Atlantis: The Lost Empire DVD

Atlantis: The Lost Empire
The first Disney cartoon to be produced in the 70 mm format since The Black Cauldron (1985), this blend of traditional animation with computer-generated imagery is a straight adventure tale of the Jules Verne school, eschewing the studio's typical formula of cute critters mixed with song-and-dance routines. Michael J. Fox is the voice of Milo Thatch, a lowly museum employee and linguist in the early 20th century who's determined to continue his late grandfather's search for the lost, sunken empire of Atlantis. Bankrolled by eccentric millionaire Preston Whitmore (John Mahoney), Milo teams up with a diverse crew of mercenaries led by submarine commander Rourke (James Garner). After a sea battle with a giant denizen of the deep, the explorers locate the submerged civilization. Milo falls in love with Princess Kida (Cree Summer), the daughter of Atlantis' aged ruler (Leonard Nimoy), and must choose sides when it's revealed that some of his fellow expedition members intend to steal a mystical energy source from their hosts. Claudia Christian, Mark Hamill, David Ogden Stiers, Don Novello, and the late Jim Varney co-star. Although considered a shoo-in for a nomination in the debut year of the new Oscar category of Best Animated Feature, Atlantis: The Lost Empire faced stiff competition from other non-live-action entertainment in the summer of 2001, including Shrek, Final Fantasy, and Monsters Inc.. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide

Cast Michael J. Fox as Milo James Thatch James Garner as Commander Lyle T. Rourke Cree Summer as Princess Kidagakash "Kida" Leonard Nimoy as Kashekim Nedakh "King of Atlantis" Don Novello as Vincenzo "Vinny" Santorini Claudia Christian as Helga Sinclair Jacqueline Obradors as Audrey Ramirez John Mahoney as Preston B. Whitmore Corey Burton as Gaetan "Mole" Moliere David Ogden Stiers as Fenton Q. Harcourt Jim Varney as Jebidiah Allardyce "Cookie" Farnsworth Florence Stanley as Wilhelmina Bertha Packard Phil Morris as Dr. Joshua Sweet

Crew David Goetz - Art Director Kendra Haaland - Associate Producer Christopher Jenkins - Artistic Advisor John Sanford - Artistic Advisor Mary Hidalgo - Casting Matthew Jon Beck - Casting Ruth Lambert - Casting Kirk Wise - Director Gary Trousdale - Director Ellen Keneshea - Editor James Newton Howard - Composer (Music Score) Matt Codd - Production Designer Ricardo Delgado - Production Designer Jim E. Martin - Production Designer Mike Mignola - Production Designer Igor Khait - Production Manager Don Hahn - Producer Marlon West - Special Effects Gary Rydstrom - Sound/Sound Designer Gary Rydstrom - Supervisor/Manager Gary Trousdale - Screen Story Bryce Zabel - Screen Story Joss Whedon - Screen Story Kirk Wise - Screen Story Tab Murphy - Screen Story Jackie Zabel - Screen Story Tab Murphy - Screenwriter David C. Hughes - Sound Effects Editor Lisa Keene - Background Artist Kiran Bhakta Joshi - CGI Effects Ed Ghertner - Layout John K. Carr - Supervising Sound Editor Michael Silvers - Supervising Sound Editor Marlon West - Visual Effects

Atlantis: The Lost Empire
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General Specifications: Language Options: English Subtitle Options: English Sound Processing: 5.1: 5 full-range channels. Includes 3 for the front speakers, 2 surround channels for rear speakers, & 1 low-frequency effects (LFE) channel to carry deep bass effects THX: THX-Certified Mastering Additional Features: Audio commentary with producer Don Hahn and directors Kirk Wise and Gary Trousdale Deleted scene: Viking Prologue DisneyPedia Atlantis: fun and interesting theories about the lost continent of Atlantis Virtual tours of CG models: 3-D turnarounds of the Ulysses submarine and Leviathan How to Speak Atlantean with the famous linguist who developed the Atlantean language Digital-to-digital transfer Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound THX-certified Choice of viewing options: full screen (1.33:1) or widescreen (2.35:1) original theatrical aspect ratio DVD Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1: Cinemascope 1.33:1: Pre-1954 Standard MPAA Rating: PG DVD Discs Included: 1 DVD Sides: 1 DVD DVD Region Code: 1 Content Length: 96 min   DVD Chapters: Side #1 -- 0. Chapter Selection 1. Opening Title/Prologue [2:31] 2. Milo's Presentation [5:23] 3. A Most Intriguing Proposition [5:47] 4. The Expedition Begins [5:04] 5. The Lair of the Leviathan [7:38] 6. Convoy [5:06] 7. New Friends [4:43] 8. Fire! [4:36] 9. Welcome to the City of Atlantis [6:02] 10. Questions [6:57] 11. The Missing Page [3:43] 12. The Heart of Atlantis [2:04] 13. A Change of Heart [6:40] 14. "Save Atlantis, Save My Daughter" [3:18] 15. The Right Thing to Do [3:28] 16. Saving Atlantis [6:31] 17. Proof [5:29] 18. A Place Among Kings [2:51] 19. End Credits [1:23]