Dumbo is one of the most beloved and iconic of the animated Disney movies. Released in 1941, Dumbo was created to help Disney recoup the financial losses made by Fantasia. This goal, lead to Dumbo purposefully being simple and economic, the final result means Dumbo is just 64 minutes long.
The heart-warming story is focused around a baby elephant called Jumbo jr, nicknamed Dumbo. Born with giant ears, Dumbo finds comfort in his friend Timothy Q. Mouse who gives Dumbo belief in himself and guides Dumbo to achieving the seemingly impossible, Flight. The story of the incredible elephant that could fly is one of inspiration that teaches us to celebrate our differences and that if we believe in ourselves, anything is possible.
This strong message and cute original characters endeared Dumbo to audiences. in In 2017, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". Visionary director Tim Burton has created an all-new grand live-action adventure version of 'Dumbo’ which expands on the beloved classic story. This new take on the classic movie is scheduled for release 29th March 2019.

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