Magic by Design

Ken and Gar  hope you are satisfied with the care they have taken with their review this week as they take a look at the internal mechanics of Disney's 54th animated feature, Big Hero 6, released in 2014. The brothers also  get distracted by the fascinating concept of the multiverse and ponder how it could play a part in possible future Big Hero movies. 

Featuring Musical Correspondent, Nicole McDonagh's take on "Immortals" by Fall Out Boy from Big Hero 6. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song(s). All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement intended.

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Ken and Gar can't hold back their review of Disney's 53rd animated feature, Frozen, anymore so they are letting it go this week! The brothers discuss the Frozen phenomenon and why this may be one of the most culturally important films that the studio has ever produced. 

NOTE: Ken calls the great Kristen Bell, Kristen Stewart several times in this episode. He has now realised his mistake and will carry that shame for the rest of his life!

Featuring a medley of songs from Frozen performed  by Musical Correspondent, Nicole McDonagh. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song(s). All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement intended.

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Happy Birthday to us! Ken and Gar are celebrating 1 year of Magic by Design this week as they hit the arcade for a review of Disney's 52nd animated feature, Wreck-It Ralph, first released in 2012. 

Featuring a synthy cover of Owl City's "When Can I See You Again?" from the end credit of Wreck-It Ralph by Musical Correspondent, Nicole McDonagh. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song. All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement intended.

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Ken and Gar are going back to the 100 Acre Wood this week as they review Disney's 51st animated feature, Winnie the Pooh, first released in 2011. The brothers also discuss possible future Pooh adaptations and why kids need Eeyore.

Featuring  a rendition of Zooey Deschanel's "So Long" from the Winnie the Pooh soundtrack by Musical Correspondent, Nicole McDonagh. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song. All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement intended.

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Ken and Gar see the light this week as they review Disney's 50th animated feature, Tangled, first released in 2010.

Featuring medley of songs from Tangled by Musical Correspondent, Nicole McDonagh. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song. All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement intended.

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Ken and Gar don't have time for dancing this week as they review Disney's The Princess and the Frog first released in 2009. The brothers discuss why Disney went back to the drawing board with this New Orleans twist on the well known fairy tale and also go completely off topic, as they often do, to lament the decline of self contained storytelling in an age of streaming and cinematic universes!

Featuring a jazzy cover of “Almost There” from The Princess and the Frog. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song. All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement intended.

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A movie starring John Travolta and Miley Cyrus as best friends? Sounds like a recipe for success on this week's Magic by Design! Hollywood calls as we review Disney's 48th animated feature, Bolt, first released in 2008. 

Featuring a twangy cover of “Barking at the Moon” from Bolt. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song. All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement intended.

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The future is bright this week as Ken and Gar review Disney's 47th animated feature, Meet the Robinsons, first released in 2007. 

Featuring a gorgeous cover of “Little Wonders” from Meet the Robinsons. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song. All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement intended.

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The end is nigh this week as Ken and Gar attempt to review Disney's 47th animated feature, Chicken Little, first released in 2005, before the sky falls on them!  The brothers offer helpful suggestions on how they fix the strange pacing in this adaptation of the classic children's fable before reminiscing on the fad that was 3D movies. 

Featuring an cover of "Stir it up", a pop hit for Patti Labelle that featured in Chicken Little as well as the soundtrack for Beverley Hills Cop. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song. All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement intended.

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Ken and Gar are farming for takes this week on Disney's 45th animated feature, Home on the Range, first released in 2004. You won't have to wait long for the brother's take on this Western that follows the adventures of a team of bovine bounty hunters!

Musical Correspondent Nicole is going country with "Will The Sun Ever Shine Again" from Home on the Range. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song. All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement intended.

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