Disney had had close to seventy years to perfect the process, creating a department in the early 1930s that concentrated solely on story development. An animated story, although it has highs and lows, must always be kept moving, with the emphasis on plot being conveyed through action rather than talking heads. The lack of understanding, and full implementation of, these two crucial elements were , in my opinion, the reason why the three movies I'd worked on so far, whether Disney or not, did poorly at the box-office. Also, a lack of effective marketing for these films did nothing to help matters. Danny's dreams are dashed, however, when he realizes that in Hollywood, cats don't dance.
Humans get the good roles, while animals can only bark, meow, or moo.
Turner Feature Animation, we were told, hoped to circumvent Disney's hold on the market by making animated movies that were different from the type that Disney did. This meant movies that might be funnier, crazier, darker, or edgier than the typical Disney product, and thus not be in direct competition with it. The film had a wacky, spirited, Warner Bros cartoon style and sensibility that was fun and refreshing. Voice talent included Scott Bakula, Jasmine Guy, Kathy Najimy, with singing by Natalie Cole and music by Randy Newman. David Kirschner again produced.