Disney Gathers 100 Years Of Animated Magic For ‘Once Upon A Studio’ Special
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Walt Disney Animation Studios has unveiled the enchanting trailer for Once Upon a Studio, a hybrid animated fantasy comedy short film that promises to be a heartwarming journey through Disney's illustrious history.
In this delightful short film, an all-star cast of beloved characters from the House of Mouse’s extensive archives gathers for a group photo in celebration of The Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary. With 543 characters hailing from over 85 feature-length and short films, Once Upon a Studio is set to be a joyous and emotional reunion that transcends generations.
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Mickey and Minnie Mouse, the timeless icons, take the lead, surrounded by a captivating ensemble of characters from classics like The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan, Winnie-the-Pooh, Sleeping Beauty, Frozen, Encanto, Zootopia, and many more. What makes this gathering truly magical is the blend of traditional hand-drawn characters with their modern, 3D counterparts—all brought to life with brand-new animation techniques.
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Once Upon a Studio endeavors to be a heartfelt celebration of a century of storytelling, artistry, and technological achievements by The Walt Disney Company. The film is hosted by Kelly Ripa, directed by Dan Abraham and Trent Correy, and produced by Yvett Merino and Bradford Simonsen.
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To add to the excitement, approximately 40 original voice actors, including Paige O’Hara (who voiced Belle in Beauty and the Beast) and Dwayne Johnson (Maui of Moana), have returned to reprise their iconic roles, per the Hollywood Reporter.
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This nostalgic journey is set to make its public debut on ABC on October 15 as part of the network’s The Wonderful World of Disney: Disney’s 100th Anniversary Celebration!, months after the special’s premiere at the Annecy Film Festival in June. Watch the trailer below.
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