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* [[Executive Meddling]]: [[Pixar Regulars|John Lasseter]] strongly suggested several changes to the original director, Chris Sanders; Sanders refused, causing some considerable behind-the-scene drama. Considering [[Toy Story (franchise)||the]] source, though, the interference was probably justified. As a result, Sanders left Disney and now works for Dreamworks Animation. Go figure.
* [[Executive Meddling]]: [[Pixar Regulars|John Lasseter]] strongly suggested several changes to the original director, Chris Sanders; Sanders refused, causing some considerable behind-the-scene drama. Considering [[Toy Story (franchise)|the]] source, though, the interference was probably justified. As a result, Sanders left Disney and now works for Dreamworks Animation. Go figure.
** Though the original version did look a lot more distinct with Sanders' art style. At least the original version of Mittens, a cat with an eyepatch named Mercury, got his own [[Web Comic]], ''[http://kiskaloo.com/ Kiskaloo]''.
** Though the original version did look a lot more distinct with Sanders' art style. At least the original version of Mittens, a cat with an eyepatch named Mercury, got his own [[Web Comic]], ''[http://kiskaloo.com/ Kiskaloo]''.
** According to some Disney insiders [http://www.cartoonbrew.com/disney/bolt-doesnt-strike-lightning.html who saw previews of Sander's ''American Dog'',] it had a '''lot''' of problems that justified the meddling.
** According to some Disney insiders [https://web.archive.org/web/20120510054707/http://www.cartoonbrew.com/disney/bolt-doesnt-strike-lightning.html who saw previews of Sander's ''American Dog'',] it had a '''lot''' of problems that justified the meddling.
{{quote|"I saw the latest reel (yes, I worked at Disney then) and it was the most disjointed, confusing, quirky, weird, unmarketable movie Ive seen. It was rife with plot problems, the characters were unappealing... it just wasnt working and Sanders wouldnt fix it."}}
{{quote|"I saw the latest reel (yes, I worked at Disney then) and it was the most disjointed, confusing, quirky, weird, unmarketable movie Ive seen. It was rife with plot problems, the characters were unappealing... it just wasnt working and Sanders wouldnt fix it."}}
*** But, then again, others who have seen the original version have stated that Disney staff were afraid that it was "too mature".
*** But, then again, others who have seen the original version have stated that Disney staff were afraid that it was "too mature".
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** Or one of the thug dogs... [[Randy Savage|OOOH YEAH!]]
** Or one of the thug dogs... [[Randy Savage|OOOH YEAH!]]
** "While you were still learning how to '''[[Battlefield Earth|SPELL YOUR NAME]]''', [[John Travolta|I]] was being trained, to save [[Hannah Montana]] from [[A Clockwork Orange (film)|Alex Delarge]]!"
** "While you were still learning how to '''[[Battlefield Earth|SPELL YOUR NAME]]''', [[John Travolta|I]] was being trained, to save [[Hannah Montana]] from [[A Clockwork Orange (film)|Alex Delarge]]!"
** Hey, [[Batman: The Brave And The Bold|Batman]] is Dr. Calico's pet!
** Hey, [[Batman: The Brave and the Bold|Batman]] is Dr. Calico's pet!
** Not to mention [[Fooly Cooly|Haruhara]] [[Kari Wahlgren|Haruko]] as Mindy From the Network, though you can't really tell by ear.
** Not to mention [[FLCL|Haruhara]] [[Kari Wahlgren|Haruko]] as Mindy From the Network, though you can't really tell by ear.
** In Spain, Bolt is [[Naruto|Gaara]], [[The Big Bang Theory|Sheldon Cooper]], and [[Family Guy|Chris Griffin]].
** In Spain, Bolt is [[Naruto|Gaara]], [[The Big Bang Theory|Sheldon Cooper]], and [[Family Guy|Chris Griffin]].
** From the Japanese dub of the movie: Penny is [[Digimon Xros Wars|Akari]] [[Ryoko Shiraishi|Hinomoto]].
** From the Japanese dub of the movie: Penny is [[Digimon Xros Wars|Akari]] [[Ryoko Shiraishi|Hinomoto]].
* [[The Other Marty]]: [[Chloë Grace Moretz]] is the first choice to voice the role of Penny, and apparently voiced the character for the entire film. But she is quickly replaced by [[Miley Cyrus]], who went on to re-record most of Penny's dialogue, even though Moretz's voice for Penny as a child still remains.
* [[The Other Marty]]: [[Chloë Grace Moretz]] was the first choice to voice the role of Penny, and apparently voiced the character for the entire film. But she was quickly replaced by [[Miley Cyrus]], who went on to re-record most of Penny's dialogue, even though Moretz's voice for Penny as a child still remains.
* [[Shout-Out]]: The New York pigeons bear more than a passing resemblance to the Goodfeathers from ''[[Animaniacs]]'' (who were in turn a [[Shout-Out]] to ''[[Goodfellas]]''). Also:
* [[Shout-Out]]: The New York pigeons bear more than a passing resemblance to the Goodfeathers from ''[[Animaniacs]]'' (who were in turn a [[Shout-Out]] to ''[[Goodfellas]]''). Also:
{{quote|'''Hollywood Pigeon:''' We got a nibble! Now don't freak out, that's how we lost [[Finding Nemo|Nemo]].}}
{{quote|'''Hollywood Pigeon:''' We got a nibble! Now don't freak out, that's how we lost [[Finding Nemo|Nemo]].}}
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** Super Rhino (a short on the DVD) has Rhino doing a ''[[Hannah Montana]]'' concert; [[Actor Allusion|let's not forget who voices Penny]].
** Super Rhino (a short on the DVD) has Rhino doing a ''[[Hannah Montana]]'' concert; [[Actor Allusion|let's not forget who voices Penny]].
** Also, Penny's slimy manager looks a lot like [[Glenn Beck]].
** Also, Penny's slimy manager looks a lot like [[Glenn Beck]].
** In the opening sequence, Bolt has some difficulty [[Batman (TV series)|getting rid of a bomb]].
** In the opening sequence, Bolt has some difficulty [[Batman: The Movie|getting rid of a bomb]].
** It's been acknowledged that Penny is named after the Penny from [[Inspector Gadget]].
** It's been acknowledged that Penny is named after the Penny from ''[[Inspector Gadget]]''.
** Hmm, an [[All CGI Cartoon]] movie in which a guy thinks he's a superhero, gets separated from his owner, gradually warms up to an annoyed naysayer companion, depressedly learns that said companion was right all along, and then gets reassured by the same companion that he's not so worthless. [[Toy Story (franchise)||Where have we seen that before?]]
** Hmm, an [[All CGI Cartoon]] movie in which a guy thinks he's a superhero, gets separated from his owner, gradually warms up to an annoyed naysayer companion, depressedly learns that said companion was right all along, and then gets reassured by the same companion that he's not so worthless. [[Toy Story (franchise)|Where have we seen that before?]]
* [[What Could Have Been/Film|What Could Have Been]]: The final version is far different from Chris Sanders' original ''American Dog'' idea. Originally Bolt was more of a [[Funny Animal]] secret agent character, Rhino was a giant radioactive rabbit and as mentioned above, Mittens had an eyepatch and was named Ogo. Also... [[Executive Meddling]].
* [[What Could Have Been]]: The final version is far different from Chris Sanders' original ''American Dog'' idea. Originally Bolt was more of a [[Funny Animal]] secret agent character, Rhino was a giant radioactive rabbit and as mentioned above, Mittens had an eyepatch and was named Ogo. Also... [[Executive Meddling]].
** Looks like the writers of ''[[Cats and Dogs]]'' decided to take that original script.
** Looks like the writers of ''[[Cats and Dogs]]'' decided to take that original script.


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Latest revision as of 14:45, 15 August 2023


  • Executive Meddling: John Lasseter strongly suggested several changes to the original director, Chris Sanders; Sanders refused, causing some considerable behind-the-scene drama. Considering the source, though, the interference was probably justified. As a result, Sanders left Disney and now works for Dreamworks Animation. Go figure.
    • Though the original version did look a lot more distinct with Sanders' art style. At least the original version of Mittens, a cat with an eyepatch named Mercury, got his own Web Comic, Kiskaloo.
    • According to some Disney insiders who saw previews of Sander's American Dog, it had a lot of problems that justified the meddling.

"I saw the latest reel (yes, I worked at Disney then) and it was the most disjointed, confusing, quirky, weird, unmarketable movie Ive seen. It was rife with plot problems, the characters were unappealing... it just wasnt working and Sanders wouldnt fix it."

Hollywood Pigeon: We got a nibble! Now don't freak out, that's how we lost Nemo.

    • This connection to Animaniacs reinforces the sense that Mittens and Bolt resemble Rita and Runt.
    • The pound dogs all went "Ball? Ball? Ball?" in a scene similar to another scene in Finding Nemo.
    • Super Rhino (a short on the DVD) has Rhino doing a Hannah Montana concert; let's not forget who voices Penny.
    • Also, Penny's slimy manager looks a lot like Glenn Beck.
    • In the opening sequence, Bolt has some difficulty getting rid of a bomb.
    • It's been acknowledged that Penny is named after the Penny from Inspector Gadget.
    • Hmm, an All CGI Cartoon movie in which a guy thinks he's a superhero, gets separated from his owner, gradually warms up to an annoyed naysayer companion, depressedly learns that said companion was right all along, and then gets reassured by the same companion that he's not so worthless. Where have we seen that before?
  • What Could Have Been: The final version is far different from Chris Sanders' original American Dog idea. Originally Bolt was more of a Funny Animal secret agent character, Rhino was a giant radioactive rabbit and as mentioned above, Mittens had an eyepatch and was named Ogo. Also... Executive Meddling.
    • Looks like the writers of Cats and Dogs decided to take that original script.
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