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Before our story comes to an end, let’s take a look at some of Disney’s most well-known moments of mixing animation with live-action.

(By the way, you'll only find out what the next AL is when the public version is released this Friday)

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The History of Walt Disney Animation Studios + (Part 16) - Animation Lookback

Before our story comes to an end, let's take a look at some of Disney's most well-known moments of mixing animation with live-action.

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Hugo Segal

I'm probably not going to be the first patron to ask this, but does "Enchanted" technically count as part of this live-action/animation hybrid group?

Redbandit

I don’t know if I would consider this a correction but I just wanted to mention that Song of the South actually did get a home media release in the form of an animated movie released in 2006 called The Adventures of Brer Rabbit which was distributed by Universal, yeah I never knew that this existed either until recently. I still feel like it counts though even if it wasn’t made by Disney.

Justin Monti

Well this is it we have reached the end of this long journey with Disney Animation. These are my final thoughts on the films for the honorable mentions. Mary Poppins- Easily one of the greatest movies Walt Disney ever created and possibly my favorite Disney live action film it has such unforgettable songs, beloved characters and is a prime example of mix live action with hand drawn animation. Who Framed Roger Rabbit- Definitely a fantastic film and in my opinion the greatest example of of mixing animation with hand drawn animation, and has one of Christopher Lloyd's best performances next to Doc Brown, and in my opinion one of the best animated crossovers of all time. And people say Avengers Endgame is the most ambitious crossover ever. Also real quick I know this film is on Disney+ I just think it’s weird having animated characters from other companies be present in a film on a Disney streaming service. Song Of The South- This is probably one of the most fascinating Disney films to talk about when it comes to the subject of Disney live action films. I haven’t seen the film in its entirety but it is definitely memorable for the songs and the mix of live action and animation. But in my opinion Disney just needs to stop trying to hide Song Of The South and just accept that people aren’t going to forget, even if it seems like Disney is trying to do that by retheaming Splash Mountain (except for the one in Tokyo Disneyland) but as long as the songs are memorable people won’t forget about it. I’m going to honest Mat, even since you said you were thinking of redoing your Animation Lookback for Walt Disney Animation Studios I honestly thought it wouldn’t happen. But after watching this entire series I have to say I am so happy you did this. This Lookback is easily the greatest thing you have even done in your entire YouTube career and really just shows how you have evolved with your videos over these past 11 years since that first Animation Lookback and you did an amazing job updating what you did before. In conclusion, this series was absolutely amazing and absolutely worth it and is possibly the single greatest thing you have ever done in your YouTube career all I can say is thank you Animat for taking me on this amazing journey. I also want to thank ToucanLDM for providing those amazing animation. So all I can say is thank you to everyone involved in this project and I can’t wait to see what the next Lookback has to offer. (Also on a side note I noticed that you didn’t credit the person who voiced Roger Rabbit in Logan's animation which if I’m not mistaken was Joey Turner one of Logan's friends who helps with his videos. His name wasn’t in the credits. I’m just wondering for curiosity sake.)

Kenneth Stoddard

Well, it finally over. Now for my thoughts on those three films: Mary Poppins: Instant classic, love it as a kid and still love it to this day. For the sequel: seen that in theaters and while not spectacular as the first film, but it at least a worthy sequel while still better than most live action films from Disney now in days. Saving Mr. Banks was good interesting although I never expect Tom Hanks to play as Walt Disney himself when it was first came out. Didn’t see it in theaters though, but did manage to watch after getting on Blu-ray. Definitely a classic especially this was released in the same year same as My Fair Lady and Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove. Might rewatch it again in the future soon. Who Framed Roger Rabbit: even though it a Touchstone Pictures released, but it still a classic under Disney. I watched it all the time from my childhood to adulthood and yet still memorable to this day. Definitely one of Robert Zemeckis’s best works in the veins like Back To The Future and Cast Away. What else can I say is that it still terrific so I’ll definitely that to kids if I have one except for the scary part when it comes to the revelation of what Judge Doom really is. Song Of The South: Still never seen it but I do understand the controversy though regarding with how black people and race are depicted in this. Don’t know if I care to see it even it not available on home media or on Disney+ but I’ll have to see if I want to or not. Congrats on completing your look back on to the history of Walt Disney Animation Studios! I know this was long since starting back in October 2019 but it does give me a bit of a appreciation of how the studio accomplish in each animated film they make regardless if they’re some that I like or something that I don’t like. I know your gonna need a long break from the animation look back, but congrats for finally completing this story altogether!

Sam Snyder

no top 10 this time? wow thats really disappointing

Mat Brunet (AniMat)

Does it really need a Top 10? I know I use to do it in the past, but this is all about the story of Disney Animation. If people watch this just to get to the end where they see a quick and pointless Top 10 to say “that one is the best”, then they’re watching it for all the wrong reasons. This is the story of the studio’s legacy and its people, not WatchMojo.

Sam Snyder

so is that top 10 offically over from now and all future lookbacks?

Jeff B. Hughes

Well that was a Grand Finale did not expect that story of Song of South but hey I’m glad somebody talked about it interesting fact B’er Rabbit, B’er Fox, and B’er Bear were used in a 50s American Motors commercial since Disney allowed them, Mickey Mouse, Pluto, & Jimmy Cricket in advertising. Hopefully the next AL won’t be a longer production then this one and move towards a new future

Mat Brunet (AniMat)

Yea, makes sense to do so, Let's save the Top 10s for the, well, Top 10s.

Strider_Blaze

What an awesome series! First time being engaged with Animation Lookback and was glad to sit through it to the end, throughout the these past 2 years! Looking forward to what you plan for the next Animation Lookback.

Trenton Girone

I thought I recognized Joey/Jasper Pie, but I saw he wasn’t credited yet, and didn’t think I should bother Mat.

Mat Brunet (AniMat)

Me and Logan agreed that the audio quality was way too different compared to BigApplePie's Michael Eisner. Even Jasper Pie himself didn't feel right about his take. So we both agreed to change the voice of Roger where I'll be doing it in a quick updated version that'll come real soon.

Justin Monti

Ok that’s understandable. Though personally I thought Jasper did a pretty good job as Roger Rabbit. But I am looking forward to hear you voice him in the updated version.