The rise of our current era of big names plastered over animated film posters has been traced back to Robin Williams in the 1992 Aladdin. And it's that same Aladdin that gives Tom Cruise a connection — albeit a loose one — to animation: he was actually a model for the main character.

What actor was Aladdin based off of?

Supervising animator Glen Keane was inspired by various teen idols and movie actors in designing Aladdin's physique. The main inspiration for his appearance was originally Michael J. Fox in Back to the Future, but later changed to Tom Cruise.

What was Disney's Aladdin based on?

In May 2019, Disney released a live-action version of Aladdin, which tells the story of an affable street-urchin who accepts the services of a trickster genie to win over the sultan's daughter, Jasmine. The film is an adaptation of a folktale from the 18th-century, Arabic-language collection, A Thousand and One Nights.

Who was the inspiration for Princess Jasmine?

Actress Jennifer Connelly inspired Jasmine's appearance.

What Disney role did Tom Cruise play?

For Disney, he played Vincent Lauria in the 1986 Touchstone Pictures film, The Color of Money and Brian Flanagan in the 1988 Touchstone Pictures film, Cocktail.

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What is the origin of the story Aladdin?

The origin of Aladdin is disputed amongst historians, but many believe that the story first appeared in One Thousand and One Nights, a collection of stories that originated in the early 9th century.

What movie did Tom Cruise get famous for?

He had supporting roles in such movies as Taps (1981) and The Outsiders (1983) before starring as a high-school senior who turns his parents' home into a brothel in Risky Business (1983). The movie was a major success, earning Cruise widespread recognition.

What ethnicity is Aladdin and Jasmine?

If Ritchie's film was based on the original story, the entire cast would be Chinese - apart from the sorcerer, who would be North African - but as it's said to be a faithful remake of Disney's animation, Aladdin and Princess Jasmine should really be Middle Eastern or South Asian, despite the film not being an authentic ...

Is Princess Jasmine Arab or Indian?

Princess Jasmine, a fictional character from Disney's animated film "Aladdin," is not explicitly identified as Indian in the movie. Instead, she is depicted as a resident of the fictional city of Agrabah, which is often seen as a blend of Middle Eastern and South Asian cultures and influences.

Who is the only Disney Princess who was inspired by an actual person?

Pocahontas as she appears in Pocahontas (1995). The character is loosely based on the actual historical figure Pocahontas (1596-1617), making her the first (and only) Disney Princess to be based on a real historical figure.

Is Aladdin Indian or Arabic?

The original Aladdin story was actually set in China. Aladdin is one of the stories compiled in The Thousand and One Nights — a collection of Middle Eastern and Indian folk tales, however, it did not appear in the original Arabic text.

Is Aladdin a Disney original story?

Aladdin (also referred to as Aladdin and His Magic Lamp) actually wasn't part of the original collection of tales, and was instead added later by the French translator of One Thousand and One Nights, Antoine Galland.

How old is Jasmine in Aladdin?

But still, that doesn't mean when you're watching a favorite like "Aladdin" you're actually conscious of the fact that Jasmine is actually only 15 years old, which would result in Aladdin getting arrested in just about every state in the Union. Or that Snow White is just 14.

Who was the little mermaid modeled after?

In the recently released book, Disney Princess: Beyond The Tiara, it was confirmed that supermodel Christie Brinkley was a huge source of inspiration for the design of The Little Mermaid's Ariel. Meanwhile, a young Alyssa Milano was also an unknowing model for how the famous mermaid would look on screen.

Who is Aladdin's dad?

Cassim is the father of Aladdin. Long before the events of the first film, he left his wife and young son in order to find a better life for the poverty-stricken family. While he was gone, Aladdin's mother died, leaving Aladdin as a presumed orphan.

Was Kevin Hart in Aladdin?

Aladdin: Kevin Hart Was Considered for Genie in Live-Action Version. Kevin Hart was approached by Disney to play the Genie in Guy Ritchie's live-action Aladdin before Will Smith entered talks.

Which Disney Princess is black?

In Disney's nearly 100-year history, there has been only one Black Disney princess — Princess Tiana in “The Princess and the Frog,” a 2009 animated feature starring Anika Noni Rose.

Who is the oldest Disney Princess?

They were given an official number in the franchise line-up based on the chronological order in which their films were released, starting with Snow White as the first and original Disney Princess, with Cinderella being the second, followed by Aurora and so on.

Is Jafar the Sultan's brother?

In this continuity, Jafar is the illegitimate son of the Sultan, and his interest in genies stems from his mentor and lover, Amara, who discovered a ritual that could be used to rewrite the laws of magic using the power of three genies and two sorcerers.

Why does Disney have a disclaimer before Aladdin?

On Oct. 15, Disney Plus introduced a new disclaimer that appears before older films like Dumbo (1941) and Aladdin (1992), warning viewers that the films include harmful stereotypes. The new message replaces the one that came with the original launch of Disney Plus late last year.

What nationality is the original Aladdin?

The original story of 'Aladdin' is, maybe surprisingly, set in China. In the earliest versions of the story, Aladdin is Chinese. He's also not an orphaned street urchin but a lazy boy living at home with his mother.

What religion is Tom Cruise?

Scientology advocacy. Cruise was converted to Scientology by his first wife Mimi Rogers in 1986, becoming an outspoken advocate for the Church of Scientology in the 2000s.

Why did Tom Cruise change his name?

Tom Cruise was born Thomas Cruise Mapother IV

His father, the actor has since shared, was “a merchant of chaos” who would belittle and bully his children — and Cruise decided to distance himself from his abuse by dropping the name 'Mapother' when his career took off.