Black Cauldron, The (Full Frame, Clamshell)

VHS, 82 minutes, DISNEY

Disney's 25th full-length animated classic, "The Black Cauldron," fills the screen with magic and wonder. This fun-filled tale of heroism overflows with colorful characters, trailblazing animation, and nonstop action. In the mystical land of Prydain, Taran, a young boy who dreams of a future as an invincible warrior, finds himself leading a real-life quest. In a race against the evil Horned King, Taran must be the first to find the mysterious "Black Cauldron" or the Horned King will unleash its power and take over the world. With the help of a magic sword, an enchanting princess, an adorable clairvoyant pig, and a furry little creature named Gurgi, Taran overcomes winged dragons, the King's monstrous henchmen, three batty witches, and more -- and learns nothing is as powerful as courage and friendship. 1. Released in 1985, the film marked the studio's entry into the field of computer-generated images. It was also the first Disney cartoon to get a PG rating. 2. The film was inspired by the five-volume mythological fantasy "The Chronicles Of Prydain," by Lloyd Alexander. 3. The film marked the development of the APT (Animation Photo Transfer) process. The first major change in the studio's method of transferring artists' drawings to a cel since photocopying replaced hand-inking 20 years earlier. 4. The film was 12 years in the making ? 5 years in actual production -- at a cost of more than $25 million. 5. More than 1,165 different hues and colors were implemented and more than 34 miles of film stock were used. 6. "Trick Or Treat" Cartoon Starring Donald Duck, NTSC.