Voices from the Eyrie – 03 – Awakening Part One

Greg and Jennifer bring on series co-creator, Greg Weisman, to dive into the show’s premiere episode. The choice to set it in Scotland, and how they accidently didn’t contradict actual Scottish history; the terrific script written by Michael Reaves and how he was a savior for the series; the animation and sound design; contrasting Demona and Princess Katharine; and how a show on the Disney Afternoon’s opening episode featured genocide. But, most importantly, the three of them pay tribute to the memory of Ed Asner (1929 – 2021). Follow us on Twitter at: @FromEyrieVisit Jennifer L. Anderson’s online stores at:…

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Voices from the Eyrie – 02 – Making the Show

Greg and Jennifer welcome back series co-creator, Greg Weisman and welcome, for the first time, series co-producer, Frank Paur. The group discusses Greg Weisman moving from development executive at Disney to producing the show with Frank Paur; Frank’s trip to Japan to finalize the look of the show with legendary animator, Kazuyoshi Takeuchi (Akira); bringing New York City to life; unveiling the show to the press, to focus groups, and ultimately to the general public. How David Xanatos and Demona were (and still are) unique and compelling villains. And we briefly touch on why the show got cancelled. All of…

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Voices from the Eyrie – 01 – Developing the Show

Welcome to the inaugeral edition of “Voices from the Eyrie – A Gargoyles Podcast”. Your hosts, Greg Bishansky and Jennifer L. Anderson welcome series creator, Greg Weisman; development artist and character designer, Greg Guler to discuss the early days of production. How what would become an epic action drama started out as a comedy in the vein of “Disney’s Adventures of the Gummi Bears”. The show being pitched to Michael Eisner three times. Overcoming accusations of Satanism; and when Disney first inquired about purchasing Marvel Comics in the mid-90s. All of this and more. Follow us on Twitter at: @FromEyrieVisit…

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