Lilo & Stitch’s Surprise Original Setting
Chris Sanders, a storyboard artist, imagined the storyline of Stitch taking place in a remote location when he first came up with the concept. Before settling on the Hawaiian island of Kaua’i, he considered Kansas.
Lilo & Stitch’s Surprise Original Setting
Sanders learned about the Hawaiian cultural concept of ohana, or extended family, which includes friends as well as blood relatives, and how the lush island landscape influenced the animation process and color palette. As most fans of the film are aware, ohana becomes a central plot point and theme throughout the film.
The Jungle Book Was Far Darker
The Jungle Book, a 1967 animated film, is remembered for its humorous characters and memorable songs such as “The Bare Necessities.” The true story behind the film was far darker than what was depicted in the Disney adaptation.
The Jungle Book Was Far Darker
The film is based on the same-named book by Rudyard Kipling. Kipling’s stories frequently dealt with darker themes such as abandonment, law, freedom, and death. Bill Peet, the film’s original story artist, wanted to stay true to the darker themes of the original book but was stopped by Walt Disney himself.