Puss in Boots The Last Wish Secrets You Didnt KnowTheThings Animated2026-09-25 | Puss in Boots The Last Wish Secrets You Didnt KnowAnimated Movies That Flopped at the Box OfficeTheThings Animated2023-06-16 | Not all animated films are born equal. For every Coco, there’s a Missing Link. For every Toy Story, there’s a story about a rooster who acts like Elvis that no one wants to see. Join us for a look at some of the biggest animated flops in animated history. It’s no secret that Disney has been one of the biggest names in animation for a century. Longtime Disney fans will remember the famous “golden age’ that gave us classics like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Babmi and Dumbo. Modern fans are still living in Disney’s success with the revival era that bred new iconic flicks like Frozen, Encanto and Big Hero 6. Whether you're a fan or a critic, there’s no denying the star power that Disney has when it comes to making some of the most timeless animated films ever. But with so many years in the movie-making business, it can’t always be smooth sailing. We’ve looked into Disney’s history and, boy, it hasn’t always been so smooth. Becoming a pioneer for new animation styles, genres and ideas means taking a few gambles along the way. But it also means paying the price and facing a few major flops at the box office. But we’re also taking a look at which movies nearly put an end to Disney’s animation. You might be surprised to find some of your favorites on our list of failures. But we’re also here to tell you that it’s okay to love a movie that didn’t do so well at the box office - we have our fair share of favorite flops! Those were some of the most famously unfamous films that flopped at the box office.. Any famous flops you loved that we didn’t mention? Let us know in the comments below. If you enjoyed, like and subscribe for more animated content. And thanks for watching TheThingsAnimated!
00:00 Intro 00:16 Missing Link 00:47 The Iron Giant 01:16 Foodfight 02:07 Strange World 02:28 Titan A.E 03:02 Osmosis Jones 03:29 Lightyear 04:04 A Troll in Central Park 04:29 The Pebble and the Penguin 04:56 Doogal 05:23 Rock-a-Doodle 05: 54 Astro Boy 06:21 Final Fantasy: Spirits Within 06:34 Treasure Planet 07:02 The Black Cauldron 07:33 The Road To El Dorado 07:53 Outro
For copyright matters please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.comDark details in Shrek movies #shortsTheThings Animated2023-06-15 | #shorts #thethingsanimated #shrekThe Best Animated Movies of the 21st CenturyTheThings Animated2023-06-14 | Have you ever thought about what the best animated movies you’ve ever seen are? What about the best animated movies of the 21st century? There have been tons of animated movies made over the course of the past two decades, and these films have offered us a wide range of styles to enjoy. From stop motion films like Coraline, Fantastic Mr. Fox, and Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio to unusual animation choices like Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, Spiderman: Into The Spiderverse, and Persepolis. There are Disney classics like Lilo & Stitch, Monster’s Inc, Moana, The Princess and the Frog, Coco, Ratatouille, Wall-E, Toy Story 3, Encanto, Finding Nemo, Frozen, Inside Out, Up, and The Incredibles. Then, there are other classics, like Your Name, Mirai, Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, Paprika, Shrek, and even The Lego Movie. It’s incredible to think about just how many classics and incredible films we have seen premiere over the past twenty years, and this can make it difficult to narrow them down to the best of the best. As a result, most people won’t agree on exactly which animated movies from the 21st century are the best and which ones became instant classics. Nevertheless, we’ve come up with a list that we’re confident sums up the best of the best when it comes to the animated movies that have premiered in the 21st century. So, do you agree with our list? Watch to find out.
Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:22 Coco 0:45 Coraline 1:01 Fantastic Mr. Fox 1:30 Spiderman: Into The Spiderverse 1:55 Shrek 2:13 Puss in Boots: The Last Wish 2:30 Your Name 2:54 Finding Nemo 3:14 Frozen 3:48 Inside Out 4:06 Mirai 4:25 Lilo & Stitch 4:49 Persepolis 5:06 Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio 5:24 Monster’s Inc 5:44 Moana 6:04 The Princess and the Frog 6:24 Ratatouille 6:39 Spirited Away 6:54 Wall-E 7:14 Toy Story 3 7:41 Encanto 7:57 Howl’s Moving Castle 8:11 Up 8:25 Paprika 8:41 The Incredibles 8:58 The Lego Movie 9:13 Outro
Written by: Lauren Waters Narrated by: Curt Turner Edited by: Joe Morfin
For copyright matters please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.comThe Little Mermaid : Behind the Scenes Secrets #shortsTheThings Animated2023-06-13 | #shorts #animation #littlemermaid #disneyLord of The Rings reimagined as a Disney movie #shortsTheThings Animated2023-06-12 | #shorts #lotr #disneyEncanto & Other Disney Animated Movies That Need a RemakeTheThings Animated2023-06-11 | What makes a live action Disney remake work? At this point, most of us have seen enough of them to know which ones were necessary and which ones… not so much. It seems like there’s a new live action remake of a classic we all know and love being announced all the time, so it’s hard not to think about which ones we’d love to see next. Well, we put some serious thought into which live action remakes we’d be buying tickets to and which ones we’re not so interested in seeing. All in all, there are quite a few live action remakes we’d really like to see, and they’re all appealing for different reasons. Most people like their live action remakes to be actually live action, which is why movies with casts entirely made up of animals are usually a no-go. We’re making exceptions for The Aristocats, Oliver & Company, and The Rescuers. Then there are the Disney princesses who we’re still excited to see cast as real actors, like Tangled, Frozen, The Princess and the Frog, Brave, and Pocahontas. There are older classics that are ready for a reboot like The Emperor’s New Groove, The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Sword in The Stone, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. And, then there are just the ones that we think would be so fun to watch in a new iteration, like Encanto, Hercules, Up, The Incredibles. So, which ones do you want to see? First, allow us to make a case for our picks.
00:00 Intro 00:25 Tangled 00:56 Frozen 01:17 The Princess and the Frog 01:55 Encanto 02:13 The Emperor’s New Groove 02:33 Brave 02:44 Pocahontas 03:03 The Aristocats 03:35 The Nightmare Before Christmas 04:00 Oliver & Company 04:17 The Sword in The Stone 04:41 Hercules 04:59 Up 05:13 The Incredibles 05:32 The Hunchback of Notre Dame 05:59 The Rescuers 06:04 Outro
For copyright matters please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.comImagining Harry Potter as a Pixar MovieTheThings Animated2023-06-09 | You love Harry Potter. We love Harry Potter. Disney loves a good spinoff series, but there’s a few franchises you’ve all been craving to get the slick, spin-off treatment. Like what happens when The Incredibles grow up? Or what other emotions exist in the Inside Out universe? How about instead of a spin-off, Disney takes Harry Potter and make it their own? Disney has released many spin-off and companion series over the years but fans are craving for more of the franchises they have come to love to get more stories told from the characters they have come to love. And yes, Harry Potter has received the animated treatment. But what if one of the greatest animation studios got their hands on the iconic franchise? Let’s take a look at what Harry Potter would look like as a Disney movie. While it’s very unlikely to ever happen, a Disney version of Harry Potter is a very fun prospect to think about. What do you think? Do you think it would work? Let us know in the comments below. And Thanks for watching The Things Animated! Those are all the franchises we believe need a cool spinoff. Any series you think deserve more attention than they’re getting? Let us know in the comments below. If you enjoyed, like and subscribe for more animated content. And thanks for watching TheThingsAnimated!
For copyright matters please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.comThe Little Mermaid (2023): Things they changed #shortsTheThings Animated2023-06-08 | #shorts #Littlemermaid #arielSpider-Man Across the Spiderverse Behind the VoicesTheThings Animated2023-06-07 | We’re all very excited for the upcoming film, Spider-Man: Across the Spider Verse. This is the sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, which we assume will be a very long and beloved franchise. As a result, it feels like the upcoming second installment is truly going to make history, so we’re learning everything we can about the movie before it premieres on June 2nd. One of the things that made Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse stand out among a saturated world of superhero movies was its fresh and unusual storytelling format and its unique and acclaimed animation style. But, no matter what makes a particular animated feature, the voice cast that’s chosen is almost always an easy way to make or break a film. We all know that the voice cast of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was star-studded and impressive, so it’s safe to assume that this will be the same for Spider-Man: Across the Spider Verse. As we would expect, many of the voice actors from the original film are returning and reprising their roles for the second installment. Shameik Moore is returning as Miles Morales/Spider-Man, and Jake Johnson is back as Peter B. Parker. Hailee Steinfeld is reprising her role as Gwen Stacy AKA Ghost-Spider. The parents are back again – by which we mean Brian Tyree Henry will once again be Jefferson Davis, Luna Lauren Vélez is Rio Morales, and Shea Whigham is Gwen Stacy’s dad, George Stacy. But, there are plenty of new cast members joining, too, and you may be surprised to hear just who’s joining the spider verse and where you may have seen them before.
00:00 Intro 00:27 Shameik Moore as Miles Morales/Spider-Man 01:25 Jake Johnson as Peter B. Parker/Spider-Man 02:09 Hailee Steinfeld as Gwen Stacy/Ghost-Spider 02:45 Oscar Isaac as Miguel O'Hara/Spider-Man 2099 03:33 Jason Schwartzman as Jonathan Ohnn/The Spot 04:35 Daniel Kaluuya as Hobart Brown / Spider-Punk 05:11 Issa Rae as Jessica Drew/Spider-Woman 05:49 Brian Tyree Henry as Jefferson Davis 06:05 Luna Lauren Vélez as Rio Morales 06:21 Karan Soni as Pavitr Prabhakar/Spider-Man India: 06:49 Jorma Taccone as Vulture 07:20 Shea Whigham as George Stacy 07:43 Outro
For copyright matters please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.comLion King secrets you didnt know #shortsTheThings Animated2023-06-06 | #shorts #secrets #disneyThe Little Mermaid (2023): 12 Things They ChangedTheThings Animated2023-06-05 | The highly-anticipated live-action remakes of one of the most classic Disney movies in history has arrived. The new adaptation of The Little Mermaid has graced the big screen, and Disney fans everywhere are eager to find out how this remake stacks up to the beloved original. Whether you love the new film or feel much more loyal to the animated version, everyone who’s seen this adaptation can agree on one thing: a lot changed between the animated version and now. Some live-action Disney remakes have been criticized for not actually changing much, at all, from their source material. With The Little Mermaid, however, this certainly wouldn’t be a valid criticism. It’s evident that director, Rob Marshall, set out to make many changes to the original story. A lot of backstory was added in this version for Prince Eric and Ursula, as well as more information about what happened to Ariel’s mother. Certain aspects of the original that garnered criticism were altered in the remake. For example, Ariel and Eric’s love story is more fleshed-out, and Ariel’s fascination with humans seems more important than her infatuation with Eric. Additionally, Ariel is much tougher this time around. From getting in fights to outsmarting opponents, and even taking down Ursula, this little mermaid isn’t afraid to defend herself. And, it’s clear that she’s interested in more than just marrying a prince; this version ends with Ariel and Eric setting sail to explore the ocean. We’ve got all the many changes this remake made to the source material.
0:00 Intro 0:22 More Love Story 0:48 Being Human is More Important than the Prince 1:18 Auntie Ursula 1:54 Updated Poor Unfortunate Souls 2:46 Soundtrack 3:05 Ariel’s Mom 3:47 Ariel’s Sisters 4:04 Ursula’s Fate 4:18 Tougher Ariel 4:39 Scuttle 5:07 Eric’s Backstory 5:33 New Ending 5:51 Outro
Written by: Lauren Waters Narrated by: Curt Turner Edited by: Joe Morfin
For copyright matters please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.comDreamWorks movies parodying other movies #shorts #shortsTheThings Animated2023-06-04 | #shorts #dreamworks #animationAnimated Movies That Were Never MadeTheThings Animated2023-06-03 | Subscribe: bit.ly/3NBk48Z
For copyright matters please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.comThe Little Mermaid (2023): 15 Things You MissedTheThings Animated2023-06-02 | The new Little Mermaid film is out and the internet is going wild over the changes and little details added for mermaid megafans. If you missed what’s weird about scuttle this time around or the plot hole the new film decided to end once and for all, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with the 15 things you missed in The Little Mermaid, live-action edition. We all know that Disney is known for hiding Easter eggs. These can be anything from inside jokes to characters unexpectedly popping up to those ever-popular “hidden Mickeys.” While The Little Mermaid was one of Disney’s earlier films, you’d be surprised by how many Easter eggs you can find in this classic. What’s especially interesting is all the familiar faces who made cameos in this film. There’s no shortage of folks to be spotted in The Little Mermaid, and some of them may even make you wonder about the Disney universe and how the different movies’ storylines coexist with each other. The Little Mermaid has its fair share of hidden Mickeys, and it has appearances from some classic Disney characters. Beyond that, though, the cameos in this movie give us reason to believe that folks from Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and maybe even Pocahontas also exist in The Little Mermaid universe. There are also appearances by non-Disney characters, famous directors, and even U.S. presidents. We’ve also got some inside scoop on who influenced how the beloved characters from this film came to be how we know them today. Whether you’re an expert Disney Easter egg hunter or just a casual fan of The Little Mermaid, we have a pretty good feeling that you missed some of these cameos when you saw the movie last. So, get ready to sit back, relax, and be pretty surprised at some of the faces that were hiding somewhere under the sea.
0:00 Intro 0:20 Two Ariels? 0:56 One Step At A Time 1:15 Hans Solo Anderson 1:45 Trailer Critics Relax 2:25 Stargazing Lovers 3:13 Something missing? 3:44 Thing-uh-ma-bobs 4:17 Run Time 4:37 Sibling Rivalry 5:07 Tremblay Tie-ins 5:30 What’s in a Name? 6:05 Fish Neck Sprains 6:29 Grotto VS Mancave 7:02 The Fine Print 7:39 Ariel’s mother 8:17 Outro
Written by: Geoff Cork Narrated by: Geoff Cork Edited by: Joe Morfin
For copyright matters please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.comPeter Pan & Wendy: What You Missed #shortsTheThings Animated2023-06-01 | #shorts #thethingsanimated #peterpan11 Disney Movies With Dark OriginsTheThings Animated2023-05-31 | Most people have a favorite animated Disney classic, and for a lot of us, our favorite Disney movie was a great source of comfort when we were growing up. This fact proves that Disney really knows how to make a movie that makes kids feel good, even though they all have a sad or scary moment or two. Yet, very few Disney movies are actually entirely original ideas. Most of them were based on a story that already existed. Disney takes the story, Disney-fies it AKA makes it appropriate and loveable for folks of all ages, and it becomes their own version. As a result, while most of us know the story of Cinderella or The Little Mermaid the way Disney delivered it to us, that’s not the only way that many of these stories were previously told. If the folks at Disney took the time to remove certain character traits or plot points from a story before adapting it for the screen, chances are that those details weren’t family-friendly enough for the brand. And, what we’ve discovered is that the original versions of many of the Disney classics were downright dark. Cinderella and Rapunzel (AKA the OG Tangled) both involved characters getting brutally blinded. The Fox and the Hound had a deeply dressing ending, as did The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The witch in Snow White met a terrible fate at the end of the original tale, and we’re very thankful we never heard the original Sleeping Beauty story as kids. You’re gonna be shocked to hear just how far some of these stories went.
00:00 Intro 00:18 Cinderella 01:12 Tangled 01:53 The Fox and the Hound 02:25 Snow White 03:19 The Little Mermaid 04:03 Sleeping Beauty 04:54 The Hunchback of Notre Dame 05:33 Pinocchio 06:12 Mulan 07:04 Peter Pan 07:18 Beauty and the Beast 07:40 Outro
For copyright matters please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.comLittle Mermaids dark history #shortsTheThings Animated2023-05-30 | #shorts #littlemermaid #arielWhat 10 Famous Cartoon Animals Characters Look Like In Real LifeTheThings Animated2023-05-28 | Since everyone’s so fascinated by all the live action remakes of Disney animated classics, it’s clear that we all want to see what our favorite cartoon characters would look like if they weren’t cartoons. Some of the most beloved cartoon characters out there are anthropomorphic animals, so it’s easy to wonder how these animals would look if they were real animals. Well, we did some digging to figure out exactly how our favorite cartoon animals would look in real life and how close these animated characters actually look to their real life counterparts, and we discovered some very interesting things. For starters, Squidward from Spongebob Squarepants isn’t actually a squid, and Arthur isn’t, at all, an accurate aardvark. Scooby Doo actually looks a lot like a real Great Dane, but he doesn’t actually act like one. He’s got this in common with Sven from Frozen, who’s an accurate depiction of how a reindeer looks but acts more like a dog. The Lemurs from Madagascar have some similarities and some differences with real ring-tailed lemurs, and Remy the rat from Ratatouille is actually a pretty realistic rat. You may be terrified to see how Tamatoa from Moana would look in real life, and you may be surprised to see how much cuter Pascal from Tangled is compared to his real chameleon counterpart. There’s also the live action Lady and the Tramp that showed us real versions of the famous cartoon dogs and Timon and Pumbaa who actually do have real life counterparts.
00:00 Intro 00:25 Scooby Doo 00:56 Squidward 01:40 Arthur 02:14 Lady and the Tramp 02: 28 Sven 02:57 Tamatoa 03:32 Remy 04:04 Timon and Pumbaa 04:31 Lemurs from Madagascar 04:56 Pascal 05:19 Outro
For copyright matters please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.comThe Little Mermaid (1989) Behind the Scenes SecretsTheThings Animated2023-05-26 | As the premiere of The Little Mermaid’s long-awaited live action adaptation fast approaches, it’s easy to look back on just how much we love the original The Little Mermaid. As much as we all love this Disney classic, there’s still plenty that went on behind the scenes to get this movie off the ground that we may not be so familiar with. Did you know that “Part of Your World” almost wasn’t a part of the movie, at all? What about the fact that one of Sebastian’s most famous lines was ad-libbed? As it turns out, there are way more interesting aspects to The Little Mermaid than meet the eye. You may not know how Ursula’s appearance came to be, who inspired her makeup and mannerisms, and how exactly her tentacles saved Disney some money. You also probably didn’t know that she used to have a very fishy family tree and wasn’t quite as evil as we’re used to seeing her. But, beyond what changed about the characters before we got to meet them on our screens, a lot of work went into making this classic movie. There was one sequence that took a huge team more than a year to animate and millions of bubbles that had to be hand-drawn. And, if all of that isn’t enough, the movie was rejected before Disney gave it the okay. Luckily, it made it through and changed animation forever. We’ve got all the stepping stones and interesting behind-the-scenes facts that got it there.
00:00 Intro 00:34 Nearly Not a Part of Your World 01:36 Iconic Ad-libbing 02:22 Ursula’s Appearance 02:44 Thrifty Tentacles 03:14 Divine Inspiration 03:36 Fishy Family Tree 03:58 Extra Evil 04:15 The Disney-fication of The Little Mermaid 04:34 No Small Feat 04:54 One Time-Consuming Storm 05:18 Hand-drawn Bubbles 05:35 End of an Animation Era 05:46 “If at First you Don’t Succeed” 06:08 Blonde Mermaids Have More Fun 06:29 Ariel’s Voice 06:54 Mermaid and the Beast? 07:16 Disney Renaissance 07:43 Outro
For copyright matters please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.comLord of The Rings reimagined as a Disney movie #shortsTheThings Animated2023-05-25 | #shorts #animation #disneyThe Little Mermaid (1989) Things You MissedTheThings Animated2023-05-24 | We all know that Disney is known for hiding Easter eggs from its previous movies. These can be anything from inside jokes to characters unexpectedly popping up to those ever-popular “hidden Mickeys.” While The Little Mermaid was one of Disney’s earlier films, you’d be surprised by how many Easter eggs you can find in this classic. What’s especially interesting is all the familiar faces who made cameos in this film. There’s no shortage of folks to be spotted in The Little Mermaid, and some of them may even make you wonder about the Disney universe and how the different movies’ storylines coexist with each other. The Little Mermaid has its fair share of hidden Mickeys, and it has appearances from some classic Disney characters. Beyond that, though, the cameos in this movie give us reason to believe that folks from Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and maybe even Pocahontas also exist in The Little Mermaid universe. There are also appearances by non-Disney characters, famous directors, and even U.S. presidents. We’ve also got some inside scoop on who influenced how the beloved characters from this film came to be how we know them today. Whether you’re an expert Disney Easter egg hunter or just a casual fan of The Little Mermaid, we have a pretty good feeling that you missed some of these cameos when you saw the movie last. So, get ready to sit back, relax, and be pretty surprised at some of the faces that were hiding somewhere under the sea.
0:00 Intro 0:17 Ursula’s Contract 0:45 The Whole Crew! 1:02 Grand Cameo 1:23 Hanging Beauty 1:43 Water Paints? 2:14 Mr. Limpet 2:50 Famous Pose 3:03 Rainbow Daughters 3:30 What’s in a Name? 3:51 27 Dresses 4:26 Octo or Tenta? 4:48 Shakespeare in Water 5:12 Butterfly Fact 5:41 Mermaid Action 6:15 Behind the Times 6:44 Bloody Mistake 7:10 Trendsetter 7:38 Know your Enemy 8:00 Outro
Written by: Geoff Cork Narrated by: Geoff Cork Edited by: Joe Morfin
For copyright matters please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.comSuper Mario Bros Movie: What We Want to See in the Sequel #shortsTheThings Animated2023-05-23 | #shorts #supermario #animation11 Secrets From Disney Live Action Movies You Didnt KnowTheThings Animated2023-05-21 | It seems like a new live action remake of one of our favorite Disney classics is always on the horizon. While there are plenty of remakes ahead of us that are highly anticipated, from The Little Mermaid to Moana, there are also plenty of live action adaptations that have already hit our screens. And, while most of us have seen the live action remakes that have already come out, that doesn’t mean that we know all of the most interesting secrets about the best remakes. Luckily, we’ve gathered together our favorites, and we’re ready to talk about all of them. For starters, there’s one real shot in the mostly CGI remake of The Lion King and plenty of real furniture in Lady and the Tramp. There’s an interesting nod to another live action adaptation in Beauty and the Beast and an age old Disney theory confirmed in Aladdin. There are too many Disney Easter eggs to count in the form of cuckoo clocks in the live action Pinocchio, as well as plenty of 101 Dalmatians Easter eggs in Cruella. Mulan’s cricket made an unusual appearance in the live action version that you likely missed, and the stork made a subtle visit in Dumbo that only eagle-eyed viewers caught. Both Cinderella and Peter Pan & Wendy included surprising musical references, and the whole story ends with the closing of one very, very important book. If you love Disney-related secrets, then boy do we have the video for you.
00:00 Intro 00:20 Real Live Lion King 01:22 Lady and the Tramp Go Thrifting 02:18 Landmark Foreshadowing 02:47 The Genie and the Merchant 03:25 Inside Geppetto's Shop 03:55 Cruella Familiarities 04:16 Mulan’s Cricket 04:37 A Visit from the Stork 05:02 Bippity Boppity Boo 05:16 You Can Fly 05:31 Opening the Jungle Book 06:01 Outro
For copyright matters please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.comDisney Encanto spinoff we need to see #shortsTheThings Animated2023-05-19 | #shorts #disney #encantoPeter Pan & Wendy: Things You MissedTheThings Animated2023-05-19 | Another day, another live-action adaptation of one of our favorite Disney classics. The latest reboot to join the ranks is Peter Pan & Wendy on Disney+. Most people certainly recognize this movie as a live-action adaptation of the 1953 Disney classic, Peter Pan. Yet, it’s clear when you watch this new version, that the minds behind Peter Pan & Wendy set out – not just to remake a fan-favorite animated Disney film – but also to give some nods to the versions of this story that came before. Even if, like many of us, you’ve already watched and enjoyed Peter Pan & Wendy, you might be surprised to find out just how many details you missed on the first watch. Among those details were many, many interesting nods to the source material. Of course, there was some iconic imagery, classic costumes, a familiar furry friend, and a reference to the soundtrack from the movie that so many of us loved as kids. Writer, J.M. Barrie originally wrote the play, Peter Pan; or, the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up that premiered way back in 1904. He followed it up with the novel, Peter and Wendy, in 1911. Peter Pan & Wendy made so many references to these early versions that plenty of fans of the animated film, alone, likely wouldn’t have recognized. And, they even made a reference to something a bit more modern: Disney’s Fairies franchise. It’s clear that Peter Pan & Wendy wanted to marry the many iterations of Peter Pan together in one piece to make for a new classic, and we’ve got all the details that show just how they did it.
Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:25 A Nostalgic Melody 1:32 Same old Nana 2:14 A Wardrobe We’ve Seen 3:08 Mermaid Cameo 3:37 Based on the Book 4:20 The Lost Boys’ Lost Names 4:51 An Awfully Big Adventure 5:13 Kite Callback 5:52 Iconic Close Call 6:29 Peter’s Backstory 6:56 Periwinkle 7:37 Outro
Written by: Lauren Waters Narrated by: Curt Turner Edited by: Joe Morfin
For copyright matters please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.comLord of the Rings Reimagined as a Disney MovieTheThings Animated2023-05-18 | You love Lord Of The Rings. We love Lord Of The Rings. Disney loves a good spinoff series, but there’s a few franchises you’ve all been craving to get the slick, spin-off treatment. Like what happens when The Incredibles grow up? Or what other emotions exist in the Inside Out universe? How about instead of a spin-off, Disney takes Lord Of The Rings and make it their own? Disney has released many spin-off and companion series over the years but fans are craving for more of the franchises they have come to love to get more stories told from the characters they have come to love. And yes, Lord of The Rings has received the animated treatment. But what if one of the greatest animation studios got their hands on the iconic franchise? Let’s take a look at what Lord Of The Rings would look like as a Disney movie. While it’s very unlikely to ever happen, a Disney version of Lord Of The Rings is a very fun prospect to think about. What do you think? Do you think it would work? Let us know in the comments below. And Thanks for watching The Things Animated! Those are all the franchises we believe need a cool spinoff. Any series you think deserve more attention than they’re getting? Let us know in the comments below. If you enjoyed, like and subscribe for more animated content. And thanks for watching TheThingsAnimated!
For copyright matters please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.comSuper Mario Bros Movie Easter Eggs You Missed #shortsTheThings Animated2023-05-16 | #shorts #supermario #animationPeter Pan & Wendy Things They ChangedTheThings Animated2023-05-14 | Doesn’t it seem like there’s always a new live action adaptation of a Disney classic hitting our screens? Well, the latest has arrived on Disney+. Peter Pan & Wendy is a new, updated version of Peter Pan, and beyond just the expected transition from animation to live action, this movie changed quite a bit about its source material. To start, there are some overarching changes that you’ll notice right away, like the film’s dark appearance and its glaring lack of music. Other changes that were made will need some closer attention to discover. Some relationships get a lot more attention. Tinkerbell and Wendy have a friendship in this version that didn’t exist before, and Peter has a deep backstory with both Wendy and Captain Hook. Tiger Lily also got quite a makeover and gets lots more screen time, as well as much better treatment than she does in the animated version. While Tiger Lily’s part got bigger in this version, the mermaids’ part got way smaller. Some other plot details were totally revamped. Peter Pan, Michael, and John all face some dangers that they didn’t have to deal with in the original. The Lost Boys also have some major changes. In fact, they’re not all Lost Boys anymore; there are some lost girls, too. Plus, Wendy’s relationship with them is very different this time around. Last but certainly not least, Peter Pan & Wendy got a whole new ending. Plenty of changes were made to the OG Peter Pan, and you’ll have to see them to believe.
00:00 Intro 00:20 Peter Pan’s Close Call 00:41 Tinkerbell and Wendy’s Friendship 01:15 Peter and Wendy’s Connection 01:44 Tiger Lily Revamped 02:17 Missing Mermaids 02:39 Musical No More 03:01 Michael and John Face New Dangers 03:12 Getting to Know Captain Hook 03:41 New Ending 04:08 Darker Look 04:26 Lost Boys and Girls 04:44 Wendy and the Lost Boys 05:04 Outro
For copyright matters please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.comDark Details In Shrek Movies That Went Over Our HeadsTheThings Animated2023-05-12 | How awesome is it when animated movies that are theoretically “for kids” include jokes and references made for adults? Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is packed with adult jokes and we rounded up some of our favorites. The Shrek movies are known for being more crass and skewing older than their squeaky-clean Disney counterparts, but at the end of the day, they are still movies meant for families to enjoy together. Shrek is known for being hilarious for people of all ages, and to get us adults laughing some more adult-oriented jokes are necessary. Some of these you may know already, but you probably missed what this adult-medication this magic potion was labeled after, or the f-word the Shrek writers snuck into their children’s film. Don’t worry, we’ll bring you up to speed with our list of Dark Details In Shrek Movies That Went Over Our Heads. The adult moments go by quickly, and anything inappropriate probably goes right over kids’s heads. Even the references to Shrek might be too old for these kids since those movies started coming out over 20 years ago! Puss in Boots: The Last Wish makes great use of the “bleep,” and some creative moments of censorship to imply some foul language without risking a PG-13 rating. The adorable new character Perrito and Salma Hayek’s beloved Kitty Softpaws both reveal themselves to have pretty dirty vocabularies. Sometimes the adult moments aren’t technically inappropriate, but they’re just thematically more mature. Puss is dealing with an existential crisis, questioning his doctor’s bedside manner, experiencing the horrors of a poorly run retirement facility and being told he needed therapy by his ex-girlfriend. These are all pretty adult experiences that younger audiences won’t have the context for. For more jokes, references, cameos and easter eggs in your favorite animated films and tv shows - make sure to subscribe to our channel!
Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:23 You Smell What? 0:41 Golden Eggs 1:05 “Trip” 1:31 Waffle Hole 1:58 The OJ Reference 2:33 Frankensens-ual 2:58 The Hidden F Bomb 3:17 Another Dream 3:39 She’s Not What? 3:59 Compensating 4:33 PAID 5:08 Under The Covers 5:29 Viagra 5:50 Clean Your…Face? 6:21 Pork Illustrated 6:46 Mama Bear 7:46 Outro
Written by: Geoff Cork Narrated by: Geoff Cork Edited by: Joe Morfin
For copyright matters please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.comSuper Mario Bros movie received mixed reviews #shortsTheThings Animated2023-05-11 | #shorts #supermario #animationLittle Mermaids Dark HistoryTheThings Animated2023-05-10 | Disney’s live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid certainly has people talking and impatiently waiting for the premiere. So, as we wait and closely analyze that new trailer, we got to thinking about The Little Mermaid. We all know that plenty of Disney classics are retellings of old fairy tales. We also know that said old fairy tales tend to be a lot darker than the Disney versions. Well, as it turns out, the original version of The Little Mermaid just might have been the darkest of them all. The original version was written by Hans Christian Anderson all the way back in 1837. And, while plenty has changed in the past two centuries, we’re still surprised to discover just how much has changed about the story of The Little Mermaid. That original version would have been way more like a horror movie than a children’s classic, and we certainly have Disney to thank for that. In the original version, the little mermaid is completely depressed and actually has no name. There are also much scarier details about mermaid lore in this version. For example, there’s no afterlife for mermaids, and after their long lives, they simply turn to seafoam. When the little mermaid strikes up a deal with the sea witch, the deal is way worse than the one Ariel makes with Ursula. The sea witch cuts out the little mermaid’s tongue, and she’s in excruciating pain whenever she uses her new legs. And, if you can believe it, this story gets way worse from here. We’ve got all the darkest details from the original Little Mermaid.
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:30 Ariel’s Depression 00:56 The Little Nameless Mermaid 01:37 Mermaids’ Mortality 02:17 Soulless Mermaids 02:48 It Hurts to Have Legs 03:39 Tongue Tied 04:02 Prince Not-So-Charming 04:38 Fatal Love Triangle 04:59 Siren Sisters 05:19 Shocking Sacrifice 06:05 Unhappy Ending 06:27 The Little Mermaid’s Grandmother 06:59 Heartbreaking Inspiration 07:38 Outro
For copyright matters please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.comDisney Inside Out 2 will have a new set of emotions #shortsTheThings Animated2023-05-09 | #shorts #disney #animation11 of the Best Unscripted Dreamworks MomentsTheThings Animated2023-05-07 | If you’re anything like us, you probably don’t usually associate ad libbing with animation. They have to stick to the script; right? Well, as it turns out, not so much. In fact, lots of animated movies include plenty of improvisation from their actors. Some of the most iconic lines from our favorite animated movies were actually thought up on the spot by their stars. This is especially true for some of the most classic Dreamworks movies. From Fiona’s famous burp in Shrek being all thanks to Cameron Diaz drinking a Coke while recording to nearly 50% of Megamind being improvised due to its hilarious cast recording all together, you’ll surely be amazed at just how many of your favorite lines weren’t actually in the script. It certainly helps that these movies are packed to the brim with comedy greats, SNL alumni, and expert improvisers, but it doesn’t make it any less amazing just how easily they can come up with lines that not only make it into the movie, but remain lines that we remember for years to come. Did you know that all of the zebras in Madagascar were voiced by using Chris Rock’s outtakes from the first movie? What about the fact that Hugh Jackman wrote an entire song about margaritas on the spot for his role in Flushed Away. Yes – there are more than a few surprises when it comes to which lines in Dreamworks movies were unscripted, and we’ve gathered all our favorites together.
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:10 Shrek 01:00 Kung Fu Panda 01:49 Shrek the Third 02:29 Bee Movie 03:11 Madagascar 03:49 How to Train your Dragon 04:09 Flushed Away 04:27 The Road to El Dorado 04:50 Monsters vs Aliens 05:17 Megamind 05:42 The Croods 05:57 Outro
For copyright matters please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.comSuper Mario Bros Movie | Easter Eggs You MissedTheThings Animated2023-05-05 | You think you spotted every detail in the new Super Mario Bros. movie? Well did you notice an oddly familiar island on this map. Or where this certain musical tune comes from? We do! And we’ll tell you in our list of some easter eggs you missed in the Super Mario Bros movie. Fans and non-fans of video games, alike, are all getting ready for the Super Mario Bros movie to grace our screens. Which familiar faces will make cameos in the film? What will the storyline be? Are we going to get to see our beloved Yoshi? Where’s Waluigi?! While the trailers that have been released thus far couldn’t possibly answer all of our burning questions, a handful of well-timed pauses are certain to give you a better idea about what we’ll see when April 7th finally rolls around. Luckily, we did all the pausing for you, and consequently, we’ve compiled lots of Easter eggs, references, and hidden details that are revealing quite a bit about Super Mario Bros. From nods to Luigi’s Mansion, Mario Kart, and many, many more. Fans of the games are sure to see their favorites pop up once or twice. There are a handful of surprising cameos, from Cheep Cheep to a biddybud and even… Kranky Kong? And, you’ll see some of your favorite locales, like Donkey Kong Island, Peach’s Castle, and Rainbow Road. So, if you’re ready to see some familiar faces, nostalgic places, and very interesting references, we’ve got a video for you that’s sure to leave you saying "It's a-him, Mario!" Those were all our favorite Super Mario Bros Movie Easter Eggs You Missed. Any hard to find ones you noticed that we didn’t mention? Let us know in the comments below. If you enjoyed, like and subscribe for more animated content. And thanks for watching TheThingsAnimated!
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:17 1-1 Jump 01:06 Ludwig-ging Out 01:34 Gamecube Lovers Rejoice! 01:57 N64 Fans Only 02:25 Mayor Pauline 03:19 Wreck-It Mario? 03:49 1-2 Step 04:25 Super Mario Sunshine 04:48 A Suspicious Wall 05:09 Captain Toad! 05:41 Inside The Walls 06:09 Aurora Bore-eeilis 06:30 World Mapping 06:56 Princess In Another Castle 07:14 The Best Controller? 07:42 Outro
For copyright matters please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.comThe Incredibles Disney spinoff would be amazing #shortsTheThings Animated2023-05-04 | #shorts #incredibles #animationSuper Mario Bros Movie: What We Want to See in the SequelTheThings Animated2023-05-03 | If you recently decided to take a trip through the plumbing pipes and to a theater near you to see Mario and Luigi take the big screen, you’re not alone! The box office hit has been making fans reminisce on the days of adrenaline rushes and sweaty game consoles that made - and broke - most sibling relationships. Although we got the definitive proof that the mustached brothers and their action-packed adventures are so suited for an animated movie, we never imagined the movie would cram so many of our favorite aspects of the game in little over an hour and a half. You might have felt like there were so many characters, scenes and references to the game series that you were just trying to focus on catching them all - and we hope you did! We can assure you, if we’d had a pause button in that theater, we would have stopped to take a few scenes in a little longer. Especially the too-short glimpse of those Yoshis - right!? But true fans might know enough about the immense universe that is Mario to recognize when important things are missing from the big screen adaptation. From missing iconic female characters to a lack of our favorite lands and racetracks, we’ve already compiled a list of everything we need to see in the sequel that we didn’t get in the first. If this is the kind of video you like to see about your favorite movies and TV, like this one to let us know! We’re also wondering what else you want to see in a second movie from writers. Drop a few thoughts in the comments so we can make an even bigger fan list! For more content like this, subscribe to The Things Animated and stay tuned for our next video!
00:00 Intro 00:14 Pedro Pascal as Wario 00:40 Peach origin story 01:12 Daisy 01:44 Luigi’s Mansion 02:18 Yoshi 03:03 Captain Toad 03:37 Waluigi 04:12 More Luigi 04:38 Donkey Kong 05:06 More Cameos 05:25 More Power ups 06:01 Mario Party 06:27 More Racetracks 06:51 More Locations 07:15 Toadette 07:39 Outro
Written by: Kate Belliveau Narrated by: Curt Turner Edited by: Gabrielle Alves
For copyright matters please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.comSuper Mario Bros Movie: Behind the Voices #shortsTheThings Animated2023-05-02 | #shorts #behindthevoices #supermarioIs Super Mario Bros Movie Worth Watching?TheThings Animated2023-04-30 | The Super Mario Bros Movie has been long-awaited. Now that it’s finally here, plenty of Mario fans are in search of a verdict about whether everyone’s favorite plumbers’ film was a fantastic hit or a total flop. Well, as it turns out the answer seems to be… both. The Super Mario Bros Movie has critics and audiences, alike, a bit divided. In fact, the Rotten Tomatoes score, itself, shows just how strangely polarizing this film is. The Super Mario Bros movie has earned a 58% critic score and a 96% audience score. A split like this is pretty unusual, and even among the critics’ and audience’s reviews, it seems that the opinions about whether this movie is actually good are pretty split. So, what exactly is going on? Well, some think that this movie has very little when it comes to the plot and the character development, while others argue that that isn’t really what this movie is about. Some critics have praise for Christ Pratt’s interpretation of Mario, while some diehard fans think that Pratt’s version of Mario isn’t Mario, at all. The movie’s visuals have people split right down the middle as well. Some think that they are the highlight of the movie, while some think they aren’t different or improved enough upon the games’ visuals. In fact, how close the movie is to the games has caused quite a bit of controversy, as folks feel like this movie is made only for Mario fans. So, what’s the truth about this movie? It’s time to talk about it. Let’s a-go!
0:00 Intro 0:26 Rotten Tomatoes’ Take 0:51 Where’s the Plot? 1:25 Classic Characters Fall Flat 2:00 Praise for Pratt 2:31 Black’s Bowser Prevails 2:49 Visuals Garner Mixed Reviews 3:08 Comparisons to the Games 3:30 Polarizing Appeals to Fans 4:02 Is this Movie Just for Mario Fans? 4:36 Split Soundtrack Opinions 5:08 Too Sequel Hungry? 5:34 Outro
For copyright matters please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.comLive action Disney Pinocchio #shortsTheThings Animated2023-04-28 | #shorts #disney #animationDisney Spinoffs You NEED to SeeTheThings Animated2023-04-26 | Disney loves a good spinoff series, but there’s a few franchises you’ve all been craving to get the slick, spin-off treatment. Like what happens when The Incredibles grow up? Or what other emotions exist in the Inside Out universe? Stay Tuned for more on that. Disney has released many spin-off and companion series over the years but fans are craving for more of the franchises they have come to love to get more stories told from the characters they have come to love. Disney has been releasing characters and different universes for nearly a century, and so there is a lot to choose from when it comes to adding some updated tales from each of these films. Those are all the franchises we believe need a cool spinoff. Any series you think deserve more attention than they’re getting? Let us know in the comments below. If you enjoyed, like and subscribe for more animated content. And thanks for watching TheThingsAnimated!
00:00 Intro 00:18 The Incredibles Graduate 00:50 Inside Outed 01:10 Wreck-It Ralph Wrecks 01:42 Treasure Universe 02:30 The Family Madrigal 03:03 Wall-E’s World 03:36 Atlantis: The Lost Empires 04:35 Mouse Detective Mysteries 05:18 The Return of Foxy Robin Hood 05:57 Meet The Robinson’s Futuristic World 06:35 Coco and Cocompany 07:09 The Rescuers Assemble!?
For copyright matters please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.comAnimated movies that copied others #shortsTheThings Animated2023-04-25 | #shorts #copying #animation #dreamworks12 Things You Missed in the New Spiderverse TrailerTheThings Animated2023-04-23 | The second trailer for Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse has officially dropped, and suffice it to say, people are pretty excited. We have a bit of time before the highly anticipated sequel to Spider-Man: Into The Spiderverse premieres on June 2nd. And, while we’re all more than ready to see this film, we’re gonna need the wait time to unpack all the hidden details in this trailer. Yes – this trailer is chock-full of details that give us a better idea of what to expect from this movie. Yet, this trailer did a particularly good job of giving us plenty of super-subtle clues that were easy to miss. One thing that probably no one missed was just how many different versions of Spider-Man made an appearance in this trailer. And, while you likely noticed the sheer volume, you probably didn’t catch all the familiar faces who were underneath that famous suit. There’s also, of course, Spiderwoman, who has a very interesting detail that plenty of fans didn’t notice. There are plenty of hidden Easter eggs for folks who can watch things with an expert eagle eye. These Easter eggs included but weren’t limited to a nod to The True Life Tales of Spiderman and plenty of references hiding in Miles’ Room. There were some interesting spiderwebs, as well as some even more interesting graffiti. We also get to see flashbacks to the OG movie and some interesting art styles, as well as The Spot and a reference to The Spoiler. There are also appearances from two very important superhero daughters.
00:00 Intro 00:13 So Many Spidermen 01:12 Comic-inspired logos 01:38 Flashbacks 02:09 Miles’ Room 02:36 The True Life Tales of Spiderman 02:54 Spiderwoman 03:27 Miguel O’Hara’s Daughter 03:43 Smart Spiderwebs 03:58 The Spoiler 04:10 The Spot 04:33 Graffiti 04:44 Mayday 05:01 Outro
For copyright matters please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.comLion Kings darkest and saddest scene #shortsTheThings Animated2023-04-21 | #shorts #disney #lionkingAnimated Movies That Ripped Off Better OnesTheThings Animated2023-04-19 | It’s one thing to copy another movie completely, but did you know about these films that also completely forgot to add the charm of the original film they stole from? While we enjoyed these animated films, haven’t we seen this somewhere before? Join us as we look at some of the “lifting” other films have done from Disney and Pixar. These Disney and Dreamworks copycats leave little up for debate. For this list, we’ll be looking at times where films from Disney and Pixar were followed by movies with similar premises from Dreamworks. Our countdown includes “Madagascar”, “Ratatouille”, “A Bug's Life”, “Cars”, “Turbo”, “Finding Nemo”, “Bee Movie”, “Shark Tale”. “The Emperor’s New Groove”, “Ratatouille”, “Toy Story”, “Zootopia”, “The Secret Life Of Pets”, “The Bad Guys”, “Mars Needs Moms”, “Home”, “The Road To El Dorado”, “Sinbad”, “Treasure Planet”, “Antz”, “Mr. Peabody and Sherman”, “Lilo and Stitch”, “Toy Soldiers”, The Incredibles”, “Megamind”, “The Prince Of Egypt”, “Mulan”, “Madagascar”, “Zootopia” and more! Those were all our favorite animated rip-offs we could find. Any famous rip-off films you know about that we forgot to mention? Which one of these was your favorite? Let us know in the comments below. If you enjoyed, like and subscribe for more animated content. And thanks for watching TheThingsAnimated! Whether you’re a huge Dreamworks fan looking for some discussion, an avid Disney animation enjoyer, or just a sucker for studio to studio drama, this video has something for you! So strap in as we go over some of the biggest thievery we noticed!!
00:00 Intro 00:19 Antz Vs. A Bug’s Life 00:54 The Nut Job Vs. Over The Hedge 01:33 The Wild Vs. Madagascar 02:18 Wings Vs. Planes 03:12 Shark Bait Vs. Shark Tale 04:18 Izzy’s Way Home Vs. Finding Dory 05:13 The Little Panda Fighter Vs. Kung-Fu Panda 05:47 What’s Up Vs. Up 06:25 Frozen Land Vs. Frozen 07:07 Ratatoing Vs. Ratatouille 07:45 Outro