Here’s the latest news from Disney:
Robin Williams’ voice returns as Genie from ‘Aladdin’ in new Disney short — without AI
- Disney CG animator Jorge Ruiz expresses interest in animating the character
- Eric Goldberg helps animate the genie character he originally animated in Aladdin
- Disney goes back to Robin Williams’ estate for permission to use archived recordings
- The team pieces together the voices and characters into a nine-minute short
- One sequence with Ariel is cut for not having enough dialogue
MagicBand+ Launching this Summer, ‘Hey Disney!’ Digital Voice Assistant Later in 2022 at Walt Disney World
- MagicBand+ wearable launching this summer at Walt Disney World
- It will light up, vibrate, and enable gesture recognition during the day
- ‘Hey Disney!’ voice assistant launching later this year at Disney Resort hotels
- It can help guests with planning, amenities, and Disney character interactions
- Over 25 characters like Mickey Mouse and Olaf will respond to voice prompts
Disney begins rollout of ‘Hey Disney’ device in hotel rooms
- Hey, Disney! now available in some rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
- It features Disney character voices and over 1,000 magical interactions
- Guests can ask questions about parks, request amenities, set alarms
- Complimentary and optional – can be removed from room if desired
How Disney Animation’s ‘Once Upon a Studio‘ Pays Spectacular Tribute to Disney’s Legacy
- The short film features 543 Disney characters to celebrate 100 years
- It was written and directed by Dan Abraham and Trent Correy
- They worked to honor each character’s unique style and interactions
- Richard Sherman returned at 94 to rerecord “Feed the Birds” from Mary Poppins
- It pays tribute to the artistry, technology, and legacy of Disney animation
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