Welcome to the first episode of year two and the final episode of my ten-episode animation season.

Gosh, Treasure Planet is stunning. Every detail of its aesthetic is glorious to behold, and the fact that its directors Ron Clements and John Musker were so determined to get it made is truly an outstanding achievement.

From its illustrious pedigree, to the 70/30 rule, to the use of Deep Canvas, this is a technical marvel of an animated movie that just seems to have been largely forgotten, but it doesn't deserve to be.

While there are issues, it really does stand up as one of the most beautiful Disney movies I've ever seen. And it's quite like Titan A.E. In more ways than one.

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Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song

Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe Facebook

Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!)

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Livestream for the Cure 8

The 8th annual Livestream for the Cure takes place between 29th May to 1st June 2024, with indie content creators (including myself!) from across the world taking part and raising money to help in our fight for a world immune to cancer. Donate at livestreamforthecure.com and tune in at https://www.twitch.tv/livestreamforthecure.