Zenimation is a short-form anthology series on Disney+ created by David Bess as "a tribute to the visual and sound artists who have created Walt Disney Animation Studios' legacy of films." Each episode contains a montage of clips and sequences focusing on the sounds and visuals from animated Disney movies with no dialogue. The series has been described as Disney's answer to ASMR channels on YouTube.[2] They were released onto Disney+ on May 22, 2020. A second season was released on June 11, 2021, and included scenes from earlier films such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Bambi as well as Raya and the Last Dragon.[3]
Official description
- “Unplug, relax, and refresh your senses for a moment of mindfulness with Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zenimation - an animated soundscape experience. Whether it’s baby Moana being called by the ocean, Anna and Kristoff walking through an icy forest, or Baymax and Hiro Hamada flying over San Fransokyo, these iconic scenes become an aural experience like no other with the sounds of ocean waves, an icy forest and soaring flight. Zenimation pays tribute to both the visual and sound artists who have created Walt Disney Animation Studios’ legacy of films. Created and edited by David Bess. From Walt Disney Animation Studios.”
- ―Disney+
Episodes
Season 1
- Water (6 min.): Explore the sea with Moana, Ariel, and Elsa.
- Cityscapes (6 min.): Visit New Orleans, Mt. Olympus, San Fransokyo, and Atlantis.
- Discovery (6 min.): Discover the world around you with Elsa, Tarzan, and Rapunzel.
- Flight (7 min.): Fly with Aladdin and Jasmine, Baymax and Hiro, and Cody and Marahuté.
- Explore (7 min.): Explore new places with Judy Hopps, baby Moana, and Aurora.
- Night (5 min.): Gaze at the night sky with Tiana, Rapunzel, and Jim Hawkins.
- Nature (8 min.): Take in the beauty of nature with Simba, Pocahontas, and Tarzan.
- Serenity (5 min.): Have a moment of calm with Belle, Mulan, and Gramma Tala.
- Water Realms (7 min.): Surf with Lilo, cross the Dark Sea with Elsa, and restore the heart of Te Fiti with Moana.
- Levity (7 min.): Have a laugh with Flash the Sloth, Stitch, and Baymax.
A compilation of all 10 episodes, "Extended Edition" (50 min.), was released October 2, 2020.[1]
Season 2
- Rain: Step into the rain with Simba, Bambi, and never-before seen footage from Raya and the Last Dragon.
- Everyday Comforts: Experience the comforts of everyday, morning to night, with Tiana, Anna, and Dumbo.
- Natural Wonders: The wonders of nature as seen through the eyes of Pocahontas, Mufasa, Alice, and others.
- Transformation: Witness the power of transformation with Pinocchio, Kida, the Beast, and Te Fiti.
- Waterways: Enjoy the scenic waterways of Kumandra, Mt. Olympus, Motunui, and Atlantis.
- Kindness: There is so much great kindness, as we can learn from Moana, Baymax, Aladdin, and Vanellope.
- Snowscapes: Enjoy the peace and stillness of snowy days with Bambi, Thumper, Tigger, and Rabbit.
- Locales: Arendelle, Paris, Kumandra, New Orleans, from forests deep to castles far away.
- Full Journey - All Episodes: Enjoy the longform edition of Zenimation Season 2.
International
- Brazil: Curtas Animados Zen
- Portugal: Animazen
- Spain: Animazén
Gallery
Season 1 title card
Zenimation - Official Trailer - Disney+-2
Season 1 trailer
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Animation World Network "Extended Edition of ‘Zenimation’ Launches on Disney+ October 2" by AWN Staff, September 21, 2020
- ↑ io9 Gizmodo "The Latest Disney+ Series Is Basically ASMR, With Its Own Animated Movies" by James Whitbrook, May 22, 2020
- ↑ Disney+ (February 24, 2021). "Disney+ Announces Premiere Dates for New Series "Big Shot," "Star Wars: The Bad Batch," Marvel Studios' "Loki," "The Mysterious Benedict Society," "Monsters at Work," "Chip 'N' Dale: Park Life," and "Turner & Hooch"". Retrieved on March 2, 2021.
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