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Tangled is a multimedia Disney franchise based on the 2010 animated film. It has expanded to include a theatrical film, short film, and a soundtrack with songs that have achieved a level of independent success, a video game, an upcoming television series, and an upcoming stage musical. A feature-length sequel has also been discussed, but at the moment there are no further plans to go ahead with this project.[1][2]

The franchise concerns a young girl (Rapunzel) with magical youth-enabling hair being trapped in a tower by Mother Gothel due to her desire to remain youthful. In the escape she encounters Flynn Rider and together they reunite her with her family.

Films

Tangled (2010)

Main article: Tangled

Tangled is a 2010 computer-animated film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios about a young princess (Rapunzel) who leaves her secluded tower against her supposed nice "mother's" wishes.

Possible feature-length sequel

In January 3, 2011, the film director, Nathan Greno said a feature-length sequel was a possibility, and that he and Byron Howard were interested, but according to Greno, under John Lasseter's rule, only they will do one if there's really a strong story. However, Greno added, "That said, one day I may sit down with the guys and we may come up with a great story about Rapunzel and this world that we created that we have to tell, and [Howard and I] will definitely do it".[3] In January 15, 2012, days after of the release of the short sequel Tangled Ever After in theaters, discussing the likelihood a Tangled feature-length sequel, Howard explained to the Los Angeles Times "We don't want to do a sequel for the sake of sequels ... The story has to be worth telling."[4]

Development

In Winter 2014, Tangled's producer, Roy Conli, revealed that the production team had been "heavily pushed" for a feature-length sequel to the film,[1] but when the writers and directors got together to develop one, the directors weren't really interested,[2] and they realized, "she [sic] cut her hair. It’s over!"[1][2] Conli explained that at Disney Animation under Lasseter, it is always the filmmakers who decide whether they are ready to make a sequel (not marketing or merchandising).[1] Conli also said that "the film industry is kind of rife with [sequels] right now. The sequel is something that is very much in demand from certain business units".[2]

Short films

Tangled Ever After (2012)

Main article: Tangled Ever After

On Rapunzel and Eugene Fitzherbert's wedding day, Pascal and Maximus (the ring bearers) accidentally lose the wedding rings at the start of the wedding ceremony. Eventually, they retrieve the rings in time for the end of the wedding ceremony, but along the way, cause immense collateral damage and get themselves dirty (after landing in a tar factory). The couple finally get married, only for Pascal and Maximus to accidentally lose the wedding cake.

Video games

Tangled: The Video Game

Main article: Tangled: The Video Game

Disney Infinity

Rapunzel was featured as a playable character in the Disney Infinity series.

Kingdom Hearts III

A Tangled world is set to be featured in the upcoming third game in the Kingdom Hearts video game franchise.

Television

Once Upon A Time

Disney's Rapunzel has made cameo appearances in the Disney-inspired TV show Once Upon A Time.

Sofia the First

Rapunzel made a cameo appearance in an episode of Sofia The First where she sang the song "Dare To Risk It All", in which she cited her relationship with the deceitful Flynn Rider as a metaphor for a current situation between the princess and her friends.

Tangled (TV series)

A television series based on Tangled is set to air on the Disney Channel in 2017 and will taken place between Tangled and Tangled Ever After.[5] Cassandra is a new character to be featured.

Media

Disney Dreams! 2013

I See the Light was included in the 2013 version of Disney Dreams.

Musical

Tangled: The Musical is set to premier on the Disney Cruise Line in November 2015, featuring additional new songs by Menken and Slater.

Books

  • Tangled: The Essential Guide
  • The Art of Tangled (Jeff Kurtti)
  • Tangled (Little Golden Book)
  • Tangled: Ultimate Sticker Book
  • Tangled (Disney's Wonderful World of Reading)

Music

Tangled (soundtrack)

Characters

  • Rapunzel
  • Flynn Rider/Eugene Fitzherbert
  • Mother Gothel
  • Short Thug
  • Vladamir
  • the Stabbington Brothers
  • Hook-Hand Thug
  • Big Nose Thug
  • Young Rapunzel
  • Captain of the Guard

References

  1. ^ a b c d Bodey, Michael (December 30, 2014). "Big Hero 6: another animation marvel from Disney". The Australian. News Corp Australia. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d Brew, Simon (January 31, 2015). "Roy Conli interview: Big Hero 6, reading & Tangled 2". Den of Geek. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
  3. ^ Clint (January 3, 2011). "Exclusive: Tangled directors talk sequel". Moviehole. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
  4. ^ Clark, Noelene (January 15, 2012). "'Tangled Ever After': Disney lets its hair down". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
  5. ^ http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/tangled-television-series-disney-channel-1201510854/


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