Disney's magical new short film unites classic characters

Disney character Moana holding Flounder from The Little Mermaid
(Image credit: Walt Disney Animation Studios)

Disney has released the trailer for its upcoming short film 'Once Upon a Studio', created in celebration of the Studio's 100th anniversary. The brief trailer is packed with some of Disney's most iconic characters and looks set to be a delightful nostalgia trip.

With a blend of classic Disney movies and modern classics, the short will unite generations of Disney films, from Pinnochio to Frozen, with a clever mix of hand-drawn and CGI animation I'm not sure I've seen before from Disney. See the trailer below, and if you'd like to try your hand at animation, check out our collection of the best animation software to get you started. 

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Natalie Fear
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Natalie is Creative Bloq's staff writer. With an eye for trending topics and a passion for internet culture, she brings you the latest in art and design news. A recent English Literature graduate, Natalie enjoys covering the lighter side of the news and brings a fresh and fun take to her articles. Outside of work (if she’s not glued to her phone), she loves all things music and enjoys singing sweet folky tunes.

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