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The Sweatbox (2002) - Spoilers! #498

Pappy, Stevie and Josh relish in the behind-the-scenes making of The Emperor's New Groove. Sting's in it.


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Documentarian Trudie Styler takes animation fans behind the scenes of Disney's whimsical feature "The Emperor's New Groove." With her husband, renowned rock star Sting, serving as chief songwriter for the musical buddy comedy, Styler gains unparalleled access to the inner workings of Disney's legendary animation studios. With it, she reveals the winding road that takes a script called "Kingdom of the Sun" and transforms it into a critically acclaimed addition to the Disney collection.

Initial release: 2002

Directors: John-Paul Davidson, Trudie Styler

Distributed by: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Music by: David Hartley

Production companies: Walt Disney Pictures; Xingu Films

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