Atlantis: The Lost Empire

Theatrical Release Date: 2001 06 08 (USA - Limited) / 2001 06 15 (USA)

UPC: 786936163872

Studio: Walt Disney Video

MPAA Rating: PG   Contains:[Mild Violence, Excellent For Children]

Summary: The first Disney cartoon to be produced in the 70 mm format since The Black Cauldron (1985), this blend of traditional animation with computer-generated imagery is a straight adventure tale of the Jules Verne school, eschewing the studio's typical formula of cute critters mixed with song-and-dance routines. Michael J. Fox is the voice of Milo Thatch, a lowly museum employee and linguist in the early 20th century who's determined to continue his late grandfather's search for the lost, sunken empire of Atlantis. Bankrolled by eccentric millionaire Preston Whitmore (John Mahoney), Milo teams up with a diverse crew of mercenaries led by submarine commander Rourke (James Garner). After a sea battle with a giant denizen of the deep, the explorers locate the submerged civilization. Milo falls in love with Princess Kida (Cree Summer), the daughter of Atlantis' aged ruler (Leonard Nimoy), and must choose sides when it's revealed that some of his fellow expedition members intend to steal a mystical energy source from their hosts. Claudia Christian, Mark Hamill, David Ogden Stiers, Don Novello, and the late Jim Varney co-star. Although considered a shoo-in for a nomination in the debut year of the new Oscar category of Best Animated Feature, Atlantis: The Lost Empire faced stiff competition from other non-live-action entertainment in the summer of 2001, including Shrek, Final Fantasy, and Monsters Inc.. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

Category: Science Fiction

Features: ccDigital-to-digital transfer
Original theatrical aspect ratio: widescreen (2.35:1) enhanced for 16x9 televisions
DTS 5.1 Surround Sound
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
THX-certified
French-language track
Disc 1:
Visual Commentary: go behind-the-scenes with the producer and directors; see additional footage on the "making of" process
DisneyPedia Atlantis: fun and interesting theories about the lost continent of Atlantis
Disc 2:
Multiple Platform Navigational System (3-D menus with 3 viewing modes):
Explore Mode: tour the 3-D environment of the Ulysses Submarine and select menu options; Tour Mode: enjoy all bonus features as one continuous program; Files Mode: rapid navigation
16x9 special features: supplemental features presented in widescreen format
Deleted scene: Viking Prologue
Virtual tours of CG models: 3-D model turnarounds including the Ulysses Submarine, Leviathan, and Shepherd's Journal
Whitmore Industries Industrial Film: meet the benefactor who made the expedition possible
"How to Speak Atlantean" with the famous linguist who developed the Atlantean language
History
Story & Editorial
Abandoned sequences
Art direction
Animation production
Character designs
Music & sound design
Publicity

Atlantis: The Lost Empire

Format: Digital Video Disc (DVD)

Release Date: 01/29/2002

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Cinemascope

Audio: DD5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS Digital Theater Systems, THX THX-Certified Mastering

Runtime: 96 Minutes

Sides: 2

Number of Discs: 2

Language(s) English,French

Subtitles: English

Region: USA & territories, Canada

Chapters: Disc #1 -- Atlantis: The Lost Empire
1. Opening Title/Prologue/OT [2:31]
2. Milo's Presentation [4:45]
3. A Most Intriguing Proposition [:38]
4. The Expedition Begins [:32]
5. The Lair of the Leviathan [5:14]
6. Convoy [2:49]
7. New Friends [2:14]
8. Fire! [:35]
9. Welcome to the City of Atlantis [3:17]
10. Questions [3:46]
11. The Missing Page [1:29]
12. The Heart of Atlantis [3:36]
13. A Change of Heart [:50]
14. "Save Atlantis, Save My Daughter" [3:53]
15. The Right Thing to Do [4:36]
16. Saving Atlantis [2:47]
17. Proof [3:14]
18. A Place Among Kings [4:11]
19. End Credits [2:45]
Disc #2 -- Atlantis: The Lost Empire
1. Introduction [1:29]
2. The Journey Begins [9:04]
3. Creating Mythology [8:21]
4. Finding the Story [11:19]
5. Designing Atlantis [11:19]
6. The Voices of Atlantis [11:59]
7. Creating the Characters [26:15]
8. Setting the Scene [12:16]
9. Digital Production [10:16]
10. Music and Sound [8:58]
11. Atlantis Found [7:41]

Cast and Crew: Natalie Strom  Actor 
Don Hahn  Producer 
James Newton Howard  Composer (Music Score) 
Tab Murphy  Screenwriter 
Gary Trousdale  Director 
Kirk Wise  Director 
Michael J. Fox  Actor 
James Garner  Actor 
Cree Summer  Actor 
Leonard Nimoy  Actor 
Don Novello  Actor 
Claudia Christian  Actor 
Jacqueline Obradors  Actor 
John Mahoney  Actor 
Corey Burton  Actor 
David Ogden Stiers  Actor 
Jim Varney  Actor 
Florence Stanley  Actor 
Phil Morris  Actor 

Country: USA