009 The Swan Princess - Singing Fest
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Morgan and Chelsea are flying solo in the studio as they discuss The Swan Princess. Hilarity and singing ensue.

Highlights:

■ News: Paperman movie poster and synopsis), John Musker and Ron Clements working on new hand-drawn animated Disney film)

■ Pixar CinemaCon news): Dia de los Muertos film (2015), *The Good Dinosaur *(2014), The Untitled Pixar Film that Goes Inside the Mind (2015)

■ Main Discussion: The Swan Princess

■ Behind-the-scenes 90s commercial: "The most memorable, magical, musical adventure ever!" Really?

■ Director Spotlight: Who is the elusive Richard Rich?

■ Differences from the ballet Swan Lake and the movie

■ Box office flop, but home video success!

■ Kate Middleton had a princess movie marathon to prep for princess-dom

■ Odette: headstrong princess, was she really ever an "ugly duckling"?

■ Derek: Incredibly flawed ("What else is there?") but endearing, one giant tooth

■ The Richard Rich villain theory

■ Re-release DVD cover): Derek has a Bieber haircut and got plastic surgery?

■ Rothbart: is tipping over a table all it really takes to take away his powers?

■ Are the side characters worthwhile? Is three too many?

■ Why is there an incessant need for princesses to have an animal to talk to?

■ Thumbs up for "Princesses on Parade" and "This is My Idea", thumbs down for "No Fear"

■ Obscure songs: "Eternity" and "Swan Princess Rap" from The Swan Princess II: Escape from Castle Mountain

■ "This is My Idea": great scene for character development

■ This is the point where the podcast turns into a "singing fest"

■ Conundrums: the vow of everlasting love, summer vacation frequency, Rothbart's castle, no love for missing Odette

■ Ripping off *Sleeping Beauty *or paying homage?

■ What do you rate it? ★★★★

■ Mail bag aka "fan mail" segment

■ Don't forget about our sponsor Audible.com)!

■ Bonus: Morgan and Chelsea sing something special (listen with caution) Runtime: 1:16:11, 36.6 MB Where to Find Us:

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■ Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog), Twitter)

■ Chelsea Robson: Facebook), Twitter)

■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter), Instagram)

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