Iconic characters like Snow White and Peter Pan feature alongside Robin Williams’ Genie in a cast of 543 characters from more than 85 feature-length and short films. And it all came together ...

Robin Williams’ Iconic Genie Resurrected — Without AI — For Disney’s ‘Once Upon A Studio’ Centennial Short By Alex Vena Published Oct. 16, 2023, 1:58 p.m. ET ...

It was never a sure thing that the Williams estate would say yes. Back in the ’90s, many “Talking Genie” Aladdin toys were recalled, as they used Robin Williams’ voice without his ...

That includes the Genie from Aladdin, which is one of Robin Williams' best movies and roles. And the creative team talked about reviving the beloved character and how the Williams family reacted.

T wo of the best '90s movies starring Robin Williams had him flying as an older Peter Pan and transforming into limitless possibilities as the Genie. But Hook wasn't the first time Williams took ...

Once Upon A Studio is Disney+’s short made to celebrate the studio’s 100 years in the industry, and several of Disney’s most iconic characters re-appeared, including Genie.

Robin Williams' Aladdin costar Scott Weinger is reflecting on working with one of his childhood heroes ten years after the comedy legend's death. Weinger, 48, was just 15 years old when he first ...

The idea of making prequels about the Genie, and the adventures that locked him away in a golden lamp really excites me as a fan. But now knowing that Williams specifically stated that Disney couldn’t ...

Some see Robin Williams’ portrayal of the Genie in the 1992 Disney hit Aladdin as a turning point in casting for animated films. Well, yes and no. The argument: The popularity of the character ...

In any event, Robin Williams remains the Genie for this special project, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Once Upon a Studio debuted on ABC on October 15 and is available on Disney+ ...

"I think it was when I first met him, we were introduced and they said, 'This is Scott, he's Aladdin.' And he shook my hand and he said, 'I'll be your genie,' " he tells PEOPLE of meeting Williams ...