I wish we'd been able to see Disney's most recent animated movie at the theater but that just wasn't in the cards for us with an overwhelming number of kids activities and other obligations flooding our family's calendar lately. So, we're GEEKED that Walt Disney Animation Studios’ WISH will soon be available to add to our home entertainment video library. Wish will soon be available for families to enjoy at home!
Disney's Wish becomes available from all major digital retailers including Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu on January 23 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on March 12. The film is rated PG [Parental Guidance] by the Motion Picture Association of America for thematic elements and mild action. Runtime for the movie is 95 minutes.
In this animated musical-comedy, Asha, 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, wondrous things happen.
In addition to the featured presentation, as with most home video releases, there is fun bonus content included with Wish on digital and disc. Bonus content includes the following:
Sing Along With The Movie -- Sing along with your favorite songs while watching the movie with on-screen lyrics.
Once Upon A Studio -- Beloved characters from Disney Animation’s 100 years come together for an unforgettable reunion.
100 Years In The Making – The Inside story on the making of Wish
What Makes Disney, Disney -- Learn what makes a Disney film and its characters so distinct, memorable and beloved. Discover how Asha and WISH are quintessentially Disney — from the extraordinary challenges Asha must overcome, to the magical, Kingdom of Rosa
The Wish Equation -- What is a wish? Join the filmmakers for a surprising conversation as they break down the "Wish Equation," discuss the "rules of magic," and describe the role music plays in Disney films. Then hear Julia Michaels' own original demo of "This Wish."
Looking Backward To Go Forward -- Walk the aisles of the Walt Disney Animation Research Library as the filmmakers "draw" inspiration from 100 years of animation. Learn about the "Pinocchio test," and how Wish's design blends new technology with classic techniques.
Where Dreams And Reality Collide -- Discover the times and places that were the inspiration for Rosas and helped build the world of this original fairy tale.
Asha Means Wish -- Learn all about Asha, from her inspired design to her boundless determination and generosity. Uncover the subtle symbolism in her jewelry, and dive into her dancing skills. See how she’s imperfectly perfect and what makes her a memorable Disney hero.
The Return Of The Disney Villain -- You'll love to hate King Magnifico when you uncover his secrets. Find out what makes him the classic Disney villain — and why he doesn't wear a crown.
Star Is Born -- Uncover early concept drawings to see how Star evolved into Asha's lovable wish facilitator. Learn about Star's sparkles, and why Star can communicate with Asha and the other characters.
Those Who Stand Beside Me -- Learn more about Asha's closest allies, Dahlia and Valentino. Find out which of Snow White's seven companions served as inspiration for Dahlia, and how Valentino breaks one of the rules of Disney animals.
When Wishes Come True -- Get to know the kids inside the filmmakers as the creators of WISH reflect on what Disney movies meant to them growing up, and what it's like being part of the Disney legacy today.
WISH D-Classified -- WISH is filled with references and nods to other Disney films from the studio's 100-year legacy. From hidden Mickeys to more subtle tributes, you may have caught many of them, but check out this "D-Classified” piece for ones you may have missed.
Outtakes -- Step inside the recording booth with the brilliant and talented actors of WISH for some creative fun as they bring their characters to life.
Featurette: Deleted Song “A Wish Worth Making”
Directors Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn introduce this poignant song sung by Saba Sabino (voiced by Victor Garber) expressing what it’s like to be reunited with your one true wish.
Deleted Scenes – Check out some scenes that didn't make the Final Cut.
Magnifico's Secret
The Wishing Tree
To Rosas
Finding Flazino
Valentino Is A Star
Song Selection – Jump to your favorite musical moments, with on-screen lyrics.
Disney provided ageekdaddy.com with a complimentary 4K Digital Download of Encanto
For decades, the Madrigal family has been the saviors of their small mountain valley village protecting and serving the population through magical powers granted from a mystical candle. What happens though when the flame of that candle begins to flicker and eventual goes out? Will the Madrigal's magic be gone forever or can it be restored? And if so, at what cost?!
Find out the answers to these questions by watching Walt Disney Animation Studio's ENCANTO which is now available in 4K Ultra HD on Movies Anywhere today. You can also bring home the movie on 4K Ultra HD disc, Blu-ray and DVD starting February 8, 2022. A fun flick to add to your home entertainment video library for a family movie night featuring a soundtrack of all new songs by Lin Manual Miranda.
Bonus content included with the home entertainment release of ENCANTO include:
Sing Along with the Movie – Sing along with your favorite songs with on-screen lyrics as you watch the movie.
Familia Lo Es Todo – Members of the Disney Animation “Familia” cultural trust share real-life experiences in this exploration of the lovable Madrigal family members. We learn what inspired each character, and about how the artists’ designs bring realism to their personalities.
Discover Colombia – The filmmaking team discusses how the multiple cultures, biodiversity and vibrant colors of Colombia are expressed in Encanto. They describe how satisfying it was to fully celebrate this beautiful country and support the theme of magical realism.
A Journey Through Music – The filmmakers invite us to discover how each character came to be represented musically. We follow the creation of Encanto’s Colombian-inspired music, featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda’s songs and Germaine Franco’s score, from concept to final recording.
Let’s Talk About Bruno – Learn how the song “We Don't Talk About Bruno,” with its intriguing undertones, was created. Discover the extensive collaboration between Lin-Manuel Miranda, choreographer Jamal Sims, the voice cast and animators in bringing it to the screen.
Our Casita – La Casa Madrigal is alive with magic, and its emotional state is affected by other family members. From its colorful doors to its fine stonework, the magical house was designed using principles of Colombian tradition.
Outtakes – From the thrill of “nailing” a take in the presence of an entertainment industry icon to the hilarity of losing a wrestling match with tongue-twisting dialogue, join the cast for some good-natured fun from behind the microphone.
Journey to Colombia – With the help of the Colombian Cultural Trust, a dedicated team of consultants, the filmmakers of Encanto embark on a journey of discovery to learn more about Colombia and how best to reflect the country’s cultures and environments on the big screen.
An Introduction to Far From the Tree – Writer and director Natalie Nourigat introduces the Walt Disney Animation Studios short film Far From the Tree.
Far From the Tree – Parenting is hard, especially when curiosity tugs at a young raccoon whose parent tries to keep them both safe. In the Walt Disney Animation Studios short Far From the Tree, this youngster learns to live with an open heart… even as danger lurks.
Deleted Scenes:
Introduction – Heads of Story Jason Hand and Nancy Kruse present four scenes not seen in the film’s release, but were part of the journey toward the final version of the story.
Chores! – Abuela has sent most of the family to town on various assignments that bring them acclaim, while Mirabel, her father and uncle are asked to clean the house.
Another Way In – Mirabel attempts to understand a clue found in her uncle’s vision. To make this happen, she must go through Antonio’s room, where adventures unfold.
Isabela Goes Into the Woods – When Mirabel sees her sister head for apparent danger in the woods, she races to save her, and encounters the surprise of a lifetime!
Back to the Mural – Feeling rejected, Mirabel goes back to town. Abuela seeks her out and reveals a part of her personality that her granddaughter has never seen.
Song Selection – Jump to your favorite musical moments, with on-screen lyrics.
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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.
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.
UPDATE: Because previous 3D conversions have not met financial expectations Disney has announced that is cancelling the theatrical release of THE LITTLE MERMAID 3D that was scheduled for a 2013 September 13th opening.
Disney started off 2012 with what was supposed to be the
studio’s next BIG franchise, JOHNCARTER, which turned out to be a huge flop and potentially a $210 milliondollar loss to the company that cost movie division chairman Rich Ross his job. Check out my earlier post about how Disney
fumbled a chance to market the 100th Anniversary of Edgar Rice
Burrough’s “Princess of Mars” book that the JOHN CARTER movie was based
upon: http://www.ageekdaddy.blogspot.com/2012/04/who-is-john-carter.html
. JOHN CARTER was followed up by the THE
ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN that received a lot of buzz on the Internet with the
paid-to-post mommy bloggers but had disappointing numbers at the box office.
While Disney never really overcame the damper of JOHN CARTER
it did have a few marginal successes in 2012 with the PIXAR movie BRAVE along
with another animated movie by Disney Studio’s called WRECK-IT-RALPH. Marvel Studio’s AVENGERS came through in the
summer to save the year by providing Disney with a legitimate blockbuster in
2012.
2013 is a new year though and Disney is going gangbusters to
do a turnaround from 2012. They have 4 new
movies from Disney Studios plus are rereleasing the Little Mermaid in 3D, plus
2 movie sequels from the popular PIXAR brands Cars & Monsters Inc. and 2 sequels from previous Marvel Studios
blockbusters franchises Iron Man & Thor.
DreamWorks Studios is also throwing in a new comedy to the mix called
the “Delivery Man” featuring actor Vince Vaughan. It looks like this year will be a fun and
entertaining one for us at the movies and a profitable one for the corporate
execs at Disney based on this lineup.
The following is a synopsis of the 2013 Disney movie
schedule with information provided from the company:
OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL
Release
Date:March
8th
Disney’s fantastical adventure “Oz The Great and Powerful,” directed by Sam Raimi, imagines the origins of L. Frank Baum’s beloved wizard character. When Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he’s hit the jackpot—fame and fortune are his for the taking—that is until he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone’s been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity—and even a bit of wizardry—Oscar transforms himself not only into the great and powerful wizard but into a better man as well.
IRON MAN 3 from Marvel
Studios
Release
Date:May
3rd
Marvel’s
“Iron Man 3” pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against
an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world
destroyed at his enemy’s hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those
responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back
against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his
ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way
back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him:
does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man?
Starring Robert Downey Jr.,
Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Rebecca Hall, Stephanie Szostak,
James Badge Dale with Jon Favreau and Ben Kingsley, Marvel’s “Iron Man 3” is
directed by Shane Black from a screenplay by Drew Pearce & Shane Black and
is based on Marvel’s iconic Super Hero Iron Man, who first appeared on the
pages of “Tales of Suspense” (#39) in 1963 and had his solo comic book debut
with “The Invincible Iron Man” (#1) in May of 1968.
MONSTERS UNIVERSITY from Disney/Pixar
Release
Date:June
21st
Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan are an inseparable pair, but that wasn’t always the case. From the moment these two mismatched monsters met they couldn’t stand each other. “Monsters University” unlocks the door to how Mike and Sulley overcame their differences and became the best of friends.
THE LONE RANGER
Release
Date:July
3rd
Native American spirit warrior Tonto (Johnny Depp) and man of the law John Reid (Armie Hammer) are opposites brought together by fate and must join forces to battle greed and corruption
THE LITTLE MERMAID 3D from Walt Disney
Animation Studios
Release
Date:September
13th - CANCELLED
Swimming into the hearts of a new generation—beautifully restored and this time in 3D—“The Little Mermaid” features the beloved Ariel (voice of Jodi Benson), a fun-loving and mischievous mermaid, who is enchanted with all things human. Disregarding her father’s order to stay away from the world above the sea, she swims to the surface and, in a raging storm, rescues the prince of her dreams. Determined to be human, Ariel strikes a bargain with the devious sea witch Ursula (voice of Pat Carroll), trading her fins and beautiful voice for legs. With her best friend Flounder (voice of Jason Marin), misguided seagull Scuttle (voice of Buddy Hackett) and the calypso-singing Caribbean crab chaperone Sebastian (voice of Samuel E. Wright) at her side, Ariel must win the prince’s love and save her father’s kingdom – all in a heart-pounding race against time. Originally released in 1989, “The Little Mermaid” garnered two Academy Awards®, including Best Original Score (Alan Menken) and Best Original Song (Menken/Howard Ashman, “Under the Sea”). Directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, who went on to direct “Aladdin” and “The Princess and the Frog,” “The Little Mermaid” returns to the big screen on September 13, 2013, and will be presented in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters
DELIVERY MAN from DreamWorks Pictures
Release Date: October 4th
From DreamWorks Pictures comes “Delivery Man”, the story of affable underachiever David Wozniak (Vince Vaughan), whose mundane life is turned upside down when he finds out that he fathered 533 children through sperm donations he made twenty years earlier. In debt to the mob, rejected by his pregnant girlfriend, things couldn’t look worse for David when he is hit with a lawsuit from 142 of the 533 twenty-somethings who want to know the identity of the donor. As David struggles to decide whether he should reveal his true identity, he embarks on a journey that leads him to discover not only his true self but the father he could become as well.
THOR: THE DARK WORLD from Marvel
Studios
Release
Date: November 8th
Marvel’s
“Thor: The Dark World” continues the big-screen adventures of Thor, the Mighty
Avenger, as he battles to save Earth and all the Nine Realms from a shadowy
enemy that predates the universe itself. In the aftermath of Marvel’s “Thor”
and “Marvel’s The Avengers,” Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos…but
an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe
back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot
withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one
that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to
save us all.
Starring Chris Hemsworth,
Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård, Idris Elba, Christopher
Eccleston, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Kat Dennings, Ray Stevenson, Zachary Levi,
Tadanobu Asano, and Jaimie Alexander with Rene Russo and Anthony Hopkins as
Odin, Marvel’s “Thor: The Dark World” is directed by Alan Taylor, produced by
Kevin Feige, from a story by Don Payne (credit not final) and screenplay by
Christopher Yost and Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely (credit not
final) and is based on Marvel’s classic Super Hero Thor, who first appeared in
the comic book “Journey into Mystery “ #83 in August, 1962.
Marvel’s “Thor: The Dark
World” continues the big-screen adventures of Thor, the Mighty Avenger, as he
battles to save Earth and all the Nine Realms from a shadowy enemy that
predates the universe itself
FROZEN from Walt Disney Animation
Studios
Release
Date:November
27th
From the
studio behind 2010’s “Tangled” and this year’s “Wreck-It Ralph,” Walt Disney
Animation Studios presents “Frozen,” the most daring comedy-adventure ever to
hit the big screen. When a prophecy traps a kingdom in eternal winter,
Anna (voice of Kristen Bell), a fearless optimist, teams up with extreme
mountain man Kristoff (voice of Jonathan Groff) and his sidekick reindeer
Sven on an epic journey to find Anna’s sister Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel), the
Snow Queen, and put an end to her icy spell. Encountering mystical trolls, an
amazing and comedic snowman named Olaf, Everest-like conditions and magic
at every turn, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the
kingdom from destruction.
The film is directed by
Chris Buck (“Tarzan,” “Surf ’s Up”) and Jennifer Lee (screenwriter, “Wreck-It
Ralph”), and produced by Peter Del Vecho (“Winnie the Pooh,” “The Princess and
the Frog”). Featuring music from Tony®-winner Robert Lopez (“The Book of
Mormon,” “Avenue Q”) and Kristen Anderson-Lopez (“In Transit”).
SAVING MR. BANKS
Release
Date:December
20th
Two-time
Academy Award®–winner Emma Thompson and fellow double Oscar®-winner Tom Hanks
topline Disney’s “Saving Mr. Banks,” inspired by the extraordinary, untold
backstory of how Disney’s classic “Mary Poppins” made it to the screen.
When Walt Disney’s daughters
begged him to make a movie of their favorite book, P.L. Travers’ “Mary
Poppins,” he made them a promise—one that he didn’t realize would take 20 years
to keep. In his quest to obtain the rights, Walt comes up against a
curmudgeonly, uncompromising writer who has absolutely no intention of letting
her beloved magical nanny get mauled by the Hollywood machine. But, as the
books stop selling and money grows short, Travers reluctantly agrees to go to
Los Angeles to hear Disney’s plans for the adaptation.
For those two short weeks
in 1961, Walt Disney pulls out all the stops. Armed with imaginative
storyboards and chirpy songs from the talented Sherman brothers, Walt launches
an all-out onslaught on P.L. Travers, but the prickly author doesn’t budge. He
soon begins to watch helplessly as Travers becomes increasingly immovable and
the rights begin to move further away from his grasp.
It is only when he reaches
into his own childhood that Walt discovers the truth about the ghosts that
haunt her, and together they set Mary Poppins free to ultimately make one of the most endearing films in cinematic history.
Disney presents “Saving Mr.
Banks,” directed by John Lee Hancock and produced by Alison Owen, Ian Collie
and Philip Steuer. Executive producers are Paul Trijbits, Andrew Mason, Troy
Lum and Christine Langan. The screenplay is by Kelly Marcel from a story by Sue
Smith and Kelly Marcel.
PLANES from Disney/Pixar
Release Date:Tentatively Summer/Fall 2013 August 9, 2013
A spin-off of the highly successful Pixar CARS movies was originally scheduled to hit theaters in Spring 2013 but that has been pushed back to a potential Fall or later release date with some rumors even being that it may go straight-to-DVD rather than to the big screen.
