Every Disney animation feels familiar, and I seem to know all the protagonists by name. This speaks volumes about Disney's powerful promotional prowess. In truth, I haven't watched many Disney animations myself~
Will there be a live-action Stitch in 2025? Or a 'real creature' version? This prompted me to revisit the 2002 animated film, and I discovered that Disney's 2D animation quality back then was truly exceptional, boasting a highly recognizable style. The avant-garde sci-fi alien aesthetic, combined with the indigenous Hawaiian island culture, and the soft, bouncy animation tension and delightful visual contrasts characteristic of Disney's 2D era – who wouldn't be captivated~
However, realism and 3D... the closer to reality, the more the audience's imaginative space is lost. While Disney has had a few successful 3D animations, the gap is quite significant compared to the heyday when new IPs were constantly being created. I personally believe it's due to overly deliberate commercial operations; creativity often thrives in larger, unknown spaces, whereas commercialism first cuts away more uncontrollable variables.
What is everyone's acceptance level for the 'real creature' version of Stitch? I think adults will quite like this design; the fidelity is quite high, resembling a fluffy plush toy. However, I'm also curious about its appeal to children who aren't familiar with Stitch (though it doesn't quite align with the animated scene where his appearance frightens the shelter staff and Lilo's sister, suggesting Lilo's aesthetic sense might be a bit peculiar) (but if it's not cute, how will they sell toys?)
I, for one, am looking forward to the designs of the alien court and the other alien creatures~