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Fantasia in Brazil

When I was in the hospital,  my only pleasure was playing with my iPad. During the few times that I could get my wi-fi to work, I was able to find some great pictures.

Here's my favorite. In 1941, Walt Disney and his group of about 20 artists, composers and technicians went to South America to gather material to make the animated films Saludos Amigos and The Three Caballeros.  They visited Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Peru.

Disney's visit in Rio de Janeiro Brazil coincided exactly with the Brazilian premiere of Disney's 2 hour color spectacle FANTASIA. I find this theatre billboard for the film absolutely amazing! ("Fantasia will amaze-ya!") The display is truly a work of art and a magnificent example of the Brazilian flair for showmanship.

The next picture suggests that the artists must have given a demonstration of their drawing and cartooning skill for the audience. It may or may not be in the theatre shown above.

This is the third photo of the set, and seems to be a scene in a Brazilian nightclub, and it's possible that the Disney artists were there that night enjoying the show!

Hercules!

Greek mythology tells us that Hercules was a big, beautiful guy with muscles of steel and a heart of gold. The Disney film version also confirms this.  It's Hercules' goodness that sometimes gets him into trouble, since his enemies try to manipulate his emotions to their benefit.

The Animan version will not be sufficiently long to feature these virtuous character traits, but it will focus more on the hero's physical ASSets. I realize that I'm animating a true mythological hero, and so I must try to convey that, somehow. 

I get inspired by this statue of the big guy--he looks good from any angle (I wonder what the back view is like?!) :D