New “Onward” Ebook & Activities

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“Onward” – the newest Disney Pixar film was recently released on Disney+! This fantastic film is about the exciting quest of two teenage elf brothers. To add to the fun, DisneyParksBlog is offering an eBook and activities to keep the fun going! Check out the details below:

Grab a free copy of Onward: The Search for the Phoenix Gem to learn more about the film’s suburban fantasy world and the brothers’ epic journey. The eBook follows Sadalia, an ordinary teenage elf with big dreams as she investigates the truth about the magic the brothers are seeking. The free download (available only in the US) will be available from April 3 through April 11. For other formats, visit Disney Books.

Artists and word game enthusiasts alike can get in on the “Onward” fun by bringing some color to a collection of free coloring pages, and going on a word quest of their own. Activities available for download here. 

For families looking for more ways to connect with their favorite stories and characters outside of Onward’s New Mushroomtown, the official Disney Princess YouTube page has a whole playlist of read-along stories. 

Be sure to follow @DisneyBooks on social media for more fun content from your favorite authors and books! 

Disney and Pixar’s ‘Onward’ to Arrive Early on Digital and Disney+

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The Walt Disney Studios announced today (March 20) that Disney and Pixar’s Onward will be available to buy digitally and on Movies Anywhere beginning today at 5 p.m. PST/8 p.m. EST and on Disney+ on April 3 in the U.S. Check out the details below from The Walt Disney Company:

The film premiered in theaters on March 6 and earned rave reviews from audiences, including a 95% Verified Audience Score on RottenTomatoes. With cinemas currently impacted by closures due to the global health crisis, Disney will offer the film ahead of schedule to purchase on digital platforms in the U.S. beginning today at 5 p.m. PST/8 p.m. EST for $19.99.

“While we’re looking forward to audiences enjoying our films on the big screen again soon, given the current circumstances, we are pleased to release this fun, adventurous film to digital platforms early for audiences to enjoy from the comfort of their homes,” said Dan Scanlon (Director, Onward) and Kori Rae (Producer, Onward).

In Onward, teenage elf brothers Ian and Barley Lightfoot (voices of Tom Holland and Chris Pratt) get an unexpected opportunity to spend one more day with their late dad, embarking on an extraordinary quest aboard Barley’s epic van Guinevere. Like any good quest, their journey is filled with magic spells, cryptic maps, impossible obstacles and unimaginable discoveries. But when the boys’ fearless mom Laurel (voice of Julia Louis-Dreyfus) realizes her sons are missing, she teams up with a part-lion, part-bat, part-scorpion, former warrior—aka The Manticore (voice of Octavia Spencer)—and heads off to find them. Perilous curses aside, this one magical day could mean more than any of them ever dreamed.

“Onward” Still Leads At Box Office; Theaters Attendance Is Down

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The box office is seeing a substantial decline in ticket sales due to the global concerns of COVID-19. Less people leaving their homes, combined with theater chains limiting their individual theater capacity, resulted in ticket sales reaching their lowest levels in 20 years. This weekend in North America alone, ticket sales accounted for just $55 million at the box office.

Increasing concerns over the spread of the coronavirus epidemic has resulted in most overseas theaters closing their doors. Over in North America, the majority of theaters have remained opened for business. The two largest cinema chains, AMC Theaters and Regal Cinemas, have been filling their seats to 50% capacity in order to provide adequate spacing for moviegoers. Both chains have pledged to clean their theaters in between showings.

“Onward” finished in first place at the box office this weekend, but dropped a massive 73% since last weekend’s opening of $40 million. “Onward” brought in $10.5 million, which increased its domestic total to $61 million. Overseas, the film brought in $6.8 million, which increased its overseas box office total to $41 million. “Onward’s” worldwide box office total is currently sitting at $102 million.

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“The Call Of The Wild” finished in eighth place and brought in $2 million for Disney. So far, “The Call Of The Wild” has made $62 million domestically and $45 million internationally, bringing its worldwide box office total to $107 million.

Several highly anticipated movies, “A Quiet Place Part 2”, “Mulan” and “No Time To Die”, were supposed to open in the coming weeks, but had their release dates put on hold. “Black Widow” is still scheduled to open on May 1st, but that can change in the coming days or weeks.

Meet The Voices Of “Onward”

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In “Onward”, there are some very familiar faces that lend their voices to the Lightfoot family. Chris Pratt voices the big burly brother Barley, Tom Holland voices younger brother Ian and Julia Louis-Dreyfus voices the mom of the elf family, Laurel.

“Onward” opened in theaters on March 6th.

Set in a suburban fantasy world, Disney and Pixar’s “Onward” introduces two teenage elf brothers (voices of Chris Pratt and Tom Holland) who embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there.

Directed by Dan Scanlon and produced by Kori Rae.

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“Onward” Wins At The Box Office But Has A Subpar Opening

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“Onward” came in first place at the box office bringing in $40 million. Overseas, the film brought in an additional $28 million, bringing its worldwide box office total to $68 million.

Although “Onward” finished #1 at the box office, the movie also opened with one of the lowest openings ever for a Pixar animated film. The only other Pixar films to have lower opening weekends were “The Good Dinosaur” with $39 million and “A Bug’s Life” with $33 million. However, adjusted for inflation, “Onward” had the less impressive opening of the three movies.

“The Call Of The Wild” finished in fifth place with $7 million. So far, “The Call Of The Wild” has made $56 million domestically and $43 million internationally, bringing its worldwide box office take to $99 million. Things are not looking good for “The Call Of The Wild” at the box office and Disney is expected to lose around $50 million in the end.