The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1979 Animated Film) was the first movie adaptation of the classic tale.
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- Release Date: April 1, 1979
- Content Type: Movie
- Description: While The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (the 1979 film)’s first time being translated from the page was a 1950s television series, this animated movie became the introduction to the series for an entire generation of young viewers. The story focuses on the children and the key characters and events from the book. It omits any mention of World War II and instead appears set in the 1970s.
- With no significant additions to the story, this animated film, while not required viewing from a canon standpoint, it is a significant addition to the history of the tale in popular culture.
- The story was adapted and directed by Bill Melendez, who is most famously known for working on the beloved Peanuts animations.
- Charts: The two-night production aired on CBS and drew 37 million viewers. The film won two Emmy awards – (1) Outstanding Animated Program & (2) Outstanding Individual Achievement – Animated Program (writing).
- Reviews: The 1979 animated adaptation of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe proved highly successful and received by audiences. The movie holds a 69% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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