A Disney World attraction starring Robin Williams inspired the Aladdin directors to cast him as the genie (exclusive)

“He was a big movie star at the time, but that wasn’t at all why we cast him,” co-director Ron Clements tells PEOPLE ...
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The Genie’s Goodbye in ‘Aladdin’ Means More Than You Think — Especially if You Love Robin Williams

When Chris isn’t working on a new article or exploring the best nature spots nearby, he's gotten into making TikTok edits. While he works on other personal projects, he has turned his attention to ...
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Disney Animator Eric Goldberg Reveals How Robin Williams Helped Bring “Aladdin”’s Genie to Life (Exclusive)

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "Working with Robin Williams as the Genie's voice was amazing," Goldberg exclusively told PEOPLE. Whenever he was in front of the ...
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‘Aladdin’ Director Remembers How Robin Williams Changed Feature Animation

Longtime Disney animator Ron Clements co-directed Disney’s 1992 “Aladdin” alongside John Musker. He shares his memories of working with Robin Williams on the animated blockbuster. Improv in voice ...