In Memory of Roy E Disney

OK, this thing demands a post for itself. Shortly after submitting the latest post I found out the horrible news that Roy E. Disney unfortunately has left this world. The man standing behind such classics as Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin and a lot of others. These two I mentioned has a huge sentimental value to me as I actually believe Beauty and the Beast was the first movie I saw in a cinema, and it was amazing. Everything about it was so beautiful and well-made. The music, the art and the characters were all so memorable. Best part is the intro, the haunting music as we flies thru a forest onward to the castle and then are told the story by this raspy voice looking at the stained glass. And then the end. I shall not lie, I actually cried when I saw the ending, the Beast apparently lying dead expressing his love to Belle, the rain, the tears and the music. It was a symbiosis that was beyond anything I've seen. If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend it, and apparently I'm not alone in that statement as we actually had a discussion about the best Disney movie of all times during Saturdays Christmas party and this was our pick.

It's a bit ironic that he succumbed to cancer as the Disney company is resurrecting its 2d animation again with The Princess and the Frog. And maybe Disney will once again return to the joy that was the 90's movies, but will it be the same without a Disney i the company reminding the business what really matters? Or will this signify the end of one of the most beloved companies that have enchanted millions, or even billions with people? Only time will tell. At least I know that I and many of the Swedish people will watch From All of Us to All of You with a small tear in our eyes in memory of the good times and experience he has given us.