Wish (Walt Disney Animation - November 2023)

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Farerb

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Advisable Joseph said:
Throwing out the creators of Frozen, Zootopia, Moana, and Encanto is a little extreme. Heck, I think you would have to thow out Pixar people too, as I think they were part of the test audiences which really liked the movie.
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The creators of Moana no longer work at Disney, the creators of Zootopia and Encanto are the same ones, and Frozen has enough red flags to understand how things turned the way they did.
 
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TsWade2

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I’m sorry, I tried to let it go, but it’s hard for me right now. Anyway, is it wrong that I’m a little bit mad at Jennifer Lee for making Wish a flop? I’m beginning to feel that it’s her fault and should be fired! I don’t know. Maybe it’s just me.😟
 
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Miss Rori

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Advisable Joseph said:
Why are you so convinced that it wasn't the writers, or that they were trying to be subpar?
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I didn't say anyone was trying to be subpar, but that they didn't care if it came out that way. And I find the official justifications given for why interesting stuff like "Starboy" and evil!Amaya were cut to be vague and/or unsatisfying, so I'm wondering if the filmmakers aren't allowed, at this point anyway, to be more honest about whether or not executive oversight interfered with things. Were the deadlines too tight? I don't get the feeling anyone at Disney felt they'd really made a great film with this.

One warning sign I saw in the months leading up to release was that all along Disney only previewed about 20 minutes of highlights from the first act (including "This Wish" and "I'm a Star") to exhibitors and at animation festivals alongside the completed "Once Upon a Studio" short. They never thought to try a gala screening of the whole movie at a film festival, animation or otherwise, the way The Boy and the Heron played the international festival circuit around this time or Elemental played Cannes. Given this was their big huge centennial movie, I began to think they had something to hide...
 
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Advisable Joseph

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Miss Rori said:
I didn't say anyone was trying to be subpar, but that they didn't care if it came out that way. And I find the official justifications given for why interesting stuff like "Starboy" and evil!Amaya were cut to be vague and/or unsatisfying, so I'm wondering if the filmmakers aren't allowed, at this point anyway, to be more honest about whether or not executive oversight interfered with things. Were the deadlines too tight? I don't get the feeling anyone at Disney felt they'd really made a great film with this.

One warning sign I saw in the months leading up to release was that all along Disney only previewed about 20 minutes of highlights from the first act (including "This Wish" and "I'm a Star") to exhibitors and at animation festivals alongside the completed "Once Upon a Studio" short. They never thought to try a gala screening of the whole movie at a film festival, animation or otherwise, the way The Boy and the Heron played the international festival circuit around this time or Elemental played Cannes. Given this was their big huge centennial movie, I began to think they had something to hide...
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I have to be blunt: you are hurting people now. We know that the animators really liked the movie.
 
networkpro

networkpro

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In the Parks
Yes
But the audiences didn't
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TsWade2

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I’m trying to let this go. I mean, Wish is a hit on DisneyPlus, but I wonder how often Disney will mention Wish? please don’t answer, because I‘m afraid your guys answers are very discouraging. Anyway, I’m trying to let it go and enjoy it as much as I want.
 
Tha Realest

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Miss Rori

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Yeah, that's not bad for an online shop, but the discounts are more than 50% off.

As far as how much Disney will mention Wish from this point onward...I just find it so telling that already there's not a mention of it at the remodeled 1900 Park Fare at Disney World, despite the decor and character selection being explicitly themed to wishes - not even a portrait of her alongside those of all the princesses and Aladdin and Alice(?) and whatnot.
 
Epcot81Fan

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EPCOT-O.G. said:
Disney Wish castle dollhouse already at 75% off

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Dont they know it’s about to become a streaming sensation?
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Going to be huge!!!

And NOT because it’s just the #1 movie on a streaming service people are already paying for that is starved for new content that focuses on that brand!!!
 
Sir_Cliff

Sir_Cliff

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Miss Rori said:
Yeah, that's not bad for an online shop, but the discounts are more than 50% off.

As far as how much Disney will mention Wish from this point onward...I just find it so telling that already there's not a mention of it at the remodeled 1900 Park Fare at Disney World, despite the decor and character selection being explicitly themed to wishes - not even a portrait of her alongside those of all the princesses and Aladdin and Alice(?) and whatnot.
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She is actually up there among the portraits (you can see Asha on the far left):

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Miss Rori

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Ah! My mistake! It didn't turn up in the video and photos I looked up on Google. Well, there's that. (But how awkward is it that it's out of focus behind Mirabel, whose story ultimately had nothing to do with wishes?)

Also, I forgot that they are doing a Hallmark Keepsake Ornament for Asha and Star later this year:
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Disney Wish Asha and Star Ornament for USD 21.99 | Hallmark

Relive the delightful story of the origins of the wishing star with this Asha and Star Hallmark Keepsake Christmas ornament featuring characters from the Disney film "Wish."
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BrianLo

BrianLo

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I said I would wait until making a call later in the year, but I think I’ve seen enough. While it isn’t Strange World and they are probably happy enough with the premiere, Wish won’t be a successful staple.

Throw it on the bench with Hunchback long term. But not in the bin with chicken little, black cauldron, strange world, etc.
 
LittleBuford

LittleBuford

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TsWade2 said:
I’m trying to let this go. I mean, Wish is a hit on DisneyPlus, but I wonder how often Disney will mention Wish? please don’t answer, because I‘m afraid your guys answers are very discouraging. Anyway, I’m trying to let it go and enjoy it as much as I want.
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I know you said not to answer, but I promise not to be discouraging. I enjoyed Wish too, so you and I share that. And like you, I feel somewhat brought down by all the negativity, which in my view seems a bit relentless and excessive. But ultimately what matters is one’s own personal relationship to the film, not what others think, so try not to let it bother you and just focus on continuing to enjoy Wish for yourself.
 

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