Tarzan 1999 Archive Page

No Tarzan 1999 archive is complete without the music. Phil Collins’ Grammy-winning soundtrack was unique—he recorded the songs in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

. Released on June 16, 1999, the film marked the grand finale of the "Disney Renaissance" and pushed the boundaries of what was possible in hand-drawn animation. Production History & Creative Inspiration The development of Disney's

: A rare ABC television special featuring live performances, cast interviews (Rosie O'Donnell, Glenn Close), and *NSYNC in the studio. VHS and DVD Captures tarzan 1999 archive

: This version focused more on how the Greystoke family arrived in the jungle, but it was cut to emphasize the emotional bond between Tarzan and Kala instead. Alternate Climax

The final narrative breakthrough came from a single sketch. Animator Glen Keane, who would serve as the film’s supervising animator for Tarzan, drew a now-iconic image: Tarzan sliding down a tree bark on his back, upside down. That single piece of paper—preserved and digitized in the archive—unlocked the film’s visual language. It fused the physics of a surfer with the verticality of a vine climber. No Tarzan 1999 archive is complete without the music

The "archive" of Disney's 1999 encompasses a rich collection of production history, rare concept art, and digital preservation of the media that defined the film's release. As the 37th Disney animated feature, it marked a significant technological leap for the studio through the introduction of "Deep Canvas" software, which allowed for 3D-painted jungle environments. Digital & Media Archives Internet Archive

Directed by Kevin Lima and Chris Buck, Tarzan began pre-production in 1995. The creative team sought to create an immersive jungle that felt truly three-dimensional. To achieve this, the animation team traveled to Uganda and Kenya to study gorilla behavior firsthand, leading to more authentic character movements and family dynamics. Released on June 16, 1999, the film marked

In the pantheon of the Disney Renaissance—a golden era spanning from The Little Mermaid (1989) to Tarzan (1999)—the Lord of the Apes stands as a magnificent final chapter. Released on June 18, 1999, Tarzan was the end of an era in more ways than one. It was the last major box-office success of the Renaissance period, the final film produced primarily at the Walt Disney Feature Animation studio in Burbank before the rise of CGI-dominated animation, and a technical marvel that pushed 2D animation to its absolute physical limit.