SPOOKTACULAR Episode 2 - James and the Giant Peach (1996)

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10/18/23 • 104 min

Did you know this movie was almost called James and the Giant Cherry? Or that Walt Disney and author of this original story, Roald Dahl, spent time together at the Disney studios back in the 40's?

Listen to this SPOOKTACULAR installment of When You Wish Upon a Podcast to learn some interesting facts about this stop-motion 90's movie, produced by Tim Burton!

Follow the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WhenUWishUponAPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find out more about this film, this episode, and all things Disney!

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Did you know this movie was almost called James and the Giant Cherry? Or that Walt Disney and author of this original story, Roald Dahl, spent time together at the Disney studios back in the 40's?

Listen to this SPOOKTACULAR installment of When You Wish Upon a Podcast to learn some interesting facts about this stop-motion 90's movie, produced by Tim Burton!

Previous Episode

SPOOKTACULAR Episode 1 - The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

For the first-ever SPOOKTACULAR Episode, join Christina and Joey as they discuss, arguably Tim Burton's most popular film, The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993).

Listen to Christina and Joey talk about this cult-classic, as well as chat about some controversies, Disney Parks references, fun facts, and more!

Follow the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WhenUWishUponAPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find out more about this film, this episode, and all things Disney!

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SPOOKTACULAR Episode 3 - Frankenweenie (2012)

For the last SPOOKTACULAR Episode of the season, join Christina and Joey as they discuss (and cry) through a discussion and review of Tim Burton's 2012 remake of Frankenweenie.

Learn about controversies, fun facts, and more relating to the film, and maybe see if you agree with their final ratings!

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