Williams’ rise to fame started in the late 1970s with TV’s Mork & Mindy. And his manic comic persona made the sitcom a breakout hit, ultimately leading Williams to the big screen. So when Disney ...

Improv in voice acting has been a part of Disney films going all the way back to "Snow White." But Robin Williams' Genie [in "Aladdin"] was something extraordinary. [Co-writer and co-director] John ...

Robin Williams lent his voice to the Genie in Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ but earned a pitiful amount for his work. by Robert Yaniz Jr. “We had a deal. The one thing I said was I will do the voice. I’m doing ...

Disney fans know that the late Robin Williams improvised heavily and went on comedic tangents while recording the Genie role for Aladdin. As a result, truckloads of footage didn’t make the final cut.

It’s been nearly 25 years since we were first taken on the magical carpet journey that is Disney’s animated classic, Aladdin. (So yes, “A Whole New World” and “Prince Ali” have been stuck in your head ...

It's been 23 years since the release of Disney's animated classic, Aladdin, but the movie is still a fan-favorite. With songs like "A Whole New World" and the inspirational story, Aladdin resonated ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Disney's Aladdin: Will Smith talks Robin Williams, Genie role Will Smith has tackled almost every genre of entertainment, but he’s ...

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 ...