Why did Disney make Bolt and has Bolt regained popularity as a character and the movie?

[DodgerGirl]

I never knew why Bolt was made and it seemed to be somewhat of a hit when it debuted in theaters and Disney even marketed it by having a Bolt float with Miley Cyrus on it in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. I think the only reason Bolt became a hit was because of John Travolta providing Bolt's voice and also due to Miley Cyrus voicing the character Penny. But I have noticed that Bolt is gaining a big fanbase because there seems to be Bolt plushies making a comeback and it tells me that Disney is making a sequel to Bolt in the future. Because next to Mickey Mouse Olaf and Stitch Bolt is becoming a Disney popular character again

 

[hardcorestitch]

I hope Disney nabs Miley back for the sequel…

 

[Obi-J Kenobi]

I never knew why Bolt was made

Because Americans have a deep fascination and love of dogs. See e.g. Snoopy.

 

[BrianL]

This is probably one of those movies that wasn't all that big of a hit when it came out, but for kids who were the right age at the time it now has nostalgic appeal, so it's seeing a bit of a surge. I don't think it's going to catapult Bolt to stardom or generate a sequel, but a little jump merch or mentions in the parks, etc. will probably happen. It's actually a pretty good movie.