Ink & Paint: A Journey Through the Disney Animated Classics

To celebrate the release of Disney's latest film "Strange World" on Disney+, we've decided to release our Patreon episode about it here on the main feed! We really enjoyed this one, and we hope you do too when you watch it.  The next season of Ink & Paint all about the Disney Renaissance will be coming in 2023. We really appreciate your support and patience in between seasons. We know it's been a long time and we can't wait to come back with our biggest season yet.  If you'd like to hear our other Patreon Exclusives, and support the show you can do so here: patreon.com/inkpaintpod

Daniel and Ink & Paint producer Alex talk about Disney's Bedknobs and Broomsticks in this Patreon Exclusive episode that we've decided to share with the wider audience! If you enjoy this more relaxed discussion on parts of the Disney universe that may not fit into the regular Ink & Paint programming, and wish to vote on future topics, then please consider supporting us on Patreon and help the show to improve and grow.  https://www.patreon.com/inkpaintpod

The Bronze Age comes to an end! Daniel is joined by Dave Lee, creator of the YouTube Channel 'Dave Lee Down Under', to look at the final film of this era, 'Oliver & Company' and discuss what it tells us about Disney’s past and the classic films to come. For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/episode-31-oliver-and-company

Daniel looks at the early history of the Disney animated classics on home video, the careful decisions that led to the films finally being available on VHS, the unexpected success of 'Sleeping Beauty' and 'Fantasia' on the format and the birth of the Disney Vault. For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/in-betweener-12-walt-disney-home-entertainment

Daniel takes a detour from the Disney animated features and is joined by animator Mike Greaney to discuss the wildly ambitious 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit', discussing the groundbreaking use of animation and live-action and the legacy of Richard Williams, the brilliant animator responsible for making it a reality. For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/episode-30-who-framed-roger-rabbit

Daniel is joined by Blake Howard, film critic and producer behind the incredible podcasts of One Heat Minute Productions, to look at the full-throttle adventure mystery 'The Great Mouse Detective', its relationship with the original Sherlock Holmes novels and its place within crime cinema. For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/episode-29-the-great-mouse-detective

In the second part of our two-part look at the troubled Disney feature 'The Black Cauldron', Daniel is joined by arts critic Richard Watts to discuss the film’s relationship with its source material, 'The Chronicles of Prydain' by Lloyd Alexander, and why the film is a fascinating failure. For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/episode-28-the-black-cauldron-part-2

In the first part of our two-part look at one of the most notorious Disney animated features 'The Black Cauldron', Daniel is joined by Dr Simon Rodway, lecturer in the Department of Welsh and Celtic Studies at Aberystwyth University, to discuss the film’s relationship with Welsh mythology and the stories of the Mabinogion. For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/episode-27-the-black-cauldron-part-1

Daniel is joined by Andrew Gott, co-host of the terrific LGBTIQ+ music podcast 'Aural Fixation', to talk about his experiences working at one of the most unusual and remarkable of the Disney theme parks, the ambitious futuristic world of EPCOT. For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/in-betweener-11-epcot-with-andrew-gott

Daniel is joined by partnerships manager for PETA Australia, Emily Rice, to look at the gentle tale of forbidden friendship 'The Fox and the Hound' and discuss how the film deals with themes of animal cruelty, hunting, speciesism, discrimination and friendship. For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/episode-26-the-fox-and-the-hound

Daniel is joined by Modupe Aladejebi, Senior Clinical Practitioner at Kids First, to look at the beautifully melancholy classic ‘The Rescuers’ and discuss how the film speaks to the experiences of children and families in crisis and the process of helping them overcome their trauma. For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/episode-25-the-rescuers

For this special In-Betweener, Daniel is joined by award-winning Disney historian Didier Ghez to discuss his groundbreaking series ‘They Drew As They Pleased’, in particular his volume on the films of the 1970s and 80s and the work of Ken Anderson and Mel Shaw. For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/in-betweener-10-they-drew-as-they-pleased-with-didier-ghez

Daniel is joined by comedians, writers and parents Sarah Collins and Justin Kennedy to look at the feature film debut of one of Disney’s most popular characters in 'The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh' and discuss how the inhabitants of the Hundred Acre Wood reflect important aspects of early childhood behaviour. For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/inkandpaint/episode-24-the-many-adventures-of-winnie-the-pooh

Daniel is joined by theatre-maker Elizabeth Brennan to look at the beloved cult classic 'Robin Hood' and discuss its political subtext, its relationship to other depictions of Robin Hood on film, and why this unassuming film from the mid-1970s and its rambunctious cast of characters has become such an enduring delight. For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/episode-23-robin-hood

Daniel chats with curator Fiona Trigg about the new exhibition on Disney animation at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, how the exhibition came to Australia and the importance of film history preservation. For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/in-betweener-9-the-art-of-animation-at-acmi-with-fiona-trigg

The Bronze Age begins! Daniel is joined by Joanne Amos, vet nurse and director of Maneki Neko Cat Rescue, to look at the Parisian female adventure 'The Aristocats' and how the film reflects the behaviours and attitudes of cats with their owners and with one another. For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/episode-22-the-aristocats

Join us on December 6th as we begin our journey through the Bronze Age of Disney Animation. and.. Announcing Ink & Paint on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/inkpaintpod We would love your support in making this podcast possible. The main show and In-Betweeners will remain totally free and available, but if you would like to support us on Patreon, you'll have access to monthly bonus episodes on topics voted by YOU! Join us on Patreon to build a community of Ink & Paint and Disney fans and expand your journey through the Disney animated classics.

The Silver Age comes to an end! Daniel is joined by Melbourne Fringe Creative Director/CEO and foster carer Simon Abrahams to look at the joyous jungle classic 'The Jungle Book' and how it depicts the relationship between children and non-biological caregivers. For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/episode-21-the-jungle-book

Daniel is joined by award-winning performer and co-creator of the StoryKids podcast Verity Hunt-Ballard to look at the beloved musical classic ‘Mary Poppins’ and discuss why the character and film has become such a beloved cultural icon, the film’s transition to the stage, and the messages that lie at its heart. For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/episode-20-mary-poppins

Daniel is joined by teacher Billy Kanafani to look at the gorgeous medieval fantasy ‘The Sword in the Stone’, and discuss how the film depicts the vital and complicated relationship between teachers and students, and the importance of education in teaching young boys to be good men. For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/episode-19-the-sword-in-the-stone

Daniel is joined by production designer, architect and fashion designer Eugyeene Teh to discuss the groundbreaking Disney classic 'One Hundred and One Dalmatians', how it draws from contemporary influences for its dynamic new look, and how the Xerox process changed animation forever.  For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/episode-18-one-hundred-and-one-dalmations

Daniel chats with award-winning film historian, author and artist Mindy Johnson about the important contributions of women to Disney animation in the first four decades of the studio, the opportunities that were offered to them and how their incredible work paved the way for the generations of women to come. For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/in-betweener-8-the-women-of-disney

In the second part of our look at the legendary animated classic 'Sleeping Beauty', Daniel is joined by theatre director Stephen Nicolazzo to discuss the film’s visual storytelling, the relationship between Aurora and Philip and its lasting legacy on animation, cinema and art. For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/episode-17-sleeping-beauty-part-2

Daniel is joined by Australian Ballet principal artist Dimity Azoury to begin our two-part look at the monumental animated classic ‘Sleeping Beauty’, discussing the influence of Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet on the film and the drive for perfection in artistic pursuits. For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/episode-16-sleeping-beauty-part-1

In part two of our In-Betweener on Disneyland, Daniel looks at the building of the park, the landmark companion television series, the chaos of its opening day and its lasting cultural impact. For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/in-betweener-7-disneyland-and-the-american-dream

Daniel is joined by veterinarian Daniel Taft to look at Disney’s enduring canine romance ‘Lady and the Tramp’, how it represents the relationship between dogs and their owners, and why we have such great affection for them. For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/episode-15-lady-and-the-tramp

In part one of our In-Betweener on Disneyland, Daniel looks at how the iconic amusement park came to be, Walt’s inspiration, and the unusual plans to finance the ambitious undertaking. For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/in-betweener-6-the-road-to-disneyland

Daniel is joined by social historian Frank Golding to look at Disney’s swashbuckling adventure 'Peter Pan', discuss the real experiences of children removed from their families, the complex roles of mothers and fathers in a child’s life, and the reality of never wanting to grow up. For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/episode-14-peter-pan

Daniel is joined by academics Dr Elizabeth Hale and Anna Mik to talk about Disney’s legendary adaptation of ‘Alice in Wonderland’, the importance of the original novel, how the two works act in conversation with one another, and possible meanings behind Alice and her Wonderland. For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/episode-13-alice-in-wonderland

The Silver Age begins with the beloved romance 'Cinderella'. Daniel is joined by theatremakers Katrina Cornwall and Morgan Rose to talk about the dangerous expectations set up by romance narratives, the trope of women in conflict over the attention of a man and a modern version of the 'Cinderella' story in 'The Bachelor'. For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/episode-12-cinderella