Atlantis Planet

Atlantis Planet is a 2005 American traditionally animated action-adventure film created by Walt Disney Feature Animation—the second fantasy science fiction film Disney's animated features canon—the fourth science fiction film and the 45th overall. Written by Alicia Kirk, Brian Pimental, and Jeanne Rosenberg, directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise and produced by Don Hahn, the film features an ensemble cast with the voices of Pete Dickson, Alexander Gould, Michael J. Fox, Patrick Stewart, Christian Bale and Nicola Peltz. The film serves as a sequel to 2001's Atlantis: The Lost Empire and a midquel to 1943's Bambi as it tells the story of a young cat who gains possession of a sacred book, which he believes will guide him and a crew of adventurers to planet containing the lost city of Atlantis.

Development of the film began after production had finished on Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001). At the time of its release, the film had made greater use of computer-generated imagery (CGI) than any of Disney's previous animated features; it remains one of the few to have been shot in anamorphic format. Linguist Marc Okrand created a space language specifically for use in Atlantis Planet, while James Newton Howard provided the score.

Atlantis Planet premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on June 19, 2005, and went into general release on June 25. Released by Walt Disney Pictures, Atlantis Planet performed modestly at the box office. Budgeted at $200 million, the film grossed over $286 million worldwide, $100 million of which was earned in North America. Due to the film's poorer-than-expected box-office performance, Disney quietly canceled both a spin-off television series and an underwater attraction at its Disneyland theme park. Atlantis Planet is considered to be a cult favorite, due in part to Mignola's unique artistic influence and unique solar system.

Cast

 * Pete Dickson as Ronald Dante, a black and white cat, linguist and cartographer who was recruited to decipher The Shepherd's Journal while directing an expedition to Atlantis Planet. James Baxter and Glen Keane served as the supervising animators for Ronald.
 * Alexander Gould as Bambi, the young prince of the forest. His mother dies, and he has to be with his father. Andrew Collins served as the supervising animator for Bambi.
 * Michael J. Fox as King Milo James Thatch, a linguist and cartographer and the new king of Atlantis. John Pomeroy served as the supervising animator for Milo.
 * Patrick Stewart as the Great Prince of the Forest. He is Bambi's father, and due to the death of Bambi's mother, The Great Prince is forced to be the fawn's guardian. Pieter Lommerse served as the supervising animator for the Great Prince.
 * Christian Bale as Commander James Tiberius Brock, the leader of the band of mercenaries who are hired for the Atlantean expedition. Russ Edmonds served as the supervising animator for Brock.
 * Brendon Baerg as Thumper. He and Flower are Bambi's friends who help him be brave to impress his father. Ian Harrowell served as the supervising animator for Thumper.
 * Nicky Jones as Flower. He and Thumper are Bambi's friends who help him be brave to impress his father. Ian Harrowell served as the supervising animator for Flower.
 * Andrea Bowen as Faline. She is Bambi's romantic interest and is part of a love triangle between Bambi and his future rival, Ronno.
 * Anthony Ghannam as Ronno, Bambi's rival. He is the deer that Bambi fights in the original film. Bernard Derriman and Mark Henn served as the supervising animators for Ronno.
 * Paul Walker as Dean, a Golden retriever demolitions expert. Pieter Lommerse and Ian Harrowell served as the supervising animators for Dean.
 * Cree Summer as Mena. She is to be Bambi's adoptive mother, and is a childhood friend of Bambi's mother.
 * Keith Ferguson as Friend Owl, who is told by The Great Prince to find a new mother for Bambi.
 * Makenna Cowgill, Emma Rose Lima, and Ariel Winter as Thumper's sisters. They annoy Thumper, who tries to hide from them.
 * Carolyn Hennesy as Bambi's mother. She was shot by a hunter, and because of her death Bambi must be looked after by his father.