Until January 6th, guests at Epcot can enjoy El Mariachi Coco de Santa Cecilia in Mexico at Epcot. The group is performing songs from Coco including the beautiful ‘Remember Me’ and the heartwarming ‘The World Es Mi Familia’ at the outdoor character greeting location.
That didn’t take long! Looks like “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure’ has found a new home. “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” will make it’s television debut this Thursday at 8PM on ABC.
Just yesterday, “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” was removed as the animated short before all theatrical showings of “Coco”. There had been rumors of complaints that the 22 minute length of the short was just too long for some that were there to just see the main feature, “Coco”. Disney’s official response was “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” always meant to be a limited engagement in theaters and that there was no issue.
But there is some good news for Olaf fans.
From ABC Action News:
“Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” is coming straight to your living room. The featurette is making its broadcast television debut Thursday, December 14 at 8 p.m. on ABC.
The special is a part of ABC’s “25 Days of Christmas” festivities.
“Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” just completed a limited theatrical run in front of Disney Pixar’s hit feature “Coco.”
Following the special, you can catch Disney Animation’s Emmy Award-winning holiday special “Prep & Landing” from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on ABC.
So what do you think? Did disgruntle audiences cause the demise of “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” in theaters or did Disney always have plans to premier the animated short on the small screen as part of “ABC’s 25 Days Of Christmas”?
Source: ABC Action News
The animated short “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” will no longer be playing before “Coco” during it’s theatrical run come December 8th. This originally came form a reddit user who goes by the name of natedoggcata and is an employee at a movie theater.
The following notice was received by the movie theater from Disney:
“Please note that the run of Olaf’s Frozen Adventure playing before COCO will end after 12/7. Starting on Friday 12/8 no more Olaf shorts should be up on screen.With the extra 22 minutes of running time back, we would appreciate if you could get in an extra show if possible.
Thanks!”
It does make sense that by eliminating the 22 minute short it would leave theaters open to have more showings of the movie. But the reddit poster goes on to say that that there have been many complaints about the short from people seeing “Coco” due to the fact that it the short is too long for most movie goers and they are mostly there to see “Coco”. Most shorts played before Pixar movies usually run between 7 and 10 minutes, so it is a bit unusual to have a 22 minute short run before the main feature.
But according to Entertainment Weekly, they received word from a Disney representative, the notice that the theater received from Disney was meant to be more of a reminder since “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” was always meant to be shown in theaters for a limited time. That could be true, but it doesn’t make sense to remove an animated short that focuses on celebrating Christmas and other holidays just as the Holiday Season begins.
Sounds like Frozen fever may be dying down a bit because there was a time when a Frozen short was used as incentive to see a Disney theatrical movie. Back in 2015, Frozen Fever debuted in front of the live action Cinderella.
Right now you can get the Coco Original Motion Picture Soundtrack on CD at Amazon for only 8 bucks!
Get it now at this great price! Amazon can change their price at any time!
I remember a time when Pixar made it known to the public that they were only interested in making animated films based on new and original stories. Pixar was adamantly against sequels. So, what happened? It just seems that Pixar has gotten lazy and gone for an easy buck with a built-in audience instead of taking risks and giving us the possibility of new classics. I can’t say anything bad about the “Toy Story” franchise, but did we really need two sequels to “Cars”, a prequel to “Monsters Inc.”, and a spinoff to “Finding Nemo”? Pixar’s biggest strength has always been finding great stories to tell and have their talent work their magic to make those stories come to life and create animated movies that are so memorable to us all, and that is why I am so glad that Pixar has given us “Coco”, a definite return to form for Pixar.
Going into “Coco”, I was concerned that this was going to be too similar to Fox’s animated movie, “The Book Of Life”. Although both of these movies focus on Día de los Muertos and the characters that inhabit the after life, they are both two entirely different movies and without question, “Coco” is by far the superior animated movie. There are some similarities to other films as well, and the one that came to mind right away for me was “Footloose”, but I definitely saw some of “The Corpse Bride” and maybe a little bit of “Back To The Future” in there too. But “Coco” is it’s own story and a very good one at that.
“Coco” tells the story of a young Mexican boy named Miguel, voiced by Anthony Gonzalez, who has a love and passion for music but his family has been opposed to music for generations. Music is banned in Miguel’s household and he must practice his guitar playing in secret. Without getting into spoilers, Miguel enters the world of the dead and meets a shady character, voiced by Gael García Bernal, who promises to help Miguel find his musical idol Ernesto de la Cruz, voiced by Benjamin Bratt in hopes that he can reunite him with his family in the world of the living.
“Coco” is a wonderful heartfelt story that follows in the traditions of other Pixar classics like “Finding Nemo” and “Up” in which it makes you genuinely feel many emotions by the end of the movie. I haven’t been choked up over a Pixar movie in a long time and I’m glad to see that feeling finally return. The best animated movies are ones that do not dumb down the story for children and in no way does “Coco” do that. This is a movie that both children and adults can enjoy, and I think that adults may enjoy it even more. There is a definite journey that occurs and it keeps you very interested throughout because clues start to emerge and you begin to realize that things might not be what they seem.
“Coco” just feels so authentic and the Mexican culture is very well represented. The world of the dead is so beautiful, with a mixture of impressive colors and designs, and wonderful traditional Mexican music. After watching the festival of Día de los Muertos, I did start to think that maybe we should celebrate the The Day Of The Dead. It seems like a wonderful way to remember our loved ones and to honor them in a very positive way. Death for most can be a morbid subject but I love that that this festival turns it into a celebration for both the living and the dead.
The voice acting was wonderful, especially by newcomer Anthony Gonzalez. You become very interested in his story from the very beginning and a lot has to do with his passion and enthusiasm that he displays voicing the character. And I loved Benjamin Bratt voicing the musical superstar, Ernesto de la Cruz. If there is one song that stands out in this movie it is his rendition of “Remember Me”, kind of like how My Way is tied to Frank Sinatra.
There are some minor parts that do drag at times, but by no means does it take away from the movie. This movie definitely has a lot of heart that is surely lacking in so many animated films. Just wait until you see the coming attractions before the movie for “Ferdinand”, “Sherlock Gnomes”, and “Duck, Duck Goose”. When you get a glimpse at what’s coming, it’s a bit of a relief knowing that you are about to watch a movie that is leagues above them when it comes to class and storytelling.
Which reminds me, I almost forgot the “short” before the film. “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” is a mini sequel to the animated Disney blockbuster, “Frozen”. Since I have been fairly positive for a change, I’m going to stick with that and say, if you love Olaf, you will like this short. But for 21 minutes, it’s kind of a long short. It’s basically Olaf being Olaf and trying to find a Christmas tradition for Anna and Elsa. One thing it has going for it is it brings back Kristen Bell and and Indina Menzel as Anna and Elsa. Being positive, “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” is not a train wreck. It’s OK.
If you are looking for an original animated film that is fun for the whole family, with dazzling colors and wonderful authentic Mexican music, take them to see “Coco”.
I give “Coco” a 9/10.
Disney•Pixar’ has released the final trailer for their upcoming animated movie, “Coco”. Only just a few weeks away!
Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt). Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Héctor (voice of Gael García Bernal), and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history.
Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” opens in U.S. theaters on Nov. 22, 2017.
Source: Disney•Pixar’s
DISNEY•PIXAR’S “COCO” CELEBRATES A HOST OF BRANDS
IN FAR-REACHING PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN
Film Opens in U.S. Theaters Nov. 22
Pixar Animation Studios’ all-new original film “Coco” welcomes a host of brands to the family for an in-depth promotional campaign, including Airbnb, Ancestry, Chatbooks, Guitar Center, the Herdez® Brand, Purple, Southwest Airlines, Subway® and SunRype. Directed by Lee Unkrich (“Toy Story 3”), co-directed by Adrian Molina (story artist “Monsters University”) and produced by Darla K. Anderson (“Toy Story 3”), Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” opens in U.S. theaters on Nov. 22, 2017.
According to Lylle Breier, senior vice president, global marketing partnerships for The Walt Disney Studios, the story itself is the campaign’s greatest strength. “‘Coco’ celebrates family, chasing your dreams and the power of music,” said Breier. “The film’s themes really resonated with each of these extraordinary brands, inspiring them to create compelling programs.”
The “Coco” promotional campaign features the following brands.
Merchandise for the upcoming PIXAR animated film Coco has arrived at the Disney Parks…
The first place we have seen any merchandise for this movie was last night in The Emporium at the Magic Kingdom.
All of the plush is $24.99 each.
This playlet is also $24.99.
The mug is $15.99.
Some pins for sale as well.
All of this merchandise (except for the pins) can also be found at the Disney Store or online at ShopDisney.com.
The release of Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” on the big screen is just a few weeks away on November 22, but Disney Springs guests can celebrate early with a family-friendly fiesta that will take place at Disney Springs West Side from October 27 through November 26, 2017.
In the film, aspiring musician Miguel teams up with charming trickster Héctor on an extraordinary journey through the Land of the Dead. At Disney Springs, guests will get a taste of the bright and vibrant world of “Coco” through a medley of themed music, food, and décor daily from 6PM to 10PM.
With a flurry of colorful papel picados planned and décor depicting scenes from the movie, Exposition Park will become a lively cornucopia of fun. On weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), there will also be face-painting and activities for kids. Springs’ Street Tacos Food Truck will serve up vanilla flan for a limited time, alongside their signature taco offerings.
A new clip Mariachi Plaza from Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” is now available. Plus, check out Crafting Coco, a new featurette that includes interviews with filmmakers and talent, showcasing the immense research and detail that went into bringing the story and music of “Coco” to life.
“Mariachi Plaza” clip:
https://youtu.be/bFqeYK96JXc
“Crafting Coco” featurette:
Directed by Lee Unkrich (“Toy Story 3”), co-directed by Adrian Molina (story artist “Monsters University”) and produced by Darla K. Anderson (“Toy Story 3”), Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” opens in U.S. theaters on Nov. 22, 2017.
Voice Cast: Gael García Bernal, Anthony Gonzalez, Benjamin Bratt, Renée Victor, Ana Ofelia Murguía, Jaime Camil, Sofía Espinosa, Luis Valdez, Lombardo Boyar, Edward James Olmos, Alanna Ubach, Selene Luna, Alfonso Arau, Herbert Siguenza, Octavio Solis, Gabriel Iglesias, Cheech Marin, Blanca Araceli
Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt). Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Héctor (voice of Gael García Bernal), and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history.
