Episode 6: Eilonwy - The Black Cauldron (1985)

<p>We continue Season 1 with Princess Eilonwy, from the oft-maligned Disney disaster, The Black Cauldron. Eilonwy may seem like a rejected princess, but she truly helped pave the way for some of the most beloved princesses to come. The tumultuous development of the character and the film really encapsulates the phrase, “It can only get better.” Sarah discusses the origin and development of Eilonwy, revealing a rollercoaster production process and a shockingly star-studded animation crew. One of these powerhouse animators is the focus of GAME TIME! CAN YOU NAME THE MOVIE EACH OF HIS ICONIC CHARACTERS IS FROM? Near the end of the episode, Jessica illuminates the way Eilonwy’s portrayal significantly differs between the original book series and the film. We’ll give you a hint: one is a feminist powerhouse, and one... is not. But while The Black Cauldron may be the black sheep of Disney animation, so much good came from this unbeloved princess and her chaotically discombobulated film.&nbsp;</p> <p><u><strong>Historical Reference Links:</strong></u><u>&nbsp;</u></p> <p>Behind the Scenes Video <a href="https://youtu.be/WY3p9B2NFPQ">https://youtu.be/WY3p9B2NFPQ</a></p> <p><a href="https://ladiesofcomicazi.com/posts/2013/02/06/what-went-wrong-with-disneys-black-cauldron"><strong>https://ladiesofcomicazi.com/posts/2013/02/06/what-went-wrong-with-disneys-black-cauldron</strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://collider.com/the-black-cauldron-disney-why-it-flopped-controversy-explained/">https://collider.com/the-black-cauldron-disney-why-it-flopped-controversy-explained/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.tor.com/2015/10/08/a-demoralizing-disaster-disneys-the-black-cauldron/">https://www.tor.com/2015/10/08/a-demoralizing-disaster-disneys-the-black-cauldron/</a></p> <p><a href="https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/The_Black_Cauldron">https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/The_Black_Cauldron</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.eightieskids.com/12-shocking-facts-you-never-knew-about-the-black-cauldron/">https://www.eightieskids.com/12-shocking-facts-yo