The gang is finally back for a classic Rotoscopers episode with their review of Disney’s Aladdin! Also join in for the animation news and a discussion on the impact of celebrity voice actors.

Highlights:

■ News: The Minions spin-off film, Partysaurus Rex short, Finding Nemo 2 officially announced

■ Mini Nerdy Couch Discussion: Do we really need a Finding Nemosequel? Is Pixar coping out?

■ Real Nerdy Couch Discussion: Professional voice actors vs. celebrities? Do celebrity voices really add to an animated film? 

■ Voice acting is like a seasoning--it should enhance the film, not take away

■ How Aladdin & Robin Williams was a pivotal moment for celebrity voice actors

■ What characters were you surprised when you realized who did their voice?

■ Morgan & Chelsea’s experience meeting the film’s directors John Musker & Ron Clements

■ The movie really takes off once the Genie appears

■ Every single scene has either a great quote or great gag

■ Chock full of awesome characters “that have grinded their way to Disney immortality”

■ Jafar: his design & inspiration, would someone like Jafar really associate with Iago?

■ Genie: the ultimate minor character in any Disney film, the merchant peddler, favorite moments

■ Conundrum: why didn’t they just pass the lamp around & get some free wishes before releasing the Genie?

■ Music: Howard Ashman’s mark all over the songs, lots of deleted songs, the “cut off your ear” drama

■ Controversial elements: European designs, The Thief and the Cobbler rip off, “good teenages, take off your clothes”

■ Aladdin: original younger character design can still be found in the film

■ Jasmine: not that great of a disguise, “The Kiss” is the best Disney kiss

■ Sultan: young at heart, what’s with the “mystic blue diamond”?

■ Conundrum: Aladdin touches the carpet. So is the carpet not a treasure of the Cave of Wonders? Did Aladdin and Jasmine get married at the end?

■ Mason conspiracy theory: Return of Jafar is a dream and didn’t really happen

■ Why wasn’t Robin Williams in Return of Jafar?

■ Childhood memories with Aladdin merchandise

■ We rate it! ★★★★★

■ Bloopers: Buddy, all on mute, the title explained Runtime: 1:26:41, 41.7 MB Where to Find Us:

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■ Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram

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