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Buzz Feed
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Frozen Facts That Will Forever Change How You Watch
There were only a few movies in the 2010s that garnered as much obsession as the Disney animated film Frozen. Following the success of Tangled, it felt like princess movies were back on a whole new level. You couldn't go into a store without some Olaf memorabilia or "Let It Go" blasting on the radio. Here are 21 cool Frozen movie facts that will make you go watch it again on Disney+: Although it may be surprising, Frozen, released in 2013, was the first Disney film directed by a woman. Directors Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck collaborated on the project, making Lee the first woman to direct a Disney animated film in 52 projects. Filmmakers invited a real-life reindeer onto the set to gain a better understanding of the animal's behavior, which helped them create the character of Sven. (The reindeer, not that funny-looking donkey) Opening weekend for Frozen was, well, cold. The film only made $67.4M in its opening weekend. Turns out, word of mouth and reviews did the heavy lifting after those three days, because the film earned $1.28B in total at the global box-office. Yes, that "B" is BILLION. In the first Frozen, Elsa is confirmed to be 21 years old. This makes her the oldest Disney princess ever! On the topic of ages, Hans is 23 years old in the first movie. In addition to being the youngest brother in his family, he is also the youngest villain in a non-Pixar Disney film. I emphasize "non-Pixar" film because "Happy Child" Sid (Toy Story) is still our youngest antagonist. I'd say Sid is more of a troubled child, whereas Hans is just a P.O.S. (Piece of Snow). "Let It Go," although the one of the most popular Disney songs to date, wasn't much of a challenge. It only took composers Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez a day to write a demo. That pen must've been on fire. The opening song, "Do You Want To Build A Snowman?" was almost left in the cold. According to Anna's voice actor, Kristen Bell, "[the song] was not put back in the film until the witching hour before we released it." We almost had to say, "okay, byeee," to one of the more emotional songs in the film. Arendelle is based on real Norwegian towns. Bergen, Norway was a major inspiration to the design of the buildings and how the town sat on the water. Elsa was actually going to be the villain. In the fairy tale the film is loosely based on, "The Snow Queen," the queen is actually the baddie. Her alternate character design was evil, heartless, and dare I Hans Christian Andersen, the author of "The Snow Queen," plays a huge role in Hans, Kristoff, and Anna are all based on the name of the fairy tale writer — a pretty cool homage if you ask me. The cast actually recorded their line reads together, which is an uncommon practice when it comes to recording voice-overs for animated films. There are plenty of animation marvels in Frozen, but Elsa's hair might take the cake. She has almost half a million hair strands that had to be animated. Sven's original name was going to be Thor, as in God of Thunder. One can only assume another Disney-owned character undercut the original name since the acquisition of Marvel happened around the same time as Frozen's production. The voice of Oaken (yoo-hoo, big summer blowout) is also that of Frozen's storyboard artist Chris Williams. Williams is a director, writer, and has helped write stories we love like Moana, Prep & Landing, The Emperor's New Groove, and Mulan. The beloved song "Let It Go" is available in 41 different languages. Rick Dempsey, Senior Vice President of Creative for Disney Character Voices International, said, "We held auditions all over the world," in order to find the right international voices for Elsa. We see evil queens and majestic queens throughout the history of Disney films, but Elsa is technically the first Disney princess ever shown crowned queen. Again, in 50+ Disney movies, whenever you see a first, you know it's magical. The snow monster was originally not-so-scary at all. In fact, the original version was just a giant-sized Olaf and acknowledged as a "brother" to Olaf. It didn't quite have the same impact that they had wanted, since the character was meant to be intimidating, not silly. When Olaf is told to give Anna a minute alone with Elsa, he proceeds to count to 60. Well, if you watch the whole scene and time it, the mischievous snowman makes good on his word. It is EXACTLY 60 seconds. Actor Alan Tudyk was actually in back-to-back Disney movies: Wreck-It-Ralph (2012) and Frozen (2013). He voiced King Candy and then The Duke of Weaseltown...I mean, Weselton. This would lead him to voice acting for numerous Disney characters. The ice castle changes colors to reflect Elsa's emotions. In a way, it works like a mood ring, fitting the proper emotions of the scene: dark colors for anger and fear, and warmer colors for when she speaks with her sister. Kristoff was originally going to punch Hans, but the filmmakers found more satisfaction in Anna getting the honors. It really wouldn't have made any sense storyline-wise, so the change was the correct one. Hans is, however, seen rubbing his chin, implying either Kristoff or Sven punched him. Watch Frozen on Disney+. What's your favorite Frozen moment? Comment below!
Evening Standard
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
British rocker issues urgent plea after sentimental items stolen in north London
The 34-year-old singer-songwriter, known for hits like Let It Go and Hold Back the River, revealed the instruments were taken on Tuesday, July 1 as he prepares to head out on tour.
Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Rock star appeals to fans for help after revealing heartbreaking robbery
James Bay has appealed for help after two of his vintage guitars with 'great sentimental value' were stolen from his car in London. The Let It Go hitmaker, 34, has just released a new album and was preparing for his 2025 tour when the robbery occurred. He appealed to fans to keep their eyes peeled for the 1960s Silvertone sunburst acoustic and cherry red, double P90 1969 Epiphone Al Caiola, taken on Tuesday, July 1. 'Hey everyone, this is my first experience of this (lucky to have avoided it until now),' he wrote on Instagram. 'Tuesday 1st July, I had 2 guitars stolen from my car in North London. 'These are two vintage instruments of great sentimental value.' He then asked if anyone 'sees or hears of them anywhere' to please message him or email his team at info@ 'I'd really love to get them back,' James added. 'Please ask any guitar players/collectors you know, or local or online stores. 'Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks x.' He also shared pictures of both guitars, hoping it will help fans identify them if they see them around. James lives around North London, where the robbery took place, but is set to be on tour around Europe and South Africa this year – with a stop in Hitchin this month. Hitchin is Give Me A Reason singer's hometown, where he met childhood sweetheart and wife Lucy Smith. The pair tied the knot in 2022, having been together since they were around 16 years old. In October 2021, they welcomed their first child together, a daughter named Ada Violet. More Trending Best known for the track Hold Back The River, James has two Brit Awards, an Ivor Novello and has been nominated for three Grammys. Last year, he released the album Changes All The Time, which had major collaborations from the likes of The Lumineers, Noah Kahan and Brandon Flowers (of The Killers). Noah, who just played BST Hyde Park, and James have worked together regularly over the years, with the Stick Season star inviting him on tour last year. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: The best and worst-paid UK cities revealed — how does yours compare? MORE: Prince William joins survivors and bereaved at emotional 7/7 memorial MORE: Teenage girls arrested after woman left with 'life-changing' stab wounds
New York Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
People are only just learning what the ‘Disney Hug Rule' is
If there's anything that can heal your inner child, it's watching compilations online of kids hugging their favorite characters at Disneyland. They really get you every time, but if you look closely, you might notice a familiar pattern – the Disney character will keep hugging the child until they break off the hug. While it's not an officially mandated rule (although many others exist … more on that later), it's an informal guideline that many Disney theme park staff have embraced, so it's now become a standard practice. 5 A child hugs 'Anna' during a recent trip to Disneyland. The embrace lasted for over a minute and a half. @mccallcook/TikTok The adorable guideline helps ensure that the child feels their beloved character isn't pulling away. According to the Disney fan site Inside the Magic, the practice dates back to Walt Disney himself, who apparently said, 'You never know how much that child may need that hug.' TikTok features countless videos of this rule in action, including one heartwarming clip from @flickdash, showing a montage of kids hugging the characters for as long as they wish, and the characters patiently hold on until they let go. 5 A girl hugs Mickey Mouse at a Holiday Spectacular in Los Angeles, California on Dec. 18, 2021. Getty Images 5 A woman hugs Mickey Mouse at Tokyo Disneyland on April 15, 2011. AFP/Getty Images In another clip by @mccallcook, liked by 3.3 million people, a girl called Hazel is seen running up to Anna from Frozen and refusing to 'Let It Go' for more than two minutes. The character is seen chatting with Hazel and asking her questions endlessly until her parents finally manage to guide her away. 'I THINK SHE BROKE THE RECORD WHAT DO YOU THINK?' Hazel's mum wrote in the caption. 'I think Hazie would've sat there all day long if there wasn't a line behind us.' In the comments, people were getting teary over the adorable moment. 'This is so pure and innocent,' said one. 'I'm sorry, but how do you not break down crying every time this happens?' another asked. However, some wondered whether the parents should've stepped in to break the hug sooner and let another child have their turn. 'As a parent, I would have stopped it earlier,' said one. 'The parents should know that the hug went on for way too long as they put the Disney worker in an awkward position,' added someone else. Other official rules at the parks include that characters must never eat in public, tattoos need covering, staff must be able to sign autographs as their character, and no staff member can say 'I don't know' in response to a question. 5 Tigger embraces a dog during a day at the theme park. @flickdash/TikTok 5 A little girl hugs Mickey Mouse at Disney. @flickdash/TikTok Also, if a staff member wears glasses and their character doesn't, they'll need to wear contact lenses to keep it authentic. For guests, no one over 14 is allowed to wear costumes so they aren't mistaken for real characters, and guests staying at the Disney Hotel aren't permitted to hang wet towels, swimmers, or clothes off their balconies.
Associated Press
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
June 21: TWOFEW Reloads for a High-Voltage Set at Whisky A Go Go
06/16/2025, Phoenix, Arizona // KISS PR Brand Story PressWire // Rising, piano-fronted family rock group TWOFEW is making a fierce return to Los Angeles with their next high-powered live performance on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Whisky A Go Go. The band last graced the stage in September 2024. This show promises a larger set, deeper cuts, and even more of the gritty piano-driven rock fans have grown to love. Full details and tickets can be found on their official post, 'TWOFEW Returns to Whisky A Go Go - June 21, 2025,' and on their event page. Back on the Iconic Sunset Stage Whisky A Go Go has a storied history of launching music's most legendary names, and TWOFEW is set to channel that same legacy on June 21. This marks their first time back at the venue since 2024, and they've spent the past year evolving their sound with new tracks and a growing fanbase. Their upcoming appearance is part of a stacked lineup that also includes The Atomic Punks, a Van Halen tribute favorite, Incidental, and Spaz-Zeppelin. Building Serious Momentum After climbing to the No. 6 spot on Indie Talk's Top 10 Emerging Artists list in May, TWOFEW has captured serious attention across the indie rock space. Known for rich, emotional lyrics layered with bold instrumentation, they're not a band that rests. They've kept the energy moving with standout singles like " Lovestruck,' " Let It Go,' and " Empty Bottles ", drawing comparisons to a modern take on piano rock's golden age. What Fans Can Expect June's show will blend familiar crowd favorites with live previews from their anticipated summer release. Expect sweeping piano runs, tight drum lines, signature guitar licks, and vocals that hit hard in all the right ways. Fans can snag official merch and maybe even hear some unreleased material that's been teased on social media. Show Info at a Glance What: TWOFEW Live at Whisky A Go Go When: Saturday, June 21, 2025 – Doors at 5:30 PM / Show at 6:00 PM Where: Whisky A Go Go – 8901 W. Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA Tickets: Pricing starts at $25 – VIP options available. Reserve now at the Event Page About the Band Led by brothers Michael and David Lazar, Michael's wife, Danielle Lazar, and their charismatic drummer, John Sebring, TWOFEW stands out with a sound that pulls listeners into a story with every track. They've become a staple in the rock scene with a DIY work ethic and real heart behind their craft. Their growing catalog and loyal fan base continue to reflect the kind of staying power that's rare in today's music world. For Press & Media Are you interested in covering the show or interviewing the band? Press passes, high-res images, and media kits are available upon request. Contact: Joel Burton Manager, Let's Rock Out Records / TWOFEW (708) 580-2990 Visit: Follow the band for updates and behind-the-scenes content. Get tickets here: This content was first published by KISS PR Brand Story. Read here >> June 21: TWOFEW Reloads for a High-Voltage Set at Whisky A Go Go
