Raya And The Last Dragon Looks Ridiculously Fun

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The latest trailer for Disney's upcoming Raya and the Last Dragon is hilarious. It looks like Raya is going on quite the adventure with her motley band of new friends. 

Here's the official synopsis from Disney:

“Raya and the Last Dragon” takes us on an exciting, epic journey to the fantasy world of Kumandra, where humans and dragons lived together long ago in harmony. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, that same evil has returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the legendary last dragon to restore the fractured land and its divided people. However, along her journey, she’ll learn that it’ll take more than a dragon to save the world—it’s going to take trust and teamwork as well.

“Raya and the Last Dragon” features an outstanding voice cast, including:

• Kelly Marie Tran as the voice of the intrepid warrior Raya
• Awkwafina as the legendary dragon, Sisu
• Gemma Chan as Raya’s nemesis, Namaari
• Daniel Dae Kim as Raya’s visionary father, Benja
• Sandra Oh as Namaari’s powerful mother, Virana
• Benedict Wong as Tong, a formidable giant
• Izaac Wang as Boun, a 10-year-old entrepreneur
• Thalia Tran as the mischievous toddler Little Noi
• Alan Tudyk as Tuk Tuk, Raya’s best friend and trusty steed
• Lucille Soong as Dang Hu, the leader of the land of Talon
• Patti Harrison as the chief of the Tail land
• Ross Butler as chief of the Spine land

Raya and the Last Dragon arrives in theaters and on DisneyPlus Premiere Access on March 5.

Raya and the Last Dragon

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The first trailer from Disney's upcoming animated movie, Raya and the Last Dragon, has arrived. I must say, it looks very intriguing. 

Here's the official synopsis from Disney: 

Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, that same evil has returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the legendary last dragon to restore the fractured land and its divided people. However, along her journey, she’ll learn that it’ll take more than a dragon to save the world—it’s going to take trust and teamwork as well.

From directors Don Hall and Carlos López Estrada, co-directors Paul Briggs and John Ripa, producers Osnat Shurer and Peter Del Vecho, and featuring the voices of Kelly Marie Tran as Raya and Awkwafina as the last dragon Sisu, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Raya and the Last Dragon” opens in U.S. theaters on March 2021.

Raya and the Last Dragon - Lead The Way

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Here's another trailer for Raya and the Last Dragon. It seems like a new one is released every few days and they just keep getting better. The latest one features a new song from the film, "Lead the Way," by Jhené Aiko.

Raya and the Last Dragon arrives in theaters and on DisneyPlus Premiere Access on March 5.

Raya and the Last Dragon Happy Meal Toys

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The latest Disney toys have arrived at McDonald’s. Eight new toys representing characters from Raya and the Last Dragon can now be found in Happy Meals across the US. Here's a list of the toys:

• Raya
• Sisu
• Boun
• Namaari
• Tuk Tuk
• Noi
• Ongis
• Tong

They look pretty adorable. If you'd like to see the toys in action or download a fun activity sheet, check out McDonald’s Happy Meal website. And hopefully, the whole set will be released this time (after the problems with the Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway toys.)

Take a Peek Behind the Scenes of Raya and the Last Dragon

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This clip from Raya and the Last Dragon introduces the character Boun, self proclaimed "owner, manager, chef, and captain" of the Shrimporium. It also includes a quick peek behind the scenes. Did you know that over 400 animators, writers, martial arts experts, and more, worked from home to create this animated film? Incredible!

Raya and the Last Dragon arrives in theaters and on DisneyPlus on March 5.

Raya and the Last Dragon Has An Amazing Song

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The first song from Raya and the Last Dragon has been released and it's fantastic. "Lead the Way" is a wonderful song about coming together to make the world better. 

Raya and the Last Dragon arrives in theaters and on DisneyPlus Premiere Access on March 5.

Bring On The Heat

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Raya and the Last Dragon looks like one amazing, and humorous, adventure. I can't wait to watch it! 

Raya and the Last Dragon arrives in theaters and on DisneyPlus Premiere Access on March 5.

Raya And The Last Dragon Trailer

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Raya and the Last Dragon looks like a hilariously fun adventure. I can't wait to watch it!

Learn To Draw Baby Tuk Tuk

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I love Disney's Learn to Draw videos. It's fun to try you hand at drawing favorite Disney characters. Disney's latest video teaches us how to draw an adorable baby Tuk Tuk from Raya and the Last Dragon. 

Raya and the Last Dragon Quote

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"It may feel impossible,

but sometimes, you just have to take the first step,

even before you’re ready."

- Sisu, Raya and the Last Dragon

Olaf Draws!

An exciting new experience is coming to Hollywood Studios in Disney World this summer. The current home of Star Wars: Launch Bay is going back to its roots as a home to art and animation. The revamped building will be topped by Mickey's sorcerer hat in a nod to the Roy E. Disney Animation Building in California. From special character Meet & Greets, to an art gallery that comes to life, and a playground indpired by Mary Blair's vision of Alice in Wonderland, there will be magic around every corner in "The Magic of Disney Animation". But the part I'm looking forward to most involves a certain talking snowman. 

Olaf Draws! will feature everyone's favorite magical snowman as an all-new Audio-Animatronics figure. Olaf invites guests into a space inspired by a scene in Once Upon A Studio where he took a little time to try out an Animator's desk. There will be sleigh-themed tables for kids and animator-style desks for the young at heart. And, with a little help from some legendary Disney Animation artists, Olaf and his new friends will learn to draw a Disney character. 

Pre-recorded artist videos will guide guests through the process of drawing classic and modern Disney characters. Sketching classes include:

• Mickey Mouse with Dan Abraham, director (Once Upon A Studio, Baymax!)
• Minnie Mouse, with Hyun Min Lee, animator (Frozen 2, The Princess and the Frog)
• Donald Duck, with Austin Traylor, animator (Once Upon A Studio, Moana 2)
• Genie, with Eric Goldberg, animator (Aladdin, Hercules)
• Moana, with Samantha Vilfort, story artist (Encanto, Zootopia 2)
• Stitch, with Fawn Veerasunthorn, director and head of story (Wish, Raya and the Last Dragon)
• Olaf, with Trent Correy, director (Once Upon A Studio, Frozen 3)
• Ursula, with Michael Woodside, animator (Big Hero 6, Encanto)
• Judy Hopps & Nick Wilde, with Byron Howard director, (Zootopia, Zootopia 2)

There's a lot to look forward to in "The Magic of Disney Animation". I can't wait to check it out when it opens in late summer.