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Magic by Design

Two brothers and lifelong animation fans watch and review movies from the Disney/Pixar canon in the hopes of unearthing the secrets behind the magic. Each week, we re-watch or in some cases, experience a feature for the first time and break it down in an attempt to discover the recipe of the secret sauce. We want to find out what set these films apart for generations of children, and big children, alike. Disney Plus is now available throughout the land so it’s never been easier to watch along and

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48:06

Ep 54: Big Hero 6

Magic by Design ·

2021/05/09

Ken and Gar hope you are satisfied with the care they have taken with their review this week as they take a look at the internal mechanics of Disney's 54th animated feature, Big Hero 6, released in 2014. The brothers also get distracted by the fascinating concept of the multiverse and ponder how it could play a part in possible future Big Hero movies. Featuring Musical Correspondent, Nicole McDonagh's take on "Immortals" by Fall Out Boy from Big Hero 6. We hereby declare that

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45:06

Ep 53: Frozen

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2021/05/02

Ken and Gar can't hold back their review of Disney's 53rd animated feature, Frozen, anymore so they are letting it go this week! The brothers discuss the Frozen phenomenon and why this may be one of the most culturally important films that the studio has ever produced. NOTE: Ken calls the great Kristen Bell, Kristen Stewart several times in this episode. He has now realised his mistake and will carry that shame for the rest of his life!Featuring a medley of songs from Frozen performed by

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45:09

Ep 52: Wreck-It Ralph

Magic by Design ·

2021/04/25

Happy Birthday to us! Ken and Gar are celebrating 1 year of Magic by Design this week as they hit the arcade for a review of Disney's 52nd animated feature, Wreck-It Ralph, first released in 2012. Featuring a synthy cover of Owl City's "When Can I See You Again?" from the end credit of Wreck-It Ralph by Musical Correspondent, Nicole McDonagh. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song. All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement

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47:35

Ep 51: Winnie the Pooh

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2021/04/18

Ken and Gar are going back to the 100 Acre Wood this week as they review Disney's 51st animated feature, Winnie the Pooh, first released in 2011. The brothers also discuss possible future Pooh adaptations and why kids need Eeyore. Featuring a rendition of Zooey Deschanel's "So Long" from the Winnie the Pooh soundtrack by Musical Correspondent, Nicole McDonagh. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song. All rights belong to the owner. No copyright

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46:05

Ep 50: Tangled

Magic by Design ·

2021/04/11

Ken and Gar see the light this week as they review Disney's 50th animated feature, Tangled, first released in 2010. Featuring medley of songs from Tangled by Musical Correspondent, Nicole McDonagh. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song. All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement intended.Follow Nicole @NicoleMcD_PR on Twitter and @n.mcdonagh on Instagram for more magical musical contentWatch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social

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44:21

Ep 49: The Princess and the Frog

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2021/04/04

Ken and Gar don't have time for dancing this week as they review Disney's The Princess and the Frog first released in 2009. The brothers discuss why Disney went back to the drawing board with this New Orleans twist on the well known fairy tale and also go completely off topic, as they often do, to lament the decline of self contained storytelling in an age of streaming and cinematic universes!Featuring a jazzy cover of “Almost There” from The Princess and the Frog. We hereby declare that

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45:33

Ep 48: Bolt

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2021/03/28

A movie starring John Travolta and Miley Cyrus as best friends? Sounds like a recipe for success on this week's Magic by Design! Hollywood calls as we review Disney's 48th animated feature, Bolt, first released in 2008. Featuring a twangy cover of “Barking at the Moon” from Bolt. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song. All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement intended.Follow Nicole @NicoleMcD_PR on Twitter and @n.mcdonagh on Instagram for more

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45:18

Ep 47: Meet the Robinsons

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2021/03/22

The future is bright this week as Ken and Gar review Disney's 47th animated feature, Meet the Robinsons, first released in 2007. Featuring a gorgeous cover of “Little Wonders” from Meet the Robinsons. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song. All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement intended.Follow Nicole @NicoleMcD_PR on Twitter and @n.mcdonagh on Instagram for more magical musical contentWatch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social

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44:52

Ep 46: Chicken Little

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2021/03/15

The end is nigh this week as Ken and Gar attempt to review Disney's 47th animated feature, Chicken Little, first released in 2005, before the sky falls on them! The brothers offer helpful suggestions on how they fix the strange pacing in this adaptation of the classic children's fable before reminiscing on the fad that was 3D movies. Featuring an cover of "Stir it up", a pop hit for Patti Labelle that featured in Chicken Little as well as the soundtrack for Beverley Hills Cop

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40:35

Ep 45: Home on the Range

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2021/03/08

Ken and Gar are farming for takes this week on Disney's 45th animated feature, Home on the Range, first released in 2004. You won't have to wait long for the brother's take on this Western that follows the adventures of a team of bovine bounty hunters!Musical Correspondent Nicole is going country with "Will The Sun Ever Shine Again" from Home on the Range. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song. All rights belong to the owner. No copyright

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48:29

Ep 44: Brother Bear

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2021/03/01

Ken and Gar are on their way to ancient Alaska this week to review Disney's 44th animated feature, Brother Bear, first released in 2003. The brothers are unsure what to make of this bear based buddy comedy. Where did they land? There's only one way to find out!As if that wasn't enough, Musical Correspondent Nicole is channeling her inner diva with "Great Spirits" from Brother Bear. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song. All rights belong to

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46:46

Ep 43: Treasure Planet

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2021/02/22

Ken and Gar set sail for the stars to talk about Disney's 43rd animated feature, Treasure Planet, first released in 2002. The brother's discuss the merits of this long buried Disney feature after a slight detour into being a Muppets appreciation podcast!Featuring a space rock shanty, "Always Know Where You Are", from the Treasure Planet soundtrack from Musical Correspondent, Nicole McDonagh.Follow Nicole @NicoleMcD_PR on Twitter and @n.mcdonagh on Instagram for more magical

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51:15

Ep 42: Lilo and Stitch

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2021/02/15

Come along on a Hawaiian roller coaster ride this week as Ken and Gar talk about Disney's 42nd animated feature, Lilo and Stitch, first released in 2002. Ken takes a back seat this week as Gar makes his pitch for why this may be the best film the Disney studio has ever produced and it's hard to disagree!Featuring a rock n' roll cover of "Burning Love" from the Lilo and Stitch soundtrack from Musical Correspondent, Nicole McDonagh.Follow Nicole @NicoleMcD_PR on Twitter and

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Ep 41: Atlantis: The Lost Empire

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2021/02/08

Ken and Gar explore the mythical adventure that is Disney’s 41st animated feature, Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) this week. Much like the city of legend that the movie is based on, this movie has been lost to history. The brothers talk about this forgotten gem in the Disney canon and why it's worth the expedition to seek it out!Featuring a cover of "Where The Dream Takes You" from the Atlantis soundtrack inspired by the movie from Musical Correspondent, Nicole McDonagh.Follow

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Ep 40: The Emperor's New Groove

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2021/02/01

Ken and Gar get into their Disney reviewing groove this week when they watched Disney's The Emperor's New Groove (2000). Disney initially envisioned this picture as the next in a series of prestige films to take its place alongside the best titles of their 90s Renaissance heyday. Hear all about the long and winding 6 year development period that threatened to shelve the project for good before it became the irreverent comedy we all know today. Featuring a performance of a forgotten

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53:47

Ep 39: Dinosaur

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2021/01/25

Ken and Gar journey back to a land before time....2000 AD... to review Disney's first foray into the world of 3D animated feature films, Dinosaur. Featuring a special surprise musical performance inspired by Dinosaur by Musical Correspondent, Nicole McDonagh. Follow Nicole @NicoleMcD_PR on Twitter and @n.mcdonagh on Instagram for more magical musical contentWatch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPodTwitter:

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Ep 38: Fantasia 2000

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2021/01/18

Ken and Gar receive a visit from a ghost of Disney movies past this week when they watched Fantasia 2000 (2000). The brothers discuss this follow up to 1940's Fantasia to determine if this critical and commercial flop was worth revisiting 60 years later. Featuring an analysis of the classical music used in Fantasia by Musical Correspondent, Nicole McDonagh. Follow Nicole @NicoleMcD_PR on Twitter and @n.mcdonagh on Instagram for more magical musical contentWatch along on Disney Plus and join the

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50:48

Ep 37: Tarzan

Magic by Design ·

2021/01/11

Ken and Gar are in full swing this week as they review Disney's Tarzan (1999). The brothers give their take on this adaptation the famous tales of Edgar Rice Burroughs but mostly just gush about Phil Collins!Featuring a cover of 'You'll Be In My Heart' from Tarzan performed by Musical Correspondent, Nicole McDonagh. Follow Nicole @NicoleMcD_PR on Twitter and @n.mcdonagh on Instagram for more magical musical contentWatch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social

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57:48

Ep 36: Mulan

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2021/01/04

Ken and Gar get down to business for their first review of 2021 with Disney's take on the ancient Chinese folk tale of Mulan (1998). The brothers muse about the folly of New Year's Resolutions and why this film may just show the studio at the peak of their Renaissance powers!Featuring a beautiful version of 'Reflection' from Mulan performed by Musical Correspondent, Nicole McDonagh. Follow Nicole @NicoleMcD_PR on Twitter and @n.mcdonagh on Instagram for more magical musical

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53:23

Ep 35: Hercules

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2020/12/28

Ken and Gar travel to the ancient Greece of myth for their last review of 2020 this week as they review Disney's Hercules (1997). Featuring a soulful cover of 'I Won't Say (I'm In Love)' performed by Musical Correspondent, Nicole McDonagh. Follow Nicole @NicoleMcD_PR on Twitter and @n.mcdonagh on Instagram for more magical musical contentWatch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPodTwitter:

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