Disney shared a rare look inside the Walt Disney Feature Animation Florida building backstage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where “Lilo & Stitch” and other Walt Disney Animation Studios classics were created. In addition to a tour and a look back on the division’s history, Disney Parks Blog also interviewed Clark Spencer, the producer of the … Read more
Walt Disney Animation Studios may bring back 2D animation among experimentation with different styles. Will We See Disney 2D Animation Again? Disney Animation Will Continue to Surprise The Possibility of Disney 2D Annimation in the Future What’s Next for Disney Animation? More About Disney 2D Animation Will We See Disney 2D Animation Again? Chief Creative … Read more
Following the recent Annecy Animation Festival, Variety sat down with Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Jared Bush to discuss his upcoming film, “Zootopia 2,” and the future of Walt Disney Animation. Jared Bush on “Zootopia 2” When asked about how the creative process changed between the original film and “Zootopia 2,” Bush first commented on the … Read more
Ron Clements, co-director of classic Disney animated films including “The Little Mermaid,” “Hercules,” “Aladdin,” and “Moana,” has come out of retirement and is returning to Walt Disney Animation Studios… but not to direct. Ron Clements Returning to Disney Animation The news was shared at the Annecy Animation Festival on Friday morning in France, according to … Read more
Disney announced on Thursday that Jennifer Lee has stepped down from her position as Chief Creative Officer (CCO) of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Jared Bush has been named the new chief. Bush is CCO effective immediately, reporting to Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Alan Bergman. “Jared Bush is an incredible filmmaker and a talented executive who’s … Read more
Walt Disney Animation Studios is producing “Frozen III” and “Frozen IV” at the same time. ‘Frozen III’ & ‘Frozen IV’ Production Jennifer Lee, Walt Disney Animation Studios Chief Creative Officer and director of the first two “Frozen” films, confirmed the two sequels are in production simultaneously during an interview with Fandango. “We’re working in a … Read more
Two films recently highlighted during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event — Disney’s “Frozen III” and Pixar’s “Hoppers” — now have release dates. Release Dates for ‘Frozen III’ and ‘Hoppers’ According to Deadline, “Frozen III” will hit the big screen just before Thanksgiving on Wednesday, November 24, 2027. Though not many details about the upcoming … Read more
A new teaser trailer for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana 2” has been released, following the reveal of a new poster earlier this week. ‘Moana 2’ Trailer The new teaser trailer brings audiences back to Motunui, Moana’s island home. In the short clip, Moana (Auli’i Cravalho) speaks of hearing a call from their ancestors and … Read more
A new poster for “Moana 2” has been released, along with the announcement of a new trailer dropping this week. “Moana 2” Poster Walt Disney Animation Studios has shared the first poster in anticipation of the release of “Moana 2.” In the poster, Moana can be seen in the background, on the beach, seemingly blowing … Read more
The Disney animated film, “Wish,” has become the third most-streamed Walt Disney Animation Studios premiere on Disney+. ‘Wish’ Earns 13.2 Million Streaming Views According to Variety, in its first five days of streaming on Disney+, “Wish” has hit 13.2 million views. This ranks it in the top three most-streamed Walt Disney Animation Studios film premieres … Read more
In an interview with CNBC before today’s Q1 2024 earnings call for The Walt Disney Company, CEO Bob Iger revealed that a “Moana” feature-length sequel film, currently titled “Moana 2,” will hit theaters later this year. ‘Moana 2’ Announced The news came as a surprise, as a “Moana” television series was previously in development. That … Read more
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ latest film, “Wish,” disappointed in its domestic opening back in November 2023, earning just $31.7 million during its five-day holiday opening window. Now, the film has just crossed its reported budget at the worldwide box office, affirming its spot on the long list of Disney losses at the 2023 box office. … Read more
Even the star power of… Star wasn’t enough to catapult “Wish” to a strong commercial debut. The latest release from Walt Disney Animation Studios has underperformed in its domestic opening, per Variety, earning just $31.7 million throughout its five-day opening holiday window. The film came in well shy of its $45–$50 million five-day projection, placing it … Read more
A new pre-show inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ upcoming feature film, “Wish,” has debuted ahead of “World of Color – Season of Light” at Disney California Adventure. ‘Wish’ Pre-Show at ‘World of Color – Season of Light’ The pre-show features the film’s main character, Asha, singing “This Wish,” performed by Ariana DeBose. Star, a … Read more
“Wish” has the weight of the world — or, more aptly, castle — on its shoulders. There’s nothing particularly unique about the film a vacuum. From a 10,000-foot view, it’s simply the latest release from Walt Disney Animation Studios, a production house that’s crafted over 60 features throughout its decorated history. If “Wish” were being … Read more
The Sphere entertainment venue in Las Vegas has garnered international attention since opening earlier this year thanks to its unique architecture and innovative concept. The exterior of the 366-foot structure is wrapped in nearly 600,000 square feet of LED screens that can play immersive videos and advertisements; The Walt Disney Company recently used Sphere to … Read more