dog movies go, it is best to start at the beginning: Lassie Come Home (1943, MGM). Before all the sequels and televisions series, Lassie starred in the classic heart-warmer with two child actors that would go on to even greater fame as adults, Roddy McDowell and Elizabeth Taylor. Tears are guaranteed in the emotional climax when Lassie does indeed come home. The film also stars Dennis Crisp, Elsa Lanchester and J. Pat O’Malley.

Directed by Fred M. Wilcox, the DVD is available from Warner Home Video.

Coming Soon:

  • The next wave of “Walt Disney Treasures�? is upon us with more classic cartoons (The Complete Pluto: Volume 2 and More Silly Symphonies) and television favorites (Your Host, Walt Disney and The Hardy Boys) (December 19).
  • Toon in for the annual year-end round up of the Toon Talk Top 10 - 2006.
  • What if the shoe didn’t fit? Find out in Cinderella III: A Twist in Time (February 6).

TOON TALK AWARDS WATCH
Congratulations to Cars, winner of the 2006 Best Animated Feature Award from the National Board of Review.
Congratulations to Disney’s recent film nominees for the 34th Annual Annie Awards:

Animated Feature:
  • Cars

Home Entertainment Production:
  • Bambi II
  • Winnie the Pooh: Shapes and Sizes

Director - Animated Feature:
  • John Lasseter for Cars

Character Animation - Animated Feature:
  • Carlos Baena for Cars
  • Bobby Podesta for Cars

Writing - Animated Feature:
  • Rich Burns for Brother Bear 2
  • Dan Fogelman for Cars

Production Design - Animated Feature:
  • William Cone for Cars

Music - Animated Feature:
  • Randy Newman for Cars

Animated Effects:
  • Keith Klohn for Cars
  • Erdem Taylan for Cars

The Awards will be presented February 11.
Congratulations to Disney’s recent film nominees for the 49th Annual Grammy Awards:

Song Written for Motion Picture, Television or Other Media:
  • “Can’t Take It In�? from The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - Imogen Heap
  • “Our Town�? from Cars - Randy Newman

Compilation Soundtrack for Motion Picture, Television or Other Media:
  • Cars - Walt Disney Records/Pixar

Score Soundtrack for Motion Picture, Television or Other Media:
  • The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - Harry Gregson-Williams
  • Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest - Hans Zimmer

The Awards will be presented February 11.

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Kirby is a lifelong Disney fan and film buff. He is also an avid list maker and chronic ellipsis user ...

Took Talk: Disney Film & Video Reviews by Kirby C. Holt is posted whenever there's something new to review.

The opinions expressed by our Kirby C. Holt, and all of our columnists, do not necessarily represent the feelings of LaughingPlace.com or any of its employees or advertisers. All speculation and rumors about the future plans of the Walt Disney Company are just that - speculation and rumors - and should be treated as such.

-- Posted December 12, 2006

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