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 ...

Will Smith has tackled almost every genre of entertainment, but he’s never been a big, blue magical being who lives in a lamp — until now. Stepping into the role of the Genie in Guy Ritchie’s ...

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 ...

Here's a look at Robin Williams' troubled history with the 'Aladdin' franchise, including how he felt it overshadowed his passion project film 'Toys'. “He turned into a game show host, an evangelist,” ...

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 ...

"He's got a collection of photos and animation cels throughout our home that he sees on a daily basis," Zak said. "I think it's being mindful and introducing the elements and stories about him slowly.

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 ...