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The Origin Story Of DreamWorks' Spirit: Stallion Of The Cimarron

An inspiring story of survival, strength, friendship, and freedom, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron is an all-time favorite movie for horse lovers of all ages. It follows a wild mustang as he fights for his freedom and that of his herd. The artistry, story line, and killer soundtrack work together to make a horse movie worth watching over and over.

It’s been 18 years since the original animated movie made its debut. You might have every line memorized, but did you know there is a real-life Spirit that inspired the fictional character?

Unlike other animated movies, Spirit is based on reality as much as possible. The horses don’t talk, and generalized events including the expansion of the railroad are based on fact, not fiction. Producers thought it was important to deliver a film that inspired viewers while melding the worlds of animation and real life. Achieving that goal would take more than clever animation. They needed artistry that could tell a story without dialogue and evoke emotions with each movement.

To do that, artists needed a model. They needed a real-life horse that would serve as inspiration and example. After a search, they found a Kiger mustang with beautiful conformation, coloring, and strength. His name was Donner, but these days, that real-life mustang goes by a different name: Spirit.

DreamWorks selected the now-named Spirit when he was a colt. Born to a stallion and mare that had been captured by the BLM in Oregon, Spirit was (and still is) a beautiful example of the Kiger mustang breed. His wide-set eyes and thick, wavy, multi-colored tail and mane became the inspiration for the animated horse that is still stealing hearts all these years later.

Before the 2002 movie made it to the big screen, animators spent countless hours observing Spirit. They watched how his muscles moved when he ran and how his face changed with his mood. With Spirit’s help, animators created an accurate equine character that looks and moves just like their live model.

When the movie was finished, DreamWorks chose Return to Freedom’s American Wild Horse Sanctuary to be Spirit’s permanent home. It’s been almost two decades since Spirit posed for animators, but the beautiful mustang we all love still serves as an advocate for Kiger mustangs and all of America’s wild horses. In fact, he recently celebrated his 25th birthday!

Like his animated character, the real-life Spirit is part of the fight to help wild horses maintain their natural habitats and freedom. While he lives at the sanctuary and loves interacting with people, Spirit is a prominent ambassador for wild horses. He engages youth around the world to learn more about America’s mustangs and every horse’s need for freedom and protection.

He lives on Return to Freedom’s headquarter facility in Santa Barbara County on 300 acres of pristine California pasture. From a young age he learned to be comfortable around people, but those who know him best say he has spunk and spirit similar to that of his fictional character. He’s grown to be an important part of the wild horse sanctuary, and he’s helping educate the public about his breed and ways humans can protect all of America’s wild horses.

With Spirit’s claim to fame, he attracts crowds of fans to his sanctuary home. During these visits, the real-life Spirit helps the sanctuary spread an important message about what’s currently happening to the country’s wild horses and what the public can do to help.

Spirit’s work in inspiring others has been recognized not only by the countless people he has met, but also by the EQUUS Foundation and the United States Equestrian Foundation. The organizations inducted Spirit into the Horse Stars Hall of Fame in 2018, and he continues to influence the sanctuary’s mission even decades after Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron was released.

Now 25 years old, the real-life Spirit is busy enjoying life at the sanctuary. He spends his days interacting with a few of his equine friends and enjoying attention and care from his favorite humans. He was born in captivity, but the spirit of independence and the wild west lives in his veins. And thanks to Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, his image will continue to show others that freedom is always worth fighting for.

Where's Waldo (NES)

The player's goal is to help Waldo get to the Moon, by finding Waldo in various pictures in order to progress through the game. 

The Great Waldo Search (NES)

The pictures are slightly animated images of Waldo scenes, the player has to scroll along the long picture to survey the scape while searching for Waldo and other objects. The directional buttons control a magnifying glass and is used in order to "find" objects. Waldo's dog Woof is also in each level and by finding him the player gets to play a small bonus game to collect points while controlling Woof on a flying carpet.

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1. The Carpet Flyers
2. The Underground Hunters
3. The Battling Monks
4. The Unfriendly Giants
5. The Land of Waldos


Toonsylvania (GBC)


Monsters Muck and Mayhem!
Phil the Monster's been blown to bits. Igor needs to find all his buddy's body parts before Dr. Vic Frankenstein starts experimenting on him. 15 huge levels of humorous horror - search spooky graveyards, crypts, mucky swamps - even the passages to the underworld.
- Ghoulish Enemies. Battle Spiders, Werewolves, Zombies, Witches, Dragons and the fearsome Mud Man!
- Fiendish Attacks. Punch, throw skulls and use your rolling attack against your sinister enemies
- A Marvelously Mad Adventure. Find Phil's body parts, the 15 energy bulbs, and the 36 helmet upgrades.


Felix The Cat (GBC)

The player controls Felix the Cat as he sets out to defeat the evil mad Professor who has kidnapped Felix's lovely girlfriend, Kitty. The Game Boy version plays the same as the NES version but features fewer levels.

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Madagascar 2: Escape To Africa

RUN FOR YOUR WILDLIFE! Join Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo in the official mobile game of DreamWorks Animation’s Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa! The zoo-raised crew is not quite at one with nature as they try to find their way home from the wildest place of all - Africa! Roar into action as Alex, but when things get hairy, you may need to dance your way out of trouble. Earn your stripes as Marty and jump around the jungle with help from your friends along the way - you won’t get far if you try to go it alone in the wild! Chart a course for side-scrolling African adventure, fun mini-games and puzzles. You’ll go wild over Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa – The Mobile Game!

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Monsters Vs. Aliens (JAR)

WE NEED MONSTERS! Invading a mobile phone near you, Monsters vs. Aliens is the official mobile game based on the major animated movie from DreamWorks Animation. Mysterious alien beings have landed on Earth! The last resort to stop them is a ragtag group of monsters that the military has been quietly rounding up over the years. Speed through the city as Ginormica, 49-feet-11-inches of brawn and beauty! Battle your way through the alien spaceship as the macho half-ape, half-fish The Missing Link! Combat Gallaxhar and his evil clones and save the world from imminent destruction! Find your inner monster!

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Noddy And The Birthday Party (GBC)

Big-Ears has an upcoming birthday party. Levels are selected on an overworld map, where Noddy drives his car to any of various locations in Toyland, the setting of the Noddy universe. In each level, the player must help Noddy find all of a series of seven items (which change throughout each level), which will be useful for the setup of the party. After each level is completed, the player gains sixpences, which add up to an amount of 36 by the end of the game, to contribute to funds for the birthday cake.

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Where's Wally? (JAR)

Do you remember Wally, the traveler? He is ready to give you new tasks! In the game you will meet 6 puzzles from books about our character. The game has several modes: problem solving, training and classic mode. A great number of puzzles will not let you get bored and make your brain work!

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GBA: Shrek The Third

The storyline of Shrek the Third is based on the film. Shrek has to find Artie to have him serve as King of Far Far Away, while Prince Charming attempts to storm the city, and take the throne by force. Players can play as main characters from the film, including Shrek, Donkey, Puss in Boots, Princess Fiona, Fiona's cousin Arthur, and Sleeping Beauty. The game consists of 20 levels, some of which branch off from the main story of the movie, and features both single-player, and multiplayer play. These features vary based on the console.

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GBA: Shrek Hassle At The Castle

It is based on the movie Shrek, and features characters from it. Players progress through the game playing as, Shrek, Princess Fiona, and Shrek's companion, Donkey. They travel through various chapters of the game, that represent different stages of the movie. It is the only game in the series that follows the plot of the first movie.

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APK: Where Is Waldo Now?

In Where’s Wally Now?, join the world’s most famous striped traveller as he journeys across time and space. Test your observational skills in a series of classic search-and-find levels that explore the Pyramids up to the Future in a game perfectly adapted to short gaming sessions. In each level, play mini-games with Wally’s friends and foes including Woof and Odlaw, and progress through the game to unlock bonus content and earn achievements. Stripe seekers, now is your chance, travel in time and find Wally!

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APK: The Adventures Of Rocky And Bullwinkle And Friends

Bullwinkle learns that his ancestor left sums of money for him to collect. Rocky and Bullwinkle need to go through perilous levels that feature their enemies Boris and Natasha, before they could reach the home of the moose's ancestor.

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JAR: Kung Fu Panda

Enjoy fast action fun based on characters and storylines from Kung Fu Panda. Become a Kung Fu Master! Play as Po or Tai Lung.

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Jurassic Park APK Download

Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action

Jurassic Park is a video game based on the film and novel of the same name for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). The object of the game is to survive in the park where the dinosaurs have escaped.

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Shrek Forever After JAR Download + APK Download With Java Emulator

Developer: Gameloft
Genre: Action

CALLING ALL OGRES! The official mobile game of DreamWorks Animation's Shrek Forever After! Longing for the days when he felt like a “real ogre,” Shrek is duped into signing a pact with the smooth-talking dealmaker, Rumplestiltskin. He finds himself in a twisted, alternate version of Far Far Away, where ogres are hunted, Rumplestiltskin is king and Shrek and Fiona have never met. Explore, fight, race and fly as Shrek, Fiona and Donkey through 11 levels of this epic alternate world! Help Shrek undo all he’s done in the hopes of saving his friends, restoring his world and reclaiming his True Love.

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