When you think of Disney, you probably think of the movies. But did you know that many of those movies were based on books? In this blog post, we will explore three Disney movies that were based on books.
Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland is a timeless children’s story that has been adapted into a movie several times. The most recent version of film was released in 2010 and feaured Mia Wasikowska as Alice. The movie was directed by Tim Burton and also featured Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, and Anne Hathaway.
Alice in Wonderland is about a girl who falls down a rabbit hole and finds herself in a strange place called Wonderland. She has many adventures there, including meeting peculiar creatures like the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, and the Queen of Hearts. In the end, Alice returns to the real world and learns that Wonderland was only in her imagination.
The original book was written by Lewis Carroll and published in 1865. It has been translated into many languages and continues to be popular with children all over the world.
The Lion King
The Lion King is a much-beloved Disney book that was made into an even more beloved movie. The story follows Simba, a young lion who must learn to accept his place in the natural order after his father Mufasa is killed. Along the way, he meets new friends and overcomes obstacles, ultimately emerging as the brave leader of his pride. The Lion King movie is widely considered one of Disney’s best, and its themes of family, responsibility, and self-discovery continue to resonate with audiences of all ages.
Mulan
Mulan is an animated movie produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation for Walt Disney Pictures in 1998. Its story is based on ancient Chinese tales on the legendary figure Hua Mulan and was Disney’s first animated feature film release to be based on an original story. Directed by Tony Bancroft and Barry Cook, the film stars Ming-Na Wen as the voice of the title character, with Eddie Murphy in a supporting role as Mushu, a dragon.
The film’s development began in 1994 during a company reorganization that led to a number of significant changes at Walt Disney Feature Animation. Consequently, Mulan is one of the last films released under the supervision of former Disney animation chairman Jeffrey Katzenberg. Development on Mulan started again after Thomas Schumacher was promoted to president of feature animation from his previous position as head of Disney TV animation in early 1997; Schumacher decided to turn Mulan into a musical comedy similar to Aladdin and The Lion King instead of an action-comedy adventure like Pocahontas as originally intended. Following two widespread Releases: June 19, 1998 (United States) and December 24, 1998 (China), Mulan grossed $304 million at the worldwide box office against its $90 million budget and received generally positive reviews from movie critics.