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The podcast crash course through the history of Disney's animated classics, by film journalist @benstravis.bsky.social and animation academic @drsamsummers.bsky.social

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19.02.2026 10:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We had a blast introducing Beauty And The Beast this evening at the BFI – thanks to everyone who came along!

Pleased to confirm it’s still *the* all-time banger of the Disney Renaissance 🏰

18.02.2026 23:33 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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a group of cartoon characters are sitting around a table with plates and a chandelier in the background . ALT: a group of cartoon characters are sitting around a table with plates and a chandelier in the background .

Come and join us at one or even both to watch these beauties on the big screen!

11.02.2026 12:33 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Then on Wednesday 18 Feb, Sam and Ben are presenting Beauty and the Beast at @BFI

Tickets here: whatson.bfi.org.uk/Online/error...

11.02.2026 12:33 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Snow White + Introduction | Barbican Where it all started. See the beloved fairy-tale romance that truly broke new ground in the world of animation and kickstarted Disney’s Golden Age.

On Monday 16 Feb, Sam is introducing Snow White at the Barbican as part of their Animation In Love season

Tickets here: www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/202...

11.02.2026 12:33 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Next week, @drsamsummers.bsky.social and @benstravis.bsky.social are introducing not one but TWO screenings of Disney classics at London cinemas! See below for details

11.02.2026 12:33 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

So sorry / you’re welcome (delete as applicable)

02.02.2026 11:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The food in Paris is a noticeably big step down from the US parks. Would be amazing if they really sorted that out. Still, can’t resist a Zigzag corndog! 🌭

29.01.2026 12:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Haha sorry to have kept you waiting so long! Hopefully now it takes you back to your last visit instead. Or inspires another one! World Of Frozen is imminent β„οΈπŸ‘€

29.01.2026 12:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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DISNEYLAND PARIS: INTO THE MAGIC KINGDOM is out now! πŸ’«

Join @benstravis.bsky.social and @drsamsummers.bsky.social on a Disniversity field trip, as they walk and talk their way around the parks: the rides, the history, the ethos, the snacks, characters and more.

Listen here: linktr.ee/disniversity

28.01.2026 12:39 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tomorrow. πŸ’«

27.01.2026 20:50 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our MICKEY’S ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS festive special is OUT NOW! πŸŽ„

Ben Travis and Sam Summers get to hang with the core Disney gang across three seasonal stories – and things get existential. Oh, and Sam explains why he wants to cancel Christmas.

Listen here: linktr.ee/disniversity

23.12.2025 09:37 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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If you felt like doing some prep for our Christmas episode… πŸ‘€

18.12.2025 18:21 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bizarre but true: Shrek (and Shrek 2 and Shrek The Third) are on Disney+?!

We’re gonna need comment from Jeffrey Katzenberg on this…

06.12.2025 12:28 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

A fun listener question edition of one of my favorite podcasts.

04.12.2025 20:05 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hooray! We did too

04.12.2025 20:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you little Lego space man!

04.12.2025 20:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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OUT NOW: Our first mailbag episode!

@benstravis.bsky.social and @drsamsummers.bsky.social answer your questions – on whether Disney will ever go 2D again, which characters should assemble Avengers-style, what Sam’s job actually involves, and more!

Listen here: linktr.ee/disniversity

04.12.2025 17:14 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
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In or near London before Christmas?

Head to Selfridges for some beautiful window displays themed after mid-20th Century Disney films – with specific tributes to Mary Blair and Eyvind Earle πŸ’«

04.12.2025 17:10 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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04.12.2025 17:02 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s getting a little heated in the Disniversity chat today

28.11.2025 13:24 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0

Glad to have you here!

01.10.2025 09:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Good question! Will try and answer on our mailbag episode

25.09.2025 13:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Good movie, might do a rewatch soon 🐸

15.09.2025 21:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

No idea, just searched 'most popular Disney character' and he seemed to pop up? Liked the vibe though

15.09.2025 20:41 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We've finally arrived in the Blue place! πŸ’«

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15.09.2025 20:37 πŸ‘ 45 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 1