One of the most popular characters in the Disney universe is back, as cute as ever. If only this 'Lilo & Stitch' live-action remake had more of a reason to exist.

For the most part, the new version sticks pretty closely to the 2002 animated film. The story centers on two sisters, Lilo and Nani, who are navigating life after the death of their parents. Nani, a teenager just about to head to college, struggles to hold down a job and watch out for her sister, who is a bit chaotic.

In 2002, the ads for Lilo & Stitch blew raspberries in the face of Disney tradition. Here’s how they came together.