The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

When I think of ‘The Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ I automatically think of the classic Disney film, Fantasia. The scene with Mickey Mouse and the brooms, in particular!

Walt Disney Studios, producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Jon Turteltaub, the creators of the “National Treasure” franchise, have partnered to create a movie inspired by Fantasia. The Sorcerer’s Apprentice is an innovative and epic comedy adventure about a sorcerer and his hapless apprentice who are swept into the center of an ancient conflict between good and evil.

Balthazar Blake ( Nicolas Cage) is a master sorcerer in modern-day Manhattan trying to defend the city from his arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath ( Alfred Molina). Balthazar can’t do it alone, so he recruits Dave Stutler (Jay Baruchel), a seemingly average guy who demonstrates hidden potential, as his reluctant protégé. The sorcerer gives his unwilling accomplice a crash course in the art and science of magic, and together, these unlikely partners work to stop the forces of darkness. It’ll take all the courage Dave can muster to survive his training, save the city and get the girl as he becomes The Sorcerer’s Apprentice!

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice opens nationwide on Wednesday, July 14th, 2010. It’s rated PG. Visit Disney.com/Sorcerer and facebook.com/SorcerersApprentice for more information!

In this short video clip the filmmakers share how it all began – with an 8 minute scene of classic animation – and take us on the journey of how the film got made and the inspiration of Fantasia.

This is a sneak peek at how the filmmakers reimagined the broom scene from Fantasia!

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Will you go see The Sorcerer’s Apprentice next month?