“Zootopia+,” now streaming on Disney+, takes views back to their favorite mammalian oasis from the Oscar-winning 2016 film “Zootopia.” The six short films, each featuring a different batch of characters and each connecting explicitly (and surprisingly) with the original film, comes from directors Trent Correy and Josie Trinidad and producer Nathan Curtis, who lovingly continue what came before.
We talked to Correy, Trinidad and Curtis about bringing “Zootopia+” to life and got the inside story on that musical episode featuring everybody’s favorite character Duke Weaselton (voiced once more by Disney Animation lucky charm Alan Tudyk).
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How did everybody come up with this format of having just little glimpses of life in Zootopia?
Trent Correy: Sure, I can kick this one off, Drew. Really, it came from, there was a pitch program at Disney a couple years ago.
We talked to Correy, Trinidad and Curtis about bringing “Zootopia+” to life and got the inside story on that musical episode featuring everybody’s favorite character Duke Weaselton (voiced once more by Disney Animation lucky charm Alan Tudyk).
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How did everybody come up with this format of having just little glimpses of life in Zootopia?
Trent Correy: Sure, I can kick this one off, Drew. Really, it came from, there was a pitch program at Disney a couple years ago.
- 11/23/2022
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Several Discovery+ titles, including series such as “Property Brothers” and “Chopped,” will become available to stream on HBO Max in the next week.
Seasons 5 and 6 of “Property Brothers: Forever Home” will start streaming on the service on Wednesday, November 9. The two episodes of Season 7 that have already aired will also become available, while new episodes will be available on HGTV, Discovery+ and HBO Max throughout the rest of the season.
A collection of “Chopped” holiday programs will also be available to stream starting Wednesday. The cooking competition show follows four chefs as they compete take everyday items and turn them into an extraordinary three-course-meal. The curated selection of episodes from the original series, in addition to its spinoff series such as “Chopped Junior” and “Chopped Sweets,” features challenges themed to Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s and other holiday festivities.
Seasons 7 and 8 of “Holiday Baking Championship,” totaling 21 hours of holiday baking skills and competition,...
Seasons 5 and 6 of “Property Brothers: Forever Home” will start streaming on the service on Wednesday, November 9. The two episodes of Season 7 that have already aired will also become available, while new episodes will be available on HGTV, Discovery+ and HBO Max throughout the rest of the season.
A collection of “Chopped” holiday programs will also be available to stream starting Wednesday. The cooking competition show follows four chefs as they compete take everyday items and turn them into an extraordinary three-course-meal. The curated selection of episodes from the original series, in addition to its spinoff series such as “Chopped Junior” and “Chopped Sweets,” features challenges themed to Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s and other holiday festivities.
Seasons 7 and 8 of “Holiday Baking Championship,” totaling 21 hours of holiday baking skills and competition,...
- 11/9/2022
- by EJ Panaligan
- Variety Film + TV
“Zootopia+” heads back to the fast-paced mammal metropolis of Zootopia in a short-form series that dives deeper into the lives of some of the Oscar®-winning feature film’s most intriguing residents, including Fru Fru, the fashion-forward arctic shrew; Zpd dispatcher Clawhauser, the sweet-toothed cheetah; and Flash, the smiling sloth who’s full of surprises. The series is directed by Josie Trinidad and Trent Correy, and produced by Nathan Curtis.
Episodes debuting November 9 include:
Hopp on Board
When Judy boards the train from Bunny Burrow to Zootopia to begin her life as the big city’s first bunny cop, Stu and Bonnie’s youngest daughter, Molly, hitches a ride atop the train, forcing the down-to-earth duo out of their comfort zone and into an action-packed rescue mission.
The Real Rodents of Little Rodentia
Newly engaged, Fru Fru kicks off wedding planning with enthusiasm and flourish—at least until her scene-stealing...
Episodes debuting November 9 include:
Hopp on Board
When Judy boards the train from Bunny Burrow to Zootopia to begin her life as the big city’s first bunny cop, Stu and Bonnie’s youngest daughter, Molly, hitches a ride atop the train, forcing the down-to-earth duo out of their comfort zone and into an action-packed rescue mission.
The Real Rodents of Little Rodentia
Newly engaged, Fru Fru kicks off wedding planning with enthusiasm and flourish—at least until her scene-stealing...
- 11/8/2022
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Disney+ is ready to welcome everyone back to Zootopia with the release of the Zooptopia+ trailer! Taking place in the fast-paced mammal metropolis of Zootopia, the new short-form series dives deeper into the lives of some of the feature film’s most interesting residents. Get ready to join Fru Fru, the fashion-forward arctic shrew; Zpd dispatcher Clawhauser, the sweet-toothed cheetah; and Flash, the smiling sloth full of surprises.
Josie Trinidad and Nathan Curtis direct the presentation, featuring multiple stories set in the bustling world of Zootopia.
Descriptions for each episode of Zootopia+ can be found below:
1. Hopp on Board – When Judy boards the train from Bunny Burrow to Zootopia to begin her life as the big city’s first bunny cop, Stu and Bonnie’s youngest daughter, Molly, hitches a ride atop the train, forcing the down-to-earth duo out of their comfort zone and into an action-packed rescue mission.
2. The...
Josie Trinidad and Nathan Curtis direct the presentation, featuring multiple stories set in the bustling world of Zootopia.
Descriptions for each episode of Zootopia+ can be found below:
1. Hopp on Board – When Judy boards the train from Bunny Burrow to Zootopia to begin her life as the big city’s first bunny cop, Stu and Bonnie’s youngest daughter, Molly, hitches a ride atop the train, forcing the down-to-earth duo out of their comfort zone and into an action-packed rescue mission.
2. The...
- 11/7/2022
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Disney+ Hotstar is set to showcase a myriad of refreshing movies and shows this November. The biggest blockbuster movie of the year, Brahmastra Part One: Shiva, is set to release on the platform on November 4. On the international front, there are many family-friendly and wonderful festive shows, including an all-new live-action musical comedy, Disenchanted, a sequel to Disney’s box office hit Enchanted. Starring Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, and Maya Rudolph, the title is a heart-warming story of the lovable maiden from the fairy tale world of Andalasia, who finally found her Prince Charming in the kingdom of New York City. November will also see the arrival of George Lucas’s fantasy adventure Willow, The Santa Clauses, The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, Limitless with Chris Hemsworth, and more.
From new originals to romantic comedy, sci-fi action titles, and, of course, Korean Dramas, Disney+ Hotstar has something new for everyone,...
From new originals to romantic comedy, sci-fi action titles, and, of course, Korean Dramas, Disney+ Hotstar has something new for everyone,...
- 11/2/2022
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
It’s been almost a decade since Jennifer Lee became the first woman to helm a Walt Disney Animation Studios feature film, 2013’s “Frozen.” She partnered with Chris Buck, and the duo co-directed and co-wrote what would become one of Disney’s all-time biggest hits. The film won an Oscar for animated feature.
In 2018, Lee was upped to chief creative officer and sought to find new voices. She would help burst open the door for other female directors at the studio including Peggy Holmes, who helmed “The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning” and “Get a Horse!’s” Lauren MacMullan.
This month, Variety will bestow its Creative Leadership Award on Lee for not only her work on animation but also for helping other women follow the opening she made.
Before she could even speak, Lee, a Rhode Island native, was exposed to her grandparents’ Disney records and the books that came with them.
In 2018, Lee was upped to chief creative officer and sought to find new voices. She would help burst open the door for other female directors at the studio including Peggy Holmes, who helmed “The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning” and “Get a Horse!’s” Lauren MacMullan.
This month, Variety will bestow its Creative Leadership Award on Lee for not only her work on animation but also for helping other women follow the opening she made.
Before she could even speak, Lee, a Rhode Island native, was exposed to her grandparents’ Disney records and the books that came with them.
- 11/10/2021
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Disney Animation Studios has hired four directors, two new and two returning, to create some new original content for the company. Returning are Josie Trinidad, who has previously worked on the art and stories for The Princess and the Frog, Tangled, Wreck-It Ralph and its sequel, and Zootopia; and Marc Smith, who did animation for Hercules, Tarzan, Fantasia 2000, The Emperor’s New Groove, Chicken Little, Tangled, Big Hero 6, and Zootopia.
The new directors are Carlos Lopez Estrada (Blindspotting), and Suzi Yoonessi. Variety reports that Walt Disney Animation’s chief creative officer Jennifer Lee, who wrote the Wreck-It Ralph and Frozen films, is looking to continue to tell original stories while continuing to diversify the types of films they make.
Here’s what Lee had to say about the upcoming projects and new directors on board:
“We aim to have Walt Disney Animation Studios serve as the premiere home...
The new directors are Carlos Lopez Estrada (Blindspotting), and Suzi Yoonessi. Variety reports that Walt Disney Animation’s chief creative officer Jennifer Lee, who wrote the Wreck-It Ralph and Frozen films, is looking to continue to tell original stories while continuing to diversify the types of films they make.
Here’s what Lee had to say about the upcoming projects and new directors on board:
“We aim to have Walt Disney Animation Studios serve as the premiere home...
- 10/3/2019
- by Jessica Fisher
- GeekTyrant
Walt Disney Animation is making diversity its priority with its next four projects. Four directors of color are helming the next Disney animated movies, which includes Blindspotting director Carlos Lopez Estrada. Estrada is joining Suzi Yoonessi and Disney veterans Josie Trinidad and Marc Smith to develop new animated movies for theatrical release. The Disney animation […]
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The post Disney is Developing Four New Animated Movies With Filmmakers of Color appeared first on /Film.
- 10/2/2019
- by Hoai-Tran Bui
- Slash Film
Four filmmakers have have been hired as directors at Walt Disney Animation Studios (Wdas), the company announced on Tuesday. Two of the directors are veteran story artists, whose careers have grown at Wdas, and the two directors who are new to the studio have both directed acclaimed films.
Directors Carlos Lopez Estrada, Suzi Yoonessi, and Disney vets Josie Trinidad and Marc Smith are each developing new theatrical animated films.
“We aim to have Walt Disney Animation Studios serve as the premiere home for filmmakers interested in telling engaging stories within the limitless animation medium,” Wdas Chief Creative Officer Jennifer Lee said in a statement to TheWrap. “Carlos and Suzi are two incredible, inventive filmmakers who have both received acclaim for their work. Josie and Marc, master, lead story artists, have been instrumental in shaping such films as ‘Zootopia’ and ‘Frozen 2.’ We are so thrilled to have these four talented artists...
Directors Carlos Lopez Estrada, Suzi Yoonessi, and Disney vets Josie Trinidad and Marc Smith are each developing new theatrical animated films.
“We aim to have Walt Disney Animation Studios serve as the premiere home for filmmakers interested in telling engaging stories within the limitless animation medium,” Wdas Chief Creative Officer Jennifer Lee said in a statement to TheWrap. “Carlos and Suzi are two incredible, inventive filmmakers who have both received acclaim for their work. Josie and Marc, master, lead story artists, have been instrumental in shaping such films as ‘Zootopia’ and ‘Frozen 2.’ We are so thrilled to have these four talented artists...
- 10/1/2019
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Walt Disney Animation Studios has appointed four filmmakers to work on original content for the studio. Directors Carlos Lopez Estrada (“Blindspotting”) and Suzi Yoonessi, along with Disney veterans Josie Trinidad and Marc Smith are each developing new animated films for theatrical release.
The announcement comes as Disney and Walt Disney Animation’s chief creative officer Jennifer Lee works to increase the studio’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Among its upcoming slate, Disney animation has “Raya and the Last Dragon” starring Awkwafina and written by Adele Lim.
“We aim to have Walt Disney Animation Studios serve as the premiere home for filmmakers interested in telling engaging stories within the limitless animation medium,” Lee, who wrote and directed “Frozen” and its forthcoming sequel, said in a statement. “Carlos and Suzi are two incredible, inventive filmmakers who have both received acclaim for their work. Josie and Marc, master, lead story artists, have...
The announcement comes as Disney and Walt Disney Animation’s chief creative officer Jennifer Lee works to increase the studio’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Among its upcoming slate, Disney animation has “Raya and the Last Dragon” starring Awkwafina and written by Adele Lim.
“We aim to have Walt Disney Animation Studios serve as the premiere home for filmmakers interested in telling engaging stories within the limitless animation medium,” Lee, who wrote and directed “Frozen” and its forthcoming sequel, said in a statement. “Carlos and Suzi are two incredible, inventive filmmakers who have both received acclaim for their work. Josie and Marc, master, lead story artists, have...
- 10/1/2019
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Walt Disney Animation on Tuesday revealed that four filmmakers have been appointed to create new animated projects for theatrical release.
Those filmmakers include Carlos Lopez Estrada (he debuted with Blindspotting in 2018) and Suzi Yoonessi (her musical comedy, the Duplass brothers film Unlovable, won a special jury award at SXSW in 2018). Joining them are story artists Josie Trinidad (Ralph Breaks the Internet) and Marc Smith (Big Hero 6, Zootopia).
"We aim to have Walt Disney Animation Studios serve as the premiere home for filmmakers interested in telling engaging stories within the limitless animation medium," said Jennifer Lee,...
Those filmmakers include Carlos Lopez Estrada (he debuted with Blindspotting in 2018) and Suzi Yoonessi (her musical comedy, the Duplass brothers film Unlovable, won a special jury award at SXSW in 2018). Joining them are story artists Josie Trinidad (Ralph Breaks the Internet) and Marc Smith (Big Hero 6, Zootopia).
"We aim to have Walt Disney Animation Studios serve as the premiere home for filmmakers interested in telling engaging stories within the limitless animation medium," said Jennifer Lee,...
- 10/1/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Walt Disney Animation on Tuesday revealed that four filmmakers have been appointed to create new animated projects for theatrical release.
Those filmmakers include Carlos Lopez Estrada (he debuted with Blindspotting in 2018) and Suzi Yoonessi (her musical comedy, the Duplass brothers film Unlovable, won a special jury award at SXSW in 2018). Joining them are story artists Josie Trinidad (Ralph Breaks the Internet) and Marc Smith (Big Hero 6, Zootopia).
"We aim to have Walt Disney Animation Studios serve as the premiere home for filmmakers interested in telling engaging stories within the limitless animation medium," said Jennifer Lee,...
Those filmmakers include Carlos Lopez Estrada (he debuted with Blindspotting in 2018) and Suzi Yoonessi (her musical comedy, the Duplass brothers film Unlovable, won a special jury award at SXSW in 2018). Joining them are story artists Josie Trinidad (Ralph Breaks the Internet) and Marc Smith (Big Hero 6, Zootopia).
"We aim to have Walt Disney Animation Studios serve as the premiere home for filmmakers interested in telling engaging stories within the limitless animation medium," said Jennifer Lee,...
- 10/1/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
A few years back, Wreck-It Ralph was a nice little change of pace for and from Disney. The non Pixar outings can sometimes be a step down, Frozen notwithstanding. So, that cartoon being as good as it was, that was a nice surprise. Now, today brings us the inevitable sequel, Ralph Breaks the Internet. Lo and behold, not only has Disney matched what they accomplished last time, they managed to exceed it. The fun and the heart are on full display once again, not to mention the nostalgia, with an added bit of satire thrown in for good measure. Come for the reunion of Disney princesses (which is delightful), but stay for everything else. Oh, and stay until the very end of the credits. Trust me, it’s worth it. The movie is a sequel to, obviously, Wreck-It Ralph. Here, we once again check in on Litwak’s Arcade, where...
- 11/21/2018
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
Matthew Schuchman Nov 23, 2018
We chat with the filmmakers behind Ralph Breaks the Internet about how to best break online culture into a focused animated story.
Movies based on video games, or steeped in the world of video games, have always faced an uphill battle on the big screen. It’s pretty sad that the first live action Mortal Kombat film is still considered by many to be the best direct video game film in existence. Then came Wreck- It Ralph and things changed. An ode to older arcade games, Wreck-It Ralph ended up bringing in a cavalcade of characters from all over the video game map, and it worked!
Of course, the most important aspect of making any film work is for it to have a solid story with a clear viewpoint. The gaming aspect is just the icing on the cake. Hence why the creative team behind the Disney sequel,...
We chat with the filmmakers behind Ralph Breaks the Internet about how to best break online culture into a focused animated story.
Movies based on video games, or steeped in the world of video games, have always faced an uphill battle on the big screen. It’s pretty sad that the first live action Mortal Kombat film is still considered by many to be the best direct video game film in existence. Then came Wreck- It Ralph and things changed. An ode to older arcade games, Wreck-It Ralph ended up bringing in a cavalcade of characters from all over the video game map, and it worked!
Of course, the most important aspect of making any film work is for it to have a solid story with a clear viewpoint. The gaming aspect is just the icing on the cake. Hence why the creative team behind the Disney sequel,...
- 10/18/2018
- Den of Geek
Wreck-It-Ralph 2 premiered at New York Comic Con. Directors Rich Moore and Phil Johnston, co-screenwriter of Zootopia, as well as Head of Story Josie Trinidad talked about the highly anticipated sequel. They also screened 20 minutes of never before seen footage. It starts off with a tender moment with Ralph and Vanellope after her game, Sugar Rush, breaks. Unable to afford a […]...
- 10/6/2018
- by Bill Piersa
- Uinterview
“Moonlight” and “Loving”‘s moves to Adapted Screenplay open up two valuable slots in the Original category, allowing Kenneth Lonergan’s New England family saga “Manchester by the Sea” and Damien Chazelle’s Hollywood musical reboot “La La Land” more room to breathe against competitors from writer-director Mike Mills (“20th Century Women”), Taylor Sheridan’s Texas western “Hell or High Water,” writer-director Yorgos Lanthimos and Efthimis Filippou’s comedy “The Lobster” and Maren Ade’s hilarious German oscar entry “Toni Erdmann,” among others.
The films are listed alphabetically.
Frontrunners
“20th Century Women” (Mike Mills)
“Hell or High Water” (Taylor Sheridan)
“La La Land” (Damien Chazelle)
“Manchester by the Sea” (Kenneth Lonergan)
“Toni Erdmann” (Maren Ade)
Contenders
“Jackie” (Noah Oppenheim)
“The Lobster” (Efthymis Filippou, Yorgos Lanthimos)
“Zootopia” (Jared Bush, Byron Howard, Phil Johnson, Jennifer Lee, Rich Moore, Jim Reardon, Josie Trinidad)
Long Shots
“Captain Fantastic” (Matt Ross)
“Florence Foster Jenkins” (Nicholas Martin)
Related storiesFilm Lives,...
The films are listed alphabetically.
Frontrunners
“20th Century Women” (Mike Mills)
“Hell or High Water” (Taylor Sheridan)
“La La Land” (Damien Chazelle)
“Manchester by the Sea” (Kenneth Lonergan)
“Toni Erdmann” (Maren Ade)
Contenders
“Jackie” (Noah Oppenheim)
“The Lobster” (Efthymis Filippou, Yorgos Lanthimos)
“Zootopia” (Jared Bush, Byron Howard, Phil Johnson, Jennifer Lee, Rich Moore, Jim Reardon, Josie Trinidad)
Long Shots
“Captain Fantastic” (Matt Ross)
“Florence Foster Jenkins” (Nicholas Martin)
Related storiesFilm Lives,...
- 12/15/2016
- by Anne Thompson
- Thompson on Hollywood
“Moonlight” and “Loving”‘s moves to Adapted Screenplay open up two valuable slots in the Original category, allowing Kenneth Lonergan’s New England family saga “Manchester by the Sea” and Damien Chazelle’s Hollywood musical reboot “La La Land” more room to breathe against competitors from writer-director Mike Mills (“20th Century Women”), Taylor Sheridan’s Texas western “Hell or High Water,” writer-director Yorgos Lanthimos and Efthimis Filippou’s comedy “The Lobster” and Maren Ade’s hilarious German oscar entry “Toni Erdmann,” among others.
The films are listed alphabetically.
Frontrunners
“20th Century Women” (Mike Mills)
“Hell or High Water” (Taylor Sheridan)
“La La Land” (Damien Chazelle)
“Manchester by the Sea” (Kenneth Lonergan)
“Toni Erdmann” (Maren Ade)
Contenders
“Jackie” (Noah Oppenheim)
“The Lobster” (Efthymis Filippou, Yorgos Lanthimos)
“Zootopia” (Jared Bush, Byron Howard, Phil Johnson, Jennifer Lee, Rich Moore, Jim Reardon, Josie Trinidad)
Long Shots
“Captain Fantastic” (Matt Ross)
“Florence Foster Jenkins” (Nicholas Martin...
The films are listed alphabetically.
Frontrunners
“20th Century Women” (Mike Mills)
“Hell or High Water” (Taylor Sheridan)
“La La Land” (Damien Chazelle)
“Manchester by the Sea” (Kenneth Lonergan)
“Toni Erdmann” (Maren Ade)
Contenders
“Jackie” (Noah Oppenheim)
“The Lobster” (Efthymis Filippou, Yorgos Lanthimos)
“Zootopia” (Jared Bush, Byron Howard, Phil Johnson, Jennifer Lee, Rich Moore, Jim Reardon, Josie Trinidad)
Long Shots
“Captain Fantastic” (Matt Ross)
“Florence Foster Jenkins” (Nicholas Martin...
- 12/15/2016
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
Talk about timing. After a year in which systemic racism – in the arenas of government, everyday society, popular culture, and especially law enforcement – has dominated the national discussion, Zootopia charges out of the gate as an impassioned, ingenious defense of diversity, one as unusually committed to its topical themes as it is awash in some of the most gloriously imaginative, seat-of-your-pants storytelling Disney has delivered in years. Hitting theaters less than a week after Inside Out‘s Best Animated Feature win at the Oscars, the film is at the very least a lock to be nominated next year.
Set in the bustling metropolis of Zootopia, a stunningly beautiful and incredibly detailed city divided up into individually climatized sectors like Tundratown (a snowy neighborhood home to polar bears and timber wolves) and Little Rodentia (a city for mice, voles, and similar species, rendered in miniature), the film wastes no time in laying out its clever conceit.
Set in the bustling metropolis of Zootopia, a stunningly beautiful and incredibly detailed city divided up into individually climatized sectors like Tundratown (a snowy neighborhood home to polar bears and timber wolves) and Little Rodentia (a city for mice, voles, and similar species, rendered in miniature), the film wastes no time in laying out its clever conceit.
- 3/2/2016
- by Isaac Feldberg
- We Got This Covered
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