Watch Over 500 Characters Come Together in a Short Film for Disney's 100th
An emotional watch for those who grew up with Disney.
(SPOT.ph) Many of us grew up with Disney, and with the House of Mouse turning 100 this year, what better way to stir up the nostalgia (and tears) than by bringing together over 500 of its original characters for an animated celebration?
Once Upon a Studio is a 10-minute short film follows Mickey and Minnie Mouse trying to gather everyone for a group picture in front of Walt Disney Animation Studios. We’re not just talking about Disney princesses here. It also features characters from overlooked classics like Meet the Robinsons and Treasure Planet, as well as infamous villains we've come to love. Even the most obscure characters have a place in Once Upon a Studio, like Bongo, John Henry, and Ferdinand the Bull. See what we mean?
Watch the trailer here:
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The making of Once Upon a Studio
Once Upon a Studio begins with the artists, storytellers, and technologists at Walt Disney Animation Studios heading home for the day—and longest-serving employee Burny Mattinson is the last person to exit (the legend worked on 1955’s Lady and the Tramp and 1961’s One Hundred and One Dalmatians). Then Mickey and Minnie come to life with Tinkerbell, all for one hell of an unbeatable class picture.
What makes Once Upon a Studio even more special is that Walt Disney Animation did its best to bring back the original voice actors for some of the speaking/singing characters, including Lea Salonga for Mulan, which is why it took over eight months to complete the short.
Several animators even came out of retirement to draw the characters.
“Every time I watch Once Upon a Studio, I am reminded of the laughter and the tears all of these characters have brought to families and fans all over the world—including me,” President of Disney Animation Clark Spencer said.
“With every viewing, I see something new. So, I hope audiences watch it over and over again to discover all of the hidden treasures that are throughout the short. If they are like me, they will also tear up a time or two because these stories and these characters have been such an important part of our lives.”
The short film ends with an emotional rendition of “When You Wish Upon a Star” from Pinocchio in 1940, Disney's second full-length movie in history.
Where to watch Once Upon a Studio
Once Upon a Studio is now streaming on Disney+.
Those who aren't subscribed to Disney+ can wait for its theatrical release on November 22 alongside Disney’s upcoming animated musical Wish.
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