The movie surprisingly underperformed and did not make as much revenue as anticipated, according to the Washington Examiner on November 27. The main character, 18-year-old Asha, is an afro-latina villager determined to restore the forgotten wishes of her family and those belonging to the kingdom of Rosas.
The ethnic diversity of the film was unprecedentedly huge, and the added stylization made it a very complex challenge. We had our main characters, our seven teens, and the many hundreds in the crowds were from four different ethnicities: African, European, East Asian, and Arab descent.
Wish is a 2023 American animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It was directed by Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn (in her feature directorial debut) and written by Jennifer Lee and Allison Moore.
The main character, 18-year-old Asha, is an afro-latina villager determined to restore the forgotten wishes of her family and those belonging to the kingdom of Rosas.
The main issue with Wish is how bland the movie is, with many finding the movie to be a menial version of older, better movies. Nothing stood out in a way that felt fresh or creative. Conversely, the callbacks to Disney's history were mostly halfhearted, and this was reflected in the marketing.
Then, she got the opportunity to consult on the Wish character Dahlia, a royal baker who's disabled and Asian. In this interview, she shares her experience working on the film, representation and her quest to tell authentic stories. Catch up on the day's news you need to know.
The biggest complaint people seem to have with Wish is its overreliance on Disney Easter eggs and fan service. What is this? Throughout the movie, there are nods to the House of Mouse's storied history, as the film was released as a part of Disney's 100th birthday celebration.
A lot of people have been criticizing this movie upon its release, saying it's overly generic and not as original as hoped for in celebrating 100 years of the Walt Disney Company.
So in a few days Disney's releasing their next animated musical Wish. Ariana DeBose, who is Afro-Latina, plays the lead and Disney has been touting her as their first Afro-Latina princess.
If you mean American Indian, then that would be Pocahontas. The only other Disney character I know of close to India's Indian would be the Jasmine character but I believe she considered to be more a Middle eastern character. There is also Jungle Book which takes place in India, but there isn't really a princess in it.
Dahlia's use of a crutch is a reference to her voice actress, Jennifer Kumiyama's, real life disability. She has arthrogryposis (joint stiffness) and uses a wheelchair.
Asha is the past Fairy Godmother and Cinderelaa takes place a few years later. The other one. Don't forget that the Wand has the power to manipulate time.
Disney's Wish earned nearly $255 million at the global box office, a figure that would make many animation producers envious. But for Disney, the film is considered a money-losing flop.
It's a good, clean, wholesome, and emotional family film that kids and everyone will enjoy, with meaningful and important messages about being honest with your dreams and never giving up on what you truly wish to become and more! Definitely check it out this holiday season!
Asha is the protagonist of Wish, but she is not technically a Princess yet despite being trained by the King and having magical powers. The Wish trailer reveals that Asha will have to go up against the King, potentially leading her to take on a leading role in the Kingdom of Rosas.
Tiana is recognized for being Disney's first African American princess. As the film's writers and directors, Clements and Musker claim that their decision to depict Tiana as an African American young woman came naturally simply as a result of the location in which the story takes place.
Moana as she appears in Moana (2016). Inspired by Polynesian mythology, Moana is depicted as the strong-willed daughter of a chief of a Polynesian village, who is chosen by the ocean itself to reunite a mystical relic with the goddess Te Fiti.
Disney's animated film, The Princess and the Frog, featured its first Black princess. Princess Tiana's flick opened at the top of the box office when it debuted in 2009.
