THE SCOOP
Disney unveils the nefarious King Magnifico, brought to life by Chris Pine’s voice in the forthcoming flick ‘Wish,’ with a brand-new poster.
This charismatic rogue has the magical knack for granting wishes selectively, causing a stir with his protégé, Asha.
Pine belts out a dastardly tune, “This Is The Thanks I Get?!”, echoing the grandeur of Disney’s iconic villain anthems.
Hold on to your Mickey ears, Disney aficionados, because the House of Mouse has tossed another tantalizing tidbit our way. A fresh poster for Disney’s soon-to-debut animation ‘Wish’ has landed, revealing the dashing yet dastardly King Magnifico. Voiced by none other than Chris Pine, this character is set to become a memorable addition to the pantheon of Disney antagonists. Mark your calendars for a theatrical release on November 22 in the U.S. to catch all the action.
This newly minted poster casts King Magnifico with an unmistakable scowl of mischief, a mysterious orb – a wish, to be precise – gripped firmly in his clutches. ‘Wish’ spins the tale of Magnifico’s selective generosity in the wish-granting department within the enchanting Kingdom of Rosas. A sneak peek via the latest trailer hints at the unrest this causes, particularly with his mentee, Asha (voiced by Ariana DeBose), who dares to wish upon a star herself. When Magnifico senses his supremacy is at stake, he paints Asha as a rebel to the kingdom.
The star-studded ensemble doesn’t stop with Pine and DeBose. Alan Tudyk lends his voice to Asha’s pet goat Valentino, who, thanks to the magic of the wishing star, gains the gift of gab. Queen Amaya, Magnifico’s other half, is given voice by Angelique Cabral. The roster brims with talent, featuring Jennifer Kumiyama, Victor Garber, Natasha Rothwell, Evan Peters, Harvey Guillén, Ray Youseff, Niko Vargas, Della Saba, and John Rudnitsky, each bringing life to an array of charming characters.
Disney Drops King Magnifico’s Mischievous Melody From ‘Wish’
In a strategic move to whet appetites for the movie, Disney has dropped King Magnifico’s villainous theme, “This Is The Thanks I Get?!”. Pine’s performance as the self-important king is said to be nothing short of spectacular. “Chris really knows how to tap into that emotional depth and scale,” commented Wish’s co-director Chris Buck on Pine’s musical prowess. Disney villains and their anthems are nothing new; they have been chilling our spines since the days of Scar’s “Be Prepared” and Frollo’s “Hellfire”. “For Magnifico, we’re dipping into that Disney villain tradition; what’s a villain without his signature tune?” remarked Jennifer Lee, Chief Creative Officer at Walt Disney Animation Studios and the co-writer of ‘Wish’.
The countdown to November 22 is on, with ‘Wish’ set to charm its way onto U.S. theater screens. In the interim, dive deep into what’s known about the movie and feast your eyes on the latest poster below:
Image via Disney
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Disney’s Wish King Magnifico
When is Disney’s ‘Wish’ scheduled to release in theaters?
Disney’s animated feature ‘Wish’ is set to charm audiences in U.S. theaters on November 22.
Who voices the character of King Magnifico in ‘Wish’?
Chris Pine lends his vocal talents to the character of King Magnifico in Disney’s ‘Wish’.
What is the name of the song performed by Chris Pine in ‘Wish’?
The song performed by Chris Pine, voicing King Magnifico, is titled “This Is The Thanks I Get?!”
Does King Magnifico’s character have a song in ‘Wish’ similar to other Disney villains?
Yes, King Magnifico has a villainous song in ‘Wish’ which follows in the tradition of classic Disney villain anthems.
Who are the other voice actors featured in ‘Wish’?
The voice cast of ‘Wish’ includes Ariana DeBose, Alan Tudyk, Angelique Cabral, Jennifer Kumiyama, Victor Garber, Natasha Rothwell, Evan Peters, Harvey Guillén, and more.
More about Disney’s Wish King Magnifico
- Disney’s Upcoming Film ‘Wish’
- Meet the Characters of ‘Wish’
- Chris Pine as King Magnifico
- Listen to “This Is The Thanks I Get?!”
- The Voices Behind ‘Wish’
- The Legacy of Disney Villains
5 comments
omg can November come any slower?? wanna see this movie like yesterday!! and that song title, lol, drama much?
hold up, did I read that right Pine’s singing in this? since when did captain kirk get his disney badge, this I’ve got to hear
so king magnifico huh, classic disney making us love to hate the villains, chris pine’s voice is perf for a char like that
‘This Is The Thanks I Get?!’ is such a mood, bet it’s gonna be stuck in my head for weeks, just like every other disney villain bop
Valentino the goat has a voice too, who knew, pretty stoked to see a pet goat stealing the spotlight…or should i say, the mic