30 Years of ‘Aladdin’: 10 Surprising Facts You Didn’t Know

On November 25, 1992, Disney released the animated film Aladdin, one of the most beloved classics of all time.

Retelling the story of ‘Street Rat’s ‘Arabian Nights’, which discovered a discolored lamp that trapped a genie – performed with hilarious perfection by the late Robin Williams – ‘Aladdin’ was Disney’s biggest hit Be one of them and keep them entertained. new generation of children.

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In honor of the movie’s 30th anniversary, check out 10 facts about the movie you may not have known.

1. As a possible nod to “Pinocchio,” Aladdin “tells” every time he tells a lie.

2. Steven Spielberg, who was filming “Schindler’s List” at the time, called Williams regularly to talk to the cast and crew to lighten the dark mood that had engulfed them while filming the Holocaust drama. At the time, Williams was preparing for his “Aladdin” role. This enabled him to create material that he eventually brought into his mostly improvisational performances.

3. Had things gone a different direction, Sir Patrick Stewart would have voiced the villainous Jafar. Due to commitments, he was unable to do it.

Four. Upon its initial release, “Aladdin” earned over $217 million at the domestic box office. The film became the 14th film of all time to gross over her $200 million and the first animated film to surpass her $200 million mark. Ultimately, “Aladdin” grossed more than her $346 million worldwide, with millions more from Home His videos.

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FiveJonathan Freeman, who provided the voice of Jafar, reprized the role in Broadway’s “Aladdin,” where he will hold the role until January 2022. As of now, Freeman is the only actor to have played a role in a Disney animated film. Same role on Broadway.

6. The peddler who introduces the story at the beginning of the film was originally meant to be a genie. Both were voiced by Williams. A storyboard of the original ending (which was never used) was unearthed in his 2019, revealing that they were one and the same, with the wandering trader magically transforming into a genie.

7. To animate the movement of Aladdin’s baggy harem-style pants, the animators studied videos from MC Hammer’s music videos.

8. When creating Aladdin’s appearance, animators reportedly based the character’s facial features on those of Tom Cruise.

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9. Mickey Mouse makes a blink-and-miss cameo in one scene. When Rajah, Jasmine’s protective pet tiger, reverts to his true form after Jafar is placed on the lamp, the iconic Disney mascot’s face appears in one frame of him.

Ten. Robin Williams has played over 60 characters in “Aladdin,” many of which feature celebrity impersonations.These ranges are national review From founder William F. Buckley to Broadway legend Carol Channing to superstar Rodney Dangerfield. Other notable impressions from the film include Robert De Niro, Groucho Marx, Jack Nicholson, Arnold Schwarzenegger and more.

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