Learn How To Draw Zootopia Characters Like A Disney Animator

My kids are wild with excitement that we're going on a family outing this weekend to see Walt Disney Studio's newest animated feature film, ZOOTOPIA, at the movie theater. ZOOTOPIA arrived at theaters across the United States today and my kids have been wanting to see this movie since we began seeing trailers featuring a catchy theme song by Shakira while at the movies last year. It looks to be a funny, upbeat story that parents and children can equally appreciate. I'm sure all of us adults can appreciate the sloths working at the department of motor vehicles though kids under 16 may not get the humor. With a cute bunny as its star, comedic moments, and an energetic musical score this looks to be a perfect movie for families with young children to go see.



Have you ever wondered what it takes to bring the illustrated characters in a Walt Disney animated movie to life? Think you have the artistic talent to do it yourself? Check out these two videos from the production team of ZOOTOPIA showing how to draw the movie's characters Judy (Bunny) and Flash (Sloth). Have some fun giving it a shot trying to draw these two ZOOTOPIA characters yourself just like a Disney movie studio animator.



My wife and son are really talented when it comes to drawing, me not so much. For those of us who prefer leaving the drawing to those with a more artistic touch, we can still create our own Flash and Judy masterpieces by printing out and decorating these ZOOTOPIA coloring sheets A GEEK DADDY was provided courtesy of Walt Disney Studios. Go wild coloring Judy Hopps, Flash, Nick Wilde, Mr. Big and other characters from the world of ZOOTOPIA!



The modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia which is the backdrop for this new family friendly animated adventure from Walt Disney Studios is a city like no other. Comprised of habitat neighborhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it's a melting pot where animals from every environment live together -- a place where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything. But when rookie police officer Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) arrives, she discovers that being the first bunny on a force of big tough animals isn't so easy. Determined to prove herself, she jumps at the opportunity to crack a case, even if it means partnering with fast talking, scam artist fox Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) to solve the mystery.

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Let the kids go wild with these Zootopia coloring pages

I have to admit Shakira's new song "Try Everything" for the upcoming Disney movie Zootopia is pretty catchy.  I've found myself humming it the last few days while working out at the gym.  In this upcoming animated feature film, the Grammy-winning singer voices the role of Gazelle who is the biggest pop star in the world of Zootopia, which is a modern metropolis populated by wild animals of all shapes and sizes.

 The modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia which is the backdrop for this new family friendly animated adventure from Walt Disney Studios is a city like no other. Comprised of habitat neighborhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it's a melting pot where animals from every environment live together -- a place where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything.  But when rookie police officer Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) arrives, she discovers that being the first bunny on a force of big tough animals isn't so easy.  Determined to prove herself, she jumps at the opportunity to crack a case, even if it means partnering with fast talking, scam artist fox Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) to solve the mystery.



My kids have been wanting to see Zootopia since we began seeing trailers for it at the movie theater last year.  It looks to be a funny, upbeat story that parents and children can equally appreciate for a family outing to the movies.  I'm sure all of us adults can appreciate the sloths working at the department of motor vehicles though kids under 16 may not get the humor.  With a cute bunny as its star, comedic moments, and an energetic musical score this looks to be a must see movie for families that have kids at home who are young enough to go out in public without being embarrassed they are spending time with mom and dad.

While you are waiting for the film's March 4, 2016 release date let your kids go wild enjoying these Zootopia themed activity sheets and coloring pages courtesy of A Geek Daddy's friends at Walt Disney Studios. 

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ZOOTOPIA Music Video - "Try Everything" by Shakira

Walt Disney Studio's animated motion pictures are known for their musical numbers and its upcoming movie ZOOTOPIA will be no exception to that proven formula for box office success.  A big part of the film's story will revolve around Gazelle, the biggest pop star in the world of Zootopia which is a modern metropolis populated by wild animals -- a place where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything.  This singing gazelle will be voiced by Grammy-winning singer Shakira who also will be performing an all-new original song for the movie titled "Try Everything."

Disney just released a music video of Shakira singing "Try Everything" as well as made the song available to purchase via iTunes to help hype the movie.  "Try Everything" was jointly written by Australian singer-songwriter Sia and the Norwegian songwriting and production duo Stargate. Walt Disney Records soundtrack to ZOOTOPIA will be released on the same day the movie arrives in movie theaters across the United States, March 4, 2016.



For more information about ZOOTOPIA, visit movies.disney.com/zootopia.