Just before the weekend, the animation world was thrilled, as a wealth of unreleased material from Disney.
While we won't go into details, it was discovered to include a significant archive of Disney cartoons from the mid-2000s, which aired on the Disney Channel and Disney XD networks. From Gravity Falls to Owl House, if a show has amassed a large fan base (and isn't part of the Marvel), then it's likely to be among the leaked footage.
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The leak included more than 20 TV pilots, some of which had reached the pitch stage but never went further. In addition, 40 show books were discovered – documented presentations that creators use to describe their show’s concept, defining the tone, characters and previewing potential future seasons. Disney has never quite reached the heights of Cartoon Network or Nickelodeon, but the content of the leak contains hidden gems that may bring back some forgotten shows. Among them, there were clues for Super Monkey Team HyperForce Go! and American Dragon: Jake Long, which might take you back in time.
Despite the oddity of the fact that this information was leaked – and the fact that the leaker has not been identified or explained his reasons – the content that has been made public is undoubtedly interesting. Avid fans of certain series will find the pilots of great interest, as they offer a unique look at the evolution of the series over time, especially in terms of their artistic design. It is also extremely interesting to discover what the creators originally planned for the episodes: for example, in Gravity Falls, many of the proposed ideas never materialized, but it is interesting to see how some of them – such as Dipper getting into a golf war with Lil' Gideon – were transformed and incorporated into actual episodes.
For the most creative people, producers' books are one of the most important tools they can explore. Studying them closely can reveal a wealth of information, helping to understand how works and providing inspiration for creating your own book for any project you take on. The Ducktales Bible, for example, is dedicated to delving into the characters' interests, unique skills, and key relationships, providing detailed descriptions of how they would react to various situations, such as an encounter with a mummy.
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Various websites and X (formerly Twitter) have already made this material available, offering you the chance to watch or read it. If you're interested in these shows or just cartoons in general, it's worth giving it a shot. io9 has already reached out to Disney for comment on the leak and will update as soon as they hear back.
Source: gizmodo.com
