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The film rights to the book Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH had reportedly been offered to Walt Disney Productions in 1972, but they were turned down. [8] The Secret of NIMH was the first feature film to be directed by Don Bluth.

[9] On September 13, 1979, Bluth, fellow animators Gary Goldman and John Pomeroy and eight other animation staff left the feature animation department at Disney to. Lord Morsus (real name Nicodemus Pennwolf) is a character featured in the second season of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. He is the primary antagonist of the season and allies himself with Bigelow McFigglehorn, who he had put under a spell.

He is portrayed by Tobias Jelinek in his armoured form and David Henrie when he disguised himself as Justin Russo. At some point before the 2000s, Nicodemus. The narrator, the quasi-magical rat, Nicodemus, eventually becomes a kind of shadowy Gandalf to the hero of the movie, mouse Mrs.

Brisby (named changed from the book), who embarks on a harrowing and dark quest to save not only the rats of NIMH, but all the other animals, too. "Courage of the heart is very rare. The stone has a power when it's there." -Nicodemus In response to what he felt were declining animation standards at Disney, as well as rumors of a shutdown of the production unit, former Disney animator director Don Bluth (b.

1937), who was responsible for such Disney films as The Rescuers (1977) and Pete's Dragon (1977), along with some other. The rats, led by the wise Nicodemus, decide to help her physically move her house to repay a debt of gratitude to her late husband, who made possible the rats' escape from the laboratory. The other voices are more discreetly matched with the characters, including those of Derek Jacobi as Nicodemus; Elizabeth Hartman as Mrs.

Brisby; Hermione Baddeley, in what is almost a bit part. This releases Oct. 15 2025 Each Box contains 1 Numbered Card, 2 Enchanted Stickers Cards, and 2 Tapestry Insert Cards on average! Step into the wonder and magic of Disney with the first ever release of 2025 Topps Disney Wonder.

This enchanting collection features a 190. "This July marks the 40th anniversary of one of the greatest animated movies of all time, The Secret of NIMH. Directed by the legendary Don Bluth, the film set a new standard of where animation could go in terms of storytelling, visuals, and appealing to both children and adults.".

Nicodemus was an old prophet in The Secret of NIMH. He was the wise, mystical leader of the rats until Jenner killed him. Derek Jacobi did his voice who would later go on to play The Master from Doctor Who.

In the first movie, Nicodemus appears as the ancient and wise leader of the rats and is highly respected by all but one, Jenner. He is seen writing Jonathan Brisby great deeds as well as. Many viewers compared "The Secret of NIMH" to Disney classics.

The film's artistry and storytelling drew comparisons to the timeless animated films produced by Walt Disney Studios. The character of Jeremy the crow provided comic relief in the movie.