Taken from 1991 VHS of "The Sword in the Stone" (Ink Label Copy). [9][10] In June 1960, Disney told the Los Angeles Times that following the release of One Hundred and One Dalmatians, two animated projects were in development, which were Chanticleer and The Sword in the Stone. Everyone is familiar with the legend of King Arthur and the legendary “sword in the stone.”. Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman, the film features the voices of Rickie Sorensen, Karl Swenson, Junius Matthews, Sebastian Cabot, Norman Alden, and Martha Wentworth. Miraculously, the mystical \"Sword in the Stone\" appears in London, with an inscription proclaiming that whomever pulls it out is the rightful King of England. The 18th Disney animated feature film, it is based on T. H. White's novel of the same name, published in 1938 as a single novel, then republished in 1958 as the first book of the Arthurian tetralogy The Once and Future King. Scanner Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.4. plus-circle Add Review. "[14] When the time came to approve one of the two projects, Walt remarked that the problem with making a rooster a protagonist was, "[you] don't feel like picking up a rooster up and petting it. Directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo. All tracks are written by The Sherman Brothers. Arthur defiantly defends Merlin, but Ector refuses to listen and punishes Arthur by giving Kay another squire, Hobbs and also revokes Arthur's chance of going to London. Subscribe. After the King of England, Uther Pendragon, dies, leaving no heir to the throne, a sword magically appears impaled in an anvil in London, with an inscription proclaiming that whoever removes the sword is the rightful King of England. An additional animation technique, "touch-up", was created during production. The humor sparkles with real, knowing sophistication — meaning for all ages — and some of the characters on the fifth-century landscape of Old England are Disney pips. Check out our editors' picks for the best movies and shows coming this month. The owl Archimedes. Resolving to make amends, Merlin plans on educating Arthur full-time. Sword. She was in love with Captain Hook in several stories; in others, with Phantom Blot. The Sword in the Stone was released on North American VHS, Betamax, and Laserdisc in 1986 as an installment of the Walt Disney Classics collection. The Sword in the Stone was the last animated film from Walt Disney Productions to be released during Walt Disney's lifetime before his death on December 15, 1966. Watch. White envisioned the book as a preface to Mallory’s Le Morte D’Arthur, which did not detail this period.. But one might wish for a script which stayed more with the basic story line rather than taking so many twists and turns which have little bearing on the tale about King Arthur as a lad. Together, Wart and Merlyn take the reader through this timeless story of childhood and adventure—The Sword in the Stone. [2], The Sword in the Stone received mixed reviews from critics, who thought that its humor failed to balance out a "thin narrative". Ridiculed because of his enormous ears, a young circus elephant is assisted by a mouse to achieve his full potential. The sword drawn from the stone is different from the one given to Arthur by the Lady of the Lake. Sir Ector. A live-action adaptation of Disney's animated feature film, "The Sword in the Stone." Merlin. On a hunting trip he falls in on Merlin, a powerful but amnesiac wizard who has plans for Wart beyond mere squiredom. Wendy and her brothers are whisked away to the magical world of Neverland with the hero of their stories, Peter Pan. The Sword in the Stone, a King Arthur Legend of the Sword Story ~ Legends Stories for Kids This is the Tale of The Sword in the Stone, a King Arthur Legend of the Sword Story. [16] Ollie Johnston stated, "[Kahl] got furious with Bill for not pushing Chanticleer after all the work he had put in on it. After Disney had seen the 1960 Broadway production of Camelot, he approved the project to enter production. On his second draft, Peet lengthened it by enlarging on the more dramatic aspects of the story, which Walt approved of through a call from Palm Springs, Florida. Alice stumbles into the world of Wonderland. Was this review helpful to you? He starts by trying to give Wart an education (whatever that is), believing that once one has an education, one can go anywhere. The prequel also reveals that it was Terra who gave him the book in the first place after finding it in Radiant Garden. This was not yet that very well-known, heavy novel titled "the Once and Future King" that so many later movies were based upon, but the lighthearted earlier version. [21] The film was re-released on VHS in 1989,[22] as well as another VHS and Laserdisc release on July 12, 1991. Mim however wants to obtain the gas, and has the Beagle Boys chase after them. According to series creator Tetsuya Nomura, a world based on the film was initially to appear in Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, but the idea was scrapped. Needless to say, it doesn't quite work out that way. This made assistants of the demanding animator Kahl often fear they'd ruin his linework.[20]. However, Merlin's knowledge of future events, such as trains, planes and the revelation the earth is round, confuses Arthur, prompting Merlin to appoint Archimedes as Arthur's teacher. Clean-ups was replaced by touch-ups, where the assistants drew directly on the animators' sketches before the drawing was copied onto a cel. A fantasy of the boyhood of King Arthur, it is a sui generis work which combines elements of legend, history, fantasy and comedy. [30] During its 1972 re-release, the film garnered $2.5 million in box office rentals. The story of a young deer growing up in the forest. Reviews There are no reviews yet. At one point in the game, he is summoned to Disney Castle by Queen Minnie to counter the threat of Maleficent, and he constructs a door leading to Disney Castle's past (Timeless River) for the trio to explore and stop Maleficent and Pete's plans. Our editors have rounded up their most anticipated horror movies of the year. The Sword in the Stone With a forest full of charm, spectacle, and wizardry, Disney's classic tale conjures up delightful entertainment for all ages! To educate Arthur, Merlin transforms himself and the boy into fish and swim in the castle moat to learn about physics, but they are attacked by a pike. According to legend, only someone with honor, decency and inner strength can claim the throne of England -- by pulling out the enchanted sword that lies locked in a massive stone. Merlin again instructs Sora, Donald and Goofy in the art of magic, and again requests that they retrieve the stolen parts of the Pooh storybook. It is both a test and a miraculous sign of his royalty. Several characters from the film made frequent appearances in the Disney's House of Mouse television series. Born in 1148 to an illiterate feudal lord, Guidotti would become a wealthy knight. In the past, Merlin frequented the Disney Parks, the only character from the film appearing occasionally for meet-and-greets at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. View production, box office, & company info. 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