Magic by Design

A quick update on our promised review of Hercules: Zero to Hero and the schedule for upcoming episodes. Watch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPod Twitter: @MagicDesignPod Instagram: @magicbydesignpod

Ken and Gar get a different perspective on the events of the first Lion King movie this week with a review of the straight to DVD Lion King sequel, The Lion King 1 ½, first released in early 2004. The brothers discuss why this movie focused on sidekicks Timon and Pumbaa, set during the events of the first movie is more of a pauper compared to the original! Featuring a reprise of Resident Magic by Design singer, Nicole McDonagh's medley of songs from the original Lion King movie. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song(s). All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement intended. Watch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPod Twitter: @MagicDesignPod Instagram: @magicbydesignpod

Ken and Gar return to Pride Rock this week for a review of the straight to video Lion King sequel, Simba's Pride, first released in 1998. The brothers discuss why this movie stands head and shoulders above the other home video releases of the time and acts as a worthy successor to the masterpiece that is the original. Featuring a cover of "He Lives In You" from The Lion King 2 performed by Resident Magic by Design singer, Nicole McDonagh. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song(s). All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement intended. Watch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPod Twitter: @MagicDesignPod Instagram: @magicbydesignpod

Gar and Ken finally find out what’s around the river bend this week when they review the straight to video Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World, a follow up to 1995’s Pocahontas, first released in 1998. Turns out, it's a bland sequel, who knew! Featuring a reprise of 'Colours of the Wind', from our original Pocahontas episode, performed by Musical Correspondent, Nicole McDonagh. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song(s). All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement intended. Follow Nicole @NicoleMcD_PR on Twitter and @n.mcdonagh on Instagram for more magical musical content Watch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPod Twitter: @MagicDesignPod Instagram: @magicbydesignpod

Ken and Gar are feeling a bit of déjà vu as they review the second straight to video Beauty and the Beast sequel, subtitled Belle’s Magical World, first released in 1998. The brother's feel as if they might be the cursed ones this week as they struggle to find the positives in this cynical attempt to cash in again on the beloved 1991 original. Watch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPod Twitter: @MagicDesignPod Instagram: @magicbydesignpod

It’s a tale as old as time…Disney cheaply cashing in on their beloved classics! Christmas has come very, very early this week as Ken and Gar review the first straight to video Beauty and the Beast sequel, subtitled The Enchanted Christmas, first released in 1997. Watch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPod Twitter: @MagicDesignPod Instagram: @magicbydesignpod

Ken and Gar are staying in Agrabah this week for a review of the second straight to video Aladdin sequel, Aladdin and the King of Thieves, first released in 1996. The brothers celebrate the return of Robin Williams to the role of the Genie and play the strangest game of would you rather! Watch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPod Twitter: @MagicDesignPod Instagram: @magicbydesignpod

Ken and Gar ring in the new year and kick of the home video feature era of Magic by Design with a review of Disney's first straight to video release, The Return of Jafar, an Aladdin sequel, first released in 1994. Featuring a reprise of resident Magic by Design singer, Nicole McDonagh's medley of tunes from the original Aladdin. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song(s). All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement intended. Follow Nicole @NicoleMcD_PR on Twitter and @n.mcdonagh on Instagram for more magical musical content Watch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPod Twitter: @MagicDesignPod Instagram: @magicbydesignpod

The second season of Magic by Design comes to a close as Ken and Gar pull on the tuxedos and struggle with their bow ties for the Best of Pixar Awards. Which films will snag the top awards? Download to find out! Featuring a reprise of her award winning cover of "When She Loved Me" from Toy Story 2 by Magic by Design's resident singer, Nicole McDonagh. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song(s). All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement intended. Follow Nicole @NicoleMcD_PR on Twitter and @n.mcdonagh on Instagram for more magical musical content Watch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPod Twitter: @MagicDesignPod Instagram: @magicbydesignpod

Ken and Gar are dipping back into the world of Disney features this week with a review of the studio’s 60th animated feature, Encanto, in theatres now! The brothers visit Casita Madrigal to break down the latest film in the Disney animated canon to see if there's any magic to be found. Watch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPod Twitter: @MagicDesignPod Instagram: @magicbydesignpod

Ken and Gar attempt to silencio their Brunos to live their dream of reviewing Pixar's 24th, and most recent, Luca this week. The brothers try to put their finger on why Enrico Casarosa's feature directorial debut feels so different to anything the studio has done before and what makes the story's themes so universally appealing to audiences of all ages. Featuring a beautiful rendition of "O Mio Babbino Caro" featured in Luca by Magic by Design's resident singer, Nicole McDonagh. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song(s). All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement intended. Follow Nicole @NicoleMcD_PR on Twitter and @n.mcdonagh on Instagram for more magical musical content Watch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPod Twitter: @MagicDesignPod Instagram: @magicbydesignpod

Ken and Gar getting existential this week with a review of Pixar's 23rd animated feature, Soul, first released as a Disney+ exclusive on Christmas Day 2020. The brothers ponder the meaning of life and how the most recent effort from Director, Pete Docter, stacks up to his magnum opus, Inside Out (Episode 74). Featuring a cover of "It's All Right" featured in Soul by Magic by Design's resident singer, Nicole McDonagh. The song choice changed last minute. We wonder if you'll notice the edit... We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song(s). All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement intended. Follow Nicole @NicoleMcD_PR on Twitter and @n.mcdonagh on Instagram for more magical musical content Watch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPod Twitter: @MagicDesignPod Instagram: @magicbydesignpod

Ken and Gar cast a spell to conjure up a review of Pixar's 22nd animated feature, Onward, this week. The brothers embark on an epic quest to uncover the ancient mystery of why this fantasy road movie sticks the landing but ultimately, falters along the journey. Featuring a cover of "Carried Me With You" from Onward by Magic by Design's resident singer, Nicole McDonagh. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song(s). All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement intended. Follow Nicole @NicoleMcD_PR on Twitter and @n.mcdonagh on Instagram for more magical musical content Watch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPod Twitter: @MagicDesignPod Instagram: @magicbydesignpod

Ken and Gar join Woody, Buzz and the gang for one last adventure this week in their review of Toy Story 4 first released in 2019. The brothers cap off their series on Pixar's original and most famous franchise by breaking down how each installment continues to deliver the very best of animated storytelling, bucking the trend of diminishing returns for sequels. Featuring a cover of "You've Got A Friend In Me" from the Toy Story franchise by Magic by Design's resident singer, Nicole McDonagh. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song(s). All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement intended. Follow Nicole @NicoleMcD_PR on Twitter and @n.mcdonagh on Instagram for more magical musical content Watch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPod Twitter: @MagicDesignPod Instagram: @magicbydesignpod

Ken and Gar are pulling on the spandex and dusting off their cowls for a review of Pixar's 20th animated feature, Incredibles 2, first released in 2018. Will the Parr family save the day again or will their return be resigned to the Superhero scrap heap with the likes Batman and Robin? Tune in to find out! Watch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPod Twitter: @MagicDesignPod Instagram: @magicbydesignpod

Ken and Gar celebrating the holiday in appropriate fashion with our review of Pixar's 19th animated feature, Coco. Will this Day of the Dead inspired tale be a trick or treat? Tune in to find out, if you dare.... Featuring an other-worldly cover of "Remember Me" from Coco by Magic by Design's resident singer, Nicole McDonagh. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song(s). All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement intended. Watch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPod Twitter: @MagicDesignPod Instagram: @magicbydesignpod

Ken and Gar return to the race track one more time this week. The brothers are racing to the finish line of their series on the Cars trilogy with a review of Cars 3, first released in 2017. Will this third instalment take the chequered flag? Tune in to find out! Featuring a reprise of "Life is a Highway" from the original Cars movie all the way back in Episode 66 by Magic by Design's resident singer, Nicole McDonagh. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song(s). All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement intended. Watch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPod Twitter: @MagicDesignPod Instagram: @magicbydesignpod

Ken and Gar try not to forget their takes on Finding Dory while overcoming disruption caused by a tiny Chihuahua named Honey who was intent on chiming in on their review of this follow up to the beloved 2003 mega hit, Finding Nemo. Featuring a cover of "What a Wonderful World" from the thrilling climax of Finding Dory by Magic by Design's resident singer, Nicole McDonagh. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song(s). All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement intended. Follow Nicole @NicoleMcD_PR on Twitter and @n.mcdonagh on Instagram for more magical musical content Watch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPod Twitter: @MagicDesignPod Instagram: @magicbydesignpod

Ken and Gar attempt to make their mark this week with a review of Pixar's 16th animated feature, The Good Dinosaur, first released in 2015. The brothers break down what is considered to be the studio's first flop to find out what went wrong at the box office and if all the hate for this prehistoric tale is warranted. Watch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPod Twitter: @MagicDesignPod Instagram: @magicbydesignpod

Ken and Gar dive deep into the recesses of the human mind this week for a review of Pixar's 15th animated feature, Inside Out first released in 2015. The brothers explore their feelings about Director Pete Docter's masterpiece and chat about how important it is for the children of today to see this movie. Watch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPod Twitter: @MagicDesignPod Instagram: @magicbydesignpod