How LILO & STITCH was secretly made behind Disney's back

Video Description

Even though we've all seen this Disney animated classic, few can imagine the chaotic journey behind its production. Lilo & Stitch, the unique movie that was developed for years in secret without anyone at Disney knowing. Lilo & Stitch is a heartwarming Disney animated film about a lonely Hawaiian girl who adopts a mischievous alien. Together, they discover the power of family, love, and the Hawaiian concept of "ohana". 00:00 - Introduction 00:32 - The beginnings of Stitch with Chris Sanders 01:35 - Sanders starts working for the Walt Disney Company 01:59 - Michael Eisner and the end of Disney's golden age 03:00 - The search for a new project 03:30 - Why does the movie take place in Hawaii? 04:43 - How Sanders managed to sell Lilo and Stitch 05:37 - The animators' exile in Florida 06:10 - Development and research in Hawaii 07:26 - How they found the actress for Lilo, Nani, and David 08:21 - Who voices Stitch? 09:08 - The biggest challenges for the team 09:49 - Why didn't anyone at Disney know about the movie? 10:35 - A crucial scene had to be removed 11:38 - How Disney reacted when Eisner saw the movie 12:12 - The amazing marketing campaign for Lilo and Stitch 12:58 - The premiere and legacy of Lilo and Stitch