As Walt Disney Co. marks its centennial, the animation giant introduces \u201cWish,\u201d a musical masterpiece that encapsulates the enchantment and legacy of Disney\u2019s storied past while paving the way for future generations. This animated musical movie is not just a celebration; it\u2019s a journey back to the roots of Disney\u2019s magical storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWish\u201d is a wealthy folk tale deeply rooted in the iconic song \u201cWhen You Wish Upon a Star\u201d from the 1940 classic \u201cPinocchio.\u201d This connection is more than mere nostalgia; it reminds us of the timeless power of wishes in Disney\u2019s narrative fabric. Jennifer Lee, Walt Disney Animation\u2019s Chief Creative Officer and the writer of \u201cWish,\u201d highlights the significance of wishing in Disney\u2019s ethos. She explains, \u201cA simple word\u2026 unlocked a complex story from such a simple idea at the heart of Disney itself.\u201d Lee\u2019s words resonate with her success story with \u201cFrozen,\u201d which reaped $1.28 billion at the box office in 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In \u201cWish,\u201d audiences meet Asha, a 17-year-old who, sensing darkness in the Kingdom of Rosas, turns her fervent hopes to the stars. Her wishes are answered by a magical Star, setting her on a collision course with the sorcerer King Magnifico, voiced by Chris Pine. Pine eloquently describes \u201cWish\u201d as a fitting tribute to Disney\u2019s centenary, celebrating the iconic \u201cWhen You Wish Upon a Star\u201d and the dreams it represents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The story of Walt Disney Studios, founded in 1923 by Walt and Roy O. Disney, is one of innovation and timeless tales. Disney\u2019s formula has always blended classic storytelling elements \u2013 romance, humour, sadness, action, and self-discovery. Ariana DeBose, the voice behind Asha, sees this blend as inherent to Disney\u2019s DNA, where characters not only wish but sing to express their deepest desires. \u201cWish,\u201d according to DeBose, is a testament to this legacy and a harbinger of what Disney has in store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWish\u201d is more than a celebratory cinematic experience; it\u2019s a testament to Disney\u2019s enduring ability to weave magic and dreams into storytelling. It\u2019s a reminder that at the heart of every Disney narrative is a simple yet profound idea \u2013 the power of a wish. As Disney steps into its next century, \u201cWish\u201d stands as a beacon of the timeless enchantment that Disney has been delivering for a hundred years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
As Walt Disney Co. marks its centennial, the animation giant introduces \u201cWish,\u201d a musical masterpiece that encapsulates the enchantment and legacy of Disney\u2019s storied past while paving the way for future generations. This animated musical movie is not just a celebration; it\u2019s a journey back to the roots of Disney\u2019s magical storytelling. \u201cWish\u201d is a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":275,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-274","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-lifestyle"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thetimesfinancial.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/274","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thetimesfinancial.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thetimesfinancial.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thetimesfinancial.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thetimesfinancial.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=274"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/thetimesfinancial.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/274\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":276,"href":"https:\/\/thetimesfinancial.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/274\/revisions\/276"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thetimesfinancial.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/275"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thetimesfinancial.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=274"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thetimesfinancial.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=274"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thetimesfinancial.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=274"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}