Classic Disney used to do it all the time
Take an old folk tale and make a movie based off of it. I'm sure there's no shortage of those in the world. Instead of remaking their entire catalog of movies, what old tale would you rather see animated?
MsChambers · 56-60, FNew
caPnAhab · 26-30, M
@MsChambers also a good question. I don't know, I haven't heard of that one
caPnAhab · 26-30, M
@MsChambers yep, I looked it up in this short time. Is it a good read?
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
Well a non animated version of the Paul Bunyan tales would work. There has been a number of animated versions however.
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
@caPnAhab I had chatGPT mini look for some. Here is what it came up with! 🙃
Here are some notable unmade animated movies based on well-known folk tales that have been discussed or proposed but never came to fruition:
Me & My Shadow - This DreamWorks project was set to be an animated film about a man whose shadow comes to life. Although it was inspired by the Danish fairy tale "The Shadow" by Hans Christian Andersen, it was ultimately canceled before release.
The Seven Ravens - Based on the Brothers Grimm tale, this story follows a girl on a quest to save her seven brothers who have been turned into ravens. While there have been adaptations, a major animated film version has yet to be made.
East of the Sun and West of the Moon - This Norwegian fairy tale tells the story of a girl who marries a bear, only to discover he is under a curse. Although it has been adapted in various forms, a high-profile animated version has not yet been produced.
Journey to the West - This classic Chinese tale has inspired numerous adaptations, but a major animated film specifically focused on its rich narrative and characters has not been realized in the mainstream animation industry.
Aesop's Fables - While many of Aesop's fables have been adapted into various formats, a comprehensive animated film that explores multiple fables in a cohesive narrative has not been made, despite the potential for rich storytelling.
These projects highlight the potential for animated adaptations of well-known folk tales that have yet to be explored in depth by major studios.
Me & My Shadow - This DreamWorks project was set to be an animated film about a man whose shadow comes to life. Although it was inspired by the Danish fairy tale "The Shadow" by Hans Christian Andersen, it was ultimately canceled before release.
The Seven Ravens - Based on the Brothers Grimm tale, this story follows a girl on a quest to save her seven brothers who have been turned into ravens. While there have been adaptations, a major animated film version has yet to be made.
East of the Sun and West of the Moon - This Norwegian fairy tale tells the story of a girl who marries a bear, only to discover he is under a curse. Although it has been adapted in various forms, a high-profile animated version has not yet been produced.
Journey to the West - This classic Chinese tale has inspired numerous adaptations, but a major animated film specifically focused on its rich narrative and characters has not been realized in the mainstream animation industry.
Aesop's Fables - While many of Aesop's fables have been adapted into various formats, a comprehensive animated film that explores multiple fables in a cohesive narrative has not been made, despite the potential for rich storytelling.
These projects highlight the potential for animated adaptations of well-known folk tales that have yet to be explored in depth by major studios.
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
@caPnAhab Doesn't mean you have to call it that.
I thought of another myself, yet when I looked it up it was taken. Yet had a different title. Lemuria's title: Beyond Lemuria. 2007.
Here: Brothers Grimm, seven ravens.
They can't even copyright that. It's the author. And they are dead.
I thought of another myself, yet when I looked it up it was taken. Yet had a different title. Lemuria's title: Beyond Lemuria. 2007.
Here: Brothers Grimm, seven ravens.
They can't even copyright that. It's the author. And they are dead.