The Disney Rennasiance
Many simply refer to this era as the Disney Renaissance, but what did that mean ultimately? The eighties were not a creative or financially successful period for the Disney studios. They released a series of artistically uninspired films, culminating in the dark and confusing Black Cauldron. It was a mess in production from beginning to end, leaving most artists yearning for the glory days of Disney in the 40s, 50s, and 60s. Most artists working in the studio went to Disney after growing up with films like The Jungle Book, 101 Dalmations, and Cinderella, true animation marvels. Not they were producing films that had narratives that barely made sense, and were ultimately ugly. Gone were the days of bright and color palettes dancing behind wholesome characters the audience could root for. In an effort to overtake the new kid in town, Don Bluth Animation, Disney was trying to be edgy and dark, with a studio full of artists that didn't want to make that. So what changed? The management...