This week, with the help of “Wish” voice cast member Alan Tudyk (Valentino), Air Canada has unveiled a special new aircraft livery in celebration of the highly anticipated release of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic musical comedy “Wish”. In theatres now, the film marks the culmination of Disney100, a yearlong celebration honouring the legacy of Walt Disney while continuing to push the boundaries of storytelling and innovation for the next 100 years.
The Air Canada Dreamliner Boeing 787-9, complete with special “Wish” livery, will celebrate the film across its global routes. You can watch a video of the characters coming to life on the aircraft here.
“This unique collaboration with Air Canada is really something special for Canadians,” said Quincy Kelman, Vice-President of Marketing, Walt Disney Studios Canada. “To have Canada play a part in celebrating a 100 years of Walt Disney’s legacy is a momentous occasion.”
“This latest announcement is an exciting continuation of our recent collaborations with Disney,” said Andy Shibata, Vice-President, Brand at Air Canada. “We’re delighted to share the excitement around the release of ‘Wish’ with our customers and add more Disney magic to the Air Canada experience for travellers of all ages.”
Inspired by the setting of Disney’s “Wish”, the airline also launched their “Wish Your Way to Europe” promotion that offers one grand-prize winner and three guests the chance to win* a magical prize package to Europe. The contest runs until November 30 for residents of Canada. For more information and to enter the contest, please visitaircanada.com/wishyourwaytoeurope.
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Wish” welcomes audiences to the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force—a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe—the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico—to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen. Featuring the voices of Academy Award®-winning actor Ariana DeBose as Asha, Chris Pine as Magnifico, and Alan Tudyk as Asha’s favorite goat, Valentino, the film is helmed by Oscar®-winning director Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn, and produced by Peter Del Vecho and Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster Jones. With a screenplay by Jennifer Lee and Allison Moore, original songs by Grammy®-nominated singer-songwriter Julia Michaels and Grammy-winning producer-songwriter-musician Benjamin Rice, plus original score by composer Dave Metzger, “Wish” is now playing in theatres across Canada.
Alan Tudyk not only is a captivating presence on-screen, he also is a brilliant Voice Actor having voiced characters in Zootopia, Wreck-It Ralph, Frozen, Big Hero 6, Encanto and now, WISH which sees a release as part of Disney‘s 100th annivesary celebrations.
Tudyk made a surprise appearance at a special screening of WISH, walking the Blue Carpet with wide Charissa Barton. TV Personality Patricia Jaggernauth hosted. Tudyk plays Valentino, a goat who gets his wish of being able to speak. In crafting this character, he tried a few different things before ultimately landing on his low voice. He stars alongside Oscar winner Ariana DeBose and Chris Pine in this U.S. Thanksgiving release, expected to pull in big numbers. It centers on a teen girl named Asha (DeBose) who senses a darkness none other can and makes a wish upon a star, getting way more than what she bargained for!
More on Tudyk‘s appearance:
One highlight is that Tudyk was presented with a sizzle reel of some of the outstanding work he’s done over the years voicing characters for Disney, Pixar and more!
Disney‘s WISH arrives in theatres November 22, 2023.
(Photo/video credit: George Pimentel/Walt Disney Studios Canada/Mr. Will Wong)
We’re seriously excited about BIG HERO 6 and a gorgeous new Trailer’s just surfaced today for what looks like a huge Mega-smash at the Box Office!
Official Synopsis:
“Big Hero 6” is a heartfelt comedy adventure about robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada, who learns to harness his genius—thanks to his brilliant brother Tadashi and their like-minded friends: adrenaline junkie Go Go Tamago, clean freak Wasabi No-Ginger, chemistry whiz Honey Lemon and fanboy Fred. When a devastating turn of events catapults them into the midst of a dangerous plot unfolding in the streets of San Fransokyo, Hiro turns to his closest companion—a cutting-edge robot named Baymax—and transforms the group into a band of high-tech heroes determined to solve the mystery.
BIG HERO 6 features the Voicework of Scott Adsit, Ryan Potter, Daniel Henney, T.J. Miller, Jamie Chung, Damon Wayans Jr., Genesis Rodriguez, James Cromwell, Alan Tudyk and Maya Rudolph.
See the Trailer:
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada release BIG HERO 6 on Friday, November 7, 2014.
(Photo/video credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada)
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