Disney Teams Up with National Geographic on The Real Frozen Series
A new documentary-style series reimagines the Frozen universe as if its characters inhabited real-world environments.
Disney's Frozen franchise is getting a unique spin-off series that brings the beloved characters to life in the natural world.
National Geographic and Walt Disney Animation Studios are teaming up on The Real Frozen, a new documentary-style series that reimagines the Frozen universe as if its characters inhabited real-world environments. This isn't the first time Disney has adapted one of its popular franchises into a factual series - previous examples include Lion, A Real Bug's Life, and an upcoming Finding Nemo adaptation.
The Real Frozen will premiere on the National Geographic cable channel and be available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu. The series is set in breathtaking locations such as Iceland, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, where real-life animals navigate harsh winters and showcase extraordinary behaviors and survival strategies.
According to National Geographic, The Real Frozen follows animals whose characteristics mirror those of the Frozen characters - fortitude, loyalty, resilience, and relationships are all on display. The series aims to reveal what it's like for these animals to survive in the harshest environments, highlighting their unique abilities and bonds with each other.
The voice cast from the beloved Disney animated film is returning for a new project, bringing their iconic characters to life once again. Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, and Jonathan Groff are set to reprise their roles as Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff in "The Real Frozen, while Josh Gad will make appearances as Olaf.
National Geographic's president of content, Courteney Monroe, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration with Disney, stating that it provides an opportunity to combine beloved stories with the platform's natural history storytelling. This fusion aims to inspire a new generation and introduce kids and families to the wonders of the world, sparking a lifelong curiosity for exploration and discovery.
The series will feature the lead characters visiting real-world locations that inspired the creation of the Frozen universe, including its magical environments. Christina Chen, producer of the upcoming Frozen 3 film, praised National Geographic's expertise in bringing these places to life, saying they are thrilled to have their talented cast and original animators contribute to this project.
Frozen 3's animated world will soon be complemented by a live-action series showcasing real-life animal stories that mirror the magic of the fictional one.
The upcoming Disney+ and Hulu show, titled The Real Frozen," brings together Walt Disney Animation Studios and National Geographic to create an immersive experience for audiences. According to director Jeff Wilson, this collaboration is a unique opportunity to merge the realms of animation and reality.
Elisabeth Oakham and Katie Parsons are directing and producing the series, while Janet H. Vissering serves as executive producer for National Geographic, alongside Tom McDonald as executive vice president of content for Nat Geo's programming.
Facts based on reporting originally published by The Hollywood Reporter.
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