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Get ready for moreFrozenandToy Storyadventures.
On Wednesday, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced in a call with investors — which also revealed that 7,000 employees would be laid off and that the Disney+ streaming service experienced a decline in subscribers — that sequels are coming soon for theFrozen,Toy StoryandZootopiaanimated franchises.
Further details about casts, plots or release dates were not provided.
“Today I’m so pleased to announce that we have sequels in the works from our animation studios to some of our most popular franchises,Toy Story, FrozenandZootopia,” said Iger, perDeadline. “We’ll have more to share about these productions soon, but this is a great example of how we’re leaning into our unrivaled brands and franchises.”
TheToy Storysequel comes after four movies with Tom Hanks and Tim Allen and, more recently,last year’sLightyearspin-offstarringChris Evansas Buzz Lightyear. There have been two hitFrozenfilms, in 2013 and 2019, and 2016’sZootopiagot a recent Disney+ series of shorts titledZootopia+last year.
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Frozen’s cast has beenopen about desiring another sequel. In June, Kristen Bell joked onThe Tonight Show, “I would like to officially announce, with zero authority,Frozen 3.” When the audience cheered in response, Bell clarified: “Please bear in mindI did say ‘zero authority,‘‘cause I can’t [actually announce it]. I can’t do that — I’m not in charge. But there could be something in the works and something maybe happening, maybe.”
“I’ll keep it mysterious,” Bell added. “But I knowIdina [Menzel]recently said she would do it, and I feel like if we’re all in what are we waiting for?”
In November, less than a year aftermarking his last day with the company, Iger wasannounced as returning to the CEO roleat the Walt Disney Company. His predecessor,Bob Chapekstepped down from the role, Disney announced at the time, adding that Iger’s return was effective immediately and he agreed to be CEO for two years.
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He added, “I am deeply honored to be asked to again lead this remarkable team, with a clear mission focused on creative excellence to inspire generations through unrivaled, bold storytelling.”
source: people.com
