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Episode Synopsis
Noah Secades returns to the show to talk all things Disney in the 21st century, from the game-changing acquisitions of Marvel and Lucasfilm to the “Neo Renaissance” of the 2010s. We dive into the creative highs and lows, and why the live-action remakes have everyone talking.Timestamps0:00 - Intro, Recap of Episode 84:41 - Superstar Limo6:15 - Decline of the Parks7:42 - Eisner Steps Down, Iger Takes Over 8:46 - Katzenberg, A-list Voice Actors, Shrek10:45 - Best Animated Feature at the Oscars11:44 - DisneyToon Studios, Pixar14:55 - Dumbo 2, Dopey Prequel, Stupid Origins17:53 - Lasseter Made Head of Disney Animation, End of DisneyToon Studios 20:11 - Disney Acquires Pixar, Pixar Renaissance 22:52 - Live Action Films, Saving Mr. Banks24:06 - The Lone Ranger, John Carter25:16 - Prince of Persia, Tron Legacy 26:26 - McFarland USA, Kevin Costner is the Ultimate White Savior 27:39 - Tomorrowland28:30 - Oz the Great and Powerful29:57 - Brad Bird, Star Wars, JJ Abrams, Disney Star Wars 33:18 - The Failure of Finn’s Storyline 36:34 - The Success and Revitalization of Marvel, Rise of Cinematic Universes38:33 - Star Wars vs Marvel, Duel of the Fates40:18 - George Lucas41:55 - Expanded Universe 43:25 - Live Action Disney Remakes, 101 Dalmatians44:33 - Maleficent, Cruella 45:24 - Cinderella47:19 - Snow White, Little Mermaid 51:05 - Bob Chapek, Iger Returns55:55 - Hardships in the 2020s56:33 - Outro
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