| Prop Culture | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Documentary |
| Created by | Jason Henry[1] Dan Lanigan |
| Presented by | Dan Lanigan |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Production companies | Cinema Relics Productions ABC Studios[2] |
| Original release | |
| Network | Disney+ |
| Release | May 1, 2020 (2020-05-01) |
Prop Culture is an Americandocumentary television series hosted by Dan Lanigan.[3] The series premiered onDisney+ on May 1, 2020.[4] In May 2023, it was removed from the service.[5]
The series is hosted by film historian and collector Dan Lanigan, who explores and showcases costumes, set designs, music, and props from various Disney films.[6][7] Throughout each episode, Lanigan conducts interviews with cast and crew from each film, providing in-depth insights into their production and legacies.[8]
Films highlighted in the series includePirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl,Mary Poppins,Tron,The Nightmare Before Christmas,The Muppet Movie,Who Framed Roger Rabbit,The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, andHoney, I Shrunk the Kids.[9]
| No. | Title | Original release date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Mary Poppins" | May 1, 2020 (2020-05-01) | |
Dan learns the stories behind the props from the movieMary Poppins. ActressKaren Dotrice guest stars.[8] | |||
| 2 | "Tron" | May 1, 2020 (2020-05-01) | |
Dan enters the world of the visionary science fiction movie,Tron and restores one of its most memorable props. | |||
| 3 | "The Nightmare Before Christmas" | May 1, 2020 (2020-05-01) | |
Dan meets creative contributors behindTim Burton'sThe Nightmare Before Christmas. Film composerDanny Elfman guest stars.[10] | |||
| 4 | "Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl" | May 1, 2020 (2020-05-01) | |
Dan uncovers treasures fromPirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Concept designersJim Byrkit and Crash McCreery, costume designer Penny Rose, and swordsmith Tony Swatton guest star, along with visitingSt. Vincent and thePirates of the Caribbean atDisneyland.[11][12] | |||
| 5 | "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" | May 1, 2020 (2020-05-01) | |
Dan explores the futuristic inventions fromHoney, I Shrunk the Kids.Rick Moranis,Thomas Wilson Brown,Jared Rushton, andAmy O'Neill guest star.[13] | |||
| 6 | "Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, Witch and The Wardrobe" | May 1, 2020 (2020-05-01) | |
Dan investigates props fromThe Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.William Moseley,Anna Popplewell, andGeorgie Henley guest star.[14] | |||
| 7 | "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" | May 1, 2020 (2020-05-01) | |
Dan uncovers the secrets behind Walt Disney's Oscar-winning filmWho Framed Roger Rabbit. ActorChristopher Lloyd, who playedJudge Doom in the film, guest stars.[15] | |||
| 8 | "The Muppet Movie" | May 1, 2020 (2020-05-01) | |
Dan takes a road trip to find missing props fromThe Muppet Movie.Brian Henson and Muppet performerDave Goelz guest star.[16][17] | |||
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