Dumbo is a timeless icon that has thankfully stood the test of time, and Walt Disney wasn't even that interested in the idea. I Can't Believe Walt Disney Wasn't Interested in Making This 84-Year ...

Tim Burton gave his live-action remake of "Dumbo" a more contemporary feel, but the film's stars say the director kept the simple essence and elegance of the 1941 Disney 'toon intact.

The angle with what Dumbo sees and sort of the way he sees the world influenced me. Also, the scene with the clowns and the fire and all that was kind of a lift from the cartoon.