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Lilo and Stitch director addresses why a major character from the 2002 original was cut

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Walt Disney Pictures As Lilo & Stitch continues to smash the box office, fans of the ...
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Disney under fire for cutting this character from ‘Lilo & Stitch’ live-action remake: ‘No excuses’

Disney fans are outraged that one key character from the original “Lilo & Stitch” film was cut from this year’s live-action remake. Captain Gantu, the villain of the 2002 animated flick, was ...
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The first ‘Lilo & Stitch’ wasn’t a blockbuster. Disney’s remake might be one of the year’s biggest

Stitch has become an unlikely star among Walt Disney Co.’s characters. The blue alien from “Lilo & Stitch” ranks in the top 10 best-selling Disney franchises, alongside stalwarts like Mickey and ...
The New York Times

‘Lilo & Stitch’: How a Fuzzy Blue Alien Became a Disney Cash Cow

Step aside, Moana, Elsa and Simba. In recent years, Stitch has quietly become one of Disney’s most popular — and most merchandised — characters. By Ashley Spencer Eight-year-old Elle Bauerlein of Wake ...
The Hollywood Reporter

‘Lilo & Stitch’: THR’s 2002 Review

On June 21, 2002, Disney unveiled the animated feature in theaters, where it would go on to gross $275 million worldwide. By Michael Rechtshaffen On June 21, 2002, Disney unveiled Lilo & Stitch in ...