| − | The '''Disney Renaissance''' a term for the time in the 1990s in which [[Disney]] released many of its most beloved animated films of all time. After the death of [[Walt Disney]] in 1966, there was a steady decline in the quality of Disney animated films.{{opinion}} For the next couple of decades, films like ''The Aristocats'' (1970), ''Robin Hood'' (1973), ''The Fox and the Hound'' (1981), ''The Black Cauldron'' (1985), and ''Oliver & Company'' (1988) were met with mixed to negative reaction. In the 1980s, films from Don Bluth (himself a former Disney employee) were outperforming Disney films. ''An American Tail'' (1986) had outperformed ''The Great Mouse Detective'' (1986). ''The Land Before Time'' (1988) and ''Oliver & Company'' (1988) were released the same day, November 18, with ''The Land Before Time'' performing better. Eventually, Roy E. Disney convinced then-CEO Michael Eisner to let him oversee the theatrical animation division of the company. | + | The '''Disney Renaissance''' a term for the time in the 1990s in which [[Disney]] released many of its most beloved animated films of all time. After the death of [[Walt Disney]] in 1966, there was a steady decline in the quality of Disney animated films.{{opinion}} For the next couple of decades, films like ''The Aristocats'' (1970), ''Robin Hood'' (1973), ''The Fox and the Hound'' (1981), ''The Black Cauldron'' (1985), and ''Oliver & Company'' (1988) were met with mixed to negative reaction. In the 1980s, films from Don Bluth (himself a former Disney employee) were outperforming Disney films. ''An American Tail'' (1986) had outperformed Disney's ''The Great Mouse Detective'' (1986). ''The Land Before Time'' (1988) and Disney's ''Oliver & Company'' (1988) were released the same day, November 18, and ''The Land Before Time'' performed better. Eventually, Roy E. Disney convinced then-CEO Michael Eisner to let him oversee the theatrical animation division of the company. |
| − | Following the release of ''Tarzan'' in 1999, Disney would have hit-and-miss performances. Movies like ''The Emperor's New Groove'' (2000), ''Lilo & Stitch'' (2002), ''The Princess and the Frog'' (2009) would be well-received while films like ''Atlantis: The Lost Empire'' (2001), ''Treasure Planet'' (2002), and ''Home on the Range'' (2004) would have a more negative reception. In recent years, however, films like ''[[Frozen]]'' (2013) seem to be signaling a sort of "Neo-Renaissance" for Disney. | + | Following the release of ''Tarzan'' in 1999, Disney would have several movies of conflicting reviews. Movies like ''Lilo & Stitch'' (2002), ''The Princess and the Frog'' (2009) would be well-received while films like ''Atlantis: The Lost Empire'' (2001), ''Treasure Planet'' (2002), and ''Home on the Range'' (2004) would have a more negative reception. In recent years, however, films like ''[[Frozen]]'' (2013) seem to be signaling a sort of "Neo-Renaissance" for Disney. |