Movie Description
Disney brings a whole new world vividly to life once again in this musical story from the Arabian Nights. Aladdin, an eager genie (with the voice of Robin Williams) and a sultan's daughter take a magic carpet ride through a fireworks display of incredible animation. Direct-to-video sequel: "The Return of Jafar." Academy Award Nominations: 5, including Best Song ("Friend Like Me"). Academy Awards: Best Original Score, Best Song ("Whole New World").
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Theatrical release: November 11, 1992.
ALADDIN is the 31st full-length animated feature from Walt Disney Pictures.
Shot on Eastman film; Technicolor prints.
Other effects credits include Ed Gombert (Story Supervisor); Rasoul Azadani (Layout Supervisor); Kathy Altieri (Background Supervisor); Vera Lanpher (Cleanup Supervisor); Steve Goldberg (Computer Graphics Imagery Supervisor); Dan Hansen (Artistic Coordinator).
Other credits include Alice Dewey (Production Manager) and Baker Bloodworth Florida unit production manager. Title design by Burke Mattsson; titles by Buena Vista Optical.
Rated BBFC-U by the British Board of Film Classification.
In March, 1994, the film's music garnered 5 Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year for "Whole New World," sung by Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle, who themselves won the award for Best Pop Performance by A Duo or Group.
For Alen Menken, the composer, had previously won 5 Grammies for his music for Disney's "The Little Mermaid" (1991) and "Beauty and the Beast" (1992).
Copyright The Walt Disney Company.
Editorial Reviews
"...The fundamentals here go beyond first-rate....What will come through clearly to audiences of any age is the breathless euphoria of [Williams's] free associations..."
Maslin
"The impossibly simple and romantic fairy tale is just as captivating 12 years after its release..."
Premiere - Premiere Staff (10/01/2004)
Awards
1992Academy AwardsBest Original ScoreAlan Menken, 1992Academy AwardsBest Original SongAlan Menken, 1992Academy AwardsBest Original SongTim Rice
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