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farerb wrote:If DisneyEra was insulted by my joke, then I apologize.

farerb wrote:By the way, it's good that you ask people here to be respectful, I appreciate it, but maybe you could do it all the time? Like when someone makes a demeaning and disrespectful comment towards another user about how much their opinions are invalid. Even if you personally agree with the attacker's opinions and disagree with the one that the hurtful comment was aimed at.

Disney's Divinity wrote:I do feel sympathy for you, Sotiris, that these attempts to intimidate have turned towards you lately. Thankfully I have the Ignore feature, but moderators don't have that option.

blackcauldron85 wrote:^ Cassie Steele is voicing Raya (she was Manny on Degrassi, and she voices Tammy, Tricia, and someone else on Rick + Morty). And wait- teaser trailer?! Did I miss something?!

JeanGreyForever wrote:You're welcome! It's been a long time since we chatted like we used to on here.

DisneyFan09 wrote:

JeanGreyForever wrote:You're welcome! It's been a long time since we chatted like we used to on here.

Yeah. Sorry that I've stopped replying. It's just that there weren't more many subjects for me to talk about, so therefore I sort of disappeared. I'm sorry about that.

JeanGreyForever wrote:. Still, it's nice to see you post every so often!

This Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we're recognizing some of our crew working on Raya and the Last Dragon! "Growing up in Thailand, I loved Disney Animation, especially The Little Mermaid. From a fan to now being a part of making this movie - it's something I couldn't have imagined. With Raya and the Last Dragon, I’m excited for the world to see our fantasy world, characters, story, and especially the film's Southeast Asian inspiration." — Far Jangtrakool, Senior Software Engineer on Raya and the Last Dragon.

"I have been a part of the Walt Disney Animation Studios family for the last 16 years. I grew up in India and have been living here in the US with my family for the past 20 years. I am proud of my heritage and feel lucky to have got the chance to experience and synthesize the best of both worlds, which allows me to bring a unique perspective to the table. It's been a dream come true to work on a Disney film that finds inspiration in the great and diverse cultures of Southeast Asia. To be part of leading the team on Raya and the Last Dragon is an honor indeed, and I feel blessed every day, working alongside so many talented people who inspire me to try and give my absolute best. I celebrate the diversity and strengths of my team, so we can learn from each other and be successful individually and together, as I believe leadership and teamwork are synonymous.” — Avneet Kaur, Simulation Supervisor on Raya and the Last Dragon.

"Working on Raya and the Last Dragon is fulfilling a dream that I had since watching Mulan when I was little. There weren't a lot of animated characters who looked like me at the time, but to see Mulan on the big screen made me proud of my identity as an Asian American. Being able to work on Raya and the Last Dragon as a Story Artist and to offer ideas based on my own personal experiences from my heritage means so much to me, especially when you see those ideas influencing the story and the characters. I feel incredibly fortunate and honored to have this chance to hopefully spark the same joy that I had with Mulan to all the young girls and women around the world today with Raya." — Donna Lee, Story Artist on Raya and the Last Dragon.

"My journey to animation started in the mailroom at a talent agency. While covering for an agent's assistant, I found a Walt Disney Feature Animation card in the back of a drawer and carried it around with me as a reminder of my goal to one day work at Disney Animation. Having worked at our studio for the past 8 years, I feel so fortunate to have been part of Moana, Ralph Breaks the Internet, and now, Raya and the Last Dragon. As the film's Story and Community Outreach Production Supervisor, I had the opportunity to research, collaborate, and connect experts throughout Southeast Asia with Disney's amazing storytellers. I witnessed a synergy that inspired the creation of the world, enriched the story, and laid the foundation for the movie. I am excited for the next generation, including my son and nieces, to meet Raya, a strong and resilient hero, that looks a little like them." — Scott Sakamoto, Production Supervisor, Story and Community Outreach.

Shannon Mills was brought in by Berenice Robinson, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ VP of Post Production. Mills, who in the early years of his career had apprenticed with Gary Rydstrom on the film Hercules, is currently working as supervising sound editor on the upcoming Disney Animation feature, Raya and the Last Dragon.

blackcauldron85 wrote:I love that they feel more connected to the story they're making! I like how they mentioned the "inspiration from Southeast Asia;" I feel like some people will complain that they're not using a real country in the film, but if the people working on it are okay with it (or did they have to say what they said and they wish a real country was used?)...

I feel like I have to mentally prepare for backlash to Disney films... Do you think there'd be, for this film or hypothetically, more risk of complaint by using a real country or making their own world inspired by a region?

I'm so much looking forward to this film; I'm just worried about controversy!