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With the papal conclave meeting last week, Stephen Colbert brought in an expert on the subject who also happens to be a classic Saturday Night Live character. Father Guido Sarducci (Don Novello) graced the Ed Sullivan Theater on The Late Show last week, delivering his traditionally offbeat predictions, none of which actually came to pass. Colbert is a famously devout Catholic, but he clearly doesn't have any problem poking a little fun at the church.

The chain-smoking Sarducci came out looking for an ashtray: although Colbert insisted that he couldn't smoke on network television, Sarducci told him that current Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had decreed that menthols were okay, and also good for polio. He also offered his opinions on the movie Conclave: he wishes it was animated, because if the cardinals had moved like Sonic the Hedgehog, it would have been half an hour shorter.

Anime is becoming an incredibly mainstream medium. Series like One Piece, Dragon Ball, Naruto and Demon Slayer haved now reached immense heights, especially among the younger generation. Of course, anime fandom goes back several decades, so only the most hardcore fans are even aware of certain, now-forgotten anime.

The most obscure anime won't be recognized by most modern fans, especially when it comes to retro series. Some of these anime even fell under the radar when they came out, while others have simply been forgotten by time, despite their initial popularity. While they aren't mainstream hits nowadays, newer anime fans will want to check them out to go beyond the mainstream and feel the full history of the medium.

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When Will Finn's and John Standford's animated musical Western "Home on the Range" was released, it came with an elegiac announcement. Disney, you see, had been struggling throughout the early 2000s. The 1990s renaissance was over, and much of the studio's more recent output was either failing critically or commercially. Films like "Fantasia 2000," "The Emperor's New Groove," and "Atlantis: The Lost Empire" were only modest successes, while films like "Dinosaur" and "Brother Bear" were coming and going without much notice. The studio's clunky sci-fi epic "Treasure Planet" notoriously lost buckets of money, which didn't inspire confidence. It didn't help that DreamWorks was attracting huge animation audiences with films like "Shrek" — a notoriously anti-Disney movie.

As such, to appear competitive, Disney announced that "Home on the Range" was going to be the studio's last-ever traditionally hand-drawn feature film. After that, it was to be 100% CGI. Animation purists panicked, feeling...

The failure of Walt Disney’s Atlantis: The Lost Empire was a tragedy for animation fans, but it also robbed us of what could have been some spectacular theme park rides!

In the annals of Disney animation, 2001’s Atlantis: The Lost Empire has an odd place. In its time, it was a box office flop, $186 million off a reported $120 million budget. Its failure was seen as the turning point for Disney animation, and, combined with the following year’s bigger failure of Treasure Planet, it resulted in the death of 2-D animated features.

In the nearly quarter-century since its release, Atlantis has been re-evaluated by Disney fans as an underrated gem. It’s been praised for its animation, its story and wonderful characters and deserved a better box office fate.

What’s overlooked is that Disney really had hoped this movie would be their next big animated hit. They were...

Animated films are some of the first pieces of fictional storytelling that young audiences are exposed to, having a deep impact on new generations' understanding of how narratives can impact them. The best animated movies, the ones that resonate with children and adults alike, are the ones that are able to entertain audiences young and old with stories that hide deeper meaning under the surface.

A few animated films were able to appear on Roger Ebert's coveted Great Movies list, a collection of a few hundred films that he felt stood the test of time and would remain important pieces of movie history. These animated films are the ones that best capture the human experience and deep emotional truths through one of the oldest mediums in the history of film.

Finding Nemo Is an Early Pixar Classic

After the boom of the Disney Renaissance, the powerhouse animation studio that...

Superhero fans around the world know Mike Mignola for the creation of Hellboy and The Amazing Screw-On Head, along with many other contributions to the comic book industry with Marvel and DC. However, his work with Disney is one of his most underappreciated accomplishments.

Although most fans likely prefer his work with Hellboy, Abe Sapien, and the rest of the Brpd, Disney buffs everywhere know him for bringing us Atlantis: The Lost Empire. Disney's steampunk sci-fi epic from the 2000s was truly a stroke of genius that desperately needs to be seen, and a second chance lurks in the shadows for modern viewers.

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Although many Disney fans might consider Treasure Planet the studio's most criminally underrated classic, this writer firmly believes that Atlantis should have been the biggest adventure Disney ever brought to life. A mysterious journal, a submarine expedition, and a lost...

The latest promotional spot for Disney’s upcoming live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch made its debut during Super Bowl Lix. It features the feral, blue alien running rampant on a football field, sewing seeds of chaos everywhere he goes.

I know we’re getting swamped with live-action versions of animated favorites, and only more are coming (Snow White arrives in March; Moana sets sail in 2026), but Lilo & Stitch feels like one of the few worthy of spinning in such a way.

Maybe not all of us have been on board, and the teaser released last November made Stitch look more like a demonic menace than the more adorable version we got in the animated movie. Still, something in the original feels more interesting to explore in the live-action format. I get that’s an unpopular opinion, but add to that Dean Fleischer Camp – the mind behind the lovely Marcel...

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It's possible only Disney fans remember Bolt(2008). One of the first fully computer-generated movies Disney produced without the partnership of Pixar in the early 2000s. The studio was struggling to make the transition from hand-drawn animation to CGI at the time, and Bolt gave the studio the boost it needed. Starring John Travolta and a young Miley Cyrus, the movie follows a dog who believes he has the same superpowers as his TV persona. It premiered on November 17, 2008, at Disney's El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California, and ranked third at the box office in its opening weekend.

Critically and financially, it was a hit for Disney. However, over the years, a shadow has fallen over Bolt, and it's...

Character deaths are all too common in Disney films, even though it's a pretty family-friendly company. Whether they move the story forward, teach a character a critical lesson, or both, death is a powerful narrative device throughout Disney's films. Many of these deaths provide insight into the world audiences find themselves in and reveal larger messages about the story being told. But some deaths, even if they set the film in motion, come out of nowhere.

Death is an impactful storytelling choice when threaded into the story properly, and there are many Disney films that exhibit this. However, there are also plenty of Disney films that utilize death in a shaky way that may have the intention of moving the plot along or instilling something in a character but ultimately come across as a poor balancing of narrative arcs. Audiences can't help but wonder where the trajectory of the film...

Olaf's death in Frozen II is arguably the saddest moment in the franchise. But, according to Josh Gad, who voiced the lovable snowman in both films, the character's death in the original script was much more brutal.

The actor detailed the devastating scene in his new memoir In Gad We Trust, explaining that writer-director Jennifer Lee had to rewrite it. "Jen and I started recording the dialogue and I couldn't get through it without sobbing," Gad recalled in an excerpt from his book via Entertainment Weekly. "Those first recordings were brutal, and I remember feeling that we were doing something that was going to pack a serious punch."

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These Disney movies are longer than most and give viewers a bit more time in their fantasy worlds, from Atlantis: The Lost Empire to Frozen.

But it wasn't until the movie went through its first test screening that Gad,...

Stories about treasure hunting are awesome. Way before I was introduced to the world of movies, I was reading Treasure Island, Sinbad the Sailor, and the purposefully anticlimactic Sonar Kella. Then there were the Tintin comics and the amazing 2011 film, The Adventures of Tintin, that absolutely enthralled me. Mackenna’s Gold and King Solomon’s Mines were brought up in every conversation with my parents so many times that I have lost count at this point. Despite the tacky nature of the franchises, the Lara Croft and The Mummy movies were hugely influential. Animated feature films like Treasure Planet, The Road to El Dorado and Atlantis: The Lost Empire were on repeat in my household. Despite the problematic nature of its lead, there’s no denying the effect that the first 3 Pirates of the Caribbean films had on me. One Piece, the manga and the anime, is another great example. And even...

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Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) is both a Disney cult classic and a box office bomb. The film has gained more recognition over the years, with millennial audiences first exposed to it at a young age. It was an ambitious movie for Disney at the time, featuring no musical numbers and with a steampunk high concept. Produced by many of the same team that worked on The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), the goal of the filmmakers was to make a more action than fantasy-oriented film. But it still wasn't without one key recurring Disney element: a princess.

Younger Disney audiences may not be familiar with Kida of Atlantis. She first appears in the movie as a young girl who watches her mother get swept away by otherworldly forces.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame is one of the best movies from Disney's Renaissance Era, and it is rumored to be Disney's next live-action remake. The movie is a musical-animated epic released on June 21, 1996, directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise. Tom Hulce, Tony Jay, Kevin Kline, and Demi Moore all expertly lend their voice talents to the film, and it includes extremely catchy and memorable songs written by musical legends Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz. The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a marvel of its time; it is beautifully animated and has had a lasting impact on generations of viewers. However, even at a time when everything seems to be getting a reboot, Quasimodo the Hunchback has seemingly been left behind.

Disney seems less interested in moving forward with this project and instead continues to pursue other ideas. To name a few, a live-action portrayal of Lilo & Stitch is...

Although Disney is known for over 100 years of animated masterpieces, not every one of them is worthy of an Academy Award. That said, it's criminal to see just how many of Disney's best and brightest often go overlooked.

Fantasia 2000 (1999), Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001), and Treasure Planet (2002) are just a small handful of Disney's underrated gems, but there's one that truly towers above the rest (in more ways than one).

Disney's Hunchback of Notre Dame Scores Overdue Win

Per their social media post, RottenTomatoes recently announced that Disney's adaptation of the Victor Hugo gothic novel finally achieved a Fresh Rating, currently at 80%. While it's certainly unusual for a decades-old film to make the page with this change, those who know what all went into it know that it was bound to happen eventually.

Although the House of Mouse took several artistic liberties when retelling this tale of religion, lust, and acceptance,...

In under a decade, Moana is already getting a live-action remake much sooner than any other Disney princess, and her sequel film, Moana 2, has hit theaters with early success. Moana 2 also joins a once-rare club as one of the Disney animated sequels to go to theaters.

While this has become more commonplace with movies like Frozen 2 and Ralph Breaks the Internet, in the past, many Disney animated movie sequels would go straight to video or DVD. The quality of these films also was not always as impressive as their original movies. This was the case for the sequel to Atlantis: The Lost Empire; however, that movie -- like Moana 2 -- was not initially meant to be a film. It was meant to be a television series. However, it was made into a film almost as if this were a form of punishment, while Moana 2 builds off Moana's initial success.

The age gaps between Disney princesses and their love interests can vary greatly, but one Disney romance has a much larger age gap than any of the others, by over 1000 years. Disney has recently been moving away from the traditional fairytale romance storylines that many Disney Princess movies revolve around. Many modern and unofficial Disney princesses do not even have a love interest, with Elsa's and Moana's stories focusing on sisterhood and self-discovery. Though traditional Disney love stories are still popular, the age gaps can sometimes be large, which has been getting both attention and criticism.

Snow White, the first Disney Princess, had a traditional romance storyline, but Disney princesses have changed greatly since then. This is partly due to greater attention being paid to the messages that the Disney Princess brand promotes. Modern Disney princess storylines are less likely to revolve around finding romance, with the relationships...

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From 2001 to 2003, director Peter Jackson forever changed the face of cinema when he pulled off what was thought to be the impossible task of bringing J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings trilogy to life on the big screen. Many people may not be aware of the humble beginnings of Jackson's career, having started by making independent films in New Zealand, but it was The Frighteners that marked one of his first experiences of making a major studio film, one that unfortunately didn't reach the same level of admiration as his later works. The truth is, however, had it not been for the making that he achieved in making that one specific film,...

For three decades the story of stone creatures come to life has both entertained and fascinated viewers. Originally airing on a program block associated with light hearted children’s entertainment showed that animation could be much more than just “kids stuff”. Let us revisit the mysterious and enchanted world of Disney’s Gargoyles.

Created by producer Greg Wiseman, the series stood out against its contemporaries at the Disney Afternoon program block. Unlike other shows focused on gags and slapstick comedy, Gargoyles took a darker and more episodic approach similar to Batman: The Animated Series, which aired around the same time.

The series saw a group of Gargoyles who had been frozen for millennia awaken in New York City. They decide to make the city their new home and defend it from various threats.

They are led by Goliath (Keith David) with the rest of the clan being named after various...

As denizens of Blockbuster Video will be able to attest, the mid-1990s to early 2000s saw a massive glut of animated straight-to-video sequels and prequels to many of Disney's known animated features. There were sequels to "The Fox and the Hound," "Bambi," "Cinderella," "The Little Mermaid," "The Lion King," "Lady and the Tramp," "Atlantis: The Lost Empire," "The Emperor's New Groove," "Mulan," "Pocahontas," "Tarzan," "The Jungle Book," and even "Brother Bear." The sequels all came when there was a change of leadership at Disney, and the studio tripled-down on the mandate to make as much money as possible. 

The only people who watched these movies were nostalgic Disney-obsessed adults who viewed them as a scientific curiosity, and sought to use them as talking points in long-form online articles. Very occasionally, the films were rented from Blockbuster by anyone who happened to be seven years old when the sequel in question was released.

When Lilo and Stitch was released in theaters in June 2002, nobody could have expected it to be the complete hit Disney animation needed. After a successful run in the '90s known as the Disney Renaissance with films like Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and The Lion King, the animation studio hit a rough spot in the early 2000s. The studio had high-profile disappointments like The Emperor's New Groove, Atlantis: The Lost Empire, and the film following Lilo and Stitch, Treasure Planet, would be one of the biggest bombs in the studio's history.

Created by Chris Sanders, this original concept with no relation to a popular fairy tale or story, as well as being a science-fiction property, felt like an odd pick for a Disney animated film with all the pedigree that comes with it. Yet the story of an alien meant to be a weapon of mass destruction coming...

Everyone’s favorite furry, blue alien is getting ready to make his live-action debut in theaters when Disney’s Lilo & Stitch arrives on May 23, 2025! Brazenly, that Memorial Day weekend is the same release window for Christopher McQuarrie’s Mission: Impossible movie with Tom Cruise. While Lilo & Stitch targets parents and children, Mission: Impossible aims to please older male audiences, creating a divided but competitive box office face-off. Disney announced the release date for Lilo & Stitch alongside a date for its Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis-led sequel, Freakier Friday.

Disney‘s live-action Lilo & Stitch stars Maia Kealoha as Lilo in reimagining the mouse-eared studio’s 2002 animated classic. Other players include Zach Galifianakis, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Courtney B. Vance, Sydney Agudong, and Chris Sanders as the voice of Stitch. The plot focuses on a young, parentless girl who adopts a “dog” from the local pound,...

It’s harder these days for animated films to find an audience without a recognizable brand. But with both critic and moviegoer acclaim on its side, Universal/DreamWorks’ “The Wild Robot” has the tools it needs to turn a modest $35 million domestic opening weekend into a long theatrical run that could last through the end of the year.

“Robot” will have to defy a historic trend of tough roads to success for animated science fiction. One critical strategy will be to leverage positive reviews and word of mouth to appeal to families and women over 35 at a time when the box office offers those audiences fewer options.

“Robot” took in $53 million globally in its opening weekend, a solid performance against a reported $78 million budget.

But the $35 million domestic box office was not close to the $43.7 million opening (unadjusted for inflation) that the franchise-spawning “How to Train Your Dragon” earned in...

Mike Mignola: Drawing Monsters charts the rise of one of the most iconic modern comic creators. Often defined by the character of Hellboy, Mike Mignola is a prolific and storied artist who began his career at Marvel Comics, contributed to Disneys 2001 film Atlantis: The Lost Empire, and has created his own comic continuity that extends far beyond his signature demon. Dubbed the Mignolaverse by many, Mignolas interconnected world is full of beloved characters like Abe Sapien, Witchfinder, and Lobster Johnson.

Of course, Hellboy is the character that will forever serve as the cornerstone of Mignolas legacy. In their documentary, Mike Mignola: Drawing Monsters directors Jim Demonakos and Kevin Konrad Hanna explore the origins of the character, its success, and Mignolas complicated thoughts on Hellboy film adaptations (just in time for Hellboy: The Crooked Man to reboot the character for a second time on the big screen.) They also assembled...

When it comes to traditional animation, big studios have definitely given arms against the quality and sophistication of animation that comes out of Far East countries. Anime has essentially set the benchmark for traditional animation, and Western animation giants have pivoted to 3D animation to create stories. However, there are a few traditionally animated films that have a special place in the hearts of fans, that are treated like cult classics, despite their abysmal box office runs.

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There are four animated films that have been part of public discourse and are appreciated for their unique blend of CGI and traditional animation, having essentially perfected a style of animation that became vanishingly rare as soon as it broke into the mainstream. These films were plagued with spotty box office returns, the kind that killed any hopes of these films ever getting sequels or even another look from their respective studios.

It's hard not to love Leonard Nimoy. The gifted actor, writer, director, and photographer was not just the absolute perfect person to bring Spock to life on "Star Trek," but he was also, by all accounts, a genuinely wonderful human being. Nimoy always brought a sense of kindness and respect to those he met, and feedback from fans would indicate that he was always a genuine soul, right up until the day he passed.

Although fans will likely debate this fact until the sun burns out, Spock is what elevated "Star Trek" beyond "good" into "great," and his character laid the groundwork for how "Trek" stories should be told in every iteration moving forward. His character was the embodiment of how logic and emotion are at the core of just about every conflict a being could face, making him both an outsider to the humans he worked alongside ... yet, given...

Not every Disney movie can be Frozen or The Lion King, and for every smash hit theres a jewel lost in the depths of the ocean. At least, thats the case for Atlantis: The Lost Empire, a movie that, despite gaining cult classic status, has only 49% on Rotten Tomatoes. Released in an era of princesses and musical prowess, the darker-toned Atlantis has been buried as one of Disneys animated failures, but the creative risks make it one of the most underrated and unique Disney movies of the early 2000s.

Atlantis: The Lost Empire, which is getting a live-action remake, made history in 2001 as Walt Disney Animation Studios first science fiction film. The adventure features Milo Thatch, voiced by Michael J. Fox, and his eccentric exploration team on a quest to find the lost city of Atlantis. The movie draws direct inspiration from Jules Vernes' Journey to the Center of the Earth...

Atlantis: The Lost Empire had a rocky start but now has a dedicated fanbase, thanks to Mike Mignola's iconic design influence. Mike Mignola's work on Atlantis was inspired by classic adventure stories, giving the film a unique steampunk feel. Despite being a box office flop, Atlantis' cult success mirrors Mignola's own rise to fame in pop culture.

Despite receiving a lackluster response at the time of its release, Atlantis: The Lost Empire has gone on to become a cult favorite among Disney animation fans. A large part of that is due to the contributions of Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, one of the films concept art directors whose work generally inspired the whole look of the film.

Released in the summer of 2001, Atlantis: The Lost Empire was supposed to be Disneys big animated blockbuster for the year. A big step away from the fantasy musicals that defined the studio's output in the 1990s,...

The world of animation has progressed drastically in the many decades that have seen time flow. Studios such as Disney and Hayao Miyazaki’s Ghibli have always been on top of their game with such media and continue to grow as well. In a time when live-action adaptations find themselves dominating industries, animation is finding its own unique ways to hold onto the foundations that captivate not only younger audiences but also older ones.

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For the longest time, both studios have been competing and also working hand in hand to spread the beauty that is created through the work of animation. Both studios have worked towards bringing out some of the most astonishing masterpieces when it comes to animated media but Miyazaki may give Ghibli Studios the upper hand.

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The era between the Disney Renaissance of the '90s (full of new hit musicals and Disney princesses) and the Disney Revival of the 2010s (with 3D animated princess films) was full of experimental and unconventional Disney movies. Films like The Emperor's New Groove, Treasure Planet, and Atlantis: The Lost Empire were not musicals, and often featured heavier action sequences and more offbeat comedy than other major Disney movies. Disney executives initially expected Atlantis: The Lost Empire...

For thirty years, the kingdom of Pride Rock has entertained and amazed audiences young and old with tales of growth, courage, responsibility, and, of course, family. What began as a small idea has become one of Disney’s most recognizable properties worldwide, with multiple films, television shows, video games, and even stage musicals.

The story famously borrows heavily from Shakespeare, specifically from the tragedy Hamlet, but other biblical stories, such as Joseph and Moses, were also very influential.

The story focuses on Simba (Johnathan Taylor Thomas), a lion cub meant to be the next king of the Pride Lands after his father Mufasa’s (James Earl Jones) reign. Mufasa’s brother Scar (Jeremy Irons) wants the throne for himself and stages Mufasa’s death, making Simba believe he was responsible.

Simba runs away and meets Timon (Nathan Jones) and Pummba (Ernie Sabella), a meerkat and warthog who decide to raise...

For twenty-five years, the Disney classic Tarzan has entertained audiences both young and old. The film, based on the popular Edgar Rice Burroughs novel series, is considered to be the last film of the Disney Renaissance, a period of films that helped rejuvenate the company and reestablish it as an animation juggernaut.

The story of a man raised by apes in the late nineteenth century lent itself well to an animated feature with wild and imaginative settings and action sequences. The last real animated “jungle movie” that Disney was the 1967 film The Jungle Book. Now a new generation of creatives would have a go at the unique settings of the which African jungles and the exotic wildlife.

The film was co-directed by Kevin Klima and Chris Buck, with Tab Murphy, fresh off of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, brought on to write the initial treatment. Other writers, such as Bob Tzudiker and None White,...

Update: The article has been updated with details abbout an alleged Atlantis live-action trailer making the rounds on TikTok.

Viral images of a live-action version of Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire have fans questioning whether a remake is coming. 

The 2001 animated film followed Milo Thatch, a bookish cartographer voiced by Michael J. Fox, who leads a group of mercenaries to the lost city of Atlantis.

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Vertical has unveiled the official trailer for the cult thriller A Sacrifice. The trailer sees Stranger Things' Sadie Sink falling deeper and deeper under the thrall of a dangerous cult. The movie could be the next step toward Sink becoming a bona fide scream queen.

The trailer for A Sacrifice pits Stranger Things star Sadie Sink against a killer cult. The upcoming movie, which is set to premiere in theaters on June 28, was written and directed by Jordan Scott, who made her directorial debut in 2009 with the independent movie Cracks starring Eva Green and Juno Temple. In addition to Sink, her newest project stars Troy's Eric Bana, Blade Runner 2049's Sylvia Hoeks, The Golden Glove's Jonas Dassler, Enemy at the Gates' Sophie Rois, and Stephan Kampwirth, who provided the German voice for Milo in Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire.

Vertical has now unveiled the official trailer for A Sacrifice.

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Walt Disney Studios has been responsible for producing iconic animated films since 1923. With more than 100 years of success and hundreds of popular and well-beloved characters, this industry becomes bigger and bigger each day. Not only does Disney release several blockbusters each year, but people can also access their streaming platform,...

Disney's Treasure Planet was supposed to get a sequel but never saw the light of day. Rumors swirled of Treasure Planet receiving a live-action adaptation. The saga could be revisited to freshen up Disney's slate.

Disney has such a deep archive and so many wonderful projects to explore on Disney+ that it's difficult for the company to give attention, promotion and focus to everything it has created. There are a few cult classics among the House of Mouse's filmography that might not quite get the accolades they deserve, but are still a celebrated part of the studio's history. Treasure Planet is a particular standout, with the science fiction film reinterpreting the classic novel by Robert Louis Stevenson for a modern audience.

Treasure Planet had heaps of potential and there are constantly rumors of follow-ups, live-action adaptations and re-releases, giving hope to fans looking to see more done with the franchise.

Michael J Fox voices the central character, Milo, in Atlantis: The Lost Empire, bringing warmth and intellect to the role. Don Novello expertly balances humor and depth as Vinny, adding a unique and entertaining layer to the film. Phil Morris gives Dr. Joshua a distinct commanding voice, showcasing his talents in both voice acting and on-screen roles.

Disney animated movies have relied on proficient voice-actors that can bring characters to life just as much as live-action performances. Atlantis: The Lost Empire is one such movie that had a great range of characters, which all needed unique sounds to separate them from one another. The movie first aired in 2001 and since then has remained a staple in Disney's catalog of films, although it has only achieved a moderate score of 49% on Rotten Tomatoes.

The movie is full of exploration and adventure. The characters each have their key roles in the narrative,...

Kent Melton, the animation sculptor who created maquettes made of clay for iconic characters found in movies including Aladdin, The Lion King, Mulan, The Incredibles and Coraline, has died. He was 68.

Melton died Thursday at his home in Stone County, Missouri, of Lewy body dementia, family members told The Hollywood Reporter.

One of the few artists left in the industry who still sculpted in clay, Melton was a key player in the Disney animation renaissance of the 1990s. Later, he helped Laika Studios become a stop-motion powerhouse. Along the way, he was entrusted by animators to bring their two-dimensional drawings into a three-dimensional world.

Melton’s first Disney credit came on Aladdin (1992), followed by work on such other studio films as Thumbelina (1994), The Lion King (1994), Pocahontas (1995), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), Hercules (1997), Mulan (1998), The Prince of Egypt (1998), Tarzan (1999), The Road to El Dorado (2000), Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001), Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron...

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Moana is officially getting a sequel, which will be released on November 27, 2024. The announcement surprised many Disney fans, especially since the studio is already hard at work developing a live-action remake of the original 2016 film. Originally developed as a series for Disney+, Moana 2 transitioned into a film that will see its titular character again team up with the demigod Maui to protect her island from unforeseen dangers.

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The third set for Disney Lorcana will be arriving soon, introducing more than 200 new cards to the popular Tcg. This latest entry, Into the Inklands, also introduces Locations cards and features characters from Disney films like Atlantis: The Lost Empire, movies that haven't previously been featured in Disney Lorcana. As usual, two new Starter Decks are also releasing with the new set of Disney Lorcana cards.

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Disney Lorcana: Into the Inklands, the third set for the Tcg, will feature new game mechanics and beautiful new cards. New cards for the upcoming set are being revealed regularly, which will likely continue until the full set is released. The new set will introduce location cards, new song cards, and fan-favorite characters like Eeyore and Peter Pan.

Disney Lorcana, the popular trading card game (Tcg) featuring Disney characters, has been growing in popularity with the recent availability of cards, bringing more people into the world of TCGs. Currently, two sets have been released for the game, which begins to unveil the story of the magical world where lore has gone missing, and it is up to the Illumineers to save the land. An upcoming third set, Into The Inklands, is soon to be released, with new game mechanics and many beautiful and powerful new cards.

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The third set for Disney Lorcana Tcg, Into the Inklands, will include cards from Atlantis: The Lost Empire. The new cards exclusively revealed by Screen Rant feature protagonist Milo Thatch in three different versions The other cards include villains Lyle Rourke and Helga Sinclair, Kida, and the Heart of Atlantis.

The next upcoming set for Disney Lorcana had been previously revealed as Into The Inklands, and now, Screen Rant can exclusively reveal seven new cards. The popular trading card game from Ravensburger has made big waves since its debut last year, and Into the Inklands will be the third set, following The First Chapter and Rise of the Floodborn. With new cards being steadily unveiled leading up to launch, hype surrounding the latest expansion is understandably high.

This follows the recent announcements of the new Disney Lorcana Tcg Gateway and a calendar showing when to expect releases throughout 2024. This third set,...

Chris Jenkins' new animated movie, 10 Lives, tells a heartwarming story about a cat who learns the value of life. Jenkins, known for his work on Disney projects, assembled a stellar ensemble cast for the independently financed film, including Bill Nighy and Zayn Malik. The film follows the bond between Rose, a bee scientist, and Beckett, the cat who must navigate a series of reincarnations to protect her from a villainous professor.

Chris Jenkins’ new animated movie, 10 Lives, is a heartwarming tale about a cat who learns the value of life after using up all nine of his. After having worked on several Disney projects, such as Aladdin and Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Jenkins struck out on his own as a filmmaker — first writing Surf's Up and then directing Duck Duck Goose. His latest effort, while independently financed, boasts a stellar ensemble cast that ranges from Bill Nighy to Zayn Malik.

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Stranger Things' Eleven is one of the best modern television characters. Not only is she incredibly powerful despite her age, but the writers never shy away from the fact that she is still a child. Eleven has a lot to deal with as she finds her way in the world — especially as the designated "Chosen One" in the series.

Despite all her stellar qualities, many things about Eleven's character are reminiscent of other characters in television, movies, and anime. Aspects like psionic...

Brother Bear's extensive research included trips to Alaska to accurately depict landscapes and wildlife. The movie explored themes of domestic turmoil post-9/11 and racial prejudices. Brother Bear marked an important step for Disney in depicting Indigenous culture, improving upon prior attempts like Pocahontas.

Brother Bear co-director Aaron Blaise reveals the extensive research behind the Disney movie. Released in 2003, the animated movie revolved around an Indigenous tribesman who is transformed into a bear after killing the one that had slain his brother, and comes to realize the errors of his ways. Featuring an ensemble cast led by Joaquin Phoenix and Jeremy Suarez, the movie only garnered mixed reviews from critics and was a modest box office success, grossing over $250 million against its $46 million production budget.

Just over 20 years after the movie hit theaters, Aaron Blaise sat down in the latest episode of Corridor Crew's Animators React series to reflect...

Michael J. Fox's role on Curb Your Enthusiasm was his most hilarious in decades, showcasing his comedic genius. The feud between Larry David and Michael J. Fox in Curb Your Enthusiasm highlighted Larry's insensitivity and misplaced anger, with Fox becoming the hero by standing up for himself and others with Parkinson's. Fox's role on Curb Your Enthusiasm inspired him to return to TV acting, leading to his performances in shows like The Good Wife and Designated Survivor.

Michael J. Fox's most hilarious role in decades occurred 13 years ago on the HBO comedy show Curb Your Enthusiasm. Though he's best known for playing Marty McFly in the Back to the Future trilogy, Fox made his name as a child star on TV. He showed off his comedic abilities playing Alex P. Keaton on the sitcom Family Ties, skills he used again in The Secret of My Success, Doc Hollywood,...

Michael J. Fox has had a lengthy and rather interesting movie career. While he's best known for his role as Marty McFly in the Back to the Future trilogy, he also starred in Teen Wolf (which served as inspiration for an extremely popular reboot) and lent his voice to the Disney cult classic Atlantis: The Lost Empire. But his first film role was in a little-known - and little-seen - 1980 film titled Midnight Madness. A critical and commercial flop, Midnight Madness is best known for being Fox's first film and the second PG-rated film from Walt Disney Pictures. What exactly went wrong?...

In the early 2000s, Disney took to adapting Robert Louise Stevenson's swashbuckling classic Treasure Island as an animated feature for the big screen. But instead of taking place at sea, this adventure took to the stars. Treasure Planet has since become a cult favorite of many who grew up during this era of Disney, which also produced the likes of Atlantis: The Lost Empire and The Emperor's New Groove, though it sadly never got a sequel. But did you know there easily could have been a Treasure Planet 2? Believe it or not, Jim Hawkins (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and Long John Silver (Brian Murray) were supposed to reunite sometime down the line. Here's what would've happened.

If there’s one film company that everyone’s heard of, that’s The Walt Disney Company. Since its inception in 1923, Disney has been breaking new ground in the American animation industry. Disney broke out into the world of feature film animation in 1937 with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. But despite being groundbreaking at the time, the method of animation used for classic Disney films has become outdated. While Disney is most known for some of their classic 2D animations like Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King, Disney's last 2D animated films were The Princess & The Frog, released in 2009, and Winnie the Pooh in 2011.

While this departure from hand-drawn 2D animation seemed like the end of an era for some Disney fans — who might, in fact, still want Disney's next movie to be 2D — others were glad to see a total switch to 3D, moving on to make hits like Tangled,...

With this year being the 100 year anniversary of The Walt Disney Company and the release of their latest animated title, Wish, we wanted to know what animated Disney film has been your favorite over the years? We stuck to films specifically released by Disney, so no Pixar titles are included. What struck me while compiling the list is the progression of their films. From the innocence of their early work to what many consider their heyday in the early 90’s to the emergence of the CGI era. For many of us, Disney films defined our youth, but which is the one that has remained with you all these years? As always, if you don’t see your favorite listed, please click “Other” and let us know what it is in the comments section as well as any fond memories you have of these timeless classics.

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Wish, Disney's 62nd animated feature, has received the company's worst Rotten Tomatoes score in nearly two decades. The movie centers on a teenage girl who makes a wish to save her kingdom from doom, with the company's iconic wishing star as a key character. As of now, Wish has a Rotten score of 58%, the first time a Walt Disney Animation Studios movie has received such a low rating since 2005's Chicken Little.

Wish has received Disney's worst Rotten Tomatoes score in nearly two decades. The upcoming movie is the 62nd feature released by Walt Disney Animation Studios and the only one to be released during the company's centennial celebration in 2023. The company's iconic wishing star is a character in the movie, descending to the kingdom of Rosas when teenager Asha (Ariana DeBose) makes a wish to save the land from impending doom.

Rotten Tomatoes has now aggregated an official score...