Script written by Savannah Sher
Bambi is everyone's favorite deer! This Disney classic was made in 1942 but its still as loved today as it was back in the 40s. In today's countdown we're going to be taking a look at the Top 5 Facts about Disney's “Bambi” you didn't know about! Did you know that some of its animation has been reused? In Disney's early days, it was common practice to reuse bits of animation in different movies to save the artists time and the company money. Because creating each cel was so time-consuming, it made sense to slightly alter existing illustrations rather than creating new ones from scratch. Did you know that kids voiced the young animals? Walt Disney had a different idea for this film, however, insisting that Bambi and the other woodland creatures be voiced by young children. In fact, Thumper's character was largely formed around the child who provided his voice, using his distinctive intonation to inspire the lines that the writers came up with. read more...
Bambi is everyone's favorite deer! This Disney classic was made in 1942 but its still as loved today as it was back in the 40s. In today's countdown we're going to be taking a look at the Top 5 Facts about Disney's “Bambi” you didn't know about! Did you know that some of its animation has been reused? In Disney's early days, it was common practice to reuse bits of animation in different movies to save the artists time and the company money. Because creating each cel was so time-consuming, it made sense to slightly alter existing illustrations rather than creating new ones from scratch. Did you know that kids voiced the young animals? Walt Disney had a different idea for this film, however, insisting that Bambi and the other woodland creatures be voiced by young children. In fact, Thumper's character was largely formed around the child who provided his voice, using his distinctive intonation to inspire the lines that the writers came up with. read more...