Frozen: Part IV

[Warm Regards]

I went to the movie theater today, and guess who I saw waiting by the ticket booth? That's right, an even larger Olaf wearing a grass skirt.



When I was walking out, I saw kids playing and posing with him. So I guess they're seeing Frozen this Thanksgiving.

[taei]

A few days ago, we reported that Walt Disney World had issued a casting notice for Anna and Elsa from Walt Disney Animation Studio’s upcoming film, Frozen. Those roles, which called for one 5’3” – 5’7”, caucasian, slender, youthful yet regal and confident (Elsa) and one 5’3” – 5’7”, caucasian, slender, a youthful and outgoing free-spirit (Anna) brought joy to many, but ultimately raised more questions than it answered. What about Disneyland, some wondered, while others pondered what about the primary male lead in the film, Kristoff?

As it turns out, today we just may have some answers. Then again, we just may not. That’s because the Disneyland Resort has now issued its own casting call, only this time it’s for a male character and whoever it is, Disneyland isn’t saying.

This is not unprecedented for Disney Parks, particularly Disneyland, which has increasingly been guarded in direct response to our reports on roles currently being cast. Of recent note, Disneyland initially issued a fairly vague description for what would turn out to be their version of Epcot’s Voices of Liberty. Rather than outwardly identifying the a capella group being cast, the Disney Audition website hid that information until their debut was officially announced. Which leads us to this most curious of notices:

Disney Parks Talent Casting is seeking Male Character Look-Alikes to perform in an immersive meet-and-greet experience. Look-alike performers entertain thousands of guests each day at the Disneyland® Resort. Candidates may be asked to attend a callback.

Seeking the following roles:

Male Look-Alike Role: 6’0” – 6’2” male to play 20 – 30 years old. Look is handsome, athletic, muscular build with broad shoulders. Be able to portray a hero type with a commanding presence. Acting experience is a plus.

NOTE: Height ranges strictly adhered to. Candidates will be measured.

Audition Location:
Screenland Studios
10501 Burbank Blvd.,
N Hollywood, CA

Sign-in 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM Late applicants will not be accepted.

This most definitely sounds like it could be Kristoff from Disney’s Frozen, but then again, it could just as easily be a Marvel Avenger. While Disney Parks doesn’t have the rights to bring Marvel characters to Walt Disney World, it’s free to do so to other parks and in fact is preparing to do so for the Disney Magic later this year, previewing her offerings later this week at Disney D23 Expo in Anaheim, CA where a meet and greet with Captain America is promised.

Read more: Disneyland's Mysterious Role for 'Immersive Meet and Greet' (Frozen's Kristoff? Marvel's Avengers?) - Disney News by StitchKingdom.com
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[Warm Regards]

That does seem to be describing Kristoff. They didn't bother putting his name like they did with the sisters, though, so it could be someone else.

I wonder if Hans will have a casting call?

[Candy-Bonita95]

It's obviously Kristoff.Who else could it be?Sully from Monster's University?

I would also love to have Hans as a face character in Disneyland. If I go there again,I will hug him.

[Miss Manday]

I'm admittedly surprised by that DL casting call. I thought or sure we wouldn't get Kristoff because Disney tends to be stingy when it comes to face characters. (Well, WDW does. I guess DL is different in this case.) However, I would put money on the fact that we won't get Hans. :/

[Sotiris]

During a conference call with Alan Menken about the upcoming Menken/Sherman concert at the D23 Expo, someone asked Menken about Frozen. You can tell Menken feels awkward and disappointed.

You can listen to the incident in question, here.

[Warm Regards]

During a conference call with Alan Menken about the upcoming Menken/Sherman concert at the D23 Expo, someone asked Menken about Frozen. You can tell Menken feels awkward and disappointed.

You can listen to the incident in question, here.

It's slightly comforting that the caller didn't know he wasn't composing. It's not like she called just for the sake of being rude.

[Candy-Bonita95]

I just don't know how to feel.Either disappointed like Menken or embarasssed like the fan.
I remeber that one song for the Disney World Japan production of the Snow Queen. It was "Love Can't Be Denied".It wasn't great like his other songs,but it have me the impression that the adaptation was not flesehd out. The lyrics didin't indicate that the characters we changed. Alan Menken is still talented.He composes his best songs for films of unique environment. (Like how TLM sounded like an ocean paradise and HOND sounded like the Dark Ages.)

I wonder if some of the Frozen songs will have that quality. Some of the songs can sound Scandanavian.Don't get me wrong.I LOVE broadway,but when it's over done,it can sound pretentious.(Like it's trying to be broadway without the creativity). I am really interested in the Lopezs taking that challenge.

[frankf3]

I think Robert Lopez will doing a great job with the songs for Frozen. I love Alan Menken's music, but I don't want every Disney movie to be composed by him-have some variety.

With his work on Avenue Q and Book of Mormon, he has shown that he is a competent song writer. Plus, he wrote the songs for the 2011 Winnie the Pooh movie which I liked, particularly the Backson song.

[Sotiris]

I love Alan Menken's music, but I don't want every Disney movie to be composed by him-have some variety.

Menken's diverse body of work is proof that he can write very different material and in various musical vocabularies so I don't think having Menken work on another Disney musical would be repetitive and unoriginal. While I'm sure Lopez will write nice songs, it's not as if he's reinventing the wheel or giving us something unique. People are already comparing "Let It Go" to "Defying Gravity".

Anyway, my beef is that Menken was originally planned to be the composer for Frozen back when the film was still hand-drawn and he was removed from the project. This is not how you treat a person who has offered so much to your company. Not cool.

[Warm Regards]

People are already comparing "Let It Go" to "Defying Gravity".

That probably has more to do with Idina Menzel being the misunderstood girl in both Wicked and Frozen, as opposed to the actual song content.

Actually, from what we know of Elsa so far, she does have a lot in common with Elphaba. The being accused for evil, the magic powers, the names starting with "E"...

[Sotiris]

That probably has more to do with Idina Menzel being the good bad girl in both Wicked and Frozen, as opposed to the actual song content.

But the song was not sang by Menzel when it was performed at the D23 Expo in 2011 and every single response from the attendees was that it was either similar to "Defying Gravity" or that it gave off a Wicked vibe.

[RyGuy]

I love Alan Menken's music, but I don't want every Disney movie to be composed by him-have some variety.

Menken's diverse body of work is proof that he can write very different material and in various musical vocabularies so I don't think having Menken work on another Disney musical would be repetitive and unoriginal. While I'm sure Lopez will write nice songs, it's not as if he's reinventing the wheel or giving us something unique. People are already comparing "Let It Go" to "Defying Gravity".

Anyway, my beef is that Menken was originally planned to be the composer for Frozen back when the film was still hand-drawn and he was removed from the project. This is not how you treat a person who has offered so much to your company. Not cool.

It's not the first time. It was either in Waking Sleeping Beauty or The Boys where they talked about how The Sherman Bros. pitched their ideas to Disney for TLM, but lost out to Menken and Ashman.

Granted they may not have been attached to it like Menken was to the Snow Queen, but still . . .

I am looking forward to hearing what the Lopezes come up with. I wasn't that impressed with Winnie the Pooh.

[FlyingPiggy]

During a conference call with Alan Menken about the upcoming Menken/Sherman concert at the D23 Expo, someone asked Menken about Frozen. You can tell Menken feels awkward and disappointed.

You can listen to the incident in question, here.

Aw : (

I'm not sure how the music will turn out, I hope it surprises me. I like The Book O f Mormon, but it's really the sharp, adult lyrics that make that music. Replace the lyrics with tamer ones and the songs are ordinary.

[jazzflower92]

Menken's diverse body of work is proof that he can write very different material and in various musical vocabularies so I don't think having Menken work on another Disney musical would be repetitive and unoriginal. While I'm sure Lopez will write nice songs, it's not as if he's reinventing the wheel or giving us something unique. People are already comparing "Let It Go" to "Defying Gravity".

Anyway, my beef is that Menken was originally planned to be the composer for Frozen back when the film was still hand-drawn and he was removed from the project. This is not how you treat a person who has offered so much to your company. Not cool.

It's not the first time. It was either in Waking Sleeping Beauty or The Boys where they talked about how The Sherman Bros. pitched their ideas to Disney for TLM, but lost out to Menken and Ashman.

Granted they may not have been attached to it like Menken was to the Snow Queen, but still . . .

I am looking forward to hearing what the Lopezes come up with. I wasn't that impressed with Winnie the Pooh.

Yeah, I will give these guys a chance because its good sometimes to alternate between songwriters.

[disneyprincess11]

Yeah, I will give these guys a chance because its good sometimes to alternate between songwriters.

And I'm hearing nothing, but AMAZING things about the songs so far.

[jazzflower92]

Yeah, I will give these guys a chance because its good sometimes to alternate between songwriters.

And I'm hearing nothing, but AMAZING things about the songs so far.

Awesome.

[Atlantica]

Oh, I love Alan

I am biased as I love all his scores though, but still, he seemed sad.

[Lady Cluck]

He didn't sound all that sad to me. I'm sure he was disappointed at the time, but he hasn't been a part of it for years now. He just sounded like he was trying to be nice to the woman for asking a dumb question.

[WonderNeverOz]