The Legend of the Shapeshifter (1969)

The Legend of the Shapeshifter is a 1969 American traditional-animated science-fiction mythology comedy film directed by Roman Polanski. It did not donreally well in the Box office gaining 10 million dollars

Despite the failure of the film, The movie received positive reviews. Due to the positive reviews, In 2019, A TV film was Released titled The Return of the Shapeshifter premiered on NBC and was meant for the 50th Anniversary of the original film. However, the Third film’s Trailer and script was soon leaked by a mysterious YouTuber under the name of “HomerGimbson” in July 21, 2023, and it was soon talked about by every news outlet in the world, with all citing how bad it is. As a result, none of the crew or cast members from the first film wanted to return for the threequel. Saddened, Roman Polanski was approached by The headquarters of SparkToon Features who offered it’s help for the film and make sure it got made. The script was almost entirely re-written by Roman, who added various explosions in the film, delaying production yet still keeping a planned December 2026 release date. The script was finally “re-polished and truly finished” with the animation, voice acting, and editing being rushed and completed in 4 hours.

Upon release, the film was universally positive by critics and audiences, getting positive reviews script, characters, characterization, voice acting, humor, tone, story, plot, dialogue, pop-culture references, opening scene, ending, and It was also a bad performance in the box office, grossing only $10 million dollars. An extended version of the film (later revealed to be a director’s cut), titled The Extended Cut of the Shapeshifter, received a limited theatrical release on Summer 1970, gaining better box performance with $30 billion dollars. A threequel/“meta continuation”, titled The Son of the Shapeshifter, was released in 2026, which received positive reviews and made The Legend of the Shapeshifter an official franchise.

Synopsis
A boy named Robert learns about the myth of shapeshifters in school. But one kid wants to invite Robert to his house. When he answers questions why he’s blue. But when the mail came he saw his dad get the mail. He turns to a Star shape, He is shocked then his friend tells him a secret that his dad is a shapeshifter. And he knows that he is telling him that. he gets furious and starts a battle.

The Legend of the Shapeshifter - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
The Legend of the Shapeshifter - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was composed by the one and only Beatles. For the soundtrack, an original song, "Shapeshifting" was performed, alongside a remixed "Temporal Version". A remix of the Macarena for the film's ending was also performed by The Beatles. The soundtrack was released on March 3, 1969, alongside the film.


 * 1) Shapeshifting
 * 2) Shapeshifting (Reprise)
 * 3) The Invite
 * 4) Arrival
 * 5) Secretly a Shapeshifter
 * 6) The Blues
 * 7) Right back at You, Girl
 * 8) Ye Olde Bucket of Selfishness
 * 9) Like a Dog
 * 10) Dad, You can turn into Shapes?!
 * 11) Pulling Ropes
 * 12) Trippin’
 * 13) A Meaningfulnesses Story
 * 14) It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World!
 * 15) The Escape
 * 16) Talking about Life
 * 17) Revenge of the Shapeshifter
 * 18) Fall of the Shapeshifter
 * 19) Looking at the Past
 * 20) Prepare for Action
 * 21) That’s the end of our Show!

Home Media
The First release of this movie was from 1995 only on VHS and Laserdisc. then a rereleased  from 1996 on VHS

Cast

 * Bobby Darin as Robert
 * Sean Connery as Richard
 * John Wayne as Shapeshifter
 * Sid Raymond as The Narrator
 * Elvia Allman and Lillian Randolph as School Classmates



Release
The Legend of the Shapeshifter was originally scheduled to be released in the United States on January 17, 1969 with an international rollout to begin the week prior. But on February 29, 1969, APEX Films announced the film had been delayed due to publishing issues and the film remains unfinished because of APEX Digital Services being temporarily closed. On March 1, Movie Toons Film Distribution announced the film was rescheduled for March 3, 1969 to avoid competitions with Columbia Pictures “Funny Girl”. it will be scheduled to be premiered at the APEX Theatre on February 25, 1969.

Marketing
On September 11, 1968, APEX released the teaser poster for the film and the trailer released in December 28, 1969.