Star Wars Rebels, a new animated tv show coming to Disney Channel and Disney XD in October, fills the gap between episodes III and IV. The Jedi have been wiped out and the Empire spreads tyranny through the galaxy. Hope runs thin. But on the… Read More »Star Wars Rebels: Extended Trailer
The answer is super bad, but not for the reasons you think. The voices used aren’t bad whatsoever (the inclusion of the adults was fantastic, in my opinion). As I mentioned in my previous article on the topic, the older group covers they did in the early 2000’s featured not only a happier tone, but just an overall more enjoyable listening experience.
First off, the song choice was pretty horrendous. Of all the songs to choose in Frozen, or any Disney film for that matter, you must choose one that doesn’t need backstory to work. “Circle of Life” and “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes” both made sense in and out of the story. The only one that sort of, kind of works within the context of the film and as a stand alone song is “Let It Go,” though I realize they didn’t choose that one as it has become the definition of overplayed.
Secondly, the previous incarnations had a playful atmosphere in the videos.”Circle of Life” featured the starship a karaoke bar, with various screens showing scenes from the film. “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes” had them in a recording studio and ballroom setting, also featuring scenes from the film, but not in the “We Are the World” awkward format the new one had. It felt more like a music video and not like a group of people singing in honor of a fallen cast member.
The worst part, however, was the way they doled out solos. They were haphazardly created, with some being given around 3 words, then everyone singing along at the end, including people who clearly don’t know what they are doing (cough cough cast of Lab Rats cough cough).  Then one cast member, (unfortunately I don’t know his name, but I do know he has a LOT of hair) had one of those weird moments where he just repeated back what everyone else was singing, just louder and by adding some more emphasis. It was odd and rather uncalled for. His voice wasn’t bad, just what they made him sing was weird.
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As previewed earlier, Disney Channel stars of today and yesterday came together to record a cover of “Do You Want To Build A Snowman” from Disney’s Frozen. Right now the music video only available on Facebook, which I’ve embedded below. Unfortunately not everyone can see… Read More »Disney Channel Stars sing “Do You Want To Build A Snowman” from Disney’s Frozen
Included with this year’s roster of new pilots from Disney TV Animation is the announcement that an animated TV special based on the classic Disney theme park attraction, Haunted Mansion, is in the works. Legendary horror genre artist and children’s book illustrator Gris Grimly is attached to executive produce and art direct with Scott Peterson executive producing, story editing and writing and Joshua Pruett consulting producing and writing, both of “Phineas and Ferb.”
Gris Grimly’s unique water color inspired illustration style can be found in Neil Gaiman’s The Dangerous Alphabet and his own Wicked Nursery Rhymes series. He has numerous projects under his belt including music videos, children’s books, and is rumored to be working on a stop motion version of Pinocchio from Guillermo del Toro.
The studio also extended its overall deal with Emmy Award-winning “Phineas and Ferb” co-creator and executive producer Dan Povenmire for development on new projects. Recently nominated for its ninth Emmy Award, “Phineas and Ferb” currently airs on Disney Channel and Disney XD with the television special “Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars” set to debut later this month.
“Over the past few years we have focused our strategy on making Disney Television Animation the home for the strongest talent in the business,” said Eric Coleman, Senior Vice President, Original Series, Disney Television Animation. “We have steadily built our roster with both animation veterans and fresh voices, and have fostered an environment where artists support and inspire one another. This group will help us continue to deliver the great storytelling and beloved characters that the Disney animation legacy is known for.”
It’s the 45th anniversary of Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion, so it’s nice to see some extra attention beying paid to it. I’d still like to see that planned feature film from Guillermo del Toro. According to a recent Reddit AMA, he promises he’s working on it.
Other shows in development below the jump
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My childhood was based around two things: Disney Channel original programming and Disneymania CDs. Let me explain how an average summer day for 7 year old Marshal would go. I’d head to my daycare at about 8am and I’d immediately turn on my Discman and… Read More »Disney Channel Stars to return with “Frozen” cover
Disney is betting big on Star Wars Rebels, a new animated series coming to Disney Channel and Disney XD, to fill the gap between now and the debut of Star Wars Episode VII. Today they released a new “collage” poster (above) and details of an… Read More »Star Wars Rebels’ Chopper Droid in Real Life
We just got our first look at the cast of Disney Channel’s upcoming original movie “Descandants.” We know the movie will feature the teenage children of Disney’s most infamous villains, but we don’t know the backstory that brought them all together. That will be subject… Read More »Book sets up story for upcoming Disney Channel Movie Descendants
It’s a good thing Disney bought Lucasfilm, because otherwise we wouldn’t have a Star Wars themed episode of Phineas and Ferb. Sadly, this may be the last new episode we see from the gang for a long while. Regular production has shut down for the… Read More »Phineas and Ferb Star Wars Episode Coming to The Disney Channel