EPISODE · Mar 9, 2022 · 23 MIN
Episode 88: The Black Hole (1979)
from The Hyperion Hub · host John Alois
The 1970s were a transitional time for the Walt Disney Company. Both Walt and Roy had recently passed away and the studio struggled to produce many box office hits. By the end the decade, Disney knew things had to change. It needed to take bigger risks. The Black Hole was an incredibly ambitious film that set a new prosperous course for the company as it entered the 1980s. We’ll talk about the production of the film and it’s lasting impact. We’ll also finally talk about Bruno. Do you have a topic for us? We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at [email protected]. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries. facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/ instagram.com/hyperion_hub/?hl=en https://twitter.com/hubhyperion?lang=en
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The 1970s were a transitional time for the Walt Disney Company. Both Walt and Roy had recently passed away and the studio struggled to produce many box office hits. By the end the decade, Disney knew things had to change. It needed to take bigger risks. The Black Hole was an incredibly ambitious film that set a new prosperous course for the company as it entered the 1980s. We’ll talk about the production of the film and it’s lasting impact. We’ll also finally talk about Bruno. Do you have a topic for us? We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at [email protected]. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries. facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/ instagram.com/hyperion_hub/?hl=en https://twitter.com/hubhyperion?lang=en
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