Dylan O’Brien has admitted his audition for ‘Frozen II’ was "really bad".The 33-year-old actor recalled trying out for the 2019 Disney sequel but left the casting director disappointed when she found out that he couldn't sing to the standard required for the part.During an appearance on ‘Late Night with Seth Myers’, O’Brien said: "This poor woman. I remember, actually — this is a specific detail — she asked me, painfully, if I could get to the chorus because she needed to see if I had a certain range. [I was] swimming in the first verse a little bit [and then] went higher ... it was really bad. I knew. She knew. It’s okay."When she said to me, ‘Okay, okay’… She said two ‘okays.’ I’ll never forget it."And then she said, ‘Thank you for coming in. I think we’d probably need a bit of a stronger singer.’ and I was already just nodding,...
- 9/23/2024
- by Alex Getting
- Bang Showbiz
Dylan O’Brien is looking back at his audition for Frozen 2, which didn’t necessarily go as planned.
The Saturday Night actor recently made an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers, where the host asked him about his failed audition for the 2019 animated sequel, which saw Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel return as sisters Anna and Elsa, respectively.
O’Brien said he didn’t go into the audition with high hopes of landing the role “because I knew that I probably wasn’t going to get it.” The actor didn’t disclose which character he auditioned for.
“They’re looking for multitalented, multi-hyphenate people who can act and sing,” he told Seth Meyers of the musical film. “And I didn’t check, to be honest, probably either.”
The Teen Wolf alum acknowledged that he “can’t sing,” but decided to audition because he doesn’t “always feel like a real actor.
The Saturday Night actor recently made an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers, where the host asked him about his failed audition for the 2019 animated sequel, which saw Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel return as sisters Anna and Elsa, respectively.
O’Brien said he didn’t go into the audition with high hopes of landing the role “because I knew that I probably wasn’t going to get it.” The actor didn’t disclose which character he auditioned for.
“They’re looking for multitalented, multi-hyphenate people who can act and sing,” he told Seth Meyers of the musical film. “And I didn’t check, to be honest, probably either.”
The Teen Wolf alum acknowledged that he “can’t sing,” but decided to audition because he doesn’t “always feel like a real actor.
- 9/21/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Dylan O’Brien is getting honest about his attempt to star in Frozen 2.
The 33-year-old Saturday Night actor recalled his failed audition for the 2019 animated film while on Late Night With Seth Meyers.
When host Seth Meyers asked if he had high hopes for getting the part, Dylan revealed: “No, because I knew that I probably wasn’t going to get it.”
Keep reading to find out more…
While he didn’t say which character he was auditioning for, he reminded Seth and the audience that the Frozen films are very musicals requiring actors with singing ability.
“They’re looking for multitalented, multi-hyphenate people who can act and sing,” he explained. “And I didn’t check, to be honest, probably either.”
Despite the fact he knew he “can’t sing,” he decided to audition for the part because he doesn’t “always feel like a real actor.”
“This poor woman,...
The 33-year-old Saturday Night actor recalled his failed audition for the 2019 animated film while on Late Night With Seth Meyers.
When host Seth Meyers asked if he had high hopes for getting the part, Dylan revealed: “No, because I knew that I probably wasn’t going to get it.”
Keep reading to find out more…
While he didn’t say which character he was auditioning for, he reminded Seth and the audience that the Frozen films are very musicals requiring actors with singing ability.
“They’re looking for multitalented, multi-hyphenate people who can act and sing,” he explained. “And I didn’t check, to be honest, probably either.”
Despite the fact he knew he “can’t sing,” he decided to audition for the part because he doesn’t “always feel like a real actor.”
“This poor woman,...
- 9/20/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
When Josh Gad joined the voice cast of Disney's animated movie "Frozen," which came out in 2013, he probably didn't think that he was about to become part of one of the biggest pop culture juggernauts in recent history. Both the original and its 2019 sequel, "Frozen II," made buckets of money at the box office, while the first movie also scored an Academy Award for best original song (thanks to the inescapable earworm "Let It Go"). Plus, Gad's character Olaf, a living snowman who wants to experience summer, became a breakout success on his own. So does Gad have any regrets about his "Frozen" experience? Yes, actually. He wishes he'd changed his voice a little more for the character.
"If I could do it all over again, I would not have lent that snowman my voice. I would've created a different voice," Gad said while participating in an interview at Fan Expo Canada,...
"If I could do it all over again, I would not have lent that snowman my voice. I would've created a different voice," Gad said while participating in an interview at Fan Expo Canada,...
- 9/19/2024
- by Nina Starner
- Slash Film
There has been a shake-up at Walt Disney Animation today. Jennifer Lee, the chief creative officer, is stepping down to work on Frozen 3 and Frozen 4. Jared Bush will replace Lee in that position.
(Image Credit D23)
Bush is known for Zootopia and Encanto. He also wrote the original Moana film and co-wrote the upcoming Moana 2 sequel. Both Lee and Bush are executive producers on the upcoming Moana 2 film.
Lee has been the chief creative officer for the past six years. So, while films like Frozen 2 performed well, Wish and Strange World did not.
It’s unclear if this is a demotion for Lee or if she is there to push the crunch on Frozen 3 and Frozen 4. She will be writing and directing Frozen 3 but only writing Frozen 4.
Here is what Jennifer Lee said about her time as Walt Disney Animation’s Cco,
“I am...
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Bush is known for Zootopia and Encanto. He also wrote the original Moana film and co-wrote the upcoming Moana 2 sequel. Both Lee and Bush are executive producers on the upcoming Moana 2 film.
Lee has been the chief creative officer for the past six years. So, while films like Frozen 2 performed well, Wish and Strange World did not.
It’s unclear if this is a demotion for Lee or if she is there to push the crunch on Frozen 3 and Frozen 4. She will be writing and directing Frozen 3 but only writing Frozen 4.
Here is what Jennifer Lee said about her time as Walt Disney Animation’s Cco,
“I am...
- 9/19/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
Jennifer Lee, the co-director of the original “Frozen,” has stepped down as Disney Animation’s chief creative officer after six years and will exclusively return to filmmaking to direct the next two “Frozen” sequels. Lee will be succeeded in the role by filmmaker Jared Bush, co-writer and co-director of “Encanto” and the Oscar-winning “Zootopia,” and co-writer of “Moana,” Disney announced on Thursday.
Lee is currently writing and directing “Frozen 3,” which is set for release on November 24, 2027, and is also writing “Frozen 4” with Marc Smith (“Frozen 2” animator). He currently serves as co-writer of “Moana 2” (November 27) and writer and director of “Zootopia 2”. He’s also writing the live-action “Moana” movie.
Bush will report to Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Alan Bergman, while Oscar-winning producer Clark Spencer continues as president, Walt Disney Animation Studios.
“Jared Bush is an incredible filmmaker and a talented executive who’s been a prominent creative force...
Lee is currently writing and directing “Frozen 3,” which is set for release on November 24, 2027, and is also writing “Frozen 4” with Marc Smith (“Frozen 2” animator). He currently serves as co-writer of “Moana 2” (November 27) and writer and director of “Zootopia 2”. He’s also writing the live-action “Moana” movie.
Bush will report to Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Alan Bergman, while Oscar-winning producer Clark Spencer continues as president, Walt Disney Animation Studios.
“Jared Bush is an incredible filmmaker and a talented executive who’s been a prominent creative force...
- 9/19/2024
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Director-writer Jared Bush is replacing Jennifer Lee as chief creative officer of the Walt Disney Animation Studios as Lee returns to filmmaking full time at the company and stewards the Frozen franchise, Disney announced Thursday. Bush will report to Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman, effective immediately.
Lee, who had been in the top gig for six years, will direct and write Frozen 3. She’s also set to write and executive produce Frozen 4.
Her departure as Cco isn’t a complete surprise. During her tenure, the storied animation studio suffered major misses, including 2022’s Strange World and last year’s Wish. But she wasn’t without her wins: Encanto won an Oscar and was a major commercial success after finding its groove. And the company’s upcoming slate includes the highly anticipated sequel Moana 2, out in theaters Nov. 27.
Both Bush and Lee are responsible for billion-dollar films for the studio (Bush with Zootopia,...
Lee, who had been in the top gig for six years, will direct and write Frozen 3. She’s also set to write and executive produce Frozen 4.
Her departure as Cco isn’t a complete surprise. During her tenure, the storied animation studio suffered major misses, including 2022’s Strange World and last year’s Wish. But she wasn’t without her wins: Encanto won an Oscar and was a major commercial success after finding its groove. And the company’s upcoming slate includes the highly anticipated sequel Moana 2, out in theaters Nov. 27.
Both Bush and Lee are responsible for billion-dollar films for the studio (Bush with Zootopia,...
- 9/19/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Disney Animation chief creative officer and Oscar winner Jennifer Lee is reshifting her focus back to filmmaking, stepping out of her role as the studio’s Cco to focus fully on writing and directing “Frozen 3” and “Frozen 4.” Jared Bush, who won an Academy Award for “Encanto” and is one of the writers and executive producers for “Moana 2,” has been named the studio’s Cco.
Lee is writing and directing “Frozen 3” and writing (and exec producing) “Frozen 4” with Marc Smith — the sequels to Disney Animation’s 2013 “Snow Queen”-inspired cultural hit “Frozen,” for which she served as writer/director. The movie made $1.3 billion worldwide and earned two Oscars, for best animated feature and for earworm song “Let It Go.”
Longtime Disney creative Bush won an Oscar for 2021’s “Encanto,” for which he was a writer and director. Earlier, Bush was an executive producer of “Raya and the Last Dragon,...
Lee is writing and directing “Frozen 3” and writing (and exec producing) “Frozen 4” with Marc Smith — the sequels to Disney Animation’s 2013 “Snow Queen”-inspired cultural hit “Frozen,” for which she served as writer/director. The movie made $1.3 billion worldwide and earned two Oscars, for best animated feature and for earworm song “Let It Go.”
Longtime Disney creative Bush won an Oscar for 2021’s “Encanto,” for which he was a writer and director. Earlier, Bush was an executive producer of “Raya and the Last Dragon,...
- 9/19/2024
- by Carolyn Giardina
- Variety Film + TV
Walt Disney Animation Studios leadership is getting redrawn.
Jennifer Lee, the company’s chief creative officer and the director of “Frozen” and “Frozen II,” is stepping down and returning to filmmaking full time. Taking her place effectively immediately is Jared Bush, who is currently writing and directing “Zootopia 2” for the studio. He is reporting to Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman
As Cco, Bush will oversee the creative output of the animation studio, including its films, series and associated projects. On “Zootopia 2,” TheWrap can exclusively reveal that Byron Howard is also directing the sequel alongside Bush — they both serve as full directors on the film.
Lee will be directing and writing on “Frozen 3” and writing “Frozen 4” with Marc Smith. She will also serve as executive producer on “Frozen 4.”
Clark Spencer continues as President, Walt Disney Animation Studios.
“I am so grateful to Bob and Alan for supporting my...
Jennifer Lee, the company’s chief creative officer and the director of “Frozen” and “Frozen II,” is stepping down and returning to filmmaking full time. Taking her place effectively immediately is Jared Bush, who is currently writing and directing “Zootopia 2” for the studio. He is reporting to Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman
As Cco, Bush will oversee the creative output of the animation studio, including its films, series and associated projects. On “Zootopia 2,” TheWrap can exclusively reveal that Byron Howard is also directing the sequel alongside Bush — they both serve as full directors on the film.
Lee will be directing and writing on “Frozen 3” and writing “Frozen 4” with Marc Smith. She will also serve as executive producer on “Frozen 4.”
Clark Spencer continues as President, Walt Disney Animation Studios.
“I am so grateful to Bob and Alan for supporting my...
- 9/19/2024
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Ende August startete die PVoD-Verwertung von „Alles steht Kopf 2“. Jetzt steht fest, wann der Animationshit des Jahres auf Disney+ veröffentlicht wird. Unterdessen geht der Film mit einer Prognose in das aktuelle Kinowochenende, die auch ein gutes Licht auf das letztwöchige Kinofest wirft.
„Alles steht Kopf 2“ von Pixar ist der bislang mit Abstand größte Kinohit des Jahres (Credits: © 2023 Disney/Pixar)
Bereits seit Ende August ist „Alles steht Kopf 2“ auch in Deutschland via PVoD erhältlich, an den Kinokassen sorgte er aber auch nach diesem Termin ungebremst für Furore.
Beflügelt vom Kinofest wurden allein am vergangenen Wochenende über 140.000 weitere Besuche gezählt, in der zwölften Auswertungswoche war der Pixar-Blockbuster damit weiterhin für eine Platzierung in den Top 5 gut. Für den aktuellen Vier-Tages-Zeitraum sehen zumindest optimistische Prognosen ein Ergebnis, das an das Niveau des Wochenendes vor dem Kinofest heranreichen könnte. Das wäre – Wetterumschwung hin oder her – ein echtes Ausrufezeichen.
Unter dem Strich strebt der Film auf 5,5 Mio.
„Alles steht Kopf 2“ von Pixar ist der bislang mit Abstand größte Kinohit des Jahres (Credits: © 2023 Disney/Pixar)
Bereits seit Ende August ist „Alles steht Kopf 2“ auch in Deutschland via PVoD erhältlich, an den Kinokassen sorgte er aber auch nach diesem Termin ungebremst für Furore.
Beflügelt vom Kinofest wurden allein am vergangenen Wochenende über 140.000 weitere Besuche gezählt, in der zwölften Auswertungswoche war der Pixar-Blockbuster damit weiterhin für eine Platzierung in den Top 5 gut. Für den aktuellen Vier-Tages-Zeitraum sehen zumindest optimistische Prognosen ein Ergebnis, das an das Niveau des Wochenendes vor dem Kinofest heranreichen könnte. Das wäre – Wetterumschwung hin oder her – ein echtes Ausrufezeichen.
Unter dem Strich strebt der Film auf 5,5 Mio.
- 9/13/2024
- by Marc Mensch
- Spot - Media & Film
“Inside Out 2” is coming home.
The Pixar Animation Studios feature, which is now the highest-grossing animated movie of all time, has set a streaming release date on Disney+ for Sept. 25.
In “Inside Out 2” Riley, now 13 (and voiced by Kensington Tallman), goes away to hockey camp while the original emotions in her head are contending with the arrival of a group of new emotions – Anxiety (Maya Hawke), Envy (Ayo Edebiri), Ennui (Adèle Exarchopoulos) and Embarrassment (Paul Walter Hauser). With Joy and the other original emotions kicked out of headquarters, they have to traverse Riley’s mind and regain control, while Riley, in the real world, is faced with major challenges herself.
In addition to the Disney+ date, the streamer launched its Blockbuster Offer where now through Sept. 27, new and returning customers can get Disney+ Basic for only $1.99/month for three months.
While initial estimates for “Inside Out 2” had...
The Pixar Animation Studios feature, which is now the highest-grossing animated movie of all time, has set a streaming release date on Disney+ for Sept. 25.
In “Inside Out 2” Riley, now 13 (and voiced by Kensington Tallman), goes away to hockey camp while the original emotions in her head are contending with the arrival of a group of new emotions – Anxiety (Maya Hawke), Envy (Ayo Edebiri), Ennui (Adèle Exarchopoulos) and Embarrassment (Paul Walter Hauser). With Joy and the other original emotions kicked out of headquarters, they have to traverse Riley’s mind and regain control, while Riley, in the real world, is faced with major challenges herself.
In addition to the Disney+ date, the streamer launched its Blockbuster Offer where now through Sept. 27, new and returning customers can get Disney+ Basic for only $1.99/month for three months.
While initial estimates for “Inside Out 2” had...
- 9/12/2024
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Walt Disney Animation Studios/YouTube; Walt Disney Studios/YouTube'Agatha All Along’Marvel Entertainment/YouTube
Walt Disney Studios held the 2024 D23 Expo in Anaheim, Calif., hyping fans with what the company has to offer over the next few months.
During the event, the company unveiled the official trailer for Agatha All Along and presented its lead star, Kathryn Hahn, who performed "The Ballad of Witches' Road" alongside other cast members, including Aubrey Plaza, Ali Ahn, Debra Jo Rupp, Patti LuPone, Joe Locke and Sasheer Zamata.
The series, which premieres on Disney+ on September 18, follows the events that happened on WandaVision.
'Andor’ Season 2Star Wars/YouTube
D23 did not confirm Andor Season 2's release date, but Diego Luna revealed how the 12-episode series will share the story of his character, Cassian Andor, after becoming the leader in the Resistance.
Fans also got a first look at the two Rogue One characters returning to the series.
Walt Disney Studios held the 2024 D23 Expo in Anaheim, Calif., hyping fans with what the company has to offer over the next few months.
During the event, the company unveiled the official trailer for Agatha All Along and presented its lead star, Kathryn Hahn, who performed "The Ballad of Witches' Road" alongside other cast members, including Aubrey Plaza, Ali Ahn, Debra Jo Rupp, Patti LuPone, Joe Locke and Sasheer Zamata.
The series, which premieres on Disney+ on September 18, follows the events that happened on WandaVision.
'Andor’ Season 2Star Wars/YouTube
D23 did not confirm Andor Season 2's release date, but Diego Luna revealed how the 12-episode series will share the story of his character, Cassian Andor, after becoming the leader in the Resistance.
Fans also got a first look at the two Rogue One characters returning to the series.
- 9/10/2024
- by Angilene Gacute
- OK! Magazine
For the past two years, movie theaters have struggled through deep droughts in September and October as they waited for end-of-year tentpoles like “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” and surprises like “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” to rescue them.
They won’t have to worry about that in 2024.
Between now and Thanksgiving, the release slate promises the most consistent batch of offerings that exhibitors have enjoyed since the pandemic began in 2020. It starts this weekend with a potential $100 million-plus opening for Warner Bros.’ “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” That will kick off a series of franchise sequels, animated offerings and specialty hopefuls that may not yield a billion-dollar hit, but should keep the market slump-free.
Analysts who spoke to TheWrap are expecting a dramatic improvement from the $1.58 billion the domestic box office generated last September through November. But the bigger goal will be to reach the $2.42 billion made in that span in 2019 — the year...
They won’t have to worry about that in 2024.
Between now and Thanksgiving, the release slate promises the most consistent batch of offerings that exhibitors have enjoyed since the pandemic began in 2020. It starts this weekend with a potential $100 million-plus opening for Warner Bros.’ “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” That will kick off a series of franchise sequels, animated offerings and specialty hopefuls that may not yield a billion-dollar hit, but should keep the market slump-free.
Analysts who spoke to TheWrap are expecting a dramatic improvement from the $1.58 billion the domestic box office generated last September through November. But the bigger goal will be to reach the $2.42 billion made in that span in 2019 — the year...
- 9/6/2024
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Once upon a time, in the magical land of Hollywood, a movie about the globally popular video game "Minecraft" was being made. Inspired perhaps by the success of "The Lego Movie," which took the rather simple block toys of childhood and created a cinematic miracle that made more than $468 million at the worldwide box office, Mojang Studios started looking at turning its own popular building-block game into a blockbuster movie. But who to helm it? "The Lego Movie" had Chris Miller and Phil Lord of "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" and "21 Jump Street" fame, and "Minecraft" needed someone with similar comedy chops.
Enter "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" series creator and star Rob McElhenney, who stepped in after "Night at the Museum" director Shawn Levy joined and left the project in a very short time. McElhenney seemed like a pretty strange fit for a family film based on...
Enter "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" series creator and star Rob McElhenney, who stepped in after "Night at the Museum" director Shawn Levy joined and left the project in a very short time. McElhenney seemed like a pretty strange fit for a family film based on...
- 9/5/2024
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
Anya Taylor-Joy Wants to Play Elsa for a Live-Action Frozen Movie - Main Image
Disney may be mining their “renaissance era” and older films for their live-action remakes, but with a new Moana adaptation in the works, it’s only a matter of time before they announce remakes for movies like Tangled and Frozen.
What’s interesting is, someone is already putting their name up as an option should Disney look for a live-action version of the Ice Queen, Elsa.
Anya Taylor-Joy Wants to Build a Snowman
Anya Taylor-Joy may be one of the last actresses fans would expect to star in a Disney movie, but when asked if she would have a role in mind, she already has a character she would want to play. Talking to Vogue Hk, Taylor-Joy said, “It will be very interesting to shoot ice from your hand… All my siblings have children now, so...
Disney may be mining their “renaissance era” and older films for their live-action remakes, but with a new Moana adaptation in the works, it’s only a matter of time before they announce remakes for movies like Tangled and Frozen.
What’s interesting is, someone is already putting their name up as an option should Disney look for a live-action version of the Ice Queen, Elsa.
Anya Taylor-Joy Wants to Build a Snowman
Anya Taylor-Joy may be one of the last actresses fans would expect to star in a Disney movie, but when asked if she would have a role in mind, she already has a character she would want to play. Talking to Vogue Hk, Taylor-Joy said, “It will be very interesting to shoot ice from your hand… All my siblings have children now, so...
- 9/2/2024
- EpicStream
"Inside Out 2" has been the biggest movie of 2024 for months now, and is continuing to break records nearly three months into its wildly impressive theatrical run. With a solid Labor Day weekend in the books for the animated sequel, it has now moved further up the all-time charts to become the ninth-biggest movie in box office history. With this latest milestone, a debate that has raged since 2019 has been put to rest.
Director Kelsey Mann's "Inside Out 2" added another $2.7 million this past weekend, staying in the top ten in its 12th frame. With that, the film has now amassed $651.2 million domestically. More importantly, its global total sits at $1.671 billion. That means it sits comfortably at number nine all-time, just ahead of 2019's "live-action" remake of "The Lion King" ($1.662 billion). That is hugely important as any debate that lingered as to what the highest-grossing animated movie of all...
Director Kelsey Mann's "Inside Out 2" added another $2.7 million this past weekend, staying in the top ten in its 12th frame. With that, the film has now amassed $651.2 million domestically. More importantly, its global total sits at $1.671 billion. That means it sits comfortably at number nine all-time, just ahead of 2019's "live-action" remake of "The Lion King" ($1.662 billion). That is hugely important as any debate that lingered as to what the highest-grossing animated movie of all...
- 9/2/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
“Inside Out 2” has surpassed $1 billion at the international box office, one of 12 releases — and the only animated film — to ever cross that coveted milestone.
Though 55 films have grossed $1 billion globally (which is comprised of domestic and international ticket sales), just a dozen have managed to hit that benchmark from overseas markets alone. And, 11 of those movies were live-action. While Disney’s 2019 “The Lion King” earned a staggering $1.1 billion internationally, the studio has categorized the remake as live-action rather than computer generated, so “Inside Out 2” is technically the first animated release to join the coveted club.
Getting to $1 billion means “Inside Out2” has resonated pretty much everywhere, but the top foreign markets are Mexico ($102.2 million), Brazil ($80 million), the United Kingdom ($72.7 million) France ($62.6 million) and Korea ($60.8 million).
Disney’s Pixar sequel is already the highest-grossing movie of the year with $1.649 billion globally, including $1.002 billion overseas and $646.3 million domestically. Weeks ago,...
Though 55 films have grossed $1 billion globally (which is comprised of domestic and international ticket sales), just a dozen have managed to hit that benchmark from overseas markets alone. And, 11 of those movies were live-action. While Disney’s 2019 “The Lion King” earned a staggering $1.1 billion internationally, the studio has categorized the remake as live-action rather than computer generated, so “Inside Out 2” is technically the first animated release to join the coveted club.
Getting to $1 billion means “Inside Out2” has resonated pretty much everywhere, but the top foreign markets are Mexico ($102.2 million), Brazil ($80 million), the United Kingdom ($72.7 million) France ($62.6 million) and Korea ($60.8 million).
Disney’s Pixar sequel is already the highest-grossing movie of the year with $1.649 billion globally, including $1.002 billion overseas and $646.3 million domestically. Weeks ago,...
- 8/25/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Walt Disney Studios has a reputation for many things. From changing lives to making dreams come true, it gives life to the fairy tale lifestyle and makes its audience get as close as they can to their fantasy worlds. While there is nothing but happiness on the outside, there have been several alleged concerning patterns linked to the studio that have had many concerns.
A still from Frozen I Credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
From being accused of being profit-hungry, to mistreating employees, the studio has had its fair share of controversies. However, a recent update about the Frozen films, which was supposed to be great news, has turned sour for fans.
Disney’s Latest Franchise?
Recently, there has been buzz about the future of one of the most beloved Disney films of all time, and the updates that are coming are not impressing fans in the slightest. The...
A still from Frozen I Credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
From being accused of being profit-hungry, to mistreating employees, the studio has had its fair share of controversies. However, a recent update about the Frozen films, which was supposed to be great news, has turned sour for fans.
Disney’s Latest Franchise?
Recently, there has been buzz about the future of one of the most beloved Disney films of all time, and the updates that are coming are not impressing fans in the slightest. The...
- 8/24/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Frozen was one of the biggest hits of 2013, and it came with the ear-worm ‘Let it Go.’ Fans of the movie have barely let the song die down yet, and there are already two more upcoming chapters of the movie. However, fans are worried that Disney is making the same mistake that made Jujutsu Kaisen fans hate Mappa.
Elsa in Frozen | Credits: Disney
After the second Frozen movie grossed a worldwide total of $1.453 billion, Disney realized that there was more potential in the franchise. Thus, two more seasons of the movie went under production, but under a peculiar condition that had animators tearing out their hair.
Frozen Director Confirms Frozen 3 and 4 are Simultaneously Under Production Frozen II | Credits: Disney
Jennifer Lee is the chief creative officer of Disney and is also one of the writers and directors of Frozen. In an interview, she spilled the latest details on the...
Elsa in Frozen | Credits: Disney
After the second Frozen movie grossed a worldwide total of $1.453 billion, Disney realized that there was more potential in the franchise. Thus, two more seasons of the movie went under production, but under a peculiar condition that had animators tearing out their hair.
Frozen Director Confirms Frozen 3 and 4 are Simultaneously Under Production Frozen II | Credits: Disney
Jennifer Lee is the chief creative officer of Disney and is also one of the writers and directors of Frozen. In an interview, she spilled the latest details on the...
- 8/23/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
If Disney Animation felt like it was falling into disrepair in the late 2010s, everything changed in 2013 with the animated feature “Frozen,” which began a newfound renaissance period for Disney that included the success of “Moana.” Collectively, the two “Frozen” films have grossed $2.7 billion worldwide, and “Frozen II” is the 14th highest-earning film of all time. But more is coming, including a “Frozen III” and “Frozen IV.”
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Initially due in 2026, according to Disney’s CEO Bob Iger, during one of their many investor calls at the recent D23 Expo, Disney casually revealed a new “Frozen III” release date of 2027, never really explaining the year-long delay.
Continue reading Director Jennifer Lee Confirms ‘Frozen 3’ & ‘4’ Are Being Made At The Same Time at The Playlist.
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Initially due in 2026, according to Disney’s CEO Bob Iger, during one of their many investor calls at the recent D23 Expo, Disney casually revealed a new “Frozen III” release date of 2027, never really explaining the year-long delay.
Continue reading Director Jennifer Lee Confirms ‘Frozen 3’ & ‘4’ Are Being Made At The Same Time at The Playlist.
- 8/23/2024
- by The Playlist
- The Playlist
Walt Disney hat eine lange Liste an offiziellen neuen Terminen und Titeln für den deutschen Kinomarkt veröffentlicht – darunter die Starttermine für „A Complete Unknown“ und „Frozen 3“. Alleine für 2027 hat man fast ein Dutzend neuer Termine festgelegt.
„Frozen 3“ (hier eine Impression aus dem Vorgänger „Die Eiskönigin 2“) hat mit dem 25. November 2027 nun auch den offiziellen deutschen Starttermin (Credit: © 2019 Disney. All Rights Reserved.)
Neue Starts, neue Projekte, neue Titel: Vieles von dem, was beim US-Fanevent „D23“ enthüllt wurde findet nun auch seinen Niederschlag in der offiziellen deutschen Startliste von Walt Disney, die in der aktuellsten Form mit ausgesprochen zahlreichen neuen Einträgen aufwartet – wobei hinter den meisten der langfristig gesetzten Starts noch kein konkreter Titel steckt.
Aktuelle Änderungen an den Startlisten finden Sie wie üblich hier im Übersichtskasten
Die wichtigsten, da konkretesten Neuheiten: Das Bob-Dylan Biopic „A Complete Unknown“ von James Mangold mit Timothée Chalamet und Elle Fanning startet hierzulande am...
„Frozen 3“ (hier eine Impression aus dem Vorgänger „Die Eiskönigin 2“) hat mit dem 25. November 2027 nun auch den offiziellen deutschen Starttermin (Credit: © 2019 Disney. All Rights Reserved.)
Neue Starts, neue Projekte, neue Titel: Vieles von dem, was beim US-Fanevent „D23“ enthüllt wurde findet nun auch seinen Niederschlag in der offiziellen deutschen Startliste von Walt Disney, die in der aktuellsten Form mit ausgesprochen zahlreichen neuen Einträgen aufwartet – wobei hinter den meisten der langfristig gesetzten Starts noch kein konkreter Titel steckt.
Aktuelle Änderungen an den Startlisten finden Sie wie üblich hier im Übersichtskasten
Die wichtigsten, da konkretesten Neuheiten: Das Bob-Dylan Biopic „A Complete Unknown“ von James Mangold mit Timothée Chalamet und Elle Fanning startet hierzulande am...
- 8/22/2024
- by Marc Mensch
- Spot - Media & Film
Sunday Update: Alien: Romulus has chomped into a $108.2M global opening, including $41.5M from domestic and $66.7M at the international box office. The Fede Alvarez-directed sci-fi horror came in well ahead of expectations, aided, as we noted yesterday (see below), by an over-performance in China. The start there was $25.7M, making it the 2nd best opening for a Hollywood movie in 2024.
In the fickle market — which is down in general versus last summer (local titles included) — the increase on Alien: Romulus was massive day-on-day this weekend. We’re hearing that’s down to strong word of mouth, reviews and social scores. Either way, it’s a surprise. The start bests that of A Quiet Place: Day One by 160%, already exceeding that film’s lifetime in the market.
The full overseas debut on 20th Century Studios/Disney’s Alien: Romulus is 47% ahead of A Quiet Place: Day One and...
In the fickle market — which is down in general versus last summer (local titles included) — the increase on Alien: Romulus was massive day-on-day this weekend. We’re hearing that’s down to strong word of mouth, reviews and social scores. Either way, it’s a surprise. The start bests that of A Quiet Place: Day One by 160%, already exceeding that film’s lifetime in the market.
The full overseas debut on 20th Century Studios/Disney’s Alien: Romulus is 47% ahead of A Quiet Place: Day One and...
- 8/18/2024
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Get ready to return to Arendelle!
Over the weekend, Disney shared some new details about the upcoming Frozen III at the fan-event D23 and shared the first concept art of the upcoming movie. Disney Animation’s Jennifer Lee, who wrote and directed Frozen and Frozen II, also shared that the movie will be released in 2027.
A few days later, Disney officially announced the date that Frozen III will be released in theaters.
Keep reading to find out more…The third installment of the hit franchise will be released in theaters on Nov. 24, 2027, just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday!
Frozen was released in 2013 while the sequel was released six years later in 2019.
The third, and fourth, Frozen movies were officially announced last year and at the time, Jennifer Lee teased what fans can expect in the new movies!
Check out all of the other new projects that were also announced...
Over the weekend, Disney shared some new details about the upcoming Frozen III at the fan-event D23 and shared the first concept art of the upcoming movie. Disney Animation’s Jennifer Lee, who wrote and directed Frozen and Frozen II, also shared that the movie will be released in 2027.
A few days later, Disney officially announced the date that Frozen III will be released in theaters.
Keep reading to find out more…The third installment of the hit franchise will be released in theaters on Nov. 24, 2027, just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday!
Frozen was released in 2013 while the sequel was released six years later in 2019.
The third, and fourth, Frozen movies were officially announced last year and at the time, Jennifer Lee teased what fans can expect in the new movies!
Check out all of the other new projects that were also announced...
- 8/16/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
At this year’s D23, Disney’s “ultimate fan event” held near Disneyland every two years, the company that leads Hollywood in creating world-class entertainment from beloved characters and time-tested stories wasn’t on its usual solid footing.
While the presentations featuring Disney luminaries from Pixar’s Pete Docter to Avatar’s James Cameron were impressive, there was also a keen sensation of déjà-vu. It was like eating at the Cheesecake Factory – there’s a giant, phonebook-sized menu, but everything still ends up tasting the same.
D23 was chock-full of announcements that signaled a doubling down on tested IP (intellectual property). At the convention, everything old was new again… and again… and again.
The presentation suggested that Disney is clearly on the back foot and retreating to what it knows best. This year, “Inside Out 2” broke what some considered a slump for Pixar, earning $1.59 billion; so did “Deadpool & Wolverine” for Marvel Studios,...
While the presentations featuring Disney luminaries from Pixar’s Pete Docter to Avatar’s James Cameron were impressive, there was also a keen sensation of déjà-vu. It was like eating at the Cheesecake Factory – there’s a giant, phonebook-sized menu, but everything still ends up tasting the same.
D23 was chock-full of announcements that signaled a doubling down on tested IP (intellectual property). At the convention, everything old was new again… and again… and again.
The presentation suggested that Disney is clearly on the back foot and retreating to what it knows best. This year, “Inside Out 2” broke what some considered a slump for Pixar, earning $1.59 billion; so did “Deadpool & Wolverine” for Marvel Studios,...
- 8/14/2024
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Disney’s Frozen 3 has landed a new release date which is a little later than expected… More on the sequel’s delay below.
Earlier this year, Disney announced the studio would be “leaning more” into sequels as it gave an update on its upcoming releases. We can expect sequels to The Incredibles, Zootopia, Moana and Toy Story to appear in cinemas in the next few years.
Frozen 3 was due to appear in cinemas in 2026, but the Mouse House has been forced to delay it by a year. Disney has given Frozen a new release date and we can now expect the animated sequel to hit US cinemas on the 24th November 2027, as reported by Variety. We’d expect the UK release to fall around the same time.
Frozen 4 is also already in the works. Neither film has a director officially attached, but Disney CEO Bob Iger did say that Jennifer Lee,...
Earlier this year, Disney announced the studio would be “leaning more” into sequels as it gave an update on its upcoming releases. We can expect sequels to The Incredibles, Zootopia, Moana and Toy Story to appear in cinemas in the next few years.
Frozen 3 was due to appear in cinemas in 2026, but the Mouse House has been forced to delay it by a year. Disney has given Frozen a new release date and we can now expect the animated sequel to hit US cinemas on the 24th November 2027, as reported by Variety. We’d expect the UK release to fall around the same time.
Frozen 4 is also already in the works. Neither film has a director officially attached, but Disney CEO Bob Iger did say that Jennifer Lee,...
- 8/14/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
“Frozen 3” will glide into theaters in time for Thanksgiving… of 2027.
Disney has added the third Arendelle-set animated adventure to the film release calendar on Nov. 24, 2027. Both of the first two “Frozen” movies were also released around Turkey Day, on their way to becoming back-to-back $1 billion blockbusters.
The studio also planted a new Pixar movie, “Hoppers,” on the schedule for March 6, 2026. Jon Hamm and Bobby Moynihan will lead the voice cast of “Hoppers,” a body-swap comedy about a young girl who uses technology to understand the inner thoughts of animals.
The original “Frozen” became a massive sensation in 2013, generating nearly $1.3 billion worldwide and winning a slew of awards, including two Oscars. The 2019 sequel was even more commercially successful with $1.45 billion and, until recently, stood as the highest-grossing animated film in history. The movies about the adventures of royal sisters Anna and Elsa (voiced by Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel) produced...
Disney has added the third Arendelle-set animated adventure to the film release calendar on Nov. 24, 2027. Both of the first two “Frozen” movies were also released around Turkey Day, on their way to becoming back-to-back $1 billion blockbusters.
The studio also planted a new Pixar movie, “Hoppers,” on the schedule for March 6, 2026. Jon Hamm and Bobby Moynihan will lead the voice cast of “Hoppers,” a body-swap comedy about a young girl who uses technology to understand the inner thoughts of animals.
The original “Frozen” became a massive sensation in 2013, generating nearly $1.3 billion worldwide and winning a slew of awards, including two Oscars. The 2019 sequel was even more commercially successful with $1.45 billion and, until recently, stood as the highest-grossing animated film in history. The movies about the adventures of royal sisters Anna and Elsa (voiced by Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel) produced...
- 8/13/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Frozen 3 will skate into theaters on Nov. 24, 2027.
The official date came days after Walt Disney Animation’s chief creative officer Jennifer Lee shared the first concept art for Frozen 3 at D23, where she also revealed it would arrive in cinemas sometime in 2027.
As previously announced, she confirmed a fourth film is also in the works.
The Frozen franchise has been a boon for Disney and a Thanksgiving staple; 2013’s Frozen, starring Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel, earned $1.28 billion, while Frozen II (2019) brought in $1.45 billion.
Lee wrote and co-directed the first two film with Chris Buck. No details have yet been announced regarding who will helm the threequel.
The Frozen films tell the tale of two royal sisters who are orphaned after the death of their parents, the king and queen of Arendelle. Elsa, voiced by Menzel, is anointed queen, but her dangerous icy powers pose major challenges. Bell voices,...
The official date came days after Walt Disney Animation’s chief creative officer Jennifer Lee shared the first concept art for Frozen 3 at D23, where she also revealed it would arrive in cinemas sometime in 2027.
As previously announced, she confirmed a fourth film is also in the works.
The Frozen franchise has been a boon for Disney and a Thanksgiving staple; 2013’s Frozen, starring Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel, earned $1.28 billion, while Frozen II (2019) brought in $1.45 billion.
Lee wrote and co-directed the first two film with Chris Buck. No details have yet been announced regarding who will helm the threequel.
The Frozen films tell the tale of two royal sisters who are orphaned after the death of their parents, the king and queen of Arendelle. Elsa, voiced by Menzel, is anointed queen, but her dangerous icy powers pose major challenges. Bell voices,...
- 8/13/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Coming out of D23, it’s not shocking to hear that Frozen 3 is getting the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, Nov. 24, 2027 release date. That’s the traditional time when Frozen and Disney animated movies ‘let it go’ so to speak; har har har. On Friday night at Disney’s presentation, it was indicated that the threequel would open in 2027.
The first Frozen opened limited in one theater for five days in 2013 before blasting out wide on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Frozen 2 opened on the Friday before Thanksgiving in 2019. Together the two movies racked up $2.7 billion.
In addition, Pixar’s new movie about a human brain inside of a beaver, Hoppers, is opening on March 6, 2026. Warner Bros. has their animated version of The Cat in the Hat there. Well, someone’s gonna want to move there. Hoppers features the voices of Jon Hamm and Bobby Moynihan. The title was announced on...
The first Frozen opened limited in one theater for five days in 2013 before blasting out wide on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Frozen 2 opened on the Friday before Thanksgiving in 2019. Together the two movies racked up $2.7 billion.
In addition, Pixar’s new movie about a human brain inside of a beaver, Hoppers, is opening on March 6, 2026. Warner Bros. has their animated version of The Cat in the Hat there. Well, someone’s gonna want to move there. Hoppers features the voices of Jon Hamm and Bobby Moynihan. The title was announced on...
- 8/13/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
RankFilm (distributor)Three-day gross (August 9-11)Total gross to dateWeek 1. It Ends With Us (Sony) £4.5m £4.5m 1 2. Deadpool & Wolverine (Disney) £4.1m £43.7m* 3 3. Despicable Me 4 (Universal) £1.4m £35.5m 5 4. Trap (Warner Bros) £1.1m £1.1m 1 5. Inside Out 2 (Disney) £619,000 £54.3m* 9
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* - figure is through Monday, August 12
Sony’s It Ends With Us, starring Blake Lively, wooed audiences at this weekend’s UK-Ireland box office with a huge £4.5m, taking top spot and ending the two-week run in first of Deadpool & Wolverine.
The romantic drama based on Colleen Hoover’s novel of the same name took an excellent £7,087 location average from 630 sites.
Gbp to Usd conversion rate: 1.28
* - figure is through Monday, August 12
Sony’s It Ends With Us, starring Blake Lively, wooed audiences at this weekend’s UK-Ireland box office with a huge £4.5m, taking top spot and ending the two-week run in first of Deadpool & Wolverine.
The romantic drama based on Colleen Hoover’s novel of the same name took an excellent £7,087 location average from 630 sites.
- 8/12/2024
- ScreenDaily
Deadpool & Wolverine has entered the prestigious league of movies whose films have crossed the $1 billion mark in box office earnings. The film, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, joined the ranks of Disney’s other 2024 box office animated hit, Inside Out 2.
The 2023 summer smash Barbie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, propelled Greta Gerwig into the rankings last year as the second female director to break global and US Box Office Records. Director Jennifer Lee achieved this milestone for Disney’s Frozen II co-directing alongside Chris Buck.
Related: The Highest-Grossing Animated Films Of All Time At The Box Office
Among the elite list of 55 billion-dollar grossing films are sequels, Disney remakes, and iconic franchises such as Star Wars, Avatar, James Bond, The Lord of the Rings, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Harry Potter, The Fast & The Furious Jurassic Park, The Dark Knight, Transformers and Disney and Pixar toons.
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The 2023 summer smash Barbie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, propelled Greta Gerwig into the rankings last year as the second female director to break global and US Box Office Records. Director Jennifer Lee achieved this milestone for Disney’s Frozen II co-directing alongside Chris Buck.
Related: The Highest-Grossing Animated Films Of All Time At The Box Office
Among the elite list of 55 billion-dollar grossing films are sequels, Disney remakes, and iconic franchises such as Star Wars, Avatar, James Bond, The Lord of the Rings, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Harry Potter, The Fast & The Furious Jurassic Park, The Dark Knight, Transformers and Disney and Pixar toons.
Here...
- 8/12/2024
- by Robert Lang
- Deadline Film + TV
At this year’s D23 entertainment showcase, fans were given a small glimpse at the upcoming third installment of the Frozen franchise. Since its beginning in 2013, the Frozen series has earned $2.733 billion at the worldwide box office alone and billions more in merchandise sales. Up until the release of Pixar’s Inside Out 2, Frozen II was the highest-grossing animated film of all time.
At this year’s showcase, Jennifer Lee, current head of Disney Animation and Frozen co-creator, took to the stage to give fans a small tease of what they may expect to see. A paragraph of text was shown, hinting that the answers to many fans’ questions will be revealed.
Who gave Elsa her powers? Why doesn’t Anna have powers? Was there a 5th Spirit before? Will Kristoff be King? Do they want kids? Where are Kristoff’s parents? How did Kristoff meet Sven? How can...
At this year’s showcase, Jennifer Lee, current head of Disney Animation and Frozen co-creator, took to the stage to give fans a small tease of what they may expect to see. A paragraph of text was shown, hinting that the answers to many fans’ questions will be revealed.
Who gave Elsa her powers? Why doesn’t Anna have powers? Was there a 5th Spirit before? Will Kristoff be King? Do they want kids? Where are Kristoff’s parents? How did Kristoff meet Sven? How can...
- 8/10/2024
- by Mr. Milo
- Pirates & Princesses
Disney has confirmed that its $2 billion-plus Frozen IP will get a three-quel in 2027. Disney exec Jennifer Lee, who is also one of the directors of Frozen and Frozen II, released a concept art of the film at the ongoing D23 event. The film was inspired by Christian Andersen’s old fairy tale The Snow Queen. The two films grossed a total of $2.76 billion at the box office.
A still from Frozen | Walt Disney Pictures.
Lee also hinted at a potential fourth film in the franchise, which obviously draws a comparison to Pixar’s seminal four-part film franchise, Toy Story. From the numbers and the success of Inside Out 2 & Despicable Me 4, the Frozen franchise is likely to surpass the $3 billion-grossing franchise.
Disney Announces Frozen 3 And The Franchise Is All Set To Overthrow Another Pixar Film Series Anna and Olaf from Frozen II | Walt Disney Pictures
The Academy Award-winning...
A still from Frozen | Walt Disney Pictures.
Lee also hinted at a potential fourth film in the franchise, which obviously draws a comparison to Pixar’s seminal four-part film franchise, Toy Story. From the numbers and the success of Inside Out 2 & Despicable Me 4, the Frozen franchise is likely to surpass the $3 billion-grossing franchise.
Disney Announces Frozen 3 And The Franchise Is All Set To Overthrow Another Pixar Film Series Anna and Olaf from Frozen II | Walt Disney Pictures
The Academy Award-winning...
- 8/10/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Do you want to build a snowman? Are you still avoiding capes? After the gargantuan success of both "Frozen" and its sequel at Walt Disney Animation and "Incredibles 2" at Pixar Animation, it should come as no surprise that both franchises are being given more sequels, as announced officially at the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California today.
/Film's Jacob Hall was in attendance during the studio's big panel presentation at D23, where the studios revealed "Frozen 3" will arrive in 2027, and "The Incredibles 3" is currently in development at Pixar. Since neither "Frozen II" nor "Incredibles 2" had specific titles for the sequels, it doesn't seem like the three-quels will have any sort of subtitle either.
So, what do we know about both of these sequels after the big announcement at D23?
Read more: The 20 Most Underrated Disney Movies You Need To See, Ranked
Frozen Is Heading Into The Unknown
With "Frozen 3,...
/Film's Jacob Hall was in attendance during the studio's big panel presentation at D23, where the studios revealed "Frozen 3" will arrive in 2027, and "The Incredibles 3" is currently in development at Pixar. Since neither "Frozen II" nor "Incredibles 2" had specific titles for the sequels, it doesn't seem like the three-quels will have any sort of subtitle either.
So, what do we know about both of these sequels after the big announcement at D23?
Read more: The 20 Most Underrated Disney Movies You Need To See, Ranked
Frozen Is Heading Into The Unknown
With "Frozen 3,...
- 8/10/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
It’s almost time to build a snowman…for the third time.
Disney’s “Frozen 3” is set for a 2027 release and aim to answer unanswered questions.
Disney’s chief creative officer Jennifer Lee concluded the Disney Animation announcements, unveiling visual development art from musical “Frozen 3.” Created by Britney Lee, it shows Elsa on a white horse and Anna on a brown stag.
Lee wrote and co-directed with Chris Buck the best animated feature Oscar winner “Frozen,” as well as “Frozen II,” which were set around the fictional kingdom of Arendelle and featured a voice cast led by Kristen Bell as Anna, Idina Menzel as Elsa, Jonathan Groff as Kristoff and Josh Gad as the sentient snowman Olaf.
The first “Frozen” movie debuted in theaters in 2013 and was inspired by the classic fairy tale “The Snow Queen,” written by Hans Christian Anderson. It became an instant blockbuster and grossed...
Disney’s “Frozen 3” is set for a 2027 release and aim to answer unanswered questions.
Disney’s chief creative officer Jennifer Lee concluded the Disney Animation announcements, unveiling visual development art from musical “Frozen 3.” Created by Britney Lee, it shows Elsa on a white horse and Anna on a brown stag.
Lee wrote and co-directed with Chris Buck the best animated feature Oscar winner “Frozen,” as well as “Frozen II,” which were set around the fictional kingdom of Arendelle and featured a voice cast led by Kristen Bell as Anna, Idina Menzel as Elsa, Jonathan Groff as Kristoff and Josh Gad as the sentient snowman Olaf.
The first “Frozen” movie debuted in theaters in 2013 and was inspired by the classic fairy tale “The Snow Queen,” written by Hans Christian Anderson. It became an instant blockbuster and grossed...
- 8/10/2024
- by Carolyn Giardina and Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Parents across the world should brace for more earworms in 3 years. Disney announced Friday at D23 2024 that “Frozen III” is coming in 2027.
Disney also announced “Frozen on Broadway” is coming to Disney+ in 2025.
“Frozen III” will almost certainly continue the record-smashing success of its predecessors; the original “Frozen” became the highest grossing animated film of all time after it’s release in November 2014, raking in $1.27 billion. “Frozen II” surpassed that handily following its release 6 years later, earning a total of $1.45 billion.
When “Frozen II” Passed that milestone, it was recognized as the new top-grossing animated film — but of course, this doesn’t include the photorealistic CGI remake of “The Lion King,” which grossed $1.65 billion the same year and for some reason is classified as live action.
Whether it replicates the Oscar success of the original remains to be seen, but it will almost certainly be nominated in 2028. As for box office,...
Disney also announced “Frozen on Broadway” is coming to Disney+ in 2025.
“Frozen III” will almost certainly continue the record-smashing success of its predecessors; the original “Frozen” became the highest grossing animated film of all time after it’s release in November 2014, raking in $1.27 billion. “Frozen II” surpassed that handily following its release 6 years later, earning a total of $1.45 billion.
When “Frozen II” Passed that milestone, it was recognized as the new top-grossing animated film — but of course, this doesn’t include the photorealistic CGI remake of “The Lion King,” which grossed $1.65 billion the same year and for some reason is classified as live action.
Whether it replicates the Oscar success of the original remains to be seen, but it will almost certainly be nominated in 2028. As for box office,...
- 8/10/2024
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
Walt Disney Animation Studios has teased the first footage for “Zootopia 2,” the long-awaited sequel to its 2016 billion-dollar box office darling. Ginnifer Goodwin welcomed the fans at D23, proclaiming from the stage that “the bunny is back!”
Switching gears the “Zootopia” original police bunny got sentimental, “‘Zootopia’ is my happy place,” she said, “And I am so ready for the world to see this crazy new adventure.” After promising to revisit your favorite animals from the first film, Disney also teased an arks-load of new animals. First up is Disney alum Ke Huy Quan who is playing a reptile named Gary, the snake who was described as a “creepy, slithery, highly venomous viper.” Welcome Gary! Apparently, Gary is a big part of Nick and Judy’s hot new case. Plus this will be the first reptiles we shall see in the Zootopia world.
The D23 exclusive clip showed Nick and...
Switching gears the “Zootopia” original police bunny got sentimental, “‘Zootopia’ is my happy place,” she said, “And I am so ready for the world to see this crazy new adventure.” After promising to revisit your favorite animals from the first film, Disney also teased an arks-load of new animals. First up is Disney alum Ke Huy Quan who is playing a reptile named Gary, the snake who was described as a “creepy, slithery, highly venomous viper.” Welcome Gary! Apparently, Gary is a big part of Nick and Judy’s hot new case. Plus this will be the first reptiles we shall see in the Zootopia world.
The D23 exclusive clip showed Nick and...
- 8/10/2024
- by Jack Dunn and Meredith Woerner
- Variety Film + TV
Pixar’s superhero family is suiting up again.
“Incredibles 3” is in development at Pixar Animation Studios, with writer-director Brad Bird — who helmed 2004’s “The Incredibles” and 2018’s “Incredibles 2” — returning for the threequel.
Pixar chief Pete Docter made the announcement on Friday during Disney’s epic presentation of its upcoming projects at the D23 Expo. Docter provided no further information about the project, but the announcement of a new “Incredibles” movie comes on the heels of the wild success of “Inside Out 2,” which recently passed “Incredibles 2” as Pixar’s highest grossing film ever (and Disney Animation’s “Frozen II” as the highest grossing animated film of all time). No release date has been set for the third film in the franchise.
The original “The Incredibles” followed Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl attempting to live a normal, mundane life when superheroes and super power activities were banned by the government.
“Incredibles 3” is in development at Pixar Animation Studios, with writer-director Brad Bird — who helmed 2004’s “The Incredibles” and 2018’s “Incredibles 2” — returning for the threequel.
Pixar chief Pete Docter made the announcement on Friday during Disney’s epic presentation of its upcoming projects at the D23 Expo. Docter provided no further information about the project, but the announcement of a new “Incredibles” movie comes on the heels of the wild success of “Inside Out 2,” which recently passed “Incredibles 2” as Pixar’s highest grossing film ever (and Disney Animation’s “Frozen II” as the highest grossing animated film of all time). No release date has been set for the third film in the franchise.
The original “The Incredibles” followed Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl attempting to live a normal, mundane life when superheroes and super power activities were banned by the government.
- 8/10/2024
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
Disney and Pixar previewed the first trailer for the upcoming “Inside Out” television series, called “Dream Productions,” at D23.
“Thank you for making ‘Inside Out 2’ the number 1 animated film of all time,” Pixar’s Pete Docter said onstage at D23 in Anaheim. “If you love the film as much as we do, i’ve got some great news.”
Docter said the new series, coming in 2025, is set between the first and second installments of the film — it’s an in-betweenquel.
The show is set in a studio where Riley’s dreams are made every night — on time and on budget. Some memories need extra processing, so they are sent to Dream Productions, and when Riley falls asleep, we see the film crew making the dreams like a film set.
“This is our first original series, and we wanted to do something unique and bold, unlike anything we’ve done before,...
“Thank you for making ‘Inside Out 2’ the number 1 animated film of all time,” Pixar’s Pete Docter said onstage at D23 in Anaheim. “If you love the film as much as we do, i’ve got some great news.”
Docter said the new series, coming in 2025, is set between the first and second installments of the film — it’s an in-betweenquel.
The show is set in a studio where Riley’s dreams are made every night — on time and on budget. Some memories need extra processing, so they are sent to Dream Productions, and when Riley falls asleep, we see the film crew making the dreams like a film set.
“This is our first original series, and we wanted to do something unique and bold, unlike anything we’ve done before,...
- 8/10/2024
- by Diego Ramos Bechara
- Variety Film + TV
Disney’s got its sights set on another box office blockbuster, and it’s bringing out the big guns. With Inside Out 2 already generating buzz, the excitement skyrockets with the first look at Zootopia 2. Fans are getting their first glimpse of Jason Bateman’s sly fox, Nick Wilde, and Ginnifer Goodwin’s charming bunny, Judy Hopps. Disney’s strategy? To dominate the box office once more with a billion-dollar month.
A still from Zootopia | Walt Disney Animation Studios
Dive into how Disney plans to once again capture the magic and make movie history with Zootopia 2.
Disney’s Big Return: Will Zootopia 2 Join the Billion-Dollar Club Like Inside Out 2? Zootopia Poster | Walt Disney Animation Studios
Disney’s back in the box office game with a vengeance. After dropping jaws with Inside Out 2’s record-breaking $1.6 billion haul, the House of Mouse is pulling another rabbit out of the hat – Zootopia 2.
A still from Zootopia | Walt Disney Animation Studios
Dive into how Disney plans to once again capture the magic and make movie history with Zootopia 2.
Disney’s Big Return: Will Zootopia 2 Join the Billion-Dollar Club Like Inside Out 2? Zootopia Poster | Walt Disney Animation Studios
Disney’s back in the box office game with a vengeance. After dropping jaws with Inside Out 2’s record-breaking $1.6 billion haul, the House of Mouse is pulling another rabbit out of the hat – Zootopia 2.
- 8/9/2024
- by Heena Singh
- FandomWire
From comic book extravaganzas to intimate indies, a wide variety of films found success at the box office this weekend. Deadpool & Wolverine continued breaking records with a global haul surpassing $630 million, while Longlegs impressed critics and audiences with its unnerving atmosphere.
Deadpool & Wolverine, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in their first superhero team-up, crossed another milestone with its international total now over $332 million. Domestically, it became the highest-grossing R-rated film ever with $298.4 million to date. Jackman congratulated Reynolds on Instagram for their collaboration’s “phenomenal” response.
Another smash was Inside Out 2, which has now earned over $1 billion worldwide – a first for 2022. Pixar’s heartwarming sequel about the emotions inside a girl’s head brought in $6.1 million on Friday for a projected $98 million second weekend total. With its humor and heart, Inside Out 2 looks poised to surpass Frozen II as the highest-grossing animated film.
Neon’s...
Deadpool & Wolverine, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in their first superhero team-up, crossed another milestone with its international total now over $332 million. Domestically, it became the highest-grossing R-rated film ever with $298.4 million to date. Jackman congratulated Reynolds on Instagram for their collaboration’s “phenomenal” response.
Another smash was Inside Out 2, which has now earned over $1 billion worldwide – a first for 2022. Pixar’s heartwarming sequel about the emotions inside a girl’s head brought in $6.1 million on Friday for a projected $98 million second weekend total. With its humor and heart, Inside Out 2 looks poised to surpass Frozen II as the highest-grossing animated film.
Neon’s...
- 8/2/2024
- by Ned Em
- Gazettely
In a significant expansion of its blockbuster lineup, The Walt Disney Company has unveiled plans for 11 new untitled films slated for release between 2025 and 2027 across its major studios. The Friday announcement from Disney offered the first details on highly anticipated upcoming projects from Marvel, Pixar, and Disney Animation.
Key among the additions are two untitled Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films set for 2027. Marvel Studios also offered updates for two of its Phase 5 titles – Jon Watts’ Fantastic Four will now debut on July 25, 2025, while Destin Daniel Cretton’s Avengers: The Kang Dynasty is shifted to May 1, 2026. Although Blade remains dated for November 7, 2025, its status seems uncertain following Bassam Tariq’s departure.
On the animation side, Pixar’s untitled feature will enchant audiences on June 18, 2027, followed by a mystical journey from Disney Animation on November 24, 2027. Sundance award-winner Jesse Eisenberg’s “A Real Pain” moves to November 1, 2024 from its initial fall slot.
Disney...
Key among the additions are two untitled Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films set for 2027. Marvel Studios also offered updates for two of its Phase 5 titles – Jon Watts’ Fantastic Four will now debut on July 25, 2025, while Destin Daniel Cretton’s Avengers: The Kang Dynasty is shifted to May 1, 2026. Although Blade remains dated for November 7, 2025, its status seems uncertain following Bassam Tariq’s departure.
On the animation side, Pixar’s untitled feature will enchant audiences on June 18, 2027, followed by a mystical journey from Disney Animation on November 24, 2027. Sundance award-winner Jesse Eisenberg’s “A Real Pain” moves to November 1, 2024 from its initial fall slot.
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- 8/2/2024
- by Ned Em
- Gazettely
Disney is making a land grab for 2027 movie release dates.
The studio announced a long list of official changes to its film release calendar on Friday, including the addition of 11 untitled projects for 2027. The only two features previously on the company’s calendar for that year were Avengers: Secret Wars on May 27, 2027, and an untitled Star Wars movie for Dec. 17, 2027.
Among the projects with newly added release dates are an untitled Marvel film on July 23, 2027, and one on Nov. 5, 2027. Additionally, Disney has added an untitled Pixar feature for June 18, 2027, and an untitled Disney Animation film for Nov. 24, 2027.
Also joining the calendar are untitled Disney films for Aug. 8, 2025; Sept. 12, 2025; Feb. 12, 2027; March 5, 2027; April 2, 2027; May 28, 2027; Aug. 6, 2027; Sept. 17, 2027; and Oct. 8, 2027.
Other newly announced tweaks for the company’s forthcoming slate include Searchlight’s A Real Pain, in which Jesse Eisenberg directs and also stars alongside Kieran Culkin, moving to Nov. 1, 2024, after previously having been dated for Oct.
The studio announced a long list of official changes to its film release calendar on Friday, including the addition of 11 untitled projects for 2027. The only two features previously on the company’s calendar for that year were Avengers: Secret Wars on May 27, 2027, and an untitled Star Wars movie for Dec. 17, 2027.
Among the projects with newly added release dates are an untitled Marvel film on July 23, 2027, and one on Nov. 5, 2027. Additionally, Disney has added an untitled Pixar feature for June 18, 2027, and an untitled Disney Animation film for Nov. 24, 2027.
Also joining the calendar are untitled Disney films for Aug. 8, 2025; Sept. 12, 2025; Feb. 12, 2027; March 5, 2027; April 2, 2027; May 28, 2027; Aug. 6, 2027; Sept. 17, 2027; and Oct. 8, 2027.
Other newly announced tweaks for the company’s forthcoming slate include Searchlight’s A Real Pain, in which Jesse Eisenberg directs and also stars alongside Kieran Culkin, moving to Nov. 1, 2024, after previously having been dated for Oct.
- 8/2/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Disney and Pixar's "Inside Out 2" continues to be the story of the year at the box office. The animated sequel has had an impressive run and, even if it had stopped making money weeks ago, it would still sit atop the rest of the competition as the highest-grossing movie of 2024. The cash keeps flowing, though, and the film keeps making its way deeper into the record books. Now, Pixar's latest has officially cracked the top 10 of all time, passing Marvel's seminal 2012 superhero blockbuster "The Avengers."
As of this writing, director Kelsey Mann's "Inside Out 2" has earned $1.524 billion worldwide, per Deadline. That total includes an astonishing $905.1 million overseas to go with $618.8 million domestically. That puts it at number 10 all time on the global box office chart, unadjusted for inflation. It most recently passed "Furious 7" ($1.515 billion) and, most importantly, "The Avengers," which shattered records by pulling in $1.52 billion globally in its day.
As of this writing, director Kelsey Mann's "Inside Out 2" has earned $1.524 billion worldwide, per Deadline. That total includes an astonishing $905.1 million overseas to go with $618.8 million domestically. That puts it at number 10 all time on the global box office chart, unadjusted for inflation. It most recently passed "Furious 7" ($1.515 billion) and, most importantly, "The Avengers," which shattered records by pulling in $1.52 billion globally in its day.
- 8/1/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
The joyride continues for Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 which has entered the list of Top 10 highest-grossing movies ever worldwide. Now thisclose to $1.524B global through Wednesday, the sequel has cruised past Furious 7 ($1.515B) and The Avengers ($1.521B) to land the No. 10 spot on the all-time chart.
Through Wednesday, the international box office cume is $905.1M. Mexico, where IO2 is the highest grossing movie ever, has crossed $100M, while the final release market — Japan — starts play today. Domestically, IO2 is at $618.8M through yesterday.
The Top 10 offshore markets to date are Mexico ($100.5M), Brazil ($77.3M/highest-grossing movie ever), UK ($64.9M), Korea ($58.2M), France ($55.6M), Italy ($47.1M), China ($45.9M), Germany ($44.7M), Spain ($44.4M) and Australia ($35.1M).
A little more than a week ago, the Kelsey Mann-directed charmer became the biggest animated film ever worldwide when it overtook Frozen II.
IO2 has been on a mind-blowing run...
Through Wednesday, the international box office cume is $905.1M. Mexico, where IO2 is the highest grossing movie ever, has crossed $100M, while the final release market — Japan — starts play today. Domestically, IO2 is at $618.8M through yesterday.
The Top 10 offshore markets to date are Mexico ($100.5M), Brazil ($77.3M/highest-grossing movie ever), UK ($64.9M), Korea ($58.2M), France ($55.6M), Italy ($47.1M), China ($45.9M), Germany ($44.7M), Spain ($44.4M) and Australia ($35.1M).
A little more than a week ago, the Kelsey Mann-directed charmer became the biggest animated film ever worldwide when it overtook Frozen II.
IO2 has been on a mind-blowing run...
- 8/1/2024
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
While the opening weekend gross of a film at the box office doesn’t mean everything, it tends to dictate the high profits of the film and popularity when it rakes in cash in the first few days of its theatrical release, especially globally. All of the films that hold slots in the 20 highest-grossing movies worldwide are part of franchises, with Marvel holding seven slots, Star Wars and Jurassic World holding two and Harry Potter movies holding two. The Fast and the Furious has two slots as well. Standalones within this list include Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), Detective Chinatown 3 (2021) and The Battle at Lake Changjin (2021).
Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011) sits just outside the top 20 in the 21st slot. Barbie falls in the 30th slot on the list with $356,322,044 in its global opening weekend. Animated films within the top 30 include The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) at #377,200,000 and Frozen II...
Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011) sits just outside the top 20 in the 21st slot. Barbie falls in the 30th slot on the list with $356,322,044 in its global opening weekend. Animated films within the top 30 include The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) at #377,200,000 and Frozen II...
- 8/1/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
Worldwide box office July 26-28 Rank Film (distributor) 3-day (world) Cume (world) 3-day (int’l) Cume (int’l) Territories 1. Deadpool & Wolverine (Disney) $438.3m $438.3m $233.3m $233.3m 53 2. Despicable Me 4 (Universal) $51.8m $677.7m $37.6m $386.7m 81 3. Successor (various) $48.9m $307.4m $48.9m $307.4m 1 4. Twisters (Warner Bros/Universal) $46.4m $221.2m $11.1m $66.3m 77 5. Inside Out 2 (Disney) $30.9m $1.5bn $22.6m $892.2m 52 6. The Outcast (various) $12.4m $12.4m $12.4m $12.4m 1 7. Longlegs (Neon) $11.2m $77.8m $4.4m $19.2m 31 8. A Place Called Silence (various) $5.3m $168.7m $5.3m $168.7m 1 9. A Quiet Place: Day One (Paramount) $5.1m $253.7m $2.1m $119.5m 65 10. The Count Of Monte-Cristo (Sony) $4.m $46.2m $4.3m $46.2m 1
Credit: Comscore. All figures are estimates.
Credit: Comscore. All figures are estimates.
- 7/29/2024
- ScreenDaily
Worldwide box office July 26-28 Rank Film (distributor) 3-day (world) Cume (world) 3-day (int’l) Cume (int’l) Territories 1. Deadpool & Wolverine (Disney) $438.3m $438.3m $233.3m $233.3m 53 2. Despicable Me 4 (Universal) $51.8m $677.7m $37.6m $386.7m 81 3. Successor (various) $48.9m $307.4m $48.9m $307.4m 1 4. Twisters (Warner Bros/Universal) $46.4m $221.2m $11.1m $66.3m 77 5. Inside Out 2 (Disney) $30.9m $1.5bn $22.6m $892.2m 52 6. The Outcast (various) $12.4m $12.4m $12.4m $12.4m 1 7. Longlegs (Neon) $11.2m $77.8m $4.4m $19.2m 31 8. A Place Called Silence (various) $5.3m $168.7m $5.3m $168.7m 1 9. A Quiet Place: Day One (Paramount) $5.1m $253.7m $2.1m $119.5m 65 10. The Count Of Monte-Cristo (Sony) $4.m $46.2m $4.3m $46.2m 1
Credit: Comscore. All figures are estimates.
Credit: Comscore. All figures are estimates.
- 7/29/2024
- ScreenDaily
Worldwide box office July 26-28 Rank Film (distributor) 3-day (world) Cume (world) 3-day (int’l) Cume (int’l) Territories 1. Deadpool & Wolverine (Disney) $438.3m $438.3m $233.3m $233.3m 53 2. Despicable Me 4 (Universal) $51.8m $677.7m $37.6m $386.7m 81 3. Successor (various) $48.9m $307.4m $48.9m $307.4m 1 4. Twisters (Warner Bros/Universal) $46.4m $221.2m $11.1m $66.3m 77 5. Inside Out 2 (Disney) $30.9m $1.5bn $22.6m $892.2m 52 6. The Outcast (various) $12.4m $12.4m $12.4m $12.4m 1 7. Longlegs (Neon) $11.2m $77.8m $4.4m $19.2m 31 8. A Place Called Silence (various) $5.3m $168.7m $5.3m $168.7m 1 9. A Quiet Place: Day One (Paramount) $5.1m $253.7m $2.1m $119.5m 65 10. The Count Of Monte-Cristo (Sony) $4.m $46.2m $4.3m $46.2m 1
Credit: Comscore. All figures are estimates.
Credit: Comscore. All figures are estimates.
- 7/29/2024
- ScreenDaily
July 2024 ended on an extreme high note at the box office with the return of Marvel Studios and the biggest opening weekend in theaters since “Spider-Man: No Way Home” in late 2022. Read on for the weekend box office report.
The big hurdle facing Marvels’ “Deadpool and Wolverine,” teaming the popular Marvel characters played by Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman with a ton of surprise cameos, was that it was being released with an R-rating, and it was a fairly Hard R with lots of swearing and bloody violence. Some thought that might hurt the movie’s box office chances, but after ending up with 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, things generally were looking up as soon as the movie opened.
The movie pulled in $38.5 million in Thursday previews, just below 2018’s “Avengers: Infinity War,” which went on to open with $257.7 million back in the summer of 2018. It also made $64 million overseas in earlier showings before the weekend.
The big hurdle facing Marvels’ “Deadpool and Wolverine,” teaming the popular Marvel characters played by Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman with a ton of surprise cameos, was that it was being released with an R-rating, and it was a fairly Hard R with lots of swearing and bloody violence. Some thought that might hurt the movie’s box office chances, but after ending up with 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, things generally were looking up as soon as the movie opened.
The movie pulled in $38.5 million in Thursday previews, just below 2018’s “Avengers: Infinity War,” which went on to open with $257.7 million back in the summer of 2018. It also made $64 million overseas in earlier showings before the weekend.
- 7/28/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
“Deadpool & Wolverine,” a comic book adventure that pairs two of Marvel’s most popular characters, is turbocharging the box office.
Disney’s superhero sequel has collected $205 million in its opening weekend, ranking as the eighth-best debut of all time ahead of 2018’s “Black Panther” ($202 million) and behind 2015’s “Jurassic World” ($208 million) and 2012’s “The Avengers” ($207 million). Only nine films in Hollywood history have crossed the $200 million milestone in their opening weekends. Ticket sales also easily surpassed 2016’s “Deadpool” ($132 million) to set the record for the biggest R-rated opening weekend ever. The 2018 sequel, “Deadpool 2,” now stands as the third-biggest R-rated debut with $125 million. Among the newest installment’s many benchmarks, “Deadpool & Wolverine” landed by far the biggest start of the year, overtaking Disney’s Pixar sequel “Inside Out 2” ($155 million debut).
Internationally, “Deadpool & Wolverine” captured $233.3 million for a staggering global tally of $438 million. After three days of release,...
Disney’s superhero sequel has collected $205 million in its opening weekend, ranking as the eighth-best debut of all time ahead of 2018’s “Black Panther” ($202 million) and behind 2015’s “Jurassic World” ($208 million) and 2012’s “The Avengers” ($207 million). Only nine films in Hollywood history have crossed the $200 million milestone in their opening weekends. Ticket sales also easily surpassed 2016’s “Deadpool” ($132 million) to set the record for the biggest R-rated opening weekend ever. The 2018 sequel, “Deadpool 2,” now stands as the third-biggest R-rated debut with $125 million. Among the newest installment’s many benchmarks, “Deadpool & Wolverine” landed by far the biggest start of the year, overtaking Disney’s Pixar sequel “Inside Out 2” ($155 million debut).
Internationally, “Deadpool & Wolverine” captured $233.3 million for a staggering global tally of $438 million. After three days of release,...
- 7/28/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
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