For the animators, it was like playing charades with balloon animals ... ‘Yeah, I do.'” Splat concept art from “Strange World“Courtesy of Disney When they first opened Splat up in ...

STRANGE WORLD, from left: Searcher Clade (voice ... DEADLINE: And then also you have Splat, who’s just great as a character that doesn’t talk but is still very expressive.

Disney’s “Strange World” lives up to its title ... a cute blob called “Splat,” and gigantic boulders that roll around before unleashing multitudes of hideous tendrils.

Yet for all the wonderfully weird entities and world-building — with the adorable Splat being the standout — the filmmakers are unable to cohesively merge the fanciful tone with the ...

Donation Options Search Search Search Ethan (voice of Jaboukie Young-White) encounters a blobby creature he names Splat in “Strange World.” DISNEY Share The thing about this world is it’s ...

Rounding out the toy list is the Splat plush, which is based on one of the strange creatures that the Clade’s encounter on Strange World. It measures 13-inches tall and can be ordered here at ...

Who knows where they would have taken things if they’d been aware of Strange World, a new Disney animated ... encountering an adorable bloblike ally named Splat (“I want to merchandise this!” ...

Disney’s Strange World is heading to Disney+ on December ... alongside a motley crew that includes a mischievous blob called Splat; Legend, the family dog; and a slew of ravenous creatures.

Maybe there’s a throwback mood surrounding Disney’s upcoming 100th anniversary, but with the animated “Strange World,” the studio gives a great big hug to the old-school pulp adventure.

Jaeger Clade, Searcher Clade, Splat and Ethan Clade in Strange World. Courtesy of Disney The project began with research from climatologists, paleontologists and biologists, as well as a farmer.

Strange World isn't anything special, and while it is more clever than you think it will be by the end, it is destined to be forgotten as it will likely have a hard time finding an audience.

“Strange World” landed with a thud this ... Also, director Don Hall was adamant that Splat couldn’t shape shift. For the animators, it was like playing charades with balloon animals. “I was hopeful ...