Before Frozen, Disney's standout movie was Tangled. Or, okay, Toy Story 3, but as far as adventure-princess stories go, Tangled was the cream of the crop. When Frozen came along, it blew everyone away because it was never advertised as a princess movie nor was it advertised, really, as a musical. Luckily, it was the best of both.
However, Tangled is still a fantastic movie. And Frozen even provided fan-service for all those Rapunzel-Eugene lovers when we got to see them in Arendelle when the gates were finally opened. To me, that was a humongous revelation (or just an Easter Egg but come on people, you know it was cool). Disney basically told us that the stories of Tangled and the stories of Frozen took place in the same cinematic universe.
Kind of like Marvel. And what's Marvel doing now? Crossovers.
Yeah, you know where this is going. Disney's next best move is to make a crossover flick of Tangled and Frozen. *mind explosion*
Of course, much like The Avengers, Disney would have to tread extremely carefully here. The fates of two franchises hangs in the balance. But, should it work, it would be revolutionary for the company. We've never have a Disney-princess movie crossover, mostly because we've never seen any of the princesses appear at the same time.
Most of Disney's older princess movies, or at least adventure movies (Aladdin wasn't so much about Jasmine, you know...the Carpet stole the show) took place in a specific place, like Arabia, France, or Deep South Louisiana. Heck, we even had one about a false-period-of-time Chinese one! But I forgive you, Disney, just because of the music...just not for the sequel...ugh.
With the direction they've gone in with their two most recent princess tales, the doors have opened to a much broader universe. Tangled, at least I don't think, takes place in a specific time. Corona is more of a Spanish name and Rapunzel is certainly not Spanish. Arendelle isn't even a real word, so, I honestly have no idea where that could be. Somewhere where the seasons are messed up. FLORIDA?!
Regardless, the fantasy aspect of both of these movies is overwhelming. I would say they are very based in magic, but, I mean, so is Cinderella. And Ariel was a mermaid. I'm not saying those don't exist, I'm just saying that it's not everyday you see a red-headed mermaid singing to a ship sailing away with her lover on it. Maybe on every other Friday, I don't know your life.
And the fantasy opens up a lot to be dealt with. The magic that occurs to both the central characters, Elsa and Rapunzel, is almost like a curse in both senses. It also feels like it's more natural. In the beginning of Frozen, we see ice-people (Ice Climbers!) digging away at some magic ice in great harmony. Very efficient, if you ask me. And in Tangled, the plant that saves Rapunzel and Mother Gothel (who we shall not call by that anymore, we shall call her "Dusty" because "Evil Mom" is taken by Moira Queen) is obviously somewhat natural since it sprang out of the ground.
Yet magic isn't the only thing the two share in common. Obviously the two have a great time dealing with how animals can be our friends, too! In Tangled we have good ol' Paschal and Maximus, the greatest warrior in all the land that just happens to also be a battle horse. Coincidence? Probably. And in Tangled we have Sven, who believes that reindeer are better than people (eh...he's not wrong sometimes) and I suppose you can count Sir Olaf (he likes warm hugs), but, is he really an animal?
Nah. Still, he is to Frozen as Paschal is to Tangled, I guess.
Also another thing that the movies share in common are two characters that I would just love to drop off the Empire State Building headfirst! Dusty and Hans (HANS)! Luckily, both met their demise. Actually, I can't recall if Hans did, but, if this crossover does happen I would like to see Elsa freeze him and Anna take a nice swing at him to shatter him. It's both symbolic and pushing the boundaries! Make it happen Disney!
Yet there's something more that these stories did that most other Disney princess stories did not do: go on a real adventure. Like, actually travel and hike and sing and travel. And sing. Most other Disney stories, while it is an adventure of course, the main characters don't really go anywhere. They usually stay within the city limits, or always return to the city before the climax occurs. In Tangled and Frozen, the big and memorable moments of the story happen beyond the walls (haha...makes me think of an Attack on Titan and Disney crossover). In Tangled, the climax happens after the lights. In Frozen, I guess, it's when Anna and Elsa reunite? I don't know, a lot happened in the movie. But the point is, both stories are tales of going outside of one's comfort zone and seeing what the world has to offer.
And Olaf.
But what's all this got to do with a crossover? Movies can have different themes and have crossovers. I mean, look at Batman and Superman. They don't handle their work the same way. But, they do have a common cause. Now, both Rapunzel and Elsa/ Anna are responsible for their kingdoms, since they have returned home rightfully.
The stories, easily, can converge, either through characters we've previously seen or through a new character. Personally, I would like to have it so that old man in Frozen actually has his sights set on Corona, Rapunzel's kingdom, since she is an new queen and does not fully understand the world just yet. Then, you could have someone like Anna come in and help Rapunzel out, meanwhile back in Arendelle, Elsa could be struggling with a kingdom that has its doors open for the first time in forever (YES I got that in this post!). There is a lot of possibilities there.
Or, you could have a brand new character come, familiar to both worlds. Maybe it could be one of Flynn Rider's old comrades coming to be a suitor for Elsa. It could take place after a while, so it isn't like freaking Hans where Anna falls in love instantly. Then, after this time has passed, you have Eugene and Rapunzel make another visit on their friends in Arendelle and when Eugene sees this guy getting ready to marry Elsa, you could have a world of trouble ensue where Elsa is unsure whether or not to trust her true love or someone who hasn't known her lover for a long time. Then it's almost like Tangled vs. Frozen and I would pay good money to see that (I'd probably root for Elsa because she has super-powers, sorry Max).
A crossover, also, shouldn't be out of the realm of possibility. Frozen is still going very strong in popularity, with the possibility of there even being a Broadway show. We haven't a sequel to a Disney movie that isn't Toy Story either, and a sequel has never really worked for any of the princess movies. Why not start now with two franchises that share a lot in common? Disney could explore more of the magical aspects of the universe that Frozen and Tangled share. Plus, if they do a crossover, the danger of bringing in new characters is minimal (unless they go the route of like one or two new characters that would just turn out to be antagonists anyway). The voice actors, hopefully, would be willing to return to the roles.
And just as a little side note to stir your thoughts, there's a widely held fan-theory that former queen of Arendelle (Elsa and Anna's mom) is/ was (sad face) the sister of the queen of Corona (Rapunzel's mom) which would make Rapunzel, Elsa, and Anna cousins. Yeah. Now you know what I'm saying when I say that this truly is Disney's next best move.
Let's make it happen, Disney. And let's get the ball rolling on Black Panther, as well. Just saying.
See you next time!
Link to image:
Olaf happy snowman: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEj3oxnYpoOWp3S8jGQVZz5c5gRMM6oE4BvSSF1D6ZprIZ_pvwJD1hypWbBVktPsWKrwAV_pBXiQqo5SGDoCQXZwEhW4_bOKpTsKMs4smktJJwuHyOjKR458pfZeaEfpIsPAHMe0jLyBRPUA4mincohjDMEZY5h1ahRBgsXEWza_L9HS=
And Olaf.
But what's all this got to do with a crossover? Movies can have different themes and have crossovers. I mean, look at Batman and Superman. They don't handle their work the same way. But, they do have a common cause. Now, both Rapunzel and Elsa/ Anna are responsible for their kingdoms, since they have returned home rightfully.
The stories, easily, can converge, either through characters we've previously seen or through a new character. Personally, I would like to have it so that old man in Frozen actually has his sights set on Corona, Rapunzel's kingdom, since she is an new queen and does not fully understand the world just yet. Then, you could have someone like Anna come in and help Rapunzel out, meanwhile back in Arendelle, Elsa could be struggling with a kingdom that has its doors open for the first time in forever (YES I got that in this post!). There is a lot of possibilities there.
Or, you could have a brand new character come, familiar to both worlds. Maybe it could be one of Flynn Rider's old comrades coming to be a suitor for Elsa. It could take place after a while, so it isn't like freaking Hans where Anna falls in love instantly. Then, after this time has passed, you have Eugene and Rapunzel make another visit on their friends in Arendelle and when Eugene sees this guy getting ready to marry Elsa, you could have a world of trouble ensue where Elsa is unsure whether or not to trust her true love or someone who hasn't known her lover for a long time. Then it's almost like Tangled vs. Frozen and I would pay good money to see that (I'd probably root for Elsa because she has super-powers, sorry Max).
A crossover, also, shouldn't be out of the realm of possibility. Frozen is still going very strong in popularity, with the possibility of there even being a Broadway show. We haven't a sequel to a Disney movie that isn't Toy Story either, and a sequel has never really worked for any of the princess movies. Why not start now with two franchises that share a lot in common? Disney could explore more of the magical aspects of the universe that Frozen and Tangled share. Plus, if they do a crossover, the danger of bringing in new characters is minimal (unless they go the route of like one or two new characters that would just turn out to be antagonists anyway). The voice actors, hopefully, would be willing to return to the roles.
And just as a little side note to stir your thoughts, there's a widely held fan-theory that former queen of Arendelle (Elsa and Anna's mom) is/ was (sad face) the sister of the queen of Corona (Rapunzel's mom) which would make Rapunzel, Elsa, and Anna cousins. Yeah. Now you know what I'm saying when I say that this truly is Disney's next best move.
Let's make it happen, Disney. And let's get the ball rolling on Black Panther, as well. Just saying.
See you next time!
Link to image:
Olaf happy snowman: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEj3oxnYpoOWp3S8jGQVZz5c5gRMM6oE4BvSSF1D6ZprIZ_pvwJD1hypWbBVktPsWKrwAV_pBXiQqo5SGDoCQXZwEhW4_bOKpTsKMs4smktJJwuHyOjKR458pfZeaEfpIsPAHMe0jLyBRPUA4mincohjDMEZY5h1ahRBgsXEWza_L9HS=
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