Disney revealed on Monday that its musical animated feature Wish, starring Ariana DeBose (West Side Story) and Chris Pine (Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves) garnered 13.2 million views globally in its first five days streaming on Disney+.
This amounts to the third biggest premiere on the service, behind those of Encanto and Frozen 2, with a view being defined as total stream time divided by runtime.
Earlier this year securing a Golden Globe nomination for Best Animated Feature, Wish takes place in the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha (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. 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,...
This amounts to the third biggest premiere on the service, behind those of Encanto and Frozen 2, with a view being defined as total stream time divided by runtime.
Earlier this year securing a Golden Globe nomination for Best Animated Feature, Wish takes place in the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha (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. 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,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Wish Movie Ott Release Date (Photo Credit – IMDb)
In November 2023, Disney’s animated musical fantasy film Wish was released in theatres. Directed by Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn, the film received mixed reviews, but mostly negative. It was a Thanksgiving treat for the audience which was released alongside Napoleon and Saltburn. The voice cast includes big names like Chris Pine, Ariana DeBose and many others.
The development of the musical fantasy began in 2018. The film’s title was announced during the 2022 D23 Expo Presentation. There’s a big news for those who missed watching the movie on the big screen. The animated film is all set to release on Disney+. In this article, we have mentioned the main cast, the plot and other crucial details about the musical fantasy.
Wish Movie Cast & Crew
The voice actors include Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine, Alan Tudyk, Angelique Cabral, Victor Garber, Natasha Rothwell, Harvey Guillen,...
In November 2023, Disney’s animated musical fantasy film Wish was released in theatres. Directed by Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn, the film received mixed reviews, but mostly negative. It was a Thanksgiving treat for the audience which was released alongside Napoleon and Saltburn. The voice cast includes big names like Chris Pine, Ariana DeBose and many others.
The development of the musical fantasy began in 2018. The film’s title was announced during the 2022 D23 Expo Presentation. There’s a big news for those who missed watching the movie on the big screen. The animated film is all set to release on Disney+. In this article, we have mentioned the main cast, the plot and other crucial details about the musical fantasy.
Wish Movie Cast & Crew
The voice actors include Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine, Alan Tudyk, Angelique Cabral, Victor Garber, Natasha Rothwell, Harvey Guillen,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
A murder investigation leads to the possibility a robot is responsible on CBS’s CSI: Vegas season three episode five. Directed by Ruben Garcia from a script by Dave Metzger, episode five – “It Was Automation” – will air on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 9pm Et/Pt.
Season three stars Paula Newsome as Maxine Roby, Marg Helgenberger as Catherine Willows, Matt Lauria as Joshua Folsom, and Mandeep Dhillon as Allie Rajan. Ariana Guerra is Detective Serena Chavez, Lex Medlin plays Beau Finado, and Jay Lee is Chris Park.
“It Was Automation” Plot: When a mechanic is found murdered in a dark factory, the CSI team investigates whether the perpetrator was human or a humanoid robot with an AI operating system.
Paula Newsome as Maxine Roby, Matt Lauria as Josh Folsom and Gabriel Tigerman as Cliff Roland in ‘CSI: Vegas’ season 3 episode 5
The Plot, Courtesy of CBS:
CSI: Vegas returns for its third season...
Season three stars Paula Newsome as Maxine Roby, Marg Helgenberger as Catherine Willows, Matt Lauria as Joshua Folsom, and Mandeep Dhillon as Allie Rajan. Ariana Guerra is Detective Serena Chavez, Lex Medlin plays Beau Finado, and Jay Lee is Chris Park.
“It Was Automation” Plot: When a mechanic is found murdered in a dark factory, the CSI team investigates whether the perpetrator was human or a humanoid robot with an AI operating system.
Paula Newsome as Maxine Roby, Matt Lauria as Josh Folsom and Gabriel Tigerman as Cliff Roland in ‘CSI: Vegas’ season 3 episode 5
The Plot, Courtesy of CBS:
CSI: Vegas returns for its third season...
- 3/19/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Disney announced on Monday that its Golden Globe-nominated animated feature Wish, starring Ariana DeBose and Chris Pine, will begin streaming on Disney+ on April 3rd.
An original musical comedy co-written by Disney Animation chief Jennifer Lee and Allison Moore, Wish takes us to the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha (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. 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.
Lee’s co-director on the Academy Award-winning Frozen, Chris Buck, directed alongside Fawn Veerasunthorn, with the latter making her directorial debut. With Alan Tudyk playing Asha’s favorite goat, Valentino, the film also features the voices of Angelique Cabral,...
An original musical comedy co-written by Disney Animation chief Jennifer Lee and Allison Moore, Wish takes us to the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha (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. 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.
Lee’s co-director on the Academy Award-winning Frozen, Chris Buck, directed alongside Fawn Veerasunthorn, with the latter making her directorial debut. With Alan Tudyk playing Asha’s favorite goat, Valentino, the film also features the voices of Angelique Cabral,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Walt Disney Animation Studios announced Monday that the musical feature “Wish,” which made more than $250 at the global box office, will premiere on the Disney+ streaming service in April.
The film takes place in the fictional town of Rosas wherein the charming King Magnifico (voiced by Chris Pine) is able to grant people’s wishes. But when local girl Asha (Ariana DeBose) discovers what Magnifico really does with the wishes, it’s up to her and a fallen star to stop him and save the town.
“Wish” is directed by Oscar-winning director Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn, and produced by Peter Del Vecho and Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster Jones. Jennifer Lee and Allison Moore wrote the script. Julia Michaels and Benjamin Rice provided the film’s original song with a score by composer Dave Metzger.
During an interview with TheWrap back in January, co-director Buck said it was a challenge...
The film takes place in the fictional town of Rosas wherein the charming King Magnifico (voiced by Chris Pine) is able to grant people’s wishes. But when local girl Asha (Ariana DeBose) discovers what Magnifico really does with the wishes, it’s up to her and a fallen star to stop him and save the town.
“Wish” is directed by Oscar-winning director Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn, and produced by Peter Del Vecho and Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster Jones. Jennifer Lee and Allison Moore wrote the script. Julia Michaels and Benjamin Rice provided the film’s original song with a score by composer Dave Metzger.
During an interview with TheWrap back in January, co-director Buck said it was a challenge...
- 3/18/2024
- by Kristen Lopez
- The Wrap
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
Ninety-four songs and 149 scores have been deemed eligible in the music categories for the 96th annual Academy Awards, Variety has learned.
Voting began Thursday, with 390 members of the Academy music branch eligible to vote in this year’s competition. And for the first time in years, there appear to be no surprises or glaring omissions.
Any film can submit up to three songs, and the “Barbie” entries were as expected: Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made for,” Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night” and the Mark Ronson-Andrew Wyatt song “I’m Just Ken.”
Five other films submitted the maximum of three songs, including two from Disney: the live-action “The Little Mermaid,” with “For the First Time,” “The Scuttlebutt” and “Wild Uncharted Waters,” all by Alan Menken (who won Oscars for the original in 1989) and Lin-Manuel Miranda; and “Wish,” the Julia Michaels-Benjamin Rice tunes including “I’m a Star,...
Voting began Thursday, with 390 members of the Academy music branch eligible to vote in this year’s competition. And for the first time in years, there appear to be no surprises or glaring omissions.
Any film can submit up to three songs, and the “Barbie” entries were as expected: Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made for,” Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night” and the Mark Ronson-Andrew Wyatt song “I’m Just Ken.”
Five other films submitted the maximum of three songs, including two from Disney: the live-action “The Little Mermaid,” with “For the First Time,” “The Scuttlebutt” and “Wild Uncharted Waters,” all by Alan Menken (who won Oscars for the original in 1989) and Lin-Manuel Miranda; and “Wish,” the Julia Michaels-Benjamin Rice tunes including “I’m a Star,...
- 12/15/2023
- by Jon Burlingame
- Variety Film + TV
Disney‘s latest animated feature, “Wish” explores a kingdom where a self-centered ruler (Chris Pine) keeps wishes and dreams captive so that they cannot be fully realized. It’s a theme that spoke to the film’s composer, Dave Metzger, who himself fulfilled a lifelong dream when he came on board to score “Wish” — his first major theatrical feature after decades of work as an orchestrator and arranger. “My dream since I was 16 years old was to be the composer on a major film,” Metzger told IndieWire. “At this point, I thought it wasn’t going to happen. I really thought that the ship had sailed and I was never going to have that opportunity.”
When the film’s music producer, Matt Walker, called Metzger to tell him he was being considered for the job, Metzger was delighted but taken aback. “I was just shocked,” he said. “Though I’ve...
When the film’s music producer, Matt Walker, called Metzger to tell him he was being considered for the job, Metzger was delighted but taken aback. “I was just shocked,” he said. “Though I’ve...
- 11/27/2023
- by Jim Hemphill
- Indiewire
Unfulfilled potential is a powerful theme for a story. Making Disney’s choice to explore what might happen if an entire kingdom of subjects surrendered their chance to fulfil their destinies by entrusting their deepest wish – and every memory of it – to their king an intriguing premise. Is it better to live with the hope that one day your wish may come true or to hold that dream close to your heart and let it guide your life’s path?
We’ll never know. Because, sadly, the House of Mouse’s hundredth-anniversary offering fails to interrogate its own themes, choosing to bimble about looking pretty (it is Very pretty), ticking off generic highs and lows in the place of real plot points and making knowing nods to animated features past instead. Leaving us to gloomily ponder what might have been.
Asha (Ariana DeBose) is a tour guide in her beloved Mediterranean home Rosas.
We’ll never know. Because, sadly, the House of Mouse’s hundredth-anniversary offering fails to interrogate its own themes, choosing to bimble about looking pretty (it is Very pretty), ticking off generic highs and lows in the place of real plot points and making knowing nods to animated features past instead. Leaving us to gloomily ponder what might have been.
Asha (Ariana DeBose) is a tour guide in her beloved Mediterranean home Rosas.
- 11/24/2023
- by Emily Breen
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Disney original animation is looking at a comeback this Thanksgiving. The princess pic Wish is looking at as much as $45M-$50M over five days after the studio suffering a setback over last year’s holiday with Strange World, which did $18.8M.
With the strikes over and Thanksgiving week a primetime for moviegoing with K-12 schools off all week and colleges off Thursday and Friday, there’s a lot of hope from Hollywood for a bountiful box office. All movies combined to gross $134M during the Wednesday-Sunday period in 2022. Remember, Black Friday is one of the richest days of the year at the domestic box office.
The overseas release for Wish is a staggered approach a la Disney/Pixar’s Elemental, with only 43% of the foreign marketplace going this week including major markets UK, Spain, Mexico, China, as well as India, Benelux, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Philippines. All in, $25M is expected from abroad,...
With the strikes over and Thanksgiving week a primetime for moviegoing with K-12 schools off all week and colleges off Thursday and Friday, there’s a lot of hope from Hollywood for a bountiful box office. All movies combined to gross $134M during the Wednesday-Sunday period in 2022. Remember, Black Friday is one of the richest days of the year at the domestic box office.
The overseas release for Wish is a staggered approach a la Disney/Pixar’s Elemental, with only 43% of the foreign marketplace going this week including major markets UK, Spain, Mexico, China, as well as India, Benelux, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Philippines. All in, $25M is expected from abroad,...
- 11/20/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro and Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
The all-new musical-comedy welcomes audiences to the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha, 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—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. Featuring the voices of Academy Award®-winning actor Ariana DeBose as Asha, Chris Pine as Magnifico, and Alan Tudykas Asha’s favorite goat, Valentino, the film is helmed by Oscar®-winning director Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn (“Raya and the Last Dragon”), and produced by Peter Del Vecho and Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster Jones (“Encanto”). Jennifer Lee executive produces—Lee and Allison Moore are writers on the project. With original songs by Julia Michaels and Benjamin Rice,...
- 11/17/2023
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for The Iron Claw, The Marvels and Wish.
The Marvels special screening
Director Nia DaCosta, producer Kevin Feige, executive producers Mary Livanos and Jonathan Schwartz, and composer Laura Karpman attended a special screening event for The Marvels in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Two days later, after the end of the actors strike when SAG-AFTRA reached a new deal with the studios and streamers, star Iman Vellani made an appearance alongside DaCosta at a special screening event in Los Angeles.
Laura Karpman, Kevin Feige, Nia DaCosta, Rizzo the cat, Mary Livanos and Jonathan Schwartz Nia DaCosta and Iman Vellani
The Iron Claw premiere
Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson and Stanley Simons joined filmmaker Sean Durkin at the world premiere of their wrestling film in Dallas, Texas on Wednesday.
The Marvels special screening
Director Nia DaCosta, producer Kevin Feige, executive producers Mary Livanos and Jonathan Schwartz, and composer Laura Karpman attended a special screening event for The Marvels in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Two days later, after the end of the actors strike when SAG-AFTRA reached a new deal with the studios and streamers, star Iman Vellani made an appearance alongside DaCosta at a special screening event in Los Angeles.
Laura Karpman, Kevin Feige, Nia DaCosta, Rizzo the cat, Mary Livanos and Jonathan Schwartz Nia DaCosta and Iman Vellani
The Iron Claw premiere
Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson and Stanley Simons joined filmmaker Sean Durkin at the world premiere of their wrestling film in Dallas, Texas on Wednesday.
- 11/10/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
"So I make this wish... to have something more for us than this!" Disney has unveiled another official trailer for the animated movie Wish, inspired by the classic Disney lyric "when you wish upon a star..." The movie introduces us to 17-year-old Asha, and the King Magnifico, Asha's pet goat Valentino, and Star, a celestial ball of boundless energy that Asha's wish calls down from the sky. The little star is the funniest! The all-new musical-comedy is set in Rosas, a fantastical land located off the Iberian Peninsula. This trailer winks at a few of Disney's musical classics from the past to remind us another animated musical classic is opening in theaters soon. Featuring the voices of Ariana DeBose as Asha, Chris Pine as Magnifico, Angelique Cabral as Queen Amaya, Victor Garber as Sabino, Natasha Rothwell as Asha's mom Sakina, and Alan Tudyk as Asha's goat, Valentino. With original songs...
- 10/31/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Long-time Disney music arranger and orchestrator Dave Metzger is finally getting his “Wish.” After two decades and orchestrating “Tarzan,” “Wreck-It Ralph” and “Frozen,” Metzger is composing his first full animated feature, “Wish.”
Speaking to Variety during scoring session breaks in early September, Metzger says getting the call was amazing. “I’ve always done a lot of composing, but it’s always been as the unknown composer or the additional music person,” he says. But after 25 years of being that additional music person, Metzger wondered if the window on getting his composing credit would ever become a reality. “I had reached the point where I wasn’t sure,” he admits.
A phone call from Matthew Walker, VP of Music at Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios changed that. Metzger says, “He said he was considering me to be the composer for ‘Wish.’”
The film, set to be released on Nov. 22, continues...
Speaking to Variety during scoring session breaks in early September, Metzger says getting the call was amazing. “I’ve always done a lot of composing, but it’s always been as the unknown composer or the additional music person,” he says. But after 25 years of being that additional music person, Metzger wondered if the window on getting his composing credit would ever become a reality. “I had reached the point where I wasn’t sure,” he admits.
A phone call from Matthew Walker, VP of Music at Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios changed that. Metzger says, “He said he was considering me to be the composer for ‘Wish.’”
The film, set to be released on Nov. 22, continues...
- 10/18/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
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
The poster and trailer for Disney Animation’s Wish starring Ariana DeBose and Chris Pine have just been released. You can check them both out right here!
Walt Disney Animation Studios shared a new trailer, poster and images this morning, showcasing the epic new musical comedy Wish, which opens in U.S. theaters on November 22. Also revealed today are additional members of the film’s voice cast, who join previously announced cast members Ariana DeBose, who voices 17-year-old heroine Asha; Chris Pine, who lends his voice to the formidable King Magnifico; and Alan Tudyk, who provides the memorable voice of Asha’s pet goat, Valentino.
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Wish is an all-new musical-comedy welcoming audiences to the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha, 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...
Walt Disney Animation Studios shared a new trailer, poster and images this morning, showcasing the epic new musical comedy Wish, which opens in U.S. theaters on November 22. Also revealed today are additional members of the film’s voice cast, who join previously announced cast members Ariana DeBose, who voices 17-year-old heroine Asha; Chris Pine, who lends his voice to the formidable King Magnifico; and Alan Tudyk, who provides the memorable voice of Asha’s pet goat, Valentino.
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Wish is an all-new musical-comedy welcoming audiences to the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha, 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...
- 9/29/2023
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ new trailer for the musical comedy Wish reveals more details about the film’s fantasy world. The latest trailer was accompanied by an updated, complete list of the voice cast.
Ariana DeBose was previously announced as lending her voice to the film’s teenage heroine, Asha. Chris Pine channels classic Disney villains as King Magnifico, and Alan Tudyk provides the voice of Asha’s pet goat with a surprisingly deep voice, Valentino.
New Wish Voice Cast Members:
Angelique Cabral as Queen Amaya, the wife and sounding board of King Magnifico. Victor Garber as Asha’s grandfather, Sabino, who—at 100 years old—is patiently waiting for his wish to be granted. Natasha Rothwell as Asha’s loving and supportive mom, Sakina. Jennifer Kumiyama as Asha’s dearest friend, Dahlia, who’s an accomplished baker and unofficial leader of their group. Evan Peters as the strong guy with...
Ariana DeBose was previously announced as lending her voice to the film’s teenage heroine, Asha. Chris Pine channels classic Disney villains as King Magnifico, and Alan Tudyk provides the voice of Asha’s pet goat with a surprisingly deep voice, Valentino.
New Wish Voice Cast Members:
Angelique Cabral as Queen Amaya, the wife and sounding board of King Magnifico. Victor Garber as Asha’s grandfather, Sabino, who—at 100 years old—is patiently waiting for his wish to be granted. Natasha Rothwell as Asha’s loving and supportive mom, Sakina. Jennifer Kumiyama as Asha’s dearest friend, Dahlia, who’s an accomplished baker and unofficial leader of their group. Evan Peters as the strong guy with...
- 9/27/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
"Last night, I made a wish, on a star. Uh... And the star – answered!" Disney has revealed the full official trailer for their new original animated movie Wish, initially inspired by the classic Disney lyric "when you wish upon a star..." The movie introduces us to 17-year-old Asha, and the King Magnifico, Asha's pet goat Valentino, and Star, a celestial ball of boundless energy that Asha's wish calls down from the sky. The all-new musical-comedy is set in Rosas, a fantastical land located off the Iberian Peninsula. "Our heroine, Asha, lives in Rosas, known as the kingdom of wishes. People come from everywhere to give their wishes to a magical king who promises to grant their deepest desires—someday. Only he can decide which wishes will come true and when." But she doesnt agree with him... With the voices of Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine as Magnifico, Angelique Cabral as Queen Amaya,...
- 9/27/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Oscar-winning actor Ariana DeBose looks to the starry night and sings her heart’s desire in the trailer for Disney’s new animated feature “Wish.”
If you’ve ever wondered how the Wishing Star came to be, this animated musical feature, set to be released on Nov. 22, is an ode to that legacy that has been featured so prominently throughout Disney Animation’s history.
DeBose stars as Asha, a 17-year-old who lives in the magical kingdom of Rosas, a fantastical place ruled by Disney’s newest villain, Chris Pine’s King Magnifico, and built on people’s wishes and hopes. Joining the cast is Alan Tudyk, who voices Asha’s pet goat Valentino. When Asha makes a wish one night, she finds herself encountering “Star,” a cosmic energetic character from the star-filled sky after unintentionally summoning him.
Fawn Veerasunthorn, who worked as head of story on “Raya and the Last Dragon,...
If you’ve ever wondered how the Wishing Star came to be, this animated musical feature, set to be released on Nov. 22, is an ode to that legacy that has been featured so prominently throughout Disney Animation’s history.
DeBose stars as Asha, a 17-year-old who lives in the magical kingdom of Rosas, a fantastical place ruled by Disney’s newest villain, Chris Pine’s King Magnifico, and built on people’s wishes and hopes. Joining the cast is Alan Tudyk, who voices Asha’s pet goat Valentino. When Asha makes a wish one night, she finds herself encountering “Star,” a cosmic energetic character from the star-filled sky after unintentionally summoning him.
Fawn Veerasunthorn, who worked as head of story on “Raya and the Last Dragon,...
- 9/27/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Angelique Cabral is set to star in the Disney Animation feature Wish, Deadline has learned. She will voice Queen Amaya opposite Chris Pine, who stars as King Magnifico, ruler of the magical kingdom of Rosas, where wishes really do come true.
Wish follows Asha (Oscar winner 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. Alan Tudyk also stars as a talking goat, Valentino Hall.
The film opens November 22.
Oscar-winning director Chris Buck (Frozen franchise) and Fawn Veerasunthorn (Raya and the Last Dragon) are directors, with Peter Del Vecho (Frozen franchise) producing and Juan Pablo Reyes (Encanto) co-producing. Allison Moore is also a co-writer.
Original songs are by Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Julia Michaels and Grammy-winning producer-songwriter-musician Benjamin Rice, with a score by Dave Metzger.
Cabral most recently recurred on Season 3 of ABC’s Big Sky in the role of Carla. Other notable TV credits include Fox’s Enlisted, CBS’ Life in Pieces and Prime Video’s Undone. Film credits include 2011’s The Perfect Family alongside Kathleen Turner and Emily Deschanel; Friends with Benefits that same year opposite Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake; 2017’s Band Aid; and All About Nina in 2018. In 2021, she starred in How It Ends written, directed and produced by Daryl Wein and Zoe Lister-Jones.
She is repped by Iag, Karen Forman Management & Sbv Talent.
Wish follows Asha (Oscar winner 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. Alan Tudyk also stars as a talking goat, Valentino Hall.
The film opens November 22.
Oscar-winning director Chris Buck (Frozen franchise) and Fawn Veerasunthorn (Raya and the Last Dragon) are directors, with Peter Del Vecho (Frozen franchise) producing and Juan Pablo Reyes (Encanto) co-producing. Allison Moore is also a co-writer.
Original songs are by Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Julia Michaels and Grammy-winning producer-songwriter-musician Benjamin Rice, with a score by Dave Metzger.
Cabral most recently recurred on Season 3 of ABC’s Big Sky in the role of Carla. Other notable TV credits include Fox’s Enlisted, CBS’ Life in Pieces and Prime Video’s Undone. Film credits include 2011’s The Perfect Family alongside Kathleen Turner and Emily Deschanel; Friends with Benefits that same year opposite Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake; 2017’s Band Aid; and All About Nina in 2018. In 2021, she starred in How It Ends written, directed and produced by Daryl Wein and Zoe Lister-Jones.
She is repped by Iag, Karen Forman Management & Sbv Talent.
- 9/18/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
In ‘Wish’, Asha, 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 – 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.
Featuring the voices of Academy Award®-winning actor Ariana DeBose as Asha, Chris Pine as Magnifico, and Alan Tudyk as Asha’s favorite goat, Valentino, the film is helmed by Oscar®-winning director Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn, produced by Peter Del Vecho and co-produced by Juan Pablo Reyes. Jennifer Lee executive produces – Lee and Allison Moore are writers on the project. With original songs by Grammy®-nominated singer/songwriter Julia Michaels and Grammy-winning producer/songwriter/musician Benjamin Rice, plus score by composer Dave Metzger.
Featuring the voices of Academy Award®-winning actor Ariana DeBose as Asha, Chris Pine as Magnifico, and Alan Tudyk as Asha’s favorite goat, Valentino, the film is helmed by Oscar®-winning director Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn, produced by Peter Del Vecho and co-produced by Juan Pablo Reyes. Jennifer Lee executive produces – Lee and Allison Moore are writers on the project. With original songs by Grammy®-nominated singer/songwriter Julia Michaels and Grammy-winning producer/songwriter/musician Benjamin Rice, plus score by composer Dave Metzger.
- 4/28/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ new trailer for Wish unveils new scenes, provides more details on the main characters – including an adorable goat – and includes a snippet from “This Wish” performed by the film’s star, Oscar winner Ariana DeBose (West Side Story). Disney dropped the trailer, new photos, and a poster online one day after announcing during a presentation at CinemaCon that Chris Pine (currently seen in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves) has joined the cast.
Pine is lending his voice to King Magnifico and DeBose voices Asha. The voice cast also includes Alan Tudyk as Asha’s pet goat, Valentino.
Oscar winner Chris Buck (Frozen) and Fawn Veerasunthorn (Raya and the Last Dragon) direct, and executive producer Jennifer Lee and Allison Moore (Night Sky) wrote the screenplay. Peter Del Vecho (Frozen) serves as producer, with Juan Pablo Reyes (Encanto) co-producing. Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Julia Michaels and Grammy-winning producer...
Pine is lending his voice to King Magnifico and DeBose voices Asha. The voice cast also includes Alan Tudyk as Asha’s pet goat, Valentino.
Oscar winner Chris Buck (Frozen) and Fawn Veerasunthorn (Raya and the Last Dragon) direct, and executive producer Jennifer Lee and Allison Moore (Night Sky) wrote the screenplay. Peter Del Vecho (Frozen) serves as producer, with Juan Pablo Reyes (Encanto) co-producing. Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Julia Michaels and Grammy-winning producer...
- 4/27/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
"Imagine a place where wishes come true..." Disney has unveiled the teaser trailer for their latest animated movie titled Wish, initially inspired by the classic Disney lyric "when you wish upon a star..." This first look teaser introduces 17-year-old Asha, the powerful King Magnifico, Asha's pet goat Valentino, and Star, a celestial ball of boundless energy that Asha's wish calls down from the sky. It also features a snippet of the song "This Wish," performed by Ariana DeBose; one of several brand new songs written by Julia Michaels and Benjamin Rice for the magical animated movie. The all-new musical-comedy welcomes audiences to Rosas, a fantastical land located off the Iberian Peninsula. "Our heroine, Asha, lives in Rosas, known as the kingdom of wishes. People come from everywhere to give their wishes to a magical king who promises to grant their deepest desires—someday. Only he can decide which wishes will come true and when.
- 4/27/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Walt Disney Animation Studios is ready to wish upon a star.
On Thursday, Disney debuted the first trailer for the forthcoming animated movie “Wish,” a new musical about how “the iconic wishing star came to be.” The film, which Disney envisioned as a tie-in project to celebrate its 100th anniversary, will debut in November.
“We have been inspired by so many iconic films over Disney Animation’s 100 years, especially stories where we explore the power of someone with a wish, combined with the conviction to make that wish come true,” co-director Fawn Veerasunthorn (“Raya and the Last Dragon”) said in a statement. “Being able to honor that legacy with this incredible story and these amazing characters has been a joy for our entire team.”
A press release states, “The all-new musical-comedy welcomes audiences to Rosas, a fantastical land located off the Iberian Peninsula.” “Wish” focuses on a 17-year-old girl named...
On Thursday, Disney debuted the first trailer for the forthcoming animated movie “Wish,” a new musical about how “the iconic wishing star came to be.” The film, which Disney envisioned as a tie-in project to celebrate its 100th anniversary, will debut in November.
“We have been inspired by so many iconic films over Disney Animation’s 100 years, especially stories where we explore the power of someone with a wish, combined with the conviction to make that wish come true,” co-director Fawn Veerasunthorn (“Raya and the Last Dragon”) said in a statement. “Being able to honor that legacy with this incredible story and these amazing characters has been a joy for our entire team.”
A press release states, “The all-new musical-comedy welcomes audiences to Rosas, a fantastical land located off the Iberian Peninsula.” “Wish” focuses on a 17-year-old girl named...
- 4/27/2023
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Chris Pine has officially kicked off his reign today as King Magnifico in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ all-new musical-comedy ‘Wish,’ opening in cinemas on November 22.
Joining Academy Award®-winning actress Ariana DeBose, who voices a young woman named Asha in the film, Pine lends his voice to the ruler of Rosas, a magical kingdom where wishes really do come true.
Ruler Of Rosas – Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Wish” is set in Rosas, a magical kingdom where wishes really do come true. The ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico, is the sole keeper of hundreds of wishes entrusted to him by people from all over the world. Featuring the voice Chris Pine as Magnifico, the all-new musical-comedy is helmed by Oscar®-winning director Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn (“Raya and the Last Dragon”), produced by Peter Del Vecho and co-produced by Juan Pablo Reyes (“Encanto”). “Wish” opens only in theaters on Nov.
Joining Academy Award®-winning actress Ariana DeBose, who voices a young woman named Asha in the film, Pine lends his voice to the ruler of Rosas, a magical kingdom where wishes really do come true.
Ruler Of Rosas – Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Wish” is set in Rosas, a magical kingdom where wishes really do come true. The ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico, is the sole keeper of hundreds of wishes entrusted to him by people from all over the world. Featuring the voice Chris Pine as Magnifico, the all-new musical-comedy is helmed by Oscar®-winning director Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn (“Raya and the Last Dragon”), produced by Peter Del Vecho and co-produced by Juan Pablo Reyes (“Encanto”). “Wish” opens only in theaters on Nov.
- 4/27/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
"When you wish upon a star . . ." It's one of the most famous lyrics in the Disney canon, coming from the company's 1940 film "Pinocchio." It's also part of the inspiration for the new Disney animated feature musical "Wish," which releases this fall. Disney first announced the project at D23 Expo in September 2022, which Popsugar was on hand for; it stars Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose as Asha, an optimist living in the magical kingdom of Rosas.
"Wish" follows Asha as she tries to save her kingdom by - of course - making a wish. Per Disney, Asha's plea is literally answered by a little cosmic ball of energy called Star. The pair will work together to try to save the day. The new film has original songs by Julia Michaels, Benjamin Rice, and composer Dave Metzger and is directed by Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn.
On April 26, Disney announced a new member of...
"Wish" follows Asha as she tries to save her kingdom by - of course - making a wish. Per Disney, Asha's plea is literally answered by a little cosmic ball of energy called Star. The pair will work together to try to save the day. The new film has original songs by Julia Michaels, Benjamin Rice, and composer Dave Metzger and is directed by Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn.
On April 26, Disney announced a new member of...
- 4/26/2023
- by Victoria Edel
- Popsugar.com
Disney shared news about its upcoming animated feature Wish at CinemaCon this afternoon. The studio is thrilled to announce Chris Pine is joining the cast as King Magnifico for the all-new musical comedy. Coming to theaters on November 22, 2023, Wish features Ariana DeBose as the voice of a young woman named Asha. Pine voices the ruler of Rosas, a magical kingdom where wishes come true.
“As the most powerful person in the kingdom, King Magnifico needed to be played by someone who could give all the charm, cleverness and charisma to this magnanimous character, and Chris is beautifully bringing all of that and then some,” said Jennifer Lee, Wish executive producer and one of the writers for the film.
Disney shared an image of Pine’s character, King Magnifico, alongside today’s announcement. In the photo, King Magnifico presents himself in all his silver fox glory. With a warm smile, fancy clothes,...
“As the most powerful person in the kingdom, King Magnifico needed to be played by someone who could give all the charm, cleverness and charisma to this magnanimous character, and Chris is beautifully bringing all of that and then some,” said Jennifer Lee, Wish executive producer and one of the writers for the film.
Disney shared an image of Pine’s character, King Magnifico, alongside today’s announcement. In the photo, King Magnifico presents himself in all his silver fox glory. With a warm smile, fancy clothes,...
- 4/26/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Chris Pine will voice King Magnifico in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ all-new musical-comedy “Wish,” the company announced at CinemaCon on Wednesday.
The musical comedy will hit theaters this Thanksgiving.
Pine joins Academy Award-winning actress Ariana DeBose, who voices a young woman named Asha in the film. Pine lends his voice to the ruler of Rosas, a magical kingdom where wishes really do come true.
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“As the most powerful person in the kingdom, King Magnifico needed to be played by someone who could give all the charm, cleverness and charisma to this magnanimous character, and Chris is beautifully bringing all of that and then some,” Jennifer Lee, “Wish” executive producer and one of the writers for the film, said in a statement.
Tony Chambers, executive vice president and head of theatrical distribution for Disney, revealed...
The musical comedy will hit theaters this Thanksgiving.
Pine joins Academy Award-winning actress Ariana DeBose, who voices a young woman named Asha in the film. Pine lends his voice to the ruler of Rosas, a magical kingdom where wishes really do come true.
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“As the most powerful person in the kingdom, King Magnifico needed to be played by someone who could give all the charm, cleverness and charisma to this magnanimous character, and Chris is beautifully bringing all of that and then some,” Jennifer Lee, “Wish” executive producer and one of the writers for the film, said in a statement.
Tony Chambers, executive vice president and head of theatrical distribution for Disney, revealed...
- 4/26/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Chris Pine has been cast in “Wish,” Walt Disney’s upcoming animated musical. He joins an ensemble that includes Oscar winner Ariana DeBose and Alan Tudyk.
News that the “Star Trek” star will add his dulcet tones to the family film came at CinemaCon. Pine most recently appeared in “Don’t Worry Darling” and “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.” His credits include “Jack Ryan,” “Into the Woods,” “Hell or High Water” and “Wonder Woman.”
“Wish” is written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn. The film revolves around an intriguing, slightly meta question: How did the wishing star, which so many Disney characters wish upon, come into the cosmos? The film unfolds in the magical kingdom of Rosas and introduces Asha, an optimist with a sharp wit who deeply cares about her community. When Asha turns to the sky in a moment of need and makes a wish,...
News that the “Star Trek” star will add his dulcet tones to the family film came at CinemaCon. Pine most recently appeared in “Don’t Worry Darling” and “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.” His credits include “Jack Ryan,” “Into the Woods,” “Hell or High Water” and “Wonder Woman.”
“Wish” is written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn. The film revolves around an intriguing, slightly meta question: How did the wishing star, which so many Disney characters wish upon, come into the cosmos? The film unfolds in the magical kingdom of Rosas and introduces Asha, an optimist with a sharp wit who deeply cares about her community. When Asha turns to the sky in a moment of need and makes a wish,...
- 4/26/2023
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Disney distribution boss Tony Chambers said Wednesday during the studio’s CinemaCon presentation that Dungeons and Dragons and Star Trek star Chris Pine will voice King Magnifico in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ new musical comedy Wish.
Pine joins already cast Oscar winner Ariana DeBose and Alan Tudyk.
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Pine’s character is the ruler of Rosas, a magical kingdom where wishes really do come true.
“As the most powerful person in the kingdom, King Magnifico needed to be played by someone who could give all the charm, cleverness and charisma to this magnanimous character, and Chris is beautifully bringing all of that and then some,” said Jennifer Lee, Wish‘s executive producer and one of the pic’s scribes.
Wish opens in the traditional Disney corridor of November 22. The film also helps mark the culmination of Disney...
Pine joins already cast Oscar winner Ariana DeBose and Alan Tudyk.
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Pine’s character is the ruler of Rosas, a magical kingdom where wishes really do come true.
“As the most powerful person in the kingdom, King Magnifico needed to be played by someone who could give all the charm, cleverness and charisma to this magnanimous character, and Chris is beautifully bringing all of that and then some,” said Jennifer Lee, Wish‘s executive producer and one of the pic’s scribes.
Wish opens in the traditional Disney corridor of November 22. The film also helps mark the culmination of Disney...
- 4/26/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Matt Lauria as Josh Folsom in ‘CSI: Vegas’ season 2 episode 13
Another note written in silver ink is discovered on CBS’s CSI: Vegas season two episode 13. Directed by Erin Feeley from a script by Dave Metzger, episode 13 – “Boned” – will air on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 10pm Et/Pt.
The second season stars Paula Newsome as Maxine Roby, Marg Helgenberger as Catherine Willows, Matt Lauria as Joshua Folsom, and Mandeep Dhillon as Allie Rajan. Ariana Guerra plays Detective Serena Chavez, Lex Medlin is Beau Finado, and Jay Lee is Chris Park.
“Boned” Plot: The CSI team investigates the death of an archaeologist found near the breakthrough discovery of an ancient civilization. Also, Max locates another cryptic note written in familiar silver ink after a mentally distressed woman kills her attacker.
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Another note written in silver ink is discovered on CBS’s CSI: Vegas season two episode 13. Directed by Erin Feeley from a script by Dave Metzger, episode 13 – “Boned” – will air on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 10pm Et/Pt.
The second season stars Paula Newsome as Maxine Roby, Marg Helgenberger as Catherine Willows, Matt Lauria as Joshua Folsom, and Mandeep Dhillon as Allie Rajan. Ariana Guerra plays Detective Serena Chavez, Lex Medlin is Beau Finado, and Jay Lee is Chris Park.
“Boned” Plot: The CSI team investigates the death of an archaeologist found near the breakthrough discovery of an ancient civilization. Also, Max locates another cryptic note written in familiar silver ink after a mentally distressed woman kills her attacker.
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- 2/4/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Tony Award-nominated musical “Frozen” will kick off its North American tour in fall 2019 with an official opening at the Pantages in Los Angeles during the theater’s 2019-20 season.
Cast, engagement dates and ticket information are still to come, but the music team will be supervised by two-time Tony winner Stephen Oremus and the orchestra is led by Dave Metzger. Music for “Frozen” is from the husband-and-wife composing duo of Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, book is by Jennifer Lee while Michael Grandage directs. Choreography is by Rob Ashford, scenery and costumes by Christopher Oram, lighting from Natasha Katz, sound designer is Peter Hylenski, while video designer Finn Ross and puppet designer Michael Curry are also involved.
After opening in March on Broadway, “Frozen” broke two house box office records at the St. James Theatre and garnered three Tony nominations for musical, original score and book of a musical. It...
Cast, engagement dates and ticket information are still to come, but the music team will be supervised by two-time Tony winner Stephen Oremus and the orchestra is led by Dave Metzger. Music for “Frozen” is from the husband-and-wife composing duo of Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, book is by Jennifer Lee while Michael Grandage directs. Choreography is by Rob Ashford, scenery and costumes by Christopher Oram, lighting from Natasha Katz, sound designer is Peter Hylenski, while video designer Finn Ross and puppet designer Michael Curry are also involved.
After opening in March on Broadway, “Frozen” broke two house box office records at the St. James Theatre and garnered three Tony nominations for musical, original score and book of a musical. It...
- 5/15/2018
- by Ellis Clopton
- Variety Film + TV
Members of the Broadway cast of Frozen were in the recording studio today working on the show’s cast recording, which Disney announced will be released later this spring.
Caissie Levy, as Elsa, and Patti Murin, who plays Anna, head the cast. The album is produced by Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez, Stephen Oremus, Dave Metzger and Chris Montan.
Frozen, which already has a large pit orchestra of 21, will be expanded even further for the cast recording to 44 musicians, including a string section of 22.
Following previous Disney Theatrical adaptations of Aladdin and The Lion King, which continue to draw strong crowds on Broadway, Frozen opened March 22 at the St. James Theatre. Based on the 2013 film, which won Oscars for Best Song (“Let It Go”) as well as Best Animated Feature, the Broadway show has also posted free videos of four of the 12 new songs that were written for the Broadway show.
Caissie Levy, as Elsa, and Patti Murin, who plays Anna, head the cast. The album is produced by Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez, Stephen Oremus, Dave Metzger and Chris Montan.
Frozen, which already has a large pit orchestra of 21, will be expanded even further for the cast recording to 44 musicians, including a string section of 22.
Following previous Disney Theatrical adaptations of Aladdin and The Lion King, which continue to draw strong crowds on Broadway, Frozen opened March 22 at the St. James Theatre. Based on the 2013 film, which won Oscars for Best Song (“Let It Go”) as well as Best Animated Feature, the Broadway show has also posted free videos of four of the 12 new songs that were written for the Broadway show.
- 4/9/2018
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
The company of Disney Theatrical's new Broadway musical Frozen, led by Broadway veterans Caissie Levy as Elsa and Patti Murin as Anna, is currently laying down tracks for the show's Original Broadway Cast Recording, to be released by Walt Disney Records later this spring. The album is produced by Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez, Stephen Oremus, Dave Metzger and Chris Montan.
- 4/9/2018
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
This warms our hearts! The cast of Frozen—Kristen Bell (voice of Anna), Idina Menzel (voice of Elsa), Josh Gad (voice of Olaf) and Santino Fontana (voice of Hans) took the stage to perform songs from Disney's animated smash. Backed by a live orchestra conducted by David Metzger, the four movie stars performed songs from the Golden Globe-winning film at the Los Angeles Vibrato Grill Jazz Club on Sunday, Feb. 9. The group sang a number of favorites, including "Love Is an Open Door," "Let It Go" and "In Summer." "We take for granted since so many people have seen the movie that we have never actually seen these songs performed live — in any venue, in any...
- 2/12/2014
- E! Online
Sunday night I attended a special "Frozen" musical performance at Vibrato Grill Jazz club with cast members Kristen Bell (Anna), Idina Menzel (Elsa), Josh Gad (Olaf), and Santino Fontana (Hans) singing the songs of Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez accompanied by a live orchestra conducted by David Metzger. Bell was funny doing her little girl Anna for "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?"; Bell and Fontana had flirty fun with "Love is an Open Door"; Gad performed "In Summer" with a bravado that reminded me of Bert Lahr's Cowardly Lion from "The Wizard of Oz" (in fact, Gad admitted to me afterward that Lahr and "Oz" were indeed an inspiration); and Menzel once again brought great power and intimacy to her Oscar-nominated "Let It Go." The packed house included the husband and wife songwriting team, composer Christophe Beck, directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, producer Peter Del Vecho,...
- 2/10/2014
- by Bill Desowitz
- Thompson on Hollywood
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