The Black Cauldron

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In a whirlwind of dark magic and heroism, Taran, an assistant pig-keeper, teams up with feisty Princess Eilonwy, comical Fflewddur Fflam, and loyal Gurgi to thwart the sinister Horned King's quest for the warping Black Cauldron. A tale of courage and friendship!

The Black Cauldron Trivia

What is the name of the main protagonist in The Black Cauldron? (Medium)
#1: Taran
#2: Eilonwy
#3: Fflewddur
#4: Gurgi
Who is the author of the book series that inspired The Black Cauldron? (Hard)
#1: J.R.R. Tolkien
#2: Lloyd Alexander
#3: C.S. Lewis
#4: J.K. Rowling
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The Black Cauldron Fun Facts

The Black Cauldron was the first Disney animated film to receive a PG rating.
The Black Cauldron was the first Disney animated film to use computer-generated imagery (CGI).

The Black Cauldron Polls

Who is your favorite character from The Black Cauldron
Taran
Eilonwy
Gurgi
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The Cauldron Born's resurrection
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Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

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October 21, 1964

Publication of 'The Book of Three'

Lloyd Alexander published the first book of The Chronicles of Prydain, which introduced readers to the world that inspired The Black Cauldron movie.

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September 10, 1965

Publication of 'The Black Cauldron' Novel

Lloyd Alexander published 'The Black Cauldron', the second book in The Chronicles of Prydain series, which served as the basis for the Disney animated film.

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July 24, 1985

Release of Disney's 'The Black Cauldron' Film

Walt Disney Productions released 'The Black Cauldron', an animated fantasy film loosely based on Lloyd Alexander's novels.

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1985

Disney's 'The Black Cauldron' Recognized for Technological Innovation

The film was noted for its early use of Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) in animation, setting a technical milestone for Disney.

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