The release of Wish coincides with the centenary of Disney.
We speak to the creators about making a fairytale worthy of 100 years of history.
This article appears in the new issue ofDEN OF GEEKmagazine.
We acknowledged what a privilege and responsibility it is at this significant time.
I would drive by the studio and think, Maybe one day Ill work there.'
I thought maybe it would be a compilation of all the characters, she shared.
But I was so excited when I learned its an original story with all original songs!
She was already signed on at the time when I joined the film, Veerasunthorn said.
So Julia with her contemporary sound really brought that for me.
That gave him a unique insight.
When it came to doing this movie, the desire was how can we honor that legacy?
We didnt want just to do a computer film that looked like the computer; it didnt feel right.
Then it was a matter of how can we do both.
We started withSnow Whitefor the watercolor backgrounds, Veerasunthorn shared.
Next would beSleeping Beautyfor the Eyvind Earle of it all.
We really took inspiration from those two films.
She continued, Alice in Wonderlandfor the fantastical elements and vibrant colors.
Buck interjected, And that was Mary Blair, shouting out the legendary Disney artist.
He was also quick to share his love and the massive influence ofPinocchioonWish.
He knew he was going to tell a happy ending.
He knew it would all work out.
But he wanted to take the audience on that epic journey.
A malicious and impactful antagonist was something the creative team was eager to bring to the film.
Im very excited about Magnifico, Veerasunthorn toldDen of Geek.
Its been a while since weve had a big, larger-than-life, funny, charismatic, super evil villain.
He has a wonderful descent into madness.
Our villain is not, so you watch his descent and its fascinating.
We particularly love that, for a moment, Asha and Magnifico actually align philosophically.
Wishopens in theaters on Nov. 22.
