Cracking the Vault

Let's Ride! On this edition of Cracking the Vault, we look back at Pixar's second full length feature, A Bug's Life. We explore the more in-depth process of animating this feature compared to Toy Story, go through the powerhouse talent that was the cast for the film, as well as touch on the rivalry between A Bug's Life and a conveniently similar film released the same month by the studio run by a former Disney executive!

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HUGE shout out to the multi-talented composer Tyler Griffin for the FANTASMIC opening jingle. Find out more about his musical genius at TylerAGriffin.com

For this edition of Cracking the Vault, we took to social media to find out what our loyal listeners wanted to hear. It was quite close, but the winner was the 2003 drama Holes. As we break down this live action favorite, we discuss the stellar casting choices, the math behind just how many holes we see in the film, awful lizard CGI almost a decade after Jurassic Park blew audiences away, and much much more!

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HUGE shout out to the multi-talented composer Tyler Griffin for the FANTASMIC opening jingle. Find out more about his musical genius at TylerAGriffin.com

On this episode, we get intergalactic and dive into the 2002 animated hit Lilo & Stitch! We discuss Stitch's origins as a failed children's book character over 15 years prior to his film debut, the original plan for him in the movie, and so much more. Those who stick around until the end will also hear something never before heard on our episodes!

Find Cracking the Vault on Facebook, Instagram @CrackingtheVault_Podcast, and give us a follow and a review to leave your thoughts on Apple Podcasts!

HUGE shout out to the multi-talented composer Tyler Griffin for the FANTASMIC opening jingle. Find out more about his musical genius at TylerAGriffin.com

On this episode, we get intergalactic and dive into the 2002 animated hit Lilo & Stitch! We discuss Stitch's origins as a failed children's book character over 15 years prior to his film debut, the original plan for him in the movie, and so much more. Those who stick around until the end will also hear something never before heard on our episodes!

Find Cracking the Vault on Facebook, Instagram @CrackingtheVault_Podcast, and give us a follow and a review to leave your thoughts on Apple Podcasts!

HUGE shout out to the multi-talented composer Tyler Griffin for the FANTASMIC opening jingle. Find out more about his musical genius at TylerAGriffin.com

In our first episode of 2021, we get into the animated classic 101 Dalmatians! We discuss the cost cutting measures used in the animation of Walt's 19th animated feature, the process of working with author Dodie Smith to bring her literary hit to the big screen, and much more! Ever wonder how many black spots can be found in the entire movie? Tune in to find out!

Find Cracking the Vault on Facebook, Instagram @CrackingtheVault_Podcast, and give us a follow and a review to leave your thoughts on Apple Podcasts!

HUGE shout out to the multi-talented composer Tyler Griffin for the FANTASMIC opening jingle. Find out more about his musical genius at TylerAGriffin.com

God Bless Us, Everyone! On this special Christmas bonus episode of Cracking the Vault, we dive into the animated featurette adaptation of A Christmas Carol. We briefly get into the the origin of this Disney adaptation, voice acting and burials at sea...yes, you read that right!

Enjoy your Christmas festivities while taking a listen to our take on this classic, as hear from our special guest co-hosts at the end as well!

Find Cracking the Vault on Facebook, Instagram @CrackingtheVault_Podcast, and give us a follow and a review to leave your thoughts on Apple Podcasts!

HUGE shout out to the multi-talented composer Tyler Griffin for the FANTASMIC opening jingle. Find out more about his musical genius at TylerAGriffin.com

On this episode, we close out 2020 with the 1994 Christmas favorite, The Santa Clause! Hear how a film written by a comedy duo, directed by a first time feature film director, starring a stand up comic turned TV Star...would seal the fate of one of Disney's most beloved live action Christmas films. We discuss the origins of the idea behind the film, the legendary Saturday Night Live alumni who turned down the lead role, the literal painstaking process behind turning America's "tool man" into Kris Kringle, and so much more!

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HUGE shout out to the multi-talented composer Tyler Griffin for the FANTASMIC opening jingle. Find out more about his musical genius at TylerAGriffin.com

Join on us a journey to the Inca Empire as we talk about Disney's 40th animated feature, The Emperor's New Groove. We briefly touch on what this film was SUPPOSED to be, coming off the heels of the massive success of The Lion King. We get into the brilliant casting voices, the impact the film has had on meme culture, and why it earned the nickname (likely by only one person) the "swiss cheese" of Disney movies. 

Find Cracking the Vault on Facebook, Instagram @CrackingtheVault_Podcast, and give us a follow and a review to leave your thoughts on Apple Podcasts!

HUGE shout out to the multi-talented composer Tyler Griffin for the FANTASMIC opening jingle. Find out more about his musical genius at TylerAGriffin.com

Meet Rapunzel. Living in a kingdom called Corona, isolated in her home, passing the time by cleaning, baking, playing games...is this 2020? Nope. On this episode, we gaze upon the gem that is Disney's 50th animated feature on the 10th anniversary of the film's release. We look into the game of Telephone that was the source material, the nearly 14 year long pre-production of the film, and so much more! We end the episode with a lively debate between who is the most evil Disney villain. 

Find Cracking the Vault on Facebook, Instagram @CrackingtheVault_Podcast, and give us a follow and a review to leave your thoughts on Apple Podcasts!

HUGE shout out to the multi-talented composer Tyler Griffin for the FANTASMIC opening jingle. Find out more about his musical genius at TylerAGriffin.com

We cover a milestone in this episode of Cracking the Vault! 80 years ago, Walt Disney brought to life his vision to combine animation and classical music...and it all started with a mouse. Find out how his initial idea to create the ultimate Silly Symphonies short, turned into his 3rd (and currently longest) animated feature film! 

Journey back with us to the genesis of Mickey as we know him today, and see the mouse make his feature film debut in a role which would revitalize his popularity and skyrocket him to icon status eight decades later.

Find Cracking the Vault on Facebook, Instagram @CrackingtheVault_Podcast, and give us a follow and a review to leave your thoughts on Apple Podcasts!

HUGE shout out to the multi-talented composer Tyler Griffin for the FANTASMIC opening jingle. Find out more about his musical genius at TylerAGriffin.com