There’s arguably no batch of animated films as cherished as the one’s under theDisneybanner. Since 1937’sSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the House of Mouse has been delighting families with their unique brand of colorful classics. Whether it beCinderellain the 50s,The Little Mermaidin the 80s orFrozenin the 2010s, almost every generation has had their Disney classic. The beloved company celebrated its 100th anniversary last year and with that came an endless sea of Funko Pops honoring their most popular characters. Now,Funkois back with a new collection of Pops that takes their rich world back to their animated roots.
A part ofFunko’s Disney Sketched series, there are four normal figures in this classic wave. That would beSnow White,Pinocchio,BambiandDumbo. All four of these characters have received manyPopsover the years. However, like the artsy name implies, the black and white aesthetic makes thesefigures look like an original animation cel. They’re very pleasing to the eye, but the main piece of this collection is theCinderellaCover Art deluxe Pop. Like theFunko Pop Movie PostersVHS Covers before it, this Cinderella comes enclosed in a case with the original poster from the 1950’s film behind it. Keeping with the theme, it’s a pencil sketch of the final design. This Cover Art Pop will be $24.99 USD while the normal figures will be the usual $11.99 each.
What’s Next For Disney?
Disney had a huge comeback this summer at the box office thanks in large part to Pixar’sInside Out 2. They look to continue that momentum into the fall. On the animation side,Moana 2is releasing in theaters onNovember 27, 2024. The originalMoanawas a critical and financial darling for Disney when it was released almost a decade ago in 2016. The marketing has been really strong thus far, so it’ll be interesting to see if the long-awaited sequel will get close to or crack Disney’s $1 billion club. On the “live-action” side of things, Disney has two films coming up in the next handful of months. OnDecember 20th, the prequel to Disney’s blockbuster hitThe Lion King,Mufasa: The Lion King, will be roaring into theaters. Their updated version of the 1994 animated classic wasn’t a critical hit, but it made over $1 billion at the box office in 2019. With directorBarry Jenkinsat the helm this time around, this prequel is intriguing to say the least. The other major live-action remake, that’ll act as Disney proper’s first test of 2025, isSnow White,starringWest Side Story’sRachel Zeglerin the title princess role.Woman Woman’sGal Gadotwill also be taking on the villainous role of the Evil Queen. There’s a lot at stake given this is a remake of Disney’s first ever feature-length animated film. Thelive-action renditionreleases onMarch 21st.
Where Can You Stream Disney’s Classic Films?
Disney’s entirerich history, from the original animated shorts to their feature-length masterpieces likeBeauty and the Beast, is streaming onDisney+. Before your next Disney marathon, you may pre-order Funko’s Disney Sketched Pop collection onEntertainment Earth’s website. They’re set to be released next month in November.
Cinderella
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