Timmy who? There’s only one name on Cosmo and Wanda’s minds when the first family of fairies returns to Nickelodeon in their brand-new series — and that name is Hazel Wells.
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish relocates the colorful couple from Dimsdale to — wait for it — Dimmadelphia, where they come out of retirement to help a young girl in need. As revealed in TVLine’s exclusive trailer above, the new series also features a “reimagined” version of the original series’ Fairy World.
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The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish relocates the colorful couple from Dimsdale to — wait for it — Dimmadelphia, where they come out of retirement to help a young girl in need. As revealed in TVLine’s exclusive trailer above, the new series also features a “reimagined” version of the original series’ Fairy World.
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- 5/1/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Stars: Ryan Phillippe, Mena Suvari, Emile Hirsch, Dylan Flashner, Tristan Thompson, Michaela Sasner, Jeremy Tardy | Written and Directed by Mukunda Michael Dewil
Prey! is not to be confused with the Predator film of the same name, Dick Maas’s lion loose in Amsterdam thriller, the 2007 film about a family of tourists stalked by lions or any of the seemingly endless list of action films and slashers bearing that title. This Prey! is about a pair of American missionaries Andrew and Sue living in a village somewhere in Africa.
Andrew is already having a bad day. He’s a doctor and had a young boy die on the operating table because the medical supplies they were expecting hadn’t arrived on time. It gets worse when he’s told he and Sue need to make a fast exit, Boko Haram soldiers are heading towards the village.
Elsewhere, Grun is about to fly Tyler,...
Prey! is not to be confused with the Predator film of the same name, Dick Maas’s lion loose in Amsterdam thriller, the 2007 film about a family of tourists stalked by lions or any of the seemingly endless list of action films and slashers bearing that title. This Prey! is about a pair of American missionaries Andrew and Sue living in a village somewhere in Africa.
Andrew is already having a bad day. He’s a doctor and had a young boy die on the operating table because the medical supplies they were expecting hadn’t arrived on time. It gets worse when he’s told he and Sue need to make a fast exit, Boko Haram soldiers are heading towards the village.
Elsewhere, Grun is about to fly Tyler,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Irish Wish marks Lindsay Lohan’s second romantic comedy with Netflix. Signed to a multi-picture deal, she’ll have at least one more, Our Little Secret, expected later this year. The first film, Falling For Christmas, had some charm simply for being set during Christmas. But it played it so safe. It didn’t take any chances, and seemed hesitant to go for anything fun. Unfortunately, Irish Wish closely follows suit.
Irish Wish Plot
Lohan plays Maddie, an book editor. She has recently finished working on a book with charming author Paul Kennedy (Alexander Vlahos). Over their time working together, Maddie has fallen in love with Paul, but has not been able to muster the courage to tell him. On the night of the book release, she decides to go for it. But before she can, Paul meets and hits it off with Maddie’s friend Emma (Elizabeth Tan). It...
Irish Wish Plot
Lohan plays Maddie, an book editor. She has recently finished working on a book with charming author Paul Kennedy (Alexander Vlahos). Over their time working together, Maddie has fallen in love with Paul, but has not been able to muster the courage to tell him. On the night of the book release, she decides to go for it. But before she can, Paul meets and hits it off with Maddie’s friend Emma (Elizabeth Tan). It...
- 3/15/2024
- by Matt Hambidge
- FandomWire
Following Strange World, Disney’s new animated feature – Wish – will not be getting a 4K disc release in the UK: just DVD and Blu-ray.
Released in a blaze of publicity at the end of last year was Disney’s latest animated feature, Wish. This one carried the added responsibility of celebrating 100 years of Disney, and while the film’s solid enough, I’d argue it was weighed down by the extra centenary baggage.
Still, it’s entertaining, and looks and sounds superb, which makes it prime fodder for a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray physical media release. However, its muted box office performance means that Disney has opted to limit its physical release to DVD and Blu-ray instead.
This was the same fate that befell Disney’s preceding animated feature, the terrific-looking Strange World. That didn’t ignite the box office, either, and had its home media release slightly restricted.
In...
Released in a blaze of publicity at the end of last year was Disney’s latest animated feature, Wish. This one carried the added responsibility of celebrating 100 years of Disney, and while the film’s solid enough, I’d argue it was weighed down by the extra centenary baggage.
Still, it’s entertaining, and looks and sounds superb, which makes it prime fodder for a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray physical media release. However, its muted box office performance means that Disney has opted to limit its physical release to DVD and Blu-ray instead.
This was the same fate that befell Disney’s preceding animated feature, the terrific-looking Strange World. That didn’t ignite the box office, either, and had its home media release slightly restricted.
In...
- 3/12/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Nominations were revealed Thursday for the 55th NAACP Image Awards, with newly minted Oscar nominee Colman Domingo, Emmy winners Ayo Edebiri and Keke Palmer, and Victoria Monét and Usher among those scoring multiple nominations.
The awards, which honor the year’s best in Black excellence in the fields of motion pictures, television, music, books and podcasts and are voted on by the public, will be handed out March 16 in a primetime ceremony to air on BET and CBS.
Domingo scored noms for his lead role playing civil rights icon Bayard Rustin in Netflix’s Rustin and for playing Mister in Warner Bros’ The Color Purple. He also is up for the Image Awards’ marquee Entertainer of the Year in a category that includes Palmer, Color Purple castmates Halle Bailey and Fantasia Barrino, and Usher. Angela Bassett won that title last year.
Monét, who has seven Grammy Awards nominations this year,...
The awards, which honor the year’s best in Black excellence in the fields of motion pictures, television, music, books and podcasts and are voted on by the public, will be handed out March 16 in a primetime ceremony to air on BET and CBS.
Domingo scored noms for his lead role playing civil rights icon Bayard Rustin in Netflix’s Rustin and for playing Mister in Warner Bros’ The Color Purple. He also is up for the Image Awards’ marquee Entertainer of the Year in a category that includes Palmer, Color Purple castmates Halle Bailey and Fantasia Barrino, and Usher. Angela Bassett won that title last year.
Monét, who has seven Grammy Awards nominations this year,...
- 1/25/2024
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Casting Society has made its 2024 callbacks. The group today revealed the film nominees for its 39th Artios Awards, which honor the contribution of casting professionals.
Vying in the Feature Big Budget – Drama category are The Color Purple, Maestro, Killers of the Flower Moon, Oppenheimer and Saltburn. The Feature Big Budget – Comedy race will be among Air; Are you There God? It’s Me, Margaret; Asteroid City, Cocaine Bear and Wonka.
Up for the Zeitgeist Award are Barbie, The Flash, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.
See the full list below.
The combatants for Feature Studio or Independent – Drama are The Iron Claw, May December, Past Lives, Priscilla and Rustin. Battling for the Feature Studio or Independent – Comedy will be American Fiction, Bottoms, The Holdovers, Joy Ride and Theater Camp.
Last year’s top...
Vying in the Feature Big Budget – Drama category are The Color Purple, Maestro, Killers of the Flower Moon, Oppenheimer and Saltburn. The Feature Big Budget – Comedy race will be among Air; Are you There God? It’s Me, Margaret; Asteroid City, Cocaine Bear and Wonka.
Up for the Zeitgeist Award are Barbie, The Flash, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.
See the full list below.
The combatants for Feature Studio or Independent – Drama are The Iron Claw, May December, Past Lives, Priscilla and Rustin. Battling for the Feature Studio or Independent – Comedy will be American Fiction, Bottoms, The Holdovers, Joy Ride and Theater Camp.
Last year’s top...
- 1/12/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
If you wish upon a star, Disney’s latest animated film, Wish, will come to Digital, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD platforms sooner than you think. A heartfelt celebration of the magic of Disney and a joyful new entry to the studio’s animated film legacy, Walt Disney Animation Studios‘ Wish becomes available to view at home through digital retailers on January 23. Participating platforms include Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu, with 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD versions landing on shelves on March 12.
Here’s the official synopsis for Wish:
In this animated musical-comedy, Asha (Ariana DeBose), a sharp-witted idealist in the kingdom of Rosas, makes a powerful wish that’s answered by Star, a ball of boundless energy. Soon, Asha and Star must face a formidable foe—the ruler of Rosas—to save her community and prove that when one brave human connects with the magic of the stars,...
Here’s the official synopsis for Wish:
In this animated musical-comedy, Asha (Ariana DeBose), a sharp-witted idealist in the kingdom of Rosas, makes a powerful wish that’s answered by Star, a ball of boundless energy. Soon, Asha and Star must face a formidable foe—the ruler of Rosas—to save her community and prove that when one brave human connects with the magic of the stars,...
- 1/12/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
As the producers of Disney‘s Wish, Peter Del Vecho and Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster-Jones say that every aspect of the film was inspired by each Disney animated film for the past 100 years. This included the animation style, the character of Star, and especially the villainous turn of Magnifico.
Wish follows Asha (Ariana DeBose), a young girl who disagrees with how the kingdom’s ruler Magnifico (Chris Pine) treats the wishes of her fellow citizens. She wishes upon a star for change, but is surprised when that star comes down from the sky to answer her call. Even though Wish brings back the idea of the traditional villain, it was important for Magnifico to still stand out and have that turn from hero to villain.
‘Wish’, from left: Star, Asha (voice: Ariana DeBose), Valentino (voice: Akan Tudyk)
Deadline: Where did the story come from?
Peter Del Vecho: It actually came from Jennifer Lee.
Wish follows Asha (Ariana DeBose), a young girl who disagrees with how the kingdom’s ruler Magnifico (Chris Pine) treats the wishes of her fellow citizens. She wishes upon a star for change, but is surprised when that star comes down from the sky to answer her call. Even though Wish brings back the idea of the traditional villain, it was important for Magnifico to still stand out and have that turn from hero to villain.
‘Wish’, from left: Star, Asha (voice: Ariana DeBose), Valentino (voice: Akan Tudyk)
Deadline: Where did the story come from?
Peter Del Vecho: It actually came from Jennifer Lee.
- 1/8/2024
- by Ryan Fleming
- Deadline Film + TV
The 2024 Golden Globes winners list has been unveiled. When the nominations were announced in December, “Barbie” and “Succession” dominated the film and TV categories, respectively, with nine nominations each. “Oppenheimer” closely followed with eight nominations.
Tonight at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, we found out what films and actors are gathering momentum as the Oscars race picks up, as well as some of the best in TV from the past year in advance of the January 15 Emmys ceremony. Dick Clark Productions, which owns and produces the Globes, is a Penske Media company. Pmc is also IndieWire’s parent company.
And indeed we did get a sense of what’s gained Oscars momentum: “Oppenheimer” got by far the most wins of any film, with five total out of its eight noms. It won the top prize, Best Motion Picture Drama, as well as Best Director for Christopher Nolan, Best...
Tonight at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, we found out what films and actors are gathering momentum as the Oscars race picks up, as well as some of the best in TV from the past year in advance of the January 15 Emmys ceremony. Dick Clark Productions, which owns and produces the Globes, is a Penske Media company. Pmc is also IndieWire’s parent company.
And indeed we did get a sense of what’s gained Oscars momentum: “Oppenheimer” got by far the most wins of any film, with five total out of its eight noms. It won the top prize, Best Motion Picture Drama, as well as Best Director for Christopher Nolan, Best...
- 1/8/2024
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
81st Golden Globe Awards: Winners List, Oppenheimer, The Bear, Succession and Beef Among The Winners
The 81st Golden Globe Awards kicked off the Hollywood awards season today in Hollywood. The Globes, hosted by comedian Jo Koy, is being broadcast on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Greta Gerwig’s Barbie leads the list with 9 nominations, making it the second most-nominated in the history of the show. Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, has eight nominations. HBO’s final season of Succession tops all television shows with nine nominations.
List Of Winners And Nominees (Winners marked in Bold)
Best Motion Picture, Drama
Oppenheimer (Universal Pictures)
Killers of the Flower Moon (Apple Original Films/Paramount Pictures)
Maestro (Netflix)
Past Lives (A24)
The Zone of Interest (A24)
Anatomy of a Fall (Neon)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama
Lily Gladstone — Killers of the Flower Moon
Carey Mulligan — Maestro
Sandra Hüller — Anatomy of a Fall
Annette Bening — Nyad
Greta Lee — Past Lives
Cailee Spaeny — Priscilla
Best Picture, Musical...
Greta Gerwig’s Barbie leads the list with 9 nominations, making it the second most-nominated in the history of the show. Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, has eight nominations. HBO’s final season of Succession tops all television shows with nine nominations.
List Of Winners And Nominees (Winners marked in Bold)
Best Motion Picture, Drama
Oppenheimer (Universal Pictures)
Killers of the Flower Moon (Apple Original Films/Paramount Pictures)
Maestro (Netflix)
Past Lives (A24)
The Zone of Interest (A24)
Anatomy of a Fall (Neon)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama
Lily Gladstone — Killers of the Flower Moon
Carey Mulligan — Maestro
Sandra Hüller — Anatomy of a Fall
Annette Bening — Nyad
Greta Lee — Past Lives
Cailee Spaeny — Priscilla
Best Picture, Musical...
- 1/8/2024
- by Prem
- Talking Films
The highest-grossing movie of 2023 was directed by a woman – but equal opportunity for women behind the camera is as elusive as ever, caution San Diego State’s Martha Lauzen and Annenberg Inclusion Initiative’s Stacy L. Smith.
The academics’ latest respective industry progress reports pour cold water on any premature celebrations prompted by the high-profile successes of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, the year’s top box office performer, and of Celine Song’s Past Lives, which received the highest Metacritic score.
While Annenberg’s “Inclusion in the Director’s Chair” surveys the 100 top-grossing movies annually and the Sdsu Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film’s “The Celluloid Ceiling” additionally widens the aperture to the top 250 releases, both conclude that women consistently account for a slim minority of directors working each year. (The two reports’ exact numbers differ slightly: Among the top 100 films of 2023, Annenberg calculated that women represented 12.1 percent of helmers,...
The academics’ latest respective industry progress reports pour cold water on any premature celebrations prompted by the high-profile successes of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, the year’s top box office performer, and of Celine Song’s Past Lives, which received the highest Metacritic score.
While Annenberg’s “Inclusion in the Director’s Chair” surveys the 100 top-grossing movies annually and the Sdsu Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film’s “The Celluloid Ceiling” additionally widens the aperture to the top 250 releases, both conclude that women consistently account for a slim minority of directors working each year. (The two reports’ exact numbers differ slightly: Among the top 100 films of 2023, Annenberg calculated that women represented 12.1 percent of helmers,...
- 1/3/2024
- by Rebecca Sun
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As the directors of Disney’s Wish, Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn were in charge of creating a film to honor 100 years of Disney animated features. After looking at every film that came before it, they decided to use the theme of wishing upon a star and created a watercolor storybook style of animation to match.
Wish follows Asha (Ariana DeBose), a young girl who disagrees with how the kingdom’s ruler Magnifico (Chris Pine) treats the wishes of her fellow citizens. She wishes upon a star for change, but is surprised when that star comes down from the sky to answer her call. The character of Star took on many forms, before finally becoming a simplified version that exemplifies the essence of animation.
Wish, from left: Star, Asha (voice: Ariana DeBose), Valentino (voice: Akan Tudyk
Deadline: Where did the story come from?
Chris Buck: The story sort of...
Wish follows Asha (Ariana DeBose), a young girl who disagrees with how the kingdom’s ruler Magnifico (Chris Pine) treats the wishes of her fellow citizens. She wishes upon a star for change, but is surprised when that star comes down from the sky to answer her call. The character of Star took on many forms, before finally becoming a simplified version that exemplifies the essence of animation.
Wish, from left: Star, Asha (voice: Ariana DeBose), Valentino (voice: Akan Tudyk
Deadline: Where did the story come from?
Chris Buck: The story sort of...
- 12/26/2023
- by Ryan Fleming
- Deadline Film + TV
Ana Cruz Kayne, Sharon Rooney, Alexandra Shipp, Margot Robbie, Hari Nef, and Emma MacKey in ‘Barbie’ (Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures)
The Alliance of Women Film Journalists (AWFJ) announced their 2023 Eda Awards nominees, with voting members showing their support of awards season favorites including Anatomy of a Fall, Barbie, Killers of the Flower Moon, and Past Lives. The 95 voting members also showered The Holdovers, Oppenheimer, and The Zone of Interest with multiple nominations.
The year-end awards are divided into three main categories: Best Of, Eda Female Focus (for women only), and Special Mention.
“2023 has been a banner year for women working in film. We are particularly proud that this year’s member-determined roster of nominees included a goodly number of female contenders in non-gender specific categories, including Greta Gerwig, Justine Triet, and Celine Song, who are nominated in both the Best Director category and Best Screenplay categories,” stated Jennifer Merin,...
The Alliance of Women Film Journalists (AWFJ) announced their 2023 Eda Awards nominees, with voting members showing their support of awards season favorites including Anatomy of a Fall, Barbie, Killers of the Flower Moon, and Past Lives. The 95 voting members also showered The Holdovers, Oppenheimer, and The Zone of Interest with multiple nominations.
The year-end awards are divided into three main categories: Best Of, Eda Female Focus (for women only), and Special Mention.
“2023 has been a banner year for women working in film. We are particularly proud that this year’s member-determined roster of nominees included a goodly number of female contenders in non-gender specific categories, including Greta Gerwig, Justine Triet, and Celine Song, who are nominated in both the Best Director category and Best Screenplay categories,” stated Jennifer Merin,...
- 12/25/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Updated with full list of nominees: The nominations for the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards were revealed Monday morning, helping to kick awards season into high gear.
Warner Bros’ Barbie, the year’s biggest hit, and HBO’s Succession, TV’s most dominant drama that wrapped its run this year, led all nominees this morning with nine.
In film, Universal’s Oppenheimer, which teamed with Barbie for the box office-boon Barbenheimer summer, had eight noms, while Apple Original Films’ Killers of the Flower Moon and Searchlight’s Poor Things tied with seven.
Related: ‘Barbenheimer’ Golden Globes Noms: America’s Favorite Doll Edges Out Nuclear Physicist
Oppenheimer and Killers join a marquee Best Motion Picture – Drama category that includes the Cannes Palme d’Or winner Anatomy of a Fall from Neon, Neflix’s Maestro, and A24’s Past Lives and The Zone of Interest. On the Best Motion Picture – Musical-Comedy front,...
Warner Bros’ Barbie, the year’s biggest hit, and HBO’s Succession, TV’s most dominant drama that wrapped its run this year, led all nominees this morning with nine.
In film, Universal’s Oppenheimer, which teamed with Barbie for the box office-boon Barbenheimer summer, had eight noms, while Apple Original Films’ Killers of the Flower Moon and Searchlight’s Poor Things tied with seven.
Related: ‘Barbenheimer’ Golden Globes Noms: America’s Favorite Doll Edges Out Nuclear Physicist
Oppenheimer and Killers join a marquee Best Motion Picture – Drama category that includes the Cannes Palme d’Or winner Anatomy of a Fall from Neon, Neflix’s Maestro, and A24’s Past Lives and The Zone of Interest. On the Best Motion Picture – Musical-Comedy front,...
- 12/11/2023
- by Patrick Hipes and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
For Disney’s 100th anniversary, writer-ep Jennifer Lee was tasked with creating an original fairytale that celebrated the legacy of Disney animated films. After finding a common theme in wishing upon a star, Wish was born as a way to dissect the power and vulnerability of the concept.
Wish follows Asha (Ariana DeBose), a young girl who disagrees with how the kingdom’s ruler Magnifico (Chris Pine) treats the wishes of her fellow citizens. She wishes upon a star for change, but is surprised when that star comes down from the sky to answer her call. While Star was originally a character with a voice, Lee says the simpler version of Star led to a much more fun character with physical humor.
‘Wish’, from left: Star, Asha (voice: Ariana DeBose), Valentino (voice: Akan Tudyk)
Deadline: How did you arrive at that animation style? It’s very storybook-like.
Jennifer Lee:...
Wish follows Asha (Ariana DeBose), a young girl who disagrees with how the kingdom’s ruler Magnifico (Chris Pine) treats the wishes of her fellow citizens. She wishes upon a star for change, but is surprised when that star comes down from the sky to answer her call. While Star was originally a character with a voice, Lee says the simpler version of Star led to a much more fun character with physical humor.
‘Wish’, from left: Star, Asha (voice: Ariana DeBose), Valentino (voice: Akan Tudyk)
Deadline: How did you arrive at that animation style? It’s very storybook-like.
Jennifer Lee:...
- 12/8/2023
- by Ryan Fleming
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Disney 100: A Century of Dreams’ (Photo Credit: ABC)
ABC’s celebrating all things Disney with a 20/20 special Disney 100: A Century of Dreams. The two-hour special will air on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 9pm Et/Pt and will feature new stories from those with intimate knowledge of Disney’s legacy, along with rare footage from the iconic brand’s 100 years.
Disney CEO Bob Iger, Mary Poppins stars Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, and Walt Disney’s grandsons Chris Miller and Walter Miller are involved in the special in new interviews. The special explores Disney’s music history with songwriter Richard Sherman, Sir Elton John, composer Alan Menken, and singer/songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda talking about music’s role in Disney’s storytelling.
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams also includes interviews with actors who’ve voiced characters in Disney’s animated productions, including Idina Menzel, Jodi Benson, Paige O’Hara, and Ariana DeBose.
ABC’s celebrating all things Disney with a 20/20 special Disney 100: A Century of Dreams. The two-hour special will air on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 9pm Et/Pt and will feature new stories from those with intimate knowledge of Disney’s legacy, along with rare footage from the iconic brand’s 100 years.
Disney CEO Bob Iger, Mary Poppins stars Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, and Walt Disney’s grandsons Chris Miller and Walter Miller are involved in the special in new interviews. The special explores Disney’s music history with songwriter Richard Sherman, Sir Elton John, composer Alan Menken, and singer/songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda talking about music’s role in Disney’s storytelling.
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams also includes interviews with actors who’ve voiced characters in Disney’s animated productions, including Idina Menzel, Jodi Benson, Paige O’Hara, and Ariana DeBose.
- 12/8/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
In a little over a decade, Disney has released a dozen films with female protagonists that are nothing like their good old princesses from back in the day. I suppose as a Zillennial who is still a child at heart, I’ve had the chance to enjoy both Disney’s iconic classics as well as whatever you want to call the stuff that came out post-2010. While earlier there was always a charming prince to save the day, today’s Disney female leads are all about saving the day themselves. I do love a girlboss character who knows exactly how to navigate the world around her and put evil villains in their place, but I’d say it’s wishful thinking if you’re looking for something like that in today’s Disney. For those who enjoyed Wish, and specifically Asha’s dorky naivety, then this list might just be what you’re looking for.
- 12/7/2023
- by Ruchika Bhat
- Film Fugitives
The directors behind Disney’s Wish share their thoughts on how the movie ended for Chris Pine’s King Magnifico and if a Wish 2 could be in order.
Warning - This article contains spoilers for Wish.
By the third act of Wish, King Magnifico fully embraced forbidden magic in his quest to destroy Asha’s Wishing Star. Despite getting close to victory, Asha and the town of Rosas unite and drive the villain into defeat.
Read full article on The Direct.
Warning - This article contains spoilers for Wish.
By the third act of Wish, King Magnifico fully embraced forbidden magic in his quest to destroy Asha’s Wishing Star. Despite getting close to victory, Asha and the town of Rosas unite and drive the villain into defeat.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 11/27/2023
- by Russ Milheim
- The Direct
The opening numbers for Napoleon have come in at the top end of expectations.
Worldwide box office Nov 24-26 Rank Film (distributor)3-day (world)Cume (world)3-day (int’l)Cume (int’l)Territories 1. Napoleon (Sony) $66.7m $78.8m $46.3m $46.3m 57 2. The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes (Lionsgate) $55m $197.2m $26.2m $98.9m 88 3. Wish (Disney) $36.8m $49m $17.3m $17.3m 28 4. Across The Furious Sea (various) $24.5m $24.6m $24.5m $24.6m 1 5. Trolls Band Together (Universal) $20.6m $145.8m $3.1m $81.3m 68 6. The Marvels (Disney) $14.3m $187m $7.9m $110.2m 53 7. 12:12 The Day (Seoul Spring) (various) $11.8m $12m $11.8m $12m 1 8. Thanksgiving (Sony) $8.6m $29m $1.5m $4.9m 17 9. Five...
Worldwide box office Nov 24-26 Rank Film (distributor)3-day (world)Cume (world)3-day (int’l)Cume (int’l)Territories 1. Napoleon (Sony) $66.7m $78.8m $46.3m $46.3m 57 2. The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes (Lionsgate) $55m $197.2m $26.2m $98.9m 88 3. Wish (Disney) $36.8m $49m $17.3m $17.3m 28 4. Across The Furious Sea (various) $24.5m $24.6m $24.5m $24.6m 1 5. Trolls Band Together (Universal) $20.6m $145.8m $3.1m $81.3m 68 6. The Marvels (Disney) $14.3m $187m $7.9m $110.2m 53 7. 12:12 The Day (Seoul Spring) (various) $11.8m $12m $11.8m $12m 1 8. Thanksgiving (Sony) $8.6m $29m $1.5m $4.9m 17 9. Five...
- 11/27/2023
- by Charles Gant
- ScreenDaily
‘The Holdovers’ reaches $12.9m; ‘Saltburn’ expands to $3.1m; ‘Priscilla’ nears $20m; ‘Anatomy Of A Fall’ on $3.4m.
The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes held on to number one over the Thanksgiving holiday period in North America on an estimated $28.8m three-day haul as Ridley Scott’s Napoleon opened its campaign in second place on $20.4m and Disney’s animation Wish disappointed in third on $19.5m.
Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games sequel stands at $98.4m after two sessions and will cross $100m within days. It grossed approximately $42m over the five-day Wednesday-Sunday period and is on the cusp...
The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes held on to number one over the Thanksgiving holiday period in North America on an estimated $28.8m three-day haul as Ridley Scott’s Napoleon opened its campaign in second place on $20.4m and Disney’s animation Wish disappointed in third on $19.5m.
Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games sequel stands at $98.4m after two sessions and will cross $100m within days. It grossed approximately $42m over the five-day Wednesday-Sunday period and is on the cusp...
- 11/26/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Last week it seemed the writing was on the wall: audiences weren’t very interested in the latest Hunger Games offering. Opening to a less than expected $44.6 million combined with the general front loaded nature of franchise films, it seemed The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes was going to struggle to recoup its modest (by today’s standards) $100 million budget. Well, this weekend showed that the 90% audience score is no fluke as the prequel surprisingly remained in first place with an additional 3-day take of $28.8 million, a loss of just 35%, far less than the 60% we predicted on Thursday, while its 5-day holiday results saw a solid $42 million. It would seem the odds actually were ever in their favor! You can check out Tyler Nichols’ 5/10 review here.
Second place belongs to the Ridley Scott epic Napoleon with a 3-day take of $20.4 million and a 5-day take of $32.5 million.
Second place belongs to the Ridley Scott epic Napoleon with a 3-day take of $20.4 million and a 5-day take of $32.5 million.
- 11/26/2023
- by Brad Hamerly
- JoBlo.com
In the latest from Disney Animation, Wish, we witness history. The film tells the story of a girl who wishes on a star and opens up a heap of trouble for the villainous ruler Magnifico. While the reviews have been mixed, I immensely enjoyed the story, the music, and the heart of this magical animated tale. Perhaps I needed some magic in my life, but this one was a treat. Directed by Chris Buck and Fawn Veersaunthorn and starring Chris Pine, Ariana DeBose, Alan Tudyk, and Victor Garber, Wish put a smile on my face, and it was a terrific way to escape into a flick.
I attended the film’s premiere the same night the SAG strike reached an agreement. Initially, I planned on participating in the interviews without the cast (due to the strike). Happily, with that news, we had a couple of new interviews to cover, including Chris Pine and Ariana DeBose.
I attended the film’s premiere the same night the SAG strike reached an agreement. Initially, I planned on participating in the interviews without the cast (due to the strike). Happily, with that news, we had a couple of new interviews to cover, including Chris Pine and Ariana DeBose.
- 11/25/2023
- by JimmyO
- JoBlo.com
It's another jam-packed episode of the Empire Podcast this week, folks. First, Chris Hewitt sits down on Zoom with ace composer and musician, Jon Batiste, and Matthew Heineman, about their new documentary, American Symphony; then he battles an uncooperative microphone stand and emerges with an enormously fun interview with :a[Napoleon]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/napoleon-2023/' } stars, Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby; and lastly two walking Disney encyclopaedias meet, as our Ben Travis sits down with Jennifer Lee, the writer of this week's :a[Wish]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/wish/' } and Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios.
On either side of all of those is a fun episode in which Chris is joined in the podbooth by Helen O'Hara and James Dyer to discuss the actor whose back catalogue they would choose to watch for the rest of their lives; natter about...
On either side of all of those is a fun episode in which Chris is joined in the podbooth by Helen O'Hara and James Dyer to discuss the actor whose back catalogue they would choose to watch for the rest of their lives; natter about...
- 11/24/2023
- by Chris Hewitt
- Empire - Movies
A remix of themes, tropes and references to other – and better – Disney classics, Wish is a hollow pandering to die-hard fans for the studio’s 100th birthday. It’s so derivative and bland that one wouldn’t be surprised if Disney announced it was the first movie written and directed by artificial intelligence.
The latest animated offering from the Mouse House, the fairy tale is centered on Asha (Ariana DeBose), a young girl living in the magical land of Rosas, where King Magnifico (Chris Pine) has the power to grant anyone’s wish. Upon their eighteenth birthday, all citizens of Rosas give their deepest-felt wishes to the king, who may choose to make them come true.
But Asha learns, of course, that Magnifico deems himself the only person worthy of understanding whose wishes are deserving of being granted, and the truth is that most people are giving up the deepest...
The latest animated offering from the Mouse House, the fairy tale is centered on Asha (Ariana DeBose), a young girl living in the magical land of Rosas, where King Magnifico (Chris Pine) has the power to grant anyone’s wish. Upon their eighteenth birthday, all citizens of Rosas give their deepest-felt wishes to the king, who may choose to make them come true.
But Asha learns, of course, that Magnifico deems himself the only person worthy of understanding whose wishes are deserving of being granted, and the truth is that most people are giving up the deepest...
- 11/24/2023
- by Chris Williams
- CinemaNerdz
Update: While The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is definitely going to rule the holiday box office, with an estimated 5-day haul of $43 million, Wish isn’t nipping as closely at its heels as anticipated. Indeed, Deadline is estimating the film will make $35-38 million, which isn’t far off from Ridley Scott’s Napoleon, which was supposed to play a distant third. The film is having a stronger box office showing than expected, with it likely to finish with $30-33 million, while also pulling in blockbuster numbers overseas. It’s another strong showing for an adult-oriented film, and while it’s not exactly Oppenheimer, it proves grown-ups like to go to movies too!
Original story: After a mediocre showing at the box office last weekend, which seemingly put a damper on Lionsgate’s franchise plans, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is rebounding...
Original story: After a mediocre showing at the box office last weekend, which seemingly put a damper on Lionsgate’s franchise plans, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is rebounding...
- 11/24/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
The infamous French emperor and military commander Napoleon Bonaparte would be proud.
Ridley Scott’s new historical epic Napoloen, starring Joaquin Phoenix in the titular role, is turning into the surprise victor of the Thanksgiving box office. The film, which opened Wednesday across North America, is on course to earn as much as $36.5 million to $37.5 million for the five-day holiday corridor, putting it in an unexpectedly close race with Disney Animation’s Wish.
From Apple Original Films and Sony, Napoleon is coming in well ahead of expectations despite receiving a not-so-victorious B- CinemaScore from moviegoers. Males made up nearly 70 percent of Wednesday’s audience, while more than half of ticket buyers were over the age of 35, including 15 percent over the age of 55, according to PostTrak exits. The movie earned $7.7 million for the day, including $3 million in previews.
Napoloen is the second big theatrical swing from Apple Original Films after Martin Scorsese...
Ridley Scott’s new historical epic Napoloen, starring Joaquin Phoenix in the titular role, is turning into the surprise victor of the Thanksgiving box office. The film, which opened Wednesday across North America, is on course to earn as much as $36.5 million to $37.5 million for the five-day holiday corridor, putting it in an unexpectedly close race with Disney Animation’s Wish.
From Apple Original Films and Sony, Napoleon is coming in well ahead of expectations despite receiving a not-so-victorious B- CinemaScore from moviegoers. Males made up nearly 70 percent of Wednesday’s audience, while more than half of ticket buyers were over the age of 35, including 15 percent over the age of 55, according to PostTrak exits. The movie earned $7.7 million for the day, including $3 million in previews.
Napoloen is the second big theatrical swing from Apple Original Films after Martin Scorsese...
- 11/23/2023
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ariana DeBose voices Asha and Chris Pine voices Magnifico in ‘Wish’ (Photo © 2023 Disney)
Who could ever forget Disney’s classic animated film Pinocchio and the song that opened the fairy tale, “When You Wish Upon a Star,” sung by Cliff Edwards, the voice of Jiminy Cricket? The 1940 animated film is true Disney cinematic magic. That is not the case, however, with Disney’s latest animated film Wish which pays tribute to classic Disney films, including Peter Pan, Bambi, and of course the aforementioned Pinocchio, but pales in comparison.
Wish is a fairy tale lacking engaging characters, memorable songs, and any sense of true magic.
The soulless film opens with a voice-over by Asha (voiced by Ariana DeBose), a 17-year-old native who belts out the song “Welcome to Rosas” which serves to explain the legend of the island (called Rosas). After the loud, energetic number, Asha is off to interview for...
Who could ever forget Disney’s classic animated film Pinocchio and the song that opened the fairy tale, “When You Wish Upon a Star,” sung by Cliff Edwards, the voice of Jiminy Cricket? The 1940 animated film is true Disney cinematic magic. That is not the case, however, with Disney’s latest animated film Wish which pays tribute to classic Disney films, including Peter Pan, Bambi, and of course the aforementioned Pinocchio, but pales in comparison.
Wish is a fairy tale lacking engaging characters, memorable songs, and any sense of true magic.
The soulless film opens with a voice-over by Asha (voiced by Ariana DeBose), a 17-year-old native who belts out the song “Welcome to Rosas” which serves to explain the legend of the island (called Rosas). After the loud, energetic number, Asha is off to interview for...
- 11/23/2023
- by Kevin Finnerty
- Showbiz Junkies
For fans and audiences looking to know more about Disney Animation’s 2023 release, Wish, here’s a comprehensive list of the cast of characters from the studio’s newest film.
The film is led by Asha, a young woman who accidentally summons a powerful shooting star to help her take back wishes stolen by Rosas’ King Magnifico.
Wish co-director previously told The Direct the leading character, Asha, has “a passion and a drive and a strength to her” like many previous Disney heroes. But what really makes her “unique” is how they were able to “[bring] in Ariana DeBose.”
Read full article on The Direct.
The film is led by Asha, a young woman who accidentally summons a powerful shooting star to help her take back wishes stolen by Rosas’ King Magnifico.
Wish co-director previously told The Direct the leading character, Asha, has “a passion and a drive and a strength to her” like many previous Disney heroes. But what really makes her “unique” is how they were able to “[bring] in Ariana DeBose.”
Read full article on The Direct.
- 11/22/2023
- by Russ Milheim
- The Direct
Spoilers for "Wish" follow.
The villains from Walt Disney Animation's feature films have traditionally been so striking and scary that the company has thought to separate them into their own brand. The brand tends to focus on Maleficent (Eleanor Audley) from 1959's "Sleeping Beauty," Cruella de Vil (Betty Lou Gerson) from 1961's "One Hundred and One Dalmatians," Ursula the Sea Witch (Pat Caroll) from 1989's "The Little Mermaid," the Evil Queen (Lucille La Verne) from 1937's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," Captain Hook (Hans Conreid) from 1953's "Peter Pan," Hades (James Woods) from 1997's "Hercules," and Dr. Facilier (Keith David) from 2009's "The Princess and the Frog."
Occasionally, one might find Gaston (Richard White) from 1991's "Beauty and the Beast" in the mix or Chernabog from 1940's "Fantasia." These characters are all memorable for their scary designs, their misguided lust for power or destruction, their resentment, their hatred of the world,...
The villains from Walt Disney Animation's feature films have traditionally been so striking and scary that the company has thought to separate them into their own brand. The brand tends to focus on Maleficent (Eleanor Audley) from 1959's "Sleeping Beauty," Cruella de Vil (Betty Lou Gerson) from 1961's "One Hundred and One Dalmatians," Ursula the Sea Witch (Pat Caroll) from 1989's "The Little Mermaid," the Evil Queen (Lucille La Verne) from 1937's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," Captain Hook (Hans Conreid) from 1953's "Peter Pan," Hades (James Woods) from 1997's "Hercules," and Dr. Facilier (Keith David) from 2009's "The Princess and the Frog."
Occasionally, one might find Gaston (Richard White) from 1991's "Beauty and the Beast" in the mix or Chernabog from 1940's "Fantasia." These characters are all memorable for their scary designs, their misguided lust for power or destruction, their resentment, their hatred of the world,...
- 11/22/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
To celebrate its well-earned 100th anniversary, the Walt Disney Animation Studios (hereinafter "Disney Studios") turned over its latest animation effort, Wish, to one of their veteran, in-house A-teams, Frozen co-director Chris Buck and co-writer Jennifer Lee. Together with first-timer Fawn Veerasunthorn sharing co-directing duties with Buck, screenwriter Allison Moore doing the same with Lee on scripting duties (plus an assortment of credited and uncredited writers), and the best animation Disney’s money can buy, Wish delivers handsome, eye-catching visuals, hummable songs two or three steps above mediocre (all ably performed by the voice cast), and the now obligatory self-empowerment narrative to mostly positive, if occasionally middling, muddled, results. Liberally interweaving classic references, including Disney’s...
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- 11/22/2023
- Screen Anarchy
WishPhoto: Disney
It was probably inevitable that Marvel’s world-building virus would infect its Disney host. But it’s still startling to see how urgently the new Disney animated fairy tale Wish attempts to retcon 86 years of disparate animated features into something like a shared universe—one where Peter Pan,...
It was probably inevitable that Marvel’s world-building virus would infect its Disney host. But it’s still startling to see how urgently the new Disney animated fairy tale Wish attempts to retcon 86 years of disparate animated features into something like a shared universe—one where Peter Pan,...
- 11/22/2023
- by Ray Greene
- avclub.com
The baby goat Valentino is going to be one of the most popular characters from Disney’s new animated movie Wish and you might be wondering who voiced the role.
The goat is given the power of speech after lead character Asha places a wish on a star, which then falls from the sky to help her on her journey.
Valentino also accompanies Asha on her quest to give the people of Rosas their wishes back after learning King Magnifico has no plans to grant most of them.
So, who plays Valentino?
Keep reading to find out more…
Alan Tudyk voices Valentino the Goat!
Alan Tudyk provides the voice of Valentino and he has been featured in every Walt Disney Animation Studios film since 2012′s Wreck-It-Ralph. Some of his other beloved characters include the Duke of Weselton in Frozen, Heihei in Moana, and Pico in Encanto.
“Doing Valentino for Wish originally he was so cute,...
The goat is given the power of speech after lead character Asha places a wish on a star, which then falls from the sky to help her on her journey.
Valentino also accompanies Asha on her quest to give the people of Rosas their wishes back after learning King Magnifico has no plans to grant most of them.
So, who plays Valentino?
Keep reading to find out more…
Alan Tudyk voices Valentino the Goat!
Alan Tudyk provides the voice of Valentino and he has been featured in every Walt Disney Animation Studios film since 2012′s Wreck-It-Ralph. Some of his other beloved characters include the Duke of Weselton in Frozen, Heihei in Moana, and Pico in Encanto.
“Doing Valentino for Wish originally he was so cute,...
- 11/22/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The new Disney movie Wish features a song where the lead character Asha sings with a bunch of talking animals and plants… and it’s one of the most enjoyable moments of the movie!
Ariana DeBose‘s Asha and the cast perform “I’m a Star” when the special star comes down to grant some wishes.
The star grants the power of speech to Asha’s goat Valentino, voiced by Alan Tudyk, and all of the animals and plants in the forest.
“Well, you don’t have to look too hard / We’re here for all your question marks / If you’re tryna figure out just who you are / Don’t look far / In the sky, and your front yard / In your heart and in the scars / If you really wanna know just who you are / You’re a star,” they lyrics read.
Head inside to listen to the song and read the lyrics…...
Ariana DeBose‘s Asha and the cast perform “I’m a Star” when the special star comes down to grant some wishes.
The star grants the power of speech to Asha’s goat Valentino, voiced by Alan Tudyk, and all of the animals and plants in the forest.
“Well, you don’t have to look too hard / We’re here for all your question marks / If you’re tryna figure out just who you are / Don’t look far / In the sky, and your front yard / In your heart and in the scars / If you really wanna know just who you are / You’re a star,” they lyrics read.
Head inside to listen to the song and read the lyrics…...
- 11/22/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Occasionally, a flick comes at the right time. And for me, as we head into the holiday season, Wish was one of them (read our review). It may not be technically the best of the current Disney releases, but something about its story and music spoke to this viewer. The film features terrific performances from its stars, including Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine, Alan Tudyk, and Victor Garber. Directed by Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn, from a script by Jennifer Lee and Allison Moore, Wish comes from the inspiration of 100 years of Disney animation. From classic cameos to the lovely tunes from Julia Michaels and Benjamin Rice, Wish was a delight.
Last week, we had the thrill of attending an in-person junket for the film. With the strike ending, Hollywood was again ready to get their voice out there. And after attending a preview event for Wish, it was nice to...
Last week, we had the thrill of attending an in-person junket for the film. With the strike ending, Hollywood was again ready to get their voice out there. And after attending a preview event for Wish, it was nice to...
- 11/21/2023
- by JimmyO
- JoBlo.com
Plot: When a young woman discovers that the wishes of her community are being destroyed by an egomaniac ruler, she must try and create a little magic herself to bring joy to everyone.
Review: “When You Wish Upon A Star” is a song that has become a staple for even the slightest inclusion of Disney in their lives. It’s impossible not to be able to recognize the iconic tune featured in the animated classic Pinocchio. Initially performed by Cliff Edwards, the music has become a signature for everything Disney. And with the current 100-year celebration, Walt Disney Animation is bringing audiences their latest big-screen musical adventure, the appropriately titled Wish. The Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn-directed feature is a joyful, sweet, and engaging tale; although wishes may not come true for all audiences, it sure did for the audience I saw it with.
Wish tells the story of the magical town of Ramas.
Review: “When You Wish Upon A Star” is a song that has become a staple for even the slightest inclusion of Disney in their lives. It’s impossible not to be able to recognize the iconic tune featured in the animated classic Pinocchio. Initially performed by Cliff Edwards, the music has become a signature for everything Disney. And with the current 100-year celebration, Walt Disney Animation is bringing audiences their latest big-screen musical adventure, the appropriately titled Wish. The Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn-directed feature is a joyful, sweet, and engaging tale; although wishes may not come true for all audiences, it sure did for the audience I saw it with.
Wish tells the story of the magical town of Ramas.
- 11/21/2023
- by JimmyO
- JoBlo.com
Oscar winner Ariana DeBose voices an all-singing heroine in an overstuffed yet underpowered attempt to replicate the success of Frozen
A decade ago, at a time when both Disney and Pixar’s animation output was not exactly unsuccessful but entirely unmemorable, Frozen became a sticky $1.2bn game-changer, a box office hit that turned into an all-consuming phenomenon. It won Oscars, produced earworms that burrowed (a little too) deep, spawned a $1.45bn sequel, led to a hit Broadway musical and showed Disney how to dust off the contemporarily critiqued princess narrative rather than throw it away completely.
Opening in the same Thanksgiving slot 10 years later, with a script co-written by Frozen’s Jennifer Lee, Wish is a bullishly positioned successor, another self-aware, formula-tweaking Disney Princess narrative with as many radio-friendly power ballads as there are Christmas-timed merchandising opportunities. But Wish feels less like Disney’s new Frozen and more like an off-brand rip-off,...
A decade ago, at a time when both Disney and Pixar’s animation output was not exactly unsuccessful but entirely unmemorable, Frozen became a sticky $1.2bn game-changer, a box office hit that turned into an all-consuming phenomenon. It won Oscars, produced earworms that burrowed (a little too) deep, spawned a $1.45bn sequel, led to a hit Broadway musical and showed Disney how to dust off the contemporarily critiqued princess narrative rather than throw it away completely.
Opening in the same Thanksgiving slot 10 years later, with a script co-written by Frozen’s Jennifer Lee, Wish is a bullishly positioned successor, another self-aware, formula-tweaking Disney Princess narrative with as many radio-friendly power ballads as there are Christmas-timed merchandising opportunities. But Wish feels less like Disney’s new Frozen and more like an off-brand rip-off,...
- 11/20/2023
- by Benjamin Lee
- The Guardian - Film News
This year marks Disney’s 100th anniversary as an animation studio, and they’ve decided to celebrate the occasion by taking several of their classic characters and throw them all together into the same film for one magical story. That, at least, is what Wish is supposed to be—if you squint hard enough. The film plays incredibly coy with its portrayal of its classical Disney archetypes and tropes, choosing to take recognizable characters and their trademark traits and transpose them onto ancillary characters with only seconds of screen time.
What Zack Snyder did to DC Comics is what Wish does to Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, and that’s extremely odd for a studio so surgically effective at fracking its own nostalgia to new audiences. That wouldn’t be such a knock against Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn’s film had it turned out to have a life and vibrancy all its own.
What Zack Snyder did to DC Comics is what Wish does to Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, and that’s extremely odd for a studio so surgically effective at fracking its own nostalgia to new audiences. That wouldn’t be such a knock against Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn’s film had it turned out to have a life and vibrancy all its own.
- 11/20/2023
- by Justin Clark
- Slant Magazine
This article appears in the new issue of Den Of Geek magazine. Get your copy here.
When it came to creating the animated film that would be released on the 100th anniversary of Disney Studios, Disney Animation’s Chief Creative Officer and co-creator of Frozen, Jennifer Lee, was deeply aware of the massive task that she and everyone at the storied animation studio would be taking on. “I started talking with my fellow Frozen director, Chris Buck, about how Disney would be turning 100 this year,” Lee shared at a press event celebrating their newest animated feature. “We acknowledged what a privilege and responsibility it is at this significant time. And we thought what a wonderful way to celebrate a century of storytelling, to tell a joyful, original story with original characters and songs inspired by our legacy of films.” That film is Wish, the 62nd animated Disney film that follows a young woman,...
When it came to creating the animated film that would be released on the 100th anniversary of Disney Studios, Disney Animation’s Chief Creative Officer and co-creator of Frozen, Jennifer Lee, was deeply aware of the massive task that she and everyone at the storied animation studio would be taking on. “I started talking with my fellow Frozen director, Chris Buck, about how Disney would be turning 100 this year,” Lee shared at a press event celebrating their newest animated feature. “We acknowledged what a privilege and responsibility it is at this significant time. And we thought what a wonderful way to celebrate a century of storytelling, to tell a joyful, original story with original characters and songs inspired by our legacy of films.” That film is Wish, the 62nd animated Disney film that follows a young woman,...
- 11/20/2023
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
“Be careful what you wish for” is the moral of Disney’s latest animation, an odd sort of greatest-hits package that ticks all the boxes for what passes as inspirational fare these days. Sadly, that message mostly applies to the studio bosses, who appear to have closed their eyes and blown out 100 candles in return for a 95-minute movie based on the company theme song: Pinocchio’s “When You Wish Upon a Star.”
Cliff Edwards’ haunting, seven-note refrain is referenced throughout the entire movie, but in a weirdly mutated version that, whenever it chimes in, sounds like whoever’s playing it has forgotten how it actually goes, or might be playing it with a rubber spoon. Similarly, on closer examination (which is not at all advised), the plot comes to resemble a similarly wonky AI meditation on the song’s lyrics, which served Pinocchio’s themes very well with its talk of hearts’ desires,...
Cliff Edwards’ haunting, seven-note refrain is referenced throughout the entire movie, but in a weirdly mutated version that, whenever it chimes in, sounds like whoever’s playing it has forgotten how it actually goes, or might be playing it with a rubber spoon. Similarly, on closer examination (which is not at all advised), the plot comes to resemble a similarly wonky AI meditation on the song’s lyrics, which served Pinocchio’s themes very well with its talk of hearts’ desires,...
- 11/17/2023
- by Damon Wise
- Deadline Film + TV
There’s a character in Disney’s self-mythologizing movie Wish whose life dream is to inspire the next generation. He lives in Rosas, the fictional kingdom ruled by the self-taught sorcerer Magnifico (voiced by Chris Pine). For reasons that remain murky, the wizard hoards his constituents’ wishes in his castle tower. When residents of Rosas turn 18, they relinquish their greatest dream in hopes that one day their benevolent dictator will fulfill it. Magnifico, like all authoritarian leaders, insists that it’s a small price to pay for their safety and eternal peace of mind.
The whole premise is very Disney, and Wish plays out as one would expect. Magnifico meets his match in Asha (Ariana DeBose), a 17-year-old girl who dares to question the order of things. Their encounter represents the generational crossroads that Disney finds itself at during its centennial. In him, a symbol of authority and empire. In her,...
The whole premise is very Disney, and Wish plays out as one would expect. Magnifico meets his match in Asha (Ariana DeBose), a 17-year-old girl who dares to question the order of things. Their encounter represents the generational crossroads that Disney finds itself at during its centennial. In him, a symbol of authority and empire. In her,...
- 11/17/2023
- by Lovia Gyarkye
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
This holiday season’s Wish is the 62nd feature film from the fabled Walt Disney Animation Studios, and the only one to be released during the animation house’s 100th anniversary. You can feel the weight of legacy in nearly every pixel of the film’s exquisitely designed frames.
Ever since Disney made the fateful choice to shut down Wdas’ hand-drawn divisions some 15 years ago, the studio has struggled with a sense of loss; the loss of history, the loss of legacy; and the loss of a little bit of that Disney magic. In the same timeframe, the company also scaled new creative heights, releasing several of their best so-called princess (or fairy tale) movies in the canon—Tangled, Frozen, Moana—and some true groundbreaking risks like Zootopia and the first Wreck-It Ralph. However, it’s never been quite the same.
This may be why nostalgia for dreams of old permeates Wish.
Ever since Disney made the fateful choice to shut down Wdas’ hand-drawn divisions some 15 years ago, the studio has struggled with a sense of loss; the loss of history, the loss of legacy; and the loss of a little bit of that Disney magic. In the same timeframe, the company also scaled new creative heights, releasing several of their best so-called princess (or fairy tale) movies in the canon—Tangled, Frozen, Moana—and some true groundbreaking risks like Zootopia and the first Wreck-It Ralph. However, it’s never been quite the same.
This may be why nostalgia for dreams of old permeates Wish.
- 11/17/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
The co-director of Disney Animation’s Wish revealed whether the company would look into creating new 2D animated movies.
Wish sports a unique look. While it is 3D animated, its style is directly inspired by the many 2D movies that came before—though it's been a while since Disney Animation launched any 2D animated films. Nonetheless, Wish has received positive reviews thus far.
The last Disney Animation movie in 2D was 2011’s Winnie the Pooh and The Princess and the Frog before that. Since then, the studio leaned fully into 3D animation, producing hits such as Frozen, Moana, and Encanto.
Read full article on The Direct.
Wish sports a unique look. While it is 3D animated, its style is directly inspired by the many 2D movies that came before—though it's been a while since Disney Animation launched any 2D animated films. Nonetheless, Wish has received positive reviews thus far.
The last Disney Animation movie in 2D was 2011’s Winnie the Pooh and The Princess and the Frog before that. Since then, the studio leaned fully into 3D animation, producing hits such as Frozen, Moana, and Encanto.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 11/14/2023
- by Russ Milheim
- The Direct
Walt Disney Animation Studios and Disney Music Group today released the new song “Welcome to Rosas,” performed by Ariana DeBose and the talented cast of Wish. Now available on SiriusXM’s Disney Hits Channel 302, YouTube, Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Music, and all digital service providers, “Welcome to Rosas” is the third of five songs being revealed as part of a weekly “Wish Wednesdays” music campaign ahead of the film’s launch in U.S. theaters on November 22. Check out the video for the song above!
Grammy®-nominated singer/songwriter Julia Michaels and Grammy®-winning producer/songwriter/musician Benjamin Rice penned seven original songs for the film. “I would describe the songs as fun, emotional and heartfelt,” said Michaels. “We had to cover a lot of ground for Wish lyrically, so a lot of the songs are rhythmically whimsical and intentional.” This “is the first song you hear from the movie,...
Grammy®-nominated singer/songwriter Julia Michaels and Grammy®-winning producer/songwriter/musician Benjamin Rice penned seven original songs for the film. “I would describe the songs as fun, emotional and heartfelt,” said Michaels. “We had to cover a lot of ground for Wish lyrically, so a lot of the songs are rhythmically whimsical and intentional.” This “is the first song you hear from the movie,...
- 11/1/2023
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Is interest in the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the decline? According to early analytics, Marvel Studios’ The Marvels is tracking for a $75M-$80M opening weekend. This amount is roughly 50% below the opening total for 2019’s Captain Marvel, a film that, despite protests from specific spectators in the superhero community, grossed $153M during its 3-day debut, with a final total of $1.1B+ worldwide, at the end of its theatrical run.
While naysayers are quick to point toward a lack of interest in a Captain Marvel sequel, the most significant reason for the low numbers is thanks to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, which prevents the stars of the film from participating in press tours. Marvel Studios could not promote The Marvels during San Diego Comic-Con or the recent New York City Comic-Con. Those events are where crowds of Marvel fans gather to celebrate their favorite heroes and feel the hype for upcoming film and television projects.
While naysayers are quick to point toward a lack of interest in a Captain Marvel sequel, the most significant reason for the low numbers is thanks to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, which prevents the stars of the film from participating in press tours. Marvel Studios could not promote The Marvels during San Diego Comic-Con or the recent New York City Comic-Con. Those events are where crowds of Marvel fans gather to celebrate their favorite heroes and feel the hype for upcoming film and television projects.
- 10/19/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The Marvels is the next installment of Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but long-range box office tracking isn’t painting a great picture of the movie’s success.
According to Box Office Pro, The Marvels is currently tracking a $50M-$75M domestic opening weekend. That may seem like a decent chunk of change for a regular movie, but Marvel flicks typically track much higher. The report states that pre-sale trends for The Marvels are currently 42% behind Eternals, 69% behind Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and 72% behind Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. The report adds that the domestic box office could end up between $121M-$189M. Yikes.
For comparison’s sake, the first Captain Marvel movie had a domestic opening of $154M ($456M worldwide) and went on to gross $1.1B. But that was a different time when it seemed like Marvel could do no wrong. In the last four years,...
According to Box Office Pro, The Marvels is currently tracking a $50M-$75M domestic opening weekend. That may seem like a decent chunk of change for a regular movie, but Marvel flicks typically track much higher. The report states that pre-sale trends for The Marvels are currently 42% behind Eternals, 69% behind Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and 72% behind Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. The report adds that the domestic box office could end up between $121M-$189M. Yikes.
For comparison’s sake, the first Captain Marvel movie had a domestic opening of $154M ($456M worldwide) and went on to gross $1.1B. But that was a different time when it seemed like Marvel could do no wrong. In the last four years,...
- 10/13/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
The latest on Frozen 3, thoughts on the upcoming Wish and her memories of how watching Cinderella helped her when she used to get bullied in school where among the topics Jennifer Lee, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ chief creative officer and writer and director on the Frozen films, discussed in London on Thursday.
In a BFI London Film Festival Spotlight talk at the Picturehouse Central cinema in the British capital during the Walt Disney Co.’s centennial year, she was asked about what she could say about more Frozen coming in the future. “Every morning last week they carved out space for me to work with the creative team on it. And I’m blown away, and I’m so excited,” she shared.
For now at least, her role on the film is “doing what I do now, which is we work on every project as a team.”
Lee is also...
In a BFI London Film Festival Spotlight talk at the Picturehouse Central cinema in the British capital during the Walt Disney Co.’s centennial year, she was asked about what she could say about more Frozen coming in the future. “Every morning last week they carved out space for me to work with the creative team on it. And I’m blown away, and I’m so excited,” she shared.
For now at least, her role on the film is “doing what I do now, which is we work on every project as a team.”
Lee is also...
- 10/5/2023
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Walt Disney Animation‘s Wish is making dreams come true for the House of Mouse after the animated feature’s recent trailer spread like wildfire online. With more than 66.5 million views across online platforms, Disney’s Wish trailer is the most-viewed preview for one of the studio’s animated films since 2019’s Frozen II. Discussions around the film praise the project’s original story, uplifting music, peculiar characters, the sinister villain, and a dazzling kingdom populated with charming locals.
Inspired by the fanciful act of wishing on stars, Wish introduces Asha (Ariana DeBose), a sharp-witted idealist who makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force—a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, Asha and Star set out to prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen.
Joining DeBose as primary cast...
Inspired by the fanciful act of wishing on stars, Wish introduces Asha (Ariana DeBose), a sharp-witted idealist who makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force—a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, Asha and Star set out to prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen.
Joining DeBose as primary cast...
- 10/2/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Originally announced at Disney's D23 event back in 2022, Wish represents the studio leveraging and celebrating its history with a new fantastical story that literally features someone wishing on a star. Check out the new trailer…
Wish transports us to the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha (Ariana DeBose), a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force—a little ball of boundless energy called Star.
Together, Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe — the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico (Chris Pine) — to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen. Yes, turns out that King Magnifico, far from being the benevolent granter of wishes, has been hoarding the power for himself. And that will not stand!
With Alan Tudyk, Victor Garber, Jennifer Kumiyama, Evan Peters, Harvey Guillén...
Wish transports us to the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha (Ariana DeBose), a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force—a little ball of boundless energy called Star.
Together, Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe — the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico (Chris Pine) — to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen. Yes, turns out that King Magnifico, far from being the benevolent granter of wishes, has been hoarding the power for himself. And that will not stand!
With Alan Tudyk, Victor Garber, Jennifer Kumiyama, Evan Peters, Harvey Guillén...
- 9/27/2023
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
Ariana DeBose and Chris Pine lead the voice cast of Disney Animation’s upcoming fairy tale Wish, due out this November.
As the movie’s title suggests, Wish is all about wishes, with DeBose playing 17-year-old Asha in a magical kingdom where a ruler (Pine’s King Magnifico) strictly determines which wishes are granted. When Asha gains the ability to do the same — including giving a voice to her pet goat Valentino, voiced by Disney vet Alan Tudyk — Magnifico deems her an enemy of the kingdom.
In addition to the new trailer,...
As the movie’s title suggests, Wish is all about wishes, with DeBose playing 17-year-old Asha in a magical kingdom where a ruler (Pine’s King Magnifico) strictly determines which wishes are granted. When Asha gains the ability to do the same — including giving a voice to her pet goat Valentino, voiced by Disney vet Alan Tudyk — Magnifico deems her an enemy of the kingdom.
In addition to the new trailer,...
- 9/27/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
The Disney princess has a long and fraught history, with the animated ladies of the film being as often praised for existing as they are condemned for it. And with the Walt Disney Company celebrating its centennial, co-directors Chris Buck an Fawn Veerasunthorn of the latest animated feature, “Wish,” wanted to focus on a relatable, average young heroine in Asha (voiced by Ariana deBose).
“It’s less important if you have a royal bloodline to me in this day and age as a modern audience,” Veerasunthorn told TheWrap. “I approach the character from the point of view of being relatable to me, as an audience, so I can see myself in this person.”
“Wish” follows Asha, who lives in the kingdom of Rosas. The citizenry turn their wishes over to the magnanimous King Magnifico (voiced by Chris Pine), who occasionally grants a wish here and there. But when Asha learns...
“It’s less important if you have a royal bloodline to me in this day and age as a modern audience,” Veerasunthorn told TheWrap. “I approach the character from the point of view of being relatable to me, as an audience, so I can see myself in this person.”
“Wish” follows Asha, who lives in the kingdom of Rosas. The citizenry turn their wishes over to the magnanimous King Magnifico (voiced by Chris Pine), who occasionally grants a wish here and there. But when Asha learns...
- 9/27/2023
- by Kristen Lopez
- The Wrap
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