The ongoing Coronavirus pandemic has led to the re-shuffling of a number of movie premieres, the latest affecting the release date for the upcoming Raya and The Last Dragon film by Walt Disney Animation Studios. Due to the moving of Soul to Raya‘s previously-announced November release date, Raya and The Last Dragon has now been postponed to March 12, 2021.
The film’s logo, as well as concept art was released at last year’s D23 Expo in Anaheim.
Cassie Steele (Degrassi) is slated to be the voice of Raya, and Awkwafina (Crazy Rich Asians) will voice the dragon, who will be named Sisu. Both stars joined the filmmakers on stage at the Walt Disney Studios panel at D23 to announce the movie in front of an amazing backdrop, giving us our first look at the colorful, fabulous Sisu.
Raya and the Last Dragon is now set to be released on March 12, 2021, replacing a slot that was originally calendared for a live-action release. As always, we’ll update you with more news on Raya, and more!
Pixar Animation Studios has confirmed that their upcoming film, Soul has been bumped from a June 19 premiere to November 20, taking over the date that was previously slated for the release of Raya and The Last Dragon.
The latest poster for “Soul” reveals the newly-established release date for the film.
Ever wonder where your passion, your dreams and your interests come from? What is it that makes you… YOU? In 2020, Pixar Animation Studios takes you on a journey from the streets of New York City to the cosmic realms to discover the answers to life’s most important questions. “Soul” is directed by two-time Academy Award® winner Pete Docter (“Up,” “Inside Out”) and produced by Academy Award® nominee Dana Murray (“Lou” short).
Following the March 6 opening of “Onward,” Disney and Pixar’s “Soul” hits theaters on November 20.
This post from DisneyParksBlog.com is from January 2015.
I have to say that of the “Fab Five” Disney characters (Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Donald and Goofy), my favorite sidekick for Mickey Mouse of these has always been Pluto. This week, our Learn to Draw animation series continues with a lesson on how to draw one of Mickey’s best friends.
Gather up the family and get those singing voices ready! Thursday night, April 16, will be a fun experience for all Disney fans. ABC is airing “The Disney Family Singalong” which will feature favorite Disney songs along with characters and celebrities! Check out the details below from The Walt Disney Company:
ABC announced it will air The Disney Family Singalong, a magical one-hour television special celebrating family, music and the love of all things Disney. Ryan Seacrest will host the nationwide singalong event airing Thursday, April 16 (8–9 p.m. EDT), which will feature celebrities with their families as they take on their favorite Disney tunes from their homes. Special guests confirmed for remote performances and appearances include Christina Aguilera, Erin Andrews, Bobby Bones, Michael Bublé, Kristin Chenoweth, Auliʻi Cravalho, Luke Evans, Jordan Fisher, Josh Gad, Derek Hough, Julianne Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, Little Big Town, Kenny Ortega, Donny Osmond, Thomas Rhett, Amber Riley, John Stamos and many more from across The Walt Disney Company portfolio, including The Walt Disney Studios, Walt Disney Television, Disney Music Group, Disney Theatrical Productions and beyond. Additional guests and performances will be announced soon.
With an animated character to guide the on-screen lyrics, audiences, families, roommates and loved ones can follow along in perfect harmony with their favorite celebrities as they sing beloved melodies from Disney classics, including Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid and Toy Story, as well as more recent fan favorites like Moana, Frozen and High School Musical.
“If there’s something that we’ve all learned in the past few weeks, it’s to cherish every moment and the importance of connection, whether through laughter, stories or music. We hope that we can help create some new unforgettable moments in everyone’s home in a way that only the magic of Disney can,” said Karey Burke, president, ABC Entertainment.
The special will also air PSAs with talent from across Walt Disney Television to raise awareness about Feeding America’s vast network and resources for people in the country who are finding themselves in unfamiliar circumstances and facing hunger for the first time due to COVID-19. Families and vulnerable members of the community who need help can visit FeedingAmerica.org/FeedTheLove to learn more about Feeding America’s COVID-19 response and how to locate local food banks for help.
The Disney Family Singalong is one of many ways The Walt Disney Company is bringing the magic of Disney into homes right now. At DisneyMagicMoments.com, fans and families can find more entertaining stories, videos and activities from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel and National Geographic that inspire imagination and discovery.
Feeling the Disney blues? Chances are you’re missing the Disney Parks and all the joy that goes along with it. Disney is doing their best to send a little magic our way, including a few new freebies we’ll be taking advantage of. Get ready to enjoy digital content that you can experience at home on your smartphone or smart speaker device. Check out the details below from DisneyParksBlog:
We’ve made it easier than ever for you to share Disney Magic while connecting with friends and family by making some of our most popular Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel Stickers for iMessage completely free for a limited time (Apr 13 – May 8):
We’ve also teamed up with Amazon on a Disney Stories offer for Amazon Alexa users. Through Disney Stories, kids can connect with beloved Disney and Pixar stories with magical read aloud narration, music and sound effects. They’re perfect for families to read together, or children can discover stories on their own. The Disney Stories Skill is free to enable, and includes four free stories for everyone to try:
The Lion King: A Day Without Pumbaa
Monsters, Inc.: Boo on the Loose
Disney Princess: Cinderella’s Best Ever Creations
Pop Star Minnie
Right now, you can purchase bundle of 50 additional stories for just $0.99 (normally $9.99). To get started visit the Disney Stories page on Amazon, or simply say, “Alexa, open Disney Stories” to your Amazon Alexa. For more information on Disney voice experiences for Amazon Alexa, available via Amazon FreeTime Unlimited, please visit the Alexa Skills page on Disney.com.
