: Backed by billionaire Preston Whitmore, Milo joins a rugged team of specialists—including demolition expert Vinny, mechanic Audrey, and Dr. Sweet—to find the "Shepherd’s Journal" and locate the lost continent.
Directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise (the duo behind Beauty and the Beast ), the film was designed as a sci-fi adventure in the vein of Jules Verne. Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire
Released in 2001, Atlantis: The Lost Empire stands as one of Disney’s most ambitious departures from its traditional "Princess" formula. Breaking away from musical numbers and fairy-tale whimsy, it embraced a pulp-adventure aesthetic heavily influenced by the comic art of Mike Mignola. A Bold Creative Shift : Backed by billionaire Preston Whitmore, Milo joins
: The expedition turns sour when the mission's leaders, Commander Rourke and Helga Sinclair, reveal their intent to steal the Heart of Atlantis for profit, forcing Milo to choose between his career and a dying civilization. Legacy and Cult Status Released in 2001, Atlantis: The Lost Empire stands
: A complete Atlantean language was created by Marc Okrand, the same linguist who developed Klingon for Star Trek .
: It adopted a distinct, angular look inspired by Mike Mignola's work on Hellboy , setting it apart from any previous Disney feature.