John Culhane

Birth : 1934-02-07, Rockford, Illinois, USA

Death : 2015-07-30

Movies

The Making of 'Pinocchio': No Strings Attached
Self
Documentary focusing on the making-of the 1940n adaptation of Pinocchio by the Disney studio, often considered the artistic pinnacle of the Disney feature.
Lady's Pedigree: The Making of Lady and the Tramp
Himself
A documentary on the making of Walt Disney's Lady and the Tramp created for the 2006 Platinum DVD.
From Rags to Riches: The Making of Cinderella
Self
The making of Cinderella (1950).
The Cinderella That Almost Was
Self
Documentary about other potential concepts floated for Disney's Cinderella.
The Art of Mary Blair
Self
Short Documentary on the art of Mary Blair: An extraordinary talented artist.
The Fantasia Legacy: Fantasia Continued
Himself
A documentary on the making of Fantasia 2000.
The Fantasia Legacy: The Concert Feature
Himself
Documentary on the making of Walt Disney’s Fantasia.
Frank and Ollie
Self
Before computer graphics, special effects wizardry, and out-of-this world technology, the magic of animation flowed from the pencils of two of the greatest animators The Walt Disney Company ever produced -- Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston. Frank and Ollie, the talent behind BAMBI, PINOCCHIO, LADY AND THE TRAMP, THE JUNGLE BOOK, and others, set the standard for such modern-day hits as THE LION KING. It was their creative genius that helped make Disney synonymous with brilliant animation, magnificent music, and emotional storytelling. Take a journey with these extraordinary artists as they share secrets, insights, and the inspiration behind some of the greatest animated movies the world has ever known!
The Making of 'Bambi'
Self - author & film historian
The making of this classic Disney masterpiece about the life of a young faun. Includes archive footage of Walt Disney and his team of animators.
The Making of Aladdin: A Whole New World
Writer
Hosted by John Rhys-Davies, a made-for-TV documentary details the work that went into the production of Aladdin, Disney's musical rendition of the classic Arabian Nights' tale. Animation fans are treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this family favorite, as well as to interviews with the director and cast members, who give their insights into the inspirations for the various characterizations and effects of the film, and also the efforts that were needed to bring this project to completion.
Backstage at Disney
Writer
The various trials and errors in creating films at Disney, including aspects of "Something Wicked This Way Comes".
Backstage at Disney
Self - Host
The various trials and errors in creating films at Disney, including aspects of "Something Wicked This Way Comes".
Last of the Red-Hot Dragons
Writer
When the animals on their way to Noah's Ark find themselves stranded at the North Pole, an old dragon that has lost its ability to breathe fire sets out to help them.
King of the Beasts
Writer
The second of three animated TV specials about the animals of Noah's Ark.
Noah's Animals
Writer
The first of a trilogy of animated specials about the animals of Noah's Ark.