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Disney Announces New Frozen Podcast Sequel Titled 'Forces of Nature,' Launching Fall 2023

The world of Disney’s blockbuster animated film series “Frozen” is being expanded with a new sequel podcast series, according to Deadline. Disney Frozen Podcast: ‘Forces of Nature’ Released by Disney Publishing Worldwide, ABC Audio and Walt Disney Animation Studios, this new storytelling audio series comes as the first film celebrates its 10th release anniversary and … Read more

Disney's 'Strange World' Loses Nearly $200M as 'Worst Box Office Flop' of 2022

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Walt Disney Animation Studios’ animated comedy adventure “Strange World” has lost the company nearly $200M, marking its place as “the worst box office flop of 2022” according to Deadline. “Strange World” debuted in movie theaters on Thanksgiving and was quickly transitioned to Disney+ before Christmas, less than a month later, following a lackluster premiere week. … Read more

Cirque du Soleil Refreshes 'Drawn to Life' Production with New Acrobatic Acts, 'Flying Guitarist' at Disney Springs

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After nearly a year and a half of performances, Cirque du Soleil has announced updates to performances of “Drawn to Life,” performed each night exclusively in Disney Springs in partnership with the Walt Disney Animation Studios. The production has been refreshed with an all-new acrobatic act, aerial artists, and a “flying” guitarist. “Drawn to Life” … Read more

'Frozen' Songwriters Found Out About Third Film Same Day As Everyone Else

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In an interview with Collider about Hulu’s “Up Here,” songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez revealed that they found out about the third “Frozen” movie on the same day as everyone else. Disney CEO Bob Iger announced last month that they have “sequels in the works” for “Frozen,” as well as “Toy Story” and “Zootopia.” … Read more

UPDATE: Disney+ 'Tiana' Series Release Window Changed

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Walt Disney Animation Studios has updated the release date for the “Tiana” series on Disney+ to an unknown future date.

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Tiana Series on Disney+

Disney’s “Tiana” television series, originally scheduled for release on Disney+ in 2024, now has no known release date. It appears that Walt Disney Animation Studios has quietly updated their website and removed the original release date of 2023. The website now says “Coming to soon [sic] Disney+.”

Disney+ Tiana Series date change

Originally scheduled for a release date of 2023, and then later changed to 2024, the release timeline is now unknown. It may come sooner or later than planned but has likely been delayed.

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The “Tiana” series centers around Tiana’s new adventures as Princess of Maldonia and is both directed and written by Stella Meghie. Meghie has been a director on the series “Grown-ish,” “Insecure,” and will now be joining the Marvel universe as well. Earlier, we reported that Disney+ will be creating a series based on “Wonder Man” with “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” director Destin Daniel Cretton leading the project. Meghie has now been added to this team and will be directing several episodes, according to Variety.

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Former Disney Background Artist William Silvers Returns to the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

Disney animation lovers have a haven at the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts with the return of former Disney artist William Silvers‘ booth at the Germany Pavilion. William Silvers Art Inc. Silvers served as a background artist on a number of Walt Disney Animation Studios films, including “Mulan,” “Tarzan,” and “Lilo & Stitch.” … Read more

Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios Offering Sneak Peeks of 'Strange World,' 'Elemental,' and More During D23 Expo 2022

D23 has announced the Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios “Looking Ahead” panel for D23 Expo 2022. The studios will offer sneak peeks at the upcoming films “Strange World” and “Elemental,” and more. Looking Ahead With the Walt Disney StudiosFriday, September 9, 3:30 PM, Hall D23 On Friday, September 9, thousands of Disney fans will … Read more

Disney Animator Says Studio Will Bring Back 2D Hand-Drawn Animation

In an interview with IndieWire, Disney animator Eric Goldberg said that Walt Disney Animation Studios will be returning to 2D animation soon. The last feature-length 2D animated film from Disney was “Winnie the Pooh” in 2011, though several short films and sequences have used 2D animation since then. For example, Maui’s tattoos in “Moana” were … Read more

New Disney+ Series 'Sketchbook' Gives Insider's Look at Disney Animation Process

Disney+ has announced “Sketchbook,” a six-part original series about the animation process at Walt Disney Animation Studios that will premiere on April 27. Read the press release and watch the trailer for “Sketchbook” below. BURBANK, Calif. – (March 16, 2022) Disney+ invites you to a one-of-a-kind drawing experience in the all-new, six-part Original Series “Sketchbook” with … Read more

First Look at 'Strange World' From Walt Disney Animation Studios

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Walt Disney Animation Studios has released their first look at “Strange World,” which will be hitting theaters on November 23, 2022. A title card and an image from the film were released. “Strange World” journeys deep into an uncharted and treacherous land where fantastical creatures await. It is directed by Don Hall, co-directed and written … Read more

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