Neither had I until someone brought them up over on @Geekhis Khan's Disney/Henson timeline. Below is a documentary on them:
As Dreamers Do: American Magic Redux
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Under the circumstances probably not but maybe we can butterfly away the OTL response to AIDS epidemic.
Wizards (1977 Film)
Wizards
Released on February 18, 1977
Distribution Company
Universal Pictures
Production Company
Famous Studios
Written and directed by
Ralph Bakshi
Executive Producers
Ralph Bakshi
Walter Lantz
Al Brodax
Voices
Susan Tyrell as the Narrator
Bob Holt as Avatar
Jesse Welles as Elinore
Richard Romanus as Weehawk
David Proval as Necron 99
Steve Gravers as Blackwolf
Mark Hamill as Sean
Ralph Bakshi as Fritz
REACTION
"Just when it looked like Walter Lantz was on his way out of Famous Studios, he somehow pulls off another miracle comeback as Bakshi's co-producer on this film."
- Judith Crist; The New York Times
"You say Walter Lantz, I say Lantzputin, because you can't keep him down!"
- The Village Voice
"If you sleep on this film, you're missing out on some awesome visuals and storytelling."
- Roger Ebert; The Chicago Sun-Times
"A feast for the eyes."
- Charles Champlin; The Los Angeles Times
"Although not necessarily a kids' movie, it's a welcome change of pace from Bakshi's recent X-rated work."
- The St. Paul Pioneer-Press
Released on February 18, 1977
Distribution Company
Universal Pictures
Production Company
Famous Studios
Written and directed by
Ralph Bakshi
Executive Producers
Ralph Bakshi
Walter Lantz
Al Brodax
Voices
Susan Tyrell as the Narrator
Bob Holt as Avatar
Jesse Welles as Elinore
Richard Romanus as Weehawk
David Proval as Necron 99
Steve Gravers as Blackwolf
Mark Hamill as Sean
Ralph Bakshi as Fritz
REACTION
"Just when it looked like Walter Lantz was on his way out of Famous Studios, he somehow pulls off another miracle comeback as Bakshi's co-producer on this film."
- Judith Crist; The New York Times
"You say Walter Lantz, I say Lantzputin, because you can't keep him down!"
- The Village Voice
"If you sleep on this film, you're missing out on some awesome visuals and storytelling."
- Roger Ebert; The Chicago Sun-Times
"A feast for the eyes."
- Charles Champlin; The Los Angeles Times
"Although not necessarily a kids' movie, it's a welcome change of pace from Bakshi's recent X-rated work."
- The St. Paul Pioneer-Press
Entertainment News for Late February/Early March 1977
American International Pictures and New World Pictures agree on a merger to form "Grand Diamond Pictures." Roger Corman directed several films for AIP prior to founding the New World studio seven years ago.
- Variety
Archie Comics now up for sale.
- The New York Times
Avery-Clampett completes its acquisition of Red Hot Riding Hood and Swing Shift Cinderella from 20th Century-Fox.
- TV Guide
Ray Patterson, who sold Grantray-Lawrence to Disney Communications two years ago, accepts head of production position at the new Ruby-Spears studio.
- The Hollywood Reporter
- Variety
Archie Comics now up for sale.
- The New York Times
Avery-Clampett completes its acquisition of Red Hot Riding Hood and Swing Shift Cinderella from 20th Century-Fox.
- TV Guide
Ray Patterson, who sold Grantray-Lawrence to Disney Communications two years ago, accepts head of production position at the new Ruby-Spears studio.
- The Hollywood Reporter
Next is the Raggedy Ann film, but I'm not sure who would release it. IOTL it was Fox in case you're wondering.
Stay at Fox
Or one of the studios below...
Paramount
Columbia
United Artists
MGM
RKO-Desilu
American International (Could be one of their last titles before the Grand Diamond merger is finalized)
AVCO Embassy
Stay at Fox
Or one of the studios below...
Paramount
Columbia
United Artists
MGM
RKO-Desilu
American International (Could be one of their last titles before the Grand Diamond merger is finalized)
AVCO Embassy
I'd say go with Columbia, plus would be funny that if it comes out at the same time as Nessie as I could see that if Columbia once passed on the film rights ITTL, then it might go badly for them for passing on Nessie here if Raggedy Anne flops like OTL.
I'd let them stay at Fox. Who knows? With Disney's name-brand recognition attached to them, we might actually get a sequel to the film ITTL.
I'd move away form fox. I don't want disney to contorl to much of the anitmed feature filme industyr
Sadly I can't find a cast list, not to mention there is a 250 page script somewhere which I can't seem to find online. However found this link here about the crew involved.
That said, I did hear that either Richard Burton or Michael Caine were considered for the lead role. Either way I'm not sure who else could be in this cast unless someone on here might be willing to help out here?
@OldNavy1988
So I never ask this before on the last American Magic TL. But how is the James Bond 007 series doing? Can I suggest some different Bond's? If that is okay with you?
So I never ask this before on the last American Magic TL. But how is the James Bond 007 series doing? Can I suggest some different Bond's? If that is okay with you?
Raggedy Ann and Andy: A Musical Adventure (1977 Film)
Raggedy Ann and Andy: A Musical Adventure
Released on March 4, 1977
Distributor
Columbia Pictures [1]
Production Companies
Richard Williams Animation
The Bobbs-Merrill Company
Based on the characters created by
Johnny Gruelle
Music and Songs by
Joe Raposo
Voices
Didi Conn as Raggedy Ann
Freddie Starr as Raggedy Andy
Mason Adams as Grandpa
Allen Swift as Maxi-Fixit
Hetty Galen as Susie Pincushion
Sheldon Harnick as Barney Beanbag/Socko
Ardyth Kaiser as Topsy
John Cleese as Captain Contagious
Arnold Stang as Queasy
Fred Stuthman as the Camel with the Wrinkled Knees
Carol Cleveland as Babette
Joe Silver as Greedy
Alan Sues as Sir Leonard Loony
Marty Brill as King Koo Koo
Paul Dooley as Gazooks
Margery Gray and Lynne Stuart as the Twin Pennies
Live Action Cast
Claire Williams as Marcella
Joe Raposo as the Bus Driver (uncredited)
Supervising Animators assigned to one character each
Tissa David (Raggedy Ann)
Fred Hellmich (Raggedy Andy)
Art Babbitt (The Camel)
John Bruno (Maxi-Fixit)
Art Vitello (Queasy)
Hal Ambro (Babette)
Emery Hawkins (Greedy)
John Kimball (Sir Leonard Loony)
Gerry Chiniquy (King Koo Koo)
Chrystal Russell (The Playroom Dolls)
Supervising Animators on Everything and Everyone Else
Cosmo Anzilotti
Warren Batchelder
Corny Cole
Grim Natwick
Willis Pyle
Tom Roth
Jack Schnerk
Irv Spence
Assistant Animators
Daniel Abbott [2]
David Block
Lauren Bowie
Gian-Franco Celestri
Gerry Dvorak
Eric Goldberg
Karen Schultz [3]
Carol Millican
Lou Scarborough
Tom Sito
Assistant Animation Supervisors
Michael Sporn (New York)
Marlene Robinson May (Los Angeles)
[1] ITTL, Columbia picked up distribution for North America after stupidly passing up a chance to release the Toho/Hammer co-production Nessie.
[2] Daniel is a fictional animator ITTL. With his 19th birthdy coming up in April, this film is his very first screen credit.
[3] Ms. Schultz would later marry future Disney artist Duncan Marjoribanks.
Released on March 4, 1977
Distributor
Columbia Pictures [1]
Production Companies
Richard Williams Animation
The Bobbs-Merrill Company
Based on the characters created by
Johnny Gruelle
Music and Songs by
Joe Raposo
Voices
Didi Conn as Raggedy Ann
Freddie Starr as Raggedy Andy
Mason Adams as Grandpa
Allen Swift as Maxi-Fixit
Hetty Galen as Susie Pincushion
Sheldon Harnick as Barney Beanbag/Socko
Ardyth Kaiser as Topsy
John Cleese as Captain Contagious
Arnold Stang as Queasy
Fred Stuthman as the Camel with the Wrinkled Knees
Carol Cleveland as Babette
Joe Silver as Greedy
Alan Sues as Sir Leonard Loony
Marty Brill as King Koo Koo
Paul Dooley as Gazooks
Margery Gray and Lynne Stuart as the Twin Pennies
Live Action Cast
Claire Williams as Marcella
Joe Raposo as the Bus Driver (uncredited)
Supervising Animators assigned to one character each
Tissa David (Raggedy Ann)
Fred Hellmich (Raggedy Andy)
Art Babbitt (The Camel)
John Bruno (Maxi-Fixit)
Art Vitello (Queasy)
Hal Ambro (Babette)
Emery Hawkins (Greedy)
John Kimball (Sir Leonard Loony)
Gerry Chiniquy (King Koo Koo)
Chrystal Russell (The Playroom Dolls)
Supervising Animators on Everything and Everyone Else
Cosmo Anzilotti
Warren Batchelder
Corny Cole
Grim Natwick
Willis Pyle
Tom Roth
Jack Schnerk
Irv Spence
Assistant Animators
Daniel Abbott [2]
David Block
Lauren Bowie
Gian-Franco Celestri
Gerry Dvorak
Eric Goldberg
Karen Schultz [3]
Carol Millican
Lou Scarborough
Tom Sito
Assistant Animation Supervisors
Michael Sporn (New York)
Marlene Robinson May (Los Angeles)
[1] ITTL, Columbia picked up distribution for North America after stupidly passing up a chance to release the Toho/Hammer co-production Nessie.
[2] Daniel is a fictional animator ITTL. With his 19th birthdy coming up in April, this film is his very first screen credit.
[3] Ms. Schultz would later marry future Disney artist Duncan Marjoribanks.
Raggedy Ann and Andy: A Musical Adventure
Released on March 4, 1977
Distributor
Columbia Pictures [1]
Production Companies
Richard Williams Animation
The Bobbs-Merrill Company
Based on the characters created by
Johnny Gruelle
Music and Songs by
Joe Raposo
Voices
Didi Conn as Raggedy Ann
Freddie Starr as Raggedy Andy
Mason Adams as Grandpa
Allen Swift as Maxi-Fixit
Hetty Galen as Susie Pincushion
Sheldon Harnick as Barney Beanbag/Socko
Ardyth Kaiser as Topsy
John Cleese as Captain Contagious
Arnold Stang as Queasy
Fred Stuthman as the Camel with the Wrinkled Knees
Carol Cleveland as Babette
Joe Silver as Greedy
Alan Sues as Sir Leonard Loony
Marty Brill as King Koo Koo
Paul Dooley as Gazooks
Margery Gray and Lynne Stuart as the Twin Pennies
Live Action Cast
Claire Williams as Marcella
Joe Raposo as the Bus Driver (uncredited)
Supervising Animators assigned to one character each
Tissa David (Raggedy Ann)
Fred Hellmich (Raggedy Andy)
Art Babbitt (The Camel)
John Bruno (Maxi-Fixit)
Art Vitello (Queasy)
Hal Ambro (Babette)
Emery Hawkins (Greedy)
John Kimball (Sir Leonard Loony)
Gerry Chiniquy (King Koo Koo)
Chrystal Russell (The Playroom Dolls)
Supervising Animators on Everything and Everyone Else
Cosmo Anzilotti
Warren Batchelder
Corny Cole
Grim Natwick
Willis Pyle
Tom Roth
Jack Schnerk
Irv Spence
Assistant Animators
Daniel Abbott [2]
David Block
Lauren Bowie
Gian-Franco Celestri
Gerry Dvorak
Eric Goldberg
Karen Schultz [3]
Carol Millican
Lou Scarborough
Tom Sito
Assistant Animation Supervisors
Michael Sporn (New York)
Marlene Robinson May (Los Angeles)
[1] ITTL, Columbia picked up distribution for North America after stupidly passing up a chance to release the Toho/Hammer co-production Nessie.
[2] Daniel is a fictional animator ITTL. With his 19th birthdy coming up in April, this film is his very first screen credit.
[3] Ms. Schultz would later marry future Disney artist Duncan Marjoribanks.
Freddie Starr's first voice acting work! Funnily enough IOTL the other film he stared in (and his only one for that matter) being called The Squeeze would come out a few days later from Raggedy Anne here, March 20th, so if that's the same release as OTL he has already two films under his belt and hopefully gains more attention.
Also how does Raggedy Anne do here compared to OTL? Flop or minor hit? Plus I know it's a bit early yet but when we get to Snow Queen I was thinking that if we have a cast of characters like OTL's Frozen then I think Starr would be pretty much perfect to voice TTL's Olaf as given his mad humour if you watch his videos on YouTube then you can see how fitting a role it be for him.
Not to mention this carries on what could be a tradition from Hansel and Gretel of having British comedians staring in it that helps them break into America. Still, a Scouse Snowman...
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Where the Wild Things Are (Warner Bros/CMJ) was able to stave off challenges from both Wizards (Universal/Famous) and Raggedy Ann. So for Columbia, Raggedy Ann made back its cost, but it wasn't that big of a hit. Could be a bigger hit on home video once Columbia enters that market.
Lest we forget that Hemdale co-founder David Hemmings starred in The Squeeze.
Starr should be in good shape to land the part of Olaf, but I'll need some help finding voices for Anna and Elsa.
Where the Wild Things Are (Warner Bros/CMJ) was able to stave off challenges from both Wizards (Universal/Famous) and Raggedy Ann. So for Columbia, Raggedy Ann made back its cost, but it wasn't that big of a hit. Could be a bigger hit on home video once Columbia enters that market.
Lest we forget that Hemdale co-founder David Hemmings starred in The Squeeze.
Starr should be in good shape to land the part of Olaf, but I'll need some help finding voices for Anna and Elsa.
It feels weird talking about Elsa when I've gotten so attached to the last thread's Skathi.