If you’ve been crazy about seeing Disney’s latest animation release Raya and the last dragon, you’ll be happy to hear that the movie is being confirmed with an extra treat. The fantasy adventure will not only present a story about dragons and monsters – a short called Disney Feature Animation Us again will debut alongside.
In contrast to Raya and the last dragonit’s fantastic story, Us again will follow an elderly couple reviving their youthful spark for life on a magical night on the town. While no clip of the upcoming short film has been revealed yet, Disney has given us a look through the first photo (seen above
Will Us again Reviving our love Disney’s animated shorts? Let’s take a look at the exciting release of the sentimental and cheerful shorts to come.
A seriously missed tradition
Although Disney aficionados have been robbed for years, they have not forgotten the wonderful wonder of animated shorts. From the chess comedy Geri’s game (1997), on the adorable vignette Bao (2018), the little taste of short movie ghost prior to an hour plus length feature film is a much-loved tradition
It’s been a while since Disney has kept the tradition of running a Disney Feature Animation for its movies, and we’ve crossed our fingers that the short films aren’t a thing of the past. Happy, Us again will refresh the reputation and hopefully restore the regular release of short before movies.
Dance the years away
Bopping with rhythm and movement, Us again is centered around the art of dancing. Being the central couple, Art & Dot lifted by the joy of dancing on their journey through nostalgic roads of memory and ambition. The story is told entirely through dance, without dialogue – only the lively animation and mid-60s melodies of funk & soul lead the way.
Director Zach Parrish, the head of animation, directs this explosive short film Big Hero 6Parrish also relied on acclaimed choreographers / dancers Keone & Mari, a truly married couple known for performing at World of dance and collaborating with artists such as Justin Bieber and Billie EilishCaptain Marvel composer Pinar Toprak is also instrumental in making Parrish’s vision of it Us again come alive.
“Working with Keone and Mari was key to making this movie,” Parrish gushed in a statement. “From the very beginning, I knew I wanted this movie to be music-driven. And I felt that dance is a universal language that can translate into any culture. “
“I loved that their dance style felt like it was made for animation, and that there was a genuine, honest, and organic bond between them because they were married couple in real life,” Parrish continued.
Speaking about the creative process of the six-minute short, Keone added, “The key for us was to have as much context as possible, as a little sound could affect us differently, a little movement could have an impact later in the play. to have. “
Core inspirations
Inspired by his personal origins of aging and struggle with changes in body and mindParrish told EW, “It made me realize that if I spent all my time doing what I thought I was missing, I would miss the beauty in the present, and that really became the core idea.”
Parrish also took root Us again in the story of his grandparents, explaining, “The story itself is inspired by my own grandparents, who dealt with aging in different ways, along with my own physical limitations in exercising due to aging and injuries. I started to think about how someone else might view the world when things change and they get older. “
How will Disney release it?
When and how you will be able to experience Us againThe animated short will be played earlier Raya and the last dragon as it will be seen in theaters on March 5. Those looking to skip theaters can watch the fantasy movie on Disney Plus via Premier Access ($ 29.99).
According to an official Disney announcement, Raya and the last dragon‘s dance partner Us again will not be available on the streaming service until June.
Which of Disney’s animated shorts are your favorites? Will Us again live up to the legacy? Let us know your thoughts below.
