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The Disney Desk PodcastAuthor: Carter Glace and Sydney Nicole Barkley
Two Disney Adults cover all things Walt Disney Animation, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel and all things animation. From reviews to debates to deep dives, The Disney Desk is on the case! Language: en Genres: TV & Film Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Brad Bird Month: The Incredibles (2004)
Sunday, 10 May, 2026
After the box office failure of The Iron Giant, Brad Bird once again found himself in the woods. His demanding, exacting style of animation was deemed not financially viable to put up with. But with an undeniable critical success on his hand, some old friends decided to roll the dice on his talent.John Lasseter and the founders of Pixar went to CalArts with Bird, and when it came to 'mix things up' and bring new talent into the studio, he became an obvious choice. The script he would bring in, a Super Hero Suburban Comedy titled The Incredibles, would become one of Pixar's greatest successes, an instantly iconic film for a generation, and the undeniable hit that would make Bird a 'Director of Import.'Tune in as we talk Jack Kirby, Pastich, and Alexander the Great.
