The origin of the castle on the Disney logo

Suzanne 2021-11-13 08:01:23

As long as it is a movie released by Disney, the Disney company’s logo will be displayed at the beginning. This logo is almost a form from the simple pattern combination at the beginning to the gorgeous CG fragments: a castle appears at the beginning, and finally "Walt" appears. "Disney Pictures". This castle is the "Sleeping Beauty Castle" that appeared in this film, and it is also a landmark of Disneyland. However, this film is also a work that once made Disney lose money. At that time, Disney invested heavily in the film but failed to receive a good box office, which caused the company to fall into a financial crisis (this is why Disney is making the next The work "101 Faithful Dogs" reduced the cost a lot, but this work achieved great success at the time). In contrast, when the film was rescreened many years later, it achieved good results. Achievements have also made "Sleeping Beauty" one of Disney's most famous animation works.
The most impressive part of this film is the picture, mainly from the level of the time, the exquisiteness of the details is better than the other Disney works of the same period, which may also be attributed to the high cost of production. Especially commendable is the castle depicted in this moment. This is the place with the most colors and the most vivid colors in this film. Those colorful decorations are dazzling, highlighting the gorgeousness of the castle, and perhaps this is why this castle becomes Disney logo.
In terms of plot, Disney this time made the "three witches" the most important character in the story. These three witches, if you sum it up, they have strong magical ability, but their usual survival ability is very weak. They are kind-hearted and uphold justice, but occasionally they make small mistakes. Although they always like to fight each other a little bit. (Even the color of the princess's skirt changes in the end), but never intrigue, and help each other and overcome difficulties when encountering difficulties. They are such simple and cute characters, and they are also the most impressive part of the film. Although the film is to increase the role of the prince, it is nothing compared to the three witches. Moreover, the prince's final success is largely dependent on the help of the three witches. The prince is left to others. On the contrary, the impression is not particularly deep.
I heard that this film was adapted from Tchaikovsky’s "Sleeping Beauty" ballet, so I later watched the POB version of the "Sleeping Beauty" ballet. After watching it, I also found out that the film actually borrowed a lot of tracks from "Sleeping Beauty Suite". The adaptation of this film is largely based on the adaptation of the original fairy tale (if it is adapted from a ballet, the princess should be Pierced by the needles of the knitting sweater instead of the needles of the spinning wheel). In contrast, the role of the prince in the ballet version is the most important. Among them, the scene of the witch entrusting the prince to the prince and taking the prince to the castle is an impressive place. However, since the story of defeating the black witch has not been described in much length, this kind of plot is actually not very suitable for the adaptation of the drama.

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Sleeping Beauty quotes

  • Maleficent: [seeing captured Prince Philip] Well - this is a pleasant surprise. I set my trap for a peasant and LO! - I catch a prince! Away with him - but gently my pets, gently. I have plans for our royal guest.

  • Maleficent: Oh come now Prince Phillip. Why so melancholy? A wondrous future lies before you - you, the destined hero of a charming fairy tale come true. Behold - King Stefan's castle. And in yonder topmost tower, dreaming of her true love, the Princess Aurora. But see the gracious whim of fate - why, 'tis the self-same peasant maid, who won the heart of our noble prince but yesterday. She is indeed, most wondrous fair. Gold of sunshine in her hair, lips that shame the red red rose. In ageless sleep, she finds repose. The years roll by, but a hundred years to a steadfast heart, are but a day. And now, the gates of a dungeon part, and our prince is free to go his way. Off he rides, on his noble steed, a valiant figure, straight and tall! To wake his love, with love's first kiss. And prove that "true love" conquers all!

    [she laughs]