To be fair, I don't think that line was by Disney but by the magazine who published the article.
Sotiris wrote: ↑Sun Jan 01, 2023 7:21 am
When it's a combination of places, it's usually based on countries that are in close proximity and have many cultural similarities. That doesn't seem to be the case here. All other characters so far have Spanish-sounding names and the architecture of the place looks European too. The only one who stands out is Asha. Her name, hairstyle, and outfit don't read European at all. I suppose we need to see what the other characters look like first, but I was thinking maybe Asha is an immigrant or the child of immigrants or has one parent who came from outside the Kingdom of Rosas. That way Asha could be biracial, the same way her voice actress is. I think that would make more sense than having a setting that's a hodgepodge of various disparate cultures with no rhyme or reason to it.
That's an interesting theory that would indeed explain many things. However, I'm more inclined to believe it's actually a hodgepodge of different cultures. I hope you're right, though.
Farerb wrote: ↑Sun Jan 01, 2023 1:51 amHe says "one of the most formidable foes in Disney history" which I'm not sure if he means that she's up against one of the foes in previous films (like D82 said) or a foe they think we'll be one of the most formidable (like they thought Splat will be an iconic sidekick
).
It could mean both things, but in the video I posted Jennifer Lee also stresses that this is an original film with original characters, so perhaps the villain is a new character after all.
Sotiris wrote: ↑Sun Jan 01, 2023 7:21 am
It's probably the latter. I still have my doubts whether there will be an actual villain here and not some generic evil power that's threatening the kingdom or an antagonist who's misunderstood and ultimately redeemed.
I think there will be a villain like they said, but they haven't promised it'll be a traditional one. I could see it being redeemed by the end.
Mooky wrote: ↑Sun Jan 01, 2023 11:05 am
Oh, and Happy New Year, fellow forum members!
Happy new year to you too!
Sotiris wrote: ↑Sun Jan 01, 2023 11:14 am
Yeah, it's too similar and too recent. Besides, that's more of a trope of sci-fi than fantasy. In any case, I expect the "most formidable foe" to turn out to be something boring and underwhelming. I hope I'm wrong.
That was also my first thought; that it's too recent. But Disney made many twist villains in a row, so who knows. I agree that's more common in sci-fi films, though.