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Released on June 15, 2001, Atlantis: The Lost Empire is a landmark 2D animated action-adventure from Walt Disney Feature Animation that departed from the studio's traditional musical format in favor of a pulp-fiction aesthetic inspired by the works of Jules Verne. Directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise, the film follows Milo Thatch, a linguist and cartographer at the Smithsonian Institution who joins a high-stakes expedition to find the fabled lost city of Atlantis. The production is widely recognized for its unique visual style, heavily influenced by the comic book art of Mike Mignola, featuring angular character designs and deep, atmospheric shadows. Boasting an ensemble voice cast including Michael J. Fox, James Garner, and Leonard Nimoy, the narrative explores themes of corporate greed, cultural preservation, and the ethics of discovery. Utilizing a blend of traditional hand-drawn animation and pioneering digital effects for the massive Leviathan and submersible craft, the film offers a cinematic experience that leans into the "Steampunk" genre. This 2-Disc Collector's Edition DVD provides an exhaustive look at the film's development, including the creation of the Atlantean language by linguist Marc Okrand, making it a prized addition for Disney enthusiasts and animation historians.