Don Hahn, director of Waking Sleeping Beauty, producer of The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast. The film Waking Sleeping Beauty is a captivating documentary that explores one of the most significant periods in animation history: Walt Disney Studios, 1984 to 1994. Using only archival footage from the era (no "talking head" interviews), director Don Hahn tells this tale of clashing egos dramatically and honestly.
Entries will be accepted through March 11, 2011, so act now
How to win a copy of Waking Sleeping Beauty signed by Don Hahn:
- Think of your favorite animation-related memory.
- Leave a message at The Pixar Podcast Contest Line (435-5PIXAR5, or 435-574-9275) with your story, name, hometown, and email address. You can also email an mp3 of yourself telling your story to thepixarpodcast@gmail.com.
- Listen to the news episode on March 19 for one winner to be randomly selected from all approved* entries.
Please note that the prize DVD is Region 1, as no non-US version currently exists. International listeners will need a region-free DVD player to watch the film.
Meanwhile, be sure to hear my interview with Don Hahn in which we talk about his film and the history of Disney Animation.
Good luck!
*The Pixar Podcast will approve stories that are in keeping with the spirit of the contest; our goal is to join Don Hahn in his celebration of the history of animation by adding our stories to his. You do not need to promote any particular studio, just tell us about your experience with animation. Direct any questions regarding the contest to thepixarpodcast@gmail.com.
