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[quote="Salukfan"]Two more sections, since both are so short.  One more section after these two, on the music.

ABOUT THE PRODUCTION

Origins of the Story:

In the first "Aladdin" film, Aladdin and Jasmine met and fell in love.  In "The Return of Jafar," that love was threatened.  Now, it's time for them to take the final step.

"The first two movies left some unfinished business," says scriptwriters Mark McCorkle and Robert Schooley.  "Aladdin and Jasmine's wedding was not only the most logical story line, it's the one everybody has been waiting for!  Since weddings are about family, we decided to explore Aladdin's past.  In the first movie, Aladdin thought he didn't have a family, that he was an orphan.  Now we find out that's not true.  There's an aspect to his life he was completely unaware of, and this door opens, leading to a whole new story, one full of adventure, drama, and excitement."

Having grown up on his own, living a day-to-day and hand-to-mouth existence as a "street rat," Aladdin now faces real responsibility for the first time in his life-- and like most young people, he's worried.  According to Sharon Morrill, Vice President of Direct to Video, Walt Disney Television Animation: "Because he has had no role model as an example, nothing to draw on, Aladdin questions what kind of husband he will be.  On discovering that his father is actually still alive, Aladdin vows to find him.  He has to face his past in order to choose his future."

For writers McCorkle and Schooley, it was both a challenge and a pleasure to carry on the "Aladdin" tradition.  "Our major responsibility was keeping the vision of the original movie," comment the writers.

THE ANIMATION PROCESS

It was a responsibility shared by producer/director Tad Stones, who was also dedicated to retaining the quality of the original film.  He and his top production team of over 400 artists devoted two years to preparing, developing, and executing the artistry of ALADDIN AND THE KING OF THIEVES, and the final adventure glows with lavish, imaginative visuals.

Beginning with the initial concept for the picture's overall look, the artists had "strong ideas about the way the color was going to tell the story."  For example, color plays an enormous part in the effectiveness of the fight sequence in the cave of the 40 Thieves, when Aladdin battles Sa'luk.  Dramatic lighting effects and a primal red and blue color scheme heighten the drama.  According to Stones, "The Thieves were given a color palette of blues and purples, while their hideout is printed in oranges and reds.  The Sultan and Jasmine are dressed in warm colors which contrast with the cool hues of the Palace and the wedding pavilion."

Equal time and care were taken in the development of the individual characters.  Video footage of Robin Williams recording the voice of Genie was studied.  Williams' body language and hilarious expressions are unmistakable in the animation of Genie.  Stones adds "Robin Williams' energy is high-octane stuff, and we incorporated all that mayhem into the animation of Genie."

A whirlwind of comic invention, Williams' quicksilver vocal performance inspired the animators to create visual effects that were just as outrageous as the actor's line delivery.  "We encouraged Robin to go crazy," says Stone.  "Actually, he didn't need much encouragement!  We created an entirely new sequence to make the best use of his ad-libs."  The "Lifestyles of the Rich and Magical" take-off, a nonstop sequence of sight gags and hilarious non sequiturs, gets the wedding of Jasmine and Aladdin, and the entire movie, off to an outrageously madcap start.

The animators especially enjoyed the opportunity to create an all-important new character in the saga, Aladdin's father, Cassim.  The actually built on the bone structure of Aladdin himself as a basis for the design, to portray a "family resemblance."

"With this movie, we are returning to the fantasy world of the Arabian Nights,' says Stones.  "We've got scores of talented artists, both here and around the world, and some of the best behind-the-scenes musical teams, not to mention a stellar cast of voice actors.  ALADDIN AND THE KING OF THIEVES is really something special."[/quote]

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