An excellent analysis of one of my favorite Disney classics, Sleeping Beauty, posted at Tor.com and authored by Mari Ness.
Some interesting tidbits:
- First Disney feature filmed on 70mm (the 1950s version of IMAX)
- Incredibly detailed backgrounds by Eyvind Earle – the equivalent to at least 60 multiple, massive fine art paintings.
- Maleficent morphs into a dragon – one of their most magnificent creations, animated with rich, black and purple bitterness.