James and the Giant Peach | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 12, 1996

On this day in 1996, 'James and the Giant Peach' was released in theaters. James is an orphan plagued by cruel aunts until he escapes inside a magically enlarged peach across the ocean to New York City with a newfound family of charmed insects. The original 1961 story from Roald Dahl was brought to the big screen by Henry Selick and Tim Burton, the team behind ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas.’ This film also used stylized stop motion animation sequences in addition to live action. [30 years ago in 2026] Don't miss Daps Magic's official weekly YouTube show Geeks Corner here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAF91C7183BAB676B Visit Daps Magic: https://DapsMagic.com Daps Magic HQ: https://DapsMagic.com/DapsHQ Daps Magic was created by a very special group of Disney Fans who had a dream for a place on the internet where people, young and old, could share their love of Walt Disney and his legacy in a safe and fun atmosphere.