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1 day ago · In 1988, lyricist Howard Ashman pitched the idea of an animated musical adaptation of Aladdin. Ashman had written a 40-page film treatment, remaining faithful to the plot and characters of the original story but envisioned as a campy 1930s-style musical with a popular 1930s-style Genie. [20]
- Jonathan Freeman
As well as being the voice of Jafar in Aladdin, a role he...
- Aladdin and The King of Thieves
Aladdin and the King of Thieves (also known as Aladdin 3:...
- Scott Weinger
Scott Weinger (born October 5, 1975) [1] is an American...
- The Return of Jafar
The Return of Jafar (sometimes marketed as Aladdin: The...
- Linda Larkin
Larkin began her career in 1990, with the film Zapped Again!...
- Disney Renaissance
The ten films considered to make up the Disney Renaissance...
- Iago
Iago's voice actor Gilbert Gottfried. In the original story...
- Douglas Seale
He made his professional debut in 1934 and performed in...
- Genie
The Genie is a fictional character who appeared in Walt...
- Brad Kane
Kane began to act with a small role in the movie Six...
- Jonathan Freeman
2 days ago · In 1987, songwriter Howard Ashman became involved with the writing and development of The Little Mermaid after he was asked to contribute a song to Oliver & Company. He proposed changing the minor character Clarence, the English-butler crab, to a Jamaican crab and shifting the music style throughout the film to reflect this.
4 days ago · Writer Howard Ashman, who co-wrote the musical and lyrics, tragically passed away before the movie’s release but left an indelible mark on the production. The Timeless Appeal Little Shop of Horrors continues to captivate audiences with its timeless appeal , blending horror, comedy, and unforgettable music into a truly unique cinematic experience.
6 days ago · Disney’s Aladdin, Jr. is based on the 1992 Academy Award®-winning film and the 2014 hit Broadway show about the “diamond in the rough” street rat who learns that his true worth lies deep within. The story you know and love has been given the royal treatment!
2 days ago · Howard Ashman (1950–1991) American playwright and lyricist; along with music composer Alan Menken , he received two Grammy Awards , two Golden Globes and two Oscars for Best Song for the films The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast (the latter was released posthumously).
3 days ago · Howard Ashman made queer history at the 1990 Oscars with “Under The Sea”… & saved Disney from sinking
3 days ago · Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice.
