2023 marks a century since the establishment of Disney, and the studio is commemorating this significant milestone with the upcoming animated movie, ‘Wish.’ The release of new character posters from the movie has been announced. The film is directed by Chris Buck, known for his work on Disney favorites like Tarzan, Pocahontas, and the Frozen franchise, and Fawn Veerasunthorn, who has credits on films such as Moana and Zootopia. ‘Wish’ narrates the adventure of a young girl who aligns with a magical entity to defeat a ruthless King.
The film’s voice cast includes Ariana DeBose (West Side Story), who portrays the emerging leader, Asha, and Chris Pine (Wonder Woman) as King Magnifico, with Alan Tudyk (Harley Quinn) also featured as Valentino. The synopsis of the movie reads:
“Wish,” a musical-comedy from Walt Disney Animation Studios, welcomes audiences to the enchanting kingdom of Rosas. Asha, a bright and idealistic protagonist, makes a wish that attracts a cosmic entity – a tiny ball of infinite energy named Star. Together, they face a formidable adversary, King Magnifico, to rescue her community. The story underlines the idea that extraordinary things can occur when human courage aligns with cosmic magic.
The film aims to pay tribute to Disney’s century-long legacy, drawing inspiration from the studio’s legendary song, “When You Wish Upon a Star” from Pinocchio. The trailer, first launched in April, displayed a delightful blend of 2D and 3D animation, symbolizing the studio’s evolutionary journey. As with any Disney film, the music plays a key role, with the score for ‘Wish’ composed by David Metzger, and songs penned by Julia Michaels and Benjamin Rice. As part of Disney’s centenary celebrations, the company has released several titles that honor its history, including the recent releases of The Little Mermaid and Peter Pan & Wendy, and has added 28 freshly restored and remastered classic short films to Disney+.
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Who is the Team Behind ‘Wish’?
Jennifer Lee was announced to write a new original film for Disney in January 2021. The project, ‘Wish,’ was unveiled at the D23 Expo Presentation last year. The screenplay was co-written by Allison Moore. The film was produced by Peter Del Vecho and Juan Pablo Reyes, with Lee also serving as the executive producer.
‘Wish’ will hit theaters on November 22. The new character posters and the film’s trailer can be viewed below:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Disney 100th anniversary
What is Disney’s special release for their 100th anniversary?
Disney is celebrating their 100th anniversary with a special animated feature film titled ‘Wish.’ It includes a magical narrative with a young girl who allies with a mystical force to overthrow a king.
Who are the directors of the movie ‘Wish’?
‘Wish’ is directed by Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn. Chris Buck has previously directed Disney classics such as Tarzan, Pocahontas, and both Frozen films. Fawn Veerasunthorn has worked on titles such as Moana and Zootopia.
Who are the voice actors in ‘Wish’?
The voice cast for ‘Wish’ includes Ariana DeBose as Asha, Chris Pine as King Magnifico, and Alan Tudyk as Valentino.
What is the premise of the film ‘Wish’?
‘Wish’ is an animated musical-comedy that introduces audiences to the magical kingdom of Rosas. The story revolves around Asha, who makes a powerful wish answered by a cosmic force named Star. Together, they confront King Magnifico to save Asha’s community.
When will ‘Wish’ be released?
‘Wish’ is slated for release in theaters on November 22.
What other projects are part of Disney’s 100-year anniversary celebration?
Apart from ‘Wish,’ Disney’s centenary celebrations include other new titles that honor the studio’s history, such as the recently released The Little Mermaid and Peter Pan & Wendy. The company also added 28 restored and remastered classic short films to Disney+ as part of the celebration.
More about Disney 100th anniversary
- Disney’s Official Website
- Disney’s ‘Wish’ on IMDb
- Disney’s 100-year Anniversary
- Disney+
- Information about the D23 Expo
5 comments
wow! cant wait for ‘Wish’, i love Disney. Happy 100th guys, ur doing magic!
I grew up watching Disney classics, feels like ‘Wish’ is gonna be another gem. Excited about those restored films on Disney+ too.
Alan Tudyk as Valentino, should be interesting. The dude always makes me laugh. here’s hoping for a fun ride with ‘Wish’.
Looking fwd to see this blend of 2D n 3D animation, seems a real treat for all us animation lovers. Also, tarzan director? count me in.
OMG Chris Pine as a king?? Sounds magnifico lol 😉 Can’t miss this one.