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Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009)

PG 86 min  -  Documentary  -   6 October 2010 (France)
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The art of modern animation is brought to life by a perfect storm of art, business and circumstance.

Director:

Don Hahn

Writer:

Patrick Pacheco (screenplay)
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The art of modern animation is brought to life by a perfect storm of art, business and circumstance.

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From 1984 to 1994 a perfect storm of people and circumstances changed the face of animation forever.

Genres:

Documentary

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some thematic elements and brief mild language See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$33,115 (USA) (28 March 2010) (5 Screens)

Gross:

$80,172 (USA) (2 May 2010)
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Trivia

It is mentioned in the film that Frank Wells called the Disney studio at 3am to find out what Goofy's original name was. Goofy's original name was Dippy Dawg. See more »

Connections

Features Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986) See more »