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Front Row Network

Strange World creators talk to Beyond the Mouse

By Craig McFarland

Published September 21, 2022 at 11:41 AM CDT

Thanks to Walt Disney Animation Studios, Craig had the opportunity to speak to many of the creators behind the upcoming Disney film Strange World. This film will be coming to theaters on November 23, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Dennis Quaid, Jaboukie Young-White, Gabrielle Union and Lucy Liu. Join along as we discuss the creative inspiration of the film you’re sure to see with your family this holiday season!

Today’s interviews in order:

Amy Smeed- Head of Animation and Justin Sklar- Head of Animation

Mehrdad Isvandi- Production Design and Sean Jenkins- Head of Environments

Don Hall-Director, Qui Nguyen- Co-Director/Writer and Roy Conli- Producer

Front Row Network

Craig McFarland

Craig McFarland has been podcasting for over a decade as part of The Front Row Network. He’s the co-host of Beyond the Mouse, a Disney-focused podcast, and Peanut Butter and Biscuits, a show dedicated to all things Ted Lasso. Over the years, Craig has interviewed a wide range of guests, including Oscar winners, Olympians, acclaimed creators, actors, and more than a dozen Disney Legends.

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