Disney's Animation 2013-The King of the Elves

Disney has had a run of recent successes from its latest films. As the old formula is returned with Disney princesses, Broadway style songs and fairy tales, there are rumours of a Disney Revival, the likes of which we haven't seen since the Disney Renaissance in the later 80s and 90s. It's not surprising therefore, that a lot is riding on their upcoming animation; The King of Elves.

This is another adaptation from a short story by Philip k. Dick, very much like how The Little Mermaid and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame adaptations, but with the signature pinch of Disney. We also see the return of Chris Williams as the director who had worked on the previous Disney film, Bolt.

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The film still isn't set for release until the fall of 2013 so there is a lot of speculation onhow it will be produced. Will it be 2D or 3D animation? Will it have any celebrity voice talent? The only thing we know at the moment is how the story will unfold, without any spoilers of course.

The original story follows Shadrach Jones, a gas station owner in the fictional town of Derryville, Colorado. Business is quiet as the highway on which he is located has become old and neglected due to it being replaced by a modern interstate highway.

One evening Shadrach happens to stumble across a group of injured elves who have been battling their rivals, the trolls. As a kind-hearted character Shadrach feels compelled to take them in and bring them back to health. Due to this kindness, the Elf King declares Shadrach as the new monarch before his untimely death at the hands of thetrolls.

Disney have of course adapted the story and changed it slightly, with the setting on the Mississippi river delta and the main character feeling reluctant about helping the band of elves. However, there is sure to be an exciting adventure which will unfold as the unlikely friends try to escape the evil troll.

We can see already that this has a Disney vibe written all over it. The question is whether it will have the catchy tunes and sing along melodies woven within it? This is something that was bought back for the blockbusters Princess and the Frog and Tangled, which sparked the rumours of the Disney Revival. However, it doesn't look as if there will be a Disney princess this time round, unless it's an elf.

Disney's Animation 2013-The King of the Elves