Waking Sleeping Beauty
“From 1984 to 1994 a perfect storm of people and circumstances changed the face of animation forever.”
Synopsis
By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. The artists were polarized between newcomers hungry to innovate and old timers not yet ready to relinquish control. These conditions produced a series of box-office flops and pessimistic forecasts: maybe the best days of animation were over. Maybe the public didn't care. Only a miracle or a magic spell could produce a happy ending. Waking Sleeping Beauty is no fairy tale. It's the true story of how Disney regained its magic with a staggering output of hits - "Little Mermaid," "Beauty and the Beast ," "Aladdin," "The Lion King," and more - over a 10-year period.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Waking Sleeping Beauty Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-02-19
Top Cast
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Don Hahn
Self
Roy Edward Disney
Self
Michael Eisner
Self
Jeffrey Katzenberg
Self
Peter Schneider
Self
Rob Minkoff
Self - Pumbaa (voice)
Glen Keane
Self
Ron Clements
Self
John Musker
Self
Mike Gabriel
Self (voice)
Roger Allers
Self - Jenny Foxworth / Timon (voice)
David Pruiksma
Self (voice)
Gary Trousdale
Self
Kirk Wise
Self
Thomas Schumacher
Self
Mark Kimball
Self (voice)
Dick Cook
Self (voice)
Lisa Keene
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 26, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$85K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Hahn
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick Pacheco
- Original Title
- Waking Sleeping Beauty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Worldwide Gross
- $85K
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, Red Shoes / Some Shoes, Stone Circle Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Hahn
Patrick Pacheco
Department Leadership Roster
Don Hahn
Director
Patrick Pacheco
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waking Sleeping Beauty
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Waking Sleeping Beauty about?
By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. The artists were polarized between newcomers hungry to innovate and old timers not yet ready to relinquish control. These conditions produced a series of box-office flops and pessimistic forecasts: maybe the best days of animation were over. Maybe the public didn't care. Only a miracle or a magic spell could produce a happy ending. Waking Sleeping Beauty is no fairy tale. It's the true story of how Disney regained its magic with a staggering output of hits - "Little Mermaid," "Beauty and the Beast ," "Aladdin," "The Lion King," and more - over a 10-year period.
Who directed Waking Sleeping Beauty?
Waking Sleeping Beauty was directed by Don Hahn.
Who stars in Waking Sleeping Beauty?
The principal cast of Waking Sleeping Beauty includes Don Hahn, Roy Edward Disney, Michael Eisner, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Peter Schneider.
When was Waking Sleeping Beauty released and how long is it?
Waking Sleeping Beauty was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
How much did Waking Sleeping Beauty make at the box office?
Waking Sleeping Beauty grossed $85K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Waking Sleeping Beauty?
Waking Sleeping Beauty holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).