In the early '90s I did work at Disney Studios and frequently met with managers in the animation division. I asked a few times about the release of The Black Cauldron to video and was told it was probably a title that would never be seen again.
I had seen the film in its original theatrical release and believe it was shown in 70mm in selected theaters (Sleeping Beauty was the only other 70mm animated film they produced). I'm also apparently one of the few people who liked the film and thought it was a bold step in the right direction for Disney animation at that time. When it did finally and surprisingly make its appearance in a letterboxed version on video I bought it and thought it held up very well. Friends who've seen it with me thought it was pretty bad. It's certainly not the same as seeing it on the big screen but so much better than some of the other efforts from that era. Oliver & Company and The Rescuers Down Under
I had seen the film in its original theatrical release and believe it was shown in 70mm in selected theaters (Sleeping Beauty was the only other 70mm animated film they produced). I'm also apparently one of the few people who liked the film and thought it was a bold step in the right direction for Disney animation at that time. When it did finally and surprisingly make its appearance in a letterboxed version on video I bought it and thought it held up very well. Friends who've seen it with me thought it was pretty bad. It's certainly not the same as seeing it on the big screen but so much better than some of the other efforts from that era. Oliver & Company and The Rescuers Down Under
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