#45 - Lilo and Stitch - A Deep Dive Film Analysis - Part 1

In this episode Katie and I travel to quadrant 17, sector 005, area 51 to a planet called e-arth to do a deep dive into the Walt Disney Animation feature film Lilo and Stitch. We discuss the history of the film from initial idea to the exact location at Walt Disney World where it was given the green light over, of all things, sushi. We dig into the unique art style that was used and who the background painters called in for help, plus we analyze our favorite characters and the role the theme of ohana played in driving the story.

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REFERENCES:
Lilo and Stich Boxoffice stats
Book - Lilo and Stitch: Collected Stories from the Film's Creators
The Making of Lilo and Stitch behind the scenes documentary

Lilo and Stitch Marketing Campaign
Lilo and Stitch marketing teasers where Stitch crashes major Disney films

Lilo and Stitch Creator Chris Sanders on TikTok (get behind the scenes info on this film right from the creator, co-director, co-writer, and voice of Stitch himself!) 
Below he discusses creating a book for the production team.

@chrissandersart Lilo & Stitch pitch book. #liloandstitch #disneyartist #chrissanders #chrissandersart #animationart #classicdisney ♬ original sound - Chris Sanders Art

Hanapepe is one of the location influences for Lilo's town.

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Lilo and Stitch visit Kilauea Lighthouse

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