An Animated Appointment With Baymax Awaits This Summer

I guess if Disney had not purchased Marvel in 2009 [29], there would not have been an animated Disney film based on the Big Hero 6 comic book series in 2014 [3] [33]. We were first introduced to Baymax on richly coloured pages back in late 1998, long before the Disneyfied incarnation of him was invented [4] [16] [17]. I recall posing with him as the 2013 version of Lara Croft at MCM Birmingham Comic Con back in early 2016 [27] [36]. Some of our fellow gamers may recall his appearance in Kingdom Hearts III [25]. He sure has some creatively bizarre dreams when he needs to recharge, I tell you [9]! Nothing seems to be stopping his medical services as the trailer for a new series starring him as the titular character was released back in late 2021 [30]. As it has been two days since the release of the second official trailer for the forthcoming series coming to Disney+ [10] [31], now is the time that this Disney desirer expresses her thoughts on such an idea before she receives some medical advice from the loveable healthcare companion, starting with the kind of warm hug Olaf likes after the amazing time she had at the Arcade Club in Manchester [3] [13] [35].

I know it is early to say this, but I just hope I will not have to eat spouts this Christmas, even though the sweet inflatable robot would tell me that they are nutritious [24]. [30] [31]

Some of our dear comic book crusaders may say that nothing will beat the Big Hero 6 comics that began in 1998 and were revived in 2008 [4]. But due to the success of the animated Disney adaption in the mid-2010s [3], will a new series on Disney+ excel for any fan of Big Hero 6 before the release of the teaser trailer for Big Hero 7 [26]? [4]

The new trailer begins with Hiro Hamada waking up to see that Baymax is absent in his room [7] [31]. The reason for this is his new objective; being a healthcare assistant for other humans in San Fransokyo [26]. As shown in the first trailer that was released back in November, he will aim to help run Aunt Cass’ business at the Luck Cat Café after she is advised to rest her sprained or broken ankle and greet an elderly woman named “Kiko” with adjustable volume control and recommend daily exercise [30]. In the second trailer, he will also aim to aid the driver of a fish delivery truck [7] [31]. Unfortunately, the way he accidentally photobombs and upsets a bowl of ramen will show that he can be a comic relief outside of his duties. Although the cat he tries to bond with deflates with him by poking holes in his body, there is a chance that he may be a potential veterinarian. Well, it is not the first time he tried to hold a kitty [8]. Aside from the cause of him being covered in bandages at a school presentation [30], he is always adorable. After all, he was the Most Huggable Character of 2015 [32].

To be honest, I would not be embarrassed if Baymax was my healthcare assistant and he detected that I was having a certain moment of a woman’s life, considering how gentlemanly he would be about it to me [15] [22]. If Wii Fit and Wii Fit Plus were rated 12 and T for Teen [20] [21], then there would be a mention of it in the game for a specific reason. [31]

The moment of Baymax running the café at an unbearably slow pace in the previous trailer is a prime example of humour in the forthcoming series. He may be quite absent-minded during duties outside of healthcare, but he is sure to be a fun and tender-natured character as he goes swimming with Kiko and shows support for a young girl at the school she attends. [30]

Aside from Baymax’s efforts to be the best healthcare assistant he can be in San Fransokyo, what other elements in the upcoming short series could be there? There appears to be some source of endangerment and how a character would handle it, such as how Baymax managed to grab a thin wooden stake before it could pop him. There is also a scene of Hiro summoning the army of microbots to let him find Baymax, which could lead to some further character exploration for them, even though they are just little specks with metal that have surreal abilities [3] [8] [11] [12]. Could the other members of the superhero team make a short appearance in some scenes [3]? Perhaps there could be a moment when Baymax needs to be powered up in his superhero armour in the final episode for a satisfying finale, despite how rather unlikely that sounds as that would be more fitting for a resolution of a direct feature-length sequel to Big Hero 6 preferably titled “Big Hero 7” [3]. It is quite ambitious that the third, fourth and fifth episodes will not be directed by Dean Wellins as different directors can provide different developments in terms of storytelling and character progression [26].

Seriously? This fellow is Baymax, not Count Dracula [28]! [31]

Since there might as well be some elements in all six episodes of Baymax! besides the titular character’s clumsiness and helpfulness [26], perhaps there can be some new exploration for Hiro. [31]

Being a modern 3D Disney film outside of Pixar Animation Studios, this upcoming animated series consists of highly admirable visuals [7] [30] [31]. The town of San Fransokyo has a vibe that fittingly combines elements of San Francisco and Tokyo, including the ramen stall that has two lovely lanterns with blossoms printed on them and blossom trees in certain areas. There are also the cartoonish appearances of the human characters to bring out the charming modern Disney aesthetics. The 2D animation in Big Hero 6: The Series may have been considered a cost-cutting decision, but it was still vibrant and faithful to the exceptional character design and colourfulness of the film [11] [12]. The chibi art style of the Big Chibi 6 Shorts was pretty quirky and expressive but bringing back the high-budget 3D style once again sure helps the new series’ potential excel as a brand new spin-off [7] [8] [9] [10] [30] [31]. The return of the beautiful animation from the feature-length film and the dream sequences in the animated series is sure to evaluate the adventurous and comedic nature of the upcoming series. I do not doubt that it will be present in a theatrical sequel possibly titled “Big Hero 7” in the near future of Disney movies. 

As an art lover, I just have to praise the animation. I guess I could live in a town like San Fransokyo. [31]

I also wonder what hair gel Hiro and Sora from Kingdom Hearts use to keep their hair all stylishly spiky [25]? [31]

The first episode of Baymax! will be available to watch on Disney+ on the 29^th of June [7] [10] [30] [31]. It sure will be crazily thrilling to see She-Hulk in live-action on the same streaming service as well this August, just in time after the sixth episode [18] [26]. Speaking of crazy, would you believe that the original design for Sonic the Hedgehog in the first trailer for his live-action adaption made a return as “Ugly Sonic” in the very ambitiously made Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers [6] [14]? But as creative and quirky we can be, we need to be tender-hearted and considerate with second thoughts as we follow our passions [1] [5]. Outside of Disney+, it will not be long until our fellow space cadets blast off with Buzz Lightyear as the story of how his passion for his duties as a ranger began gets told [23]. As for Baymax!, I do not doubt that the adorable robotic healthcare companion will be as respectful and compassionate as he can be in San Fransokyo sometime after our fellow gamers help the league of angry birds rescue their eggs from those pesky pigs in a new Minecraft adventure [19]. I shall not deactivate into Aurora mode until you state that you are satisfied with this analysis [3].

I also wonder what could be next for Disney in a few years after we tune into Baymax’s duties on Disney+ [7] [10] [26] [30] [31]? A sequel to Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers ought to provide some redemption for a full-grown Peter Pan that will lead to him becoming one of the good guys for a very specific reason [1] [5] [6]. I would love to see Elsa find a female love interest in Frozen III [2]. [30]

If any of you would still prefer the Big Hero 6 comics from Marvel or would prefer to wait for Big Hero 7, that is absolutely fine [4] [16] [17]. On a scale of one to ten, how would you rate this article [3] [33]? You have been a good reader. Have a lollipop, but please do not slice your significant other’s head off with a chainsaw [34]. How about a fist bump [3] [24]? Ba la la la la! [10] [26]

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Secrets Of The Past And More Await In Frozen II

Frozen II would have to be my most anticipated animated film of 2019 [14] [23] [24]. Since Frozen became the highest-grossing animated movie of all time back in 2014, it is no wonder that the teaser trailer for its sequel that was released back in February became the most viewed animated film teaser trailer in history within about a few days [14] [20]. Since the hype of Frozen II trailers is increasing, I would firstly like to warn you about certain types of YouTube channels that consist of unofficial movie trailers with titles that are either misleading or long enough to hide the fact that they are not official [10]. I think Frozen II would be their next target. Making a fan-made trailer is fine, but I do not recommend using uncredited movie trailer footage and misleading titles just to get lots of views and make money [10]. That kind of issue has been discussed by Jorge Flores, otherwise known as “blameitonjorge” on YouTube [10]. Aside from the speculation of Frozen II taking place about three years after the first film [14], let us look into what else has been hinted in its third trailer [6] [22], as well as reflecting on what has been revealed in the second trailer [21].

The Japanese Frozen II poster. I can already imagine some cosplayers cosplaying in Elsa and Anna’s Frozen II outfits. [15]

I am not trying to shame anyone for sorting official footage into a fan-made trailer. I just believe that misleading viewers in a way certain fake movie trailer channels do it just to make money without much effort corrupts YouTube’s search algorithm and is not what true movie advertising should be. [10] [15]

Let us start with the new characters that were shown in the teaser back in February. It appears that the brunette girl in eskimo attire that was briefly shown in the new trailer is highly likely to be Elsa and Anna’s mother, Queen Iduna when she was younger [6] [22]. The way she was carrying a baby reindeer that is highly likely to be a younger Sven is adorable. In addition to how one new character is likely to be their mother, we also learn that the blonde lad is definitely their father, King Agnarr before he had them [6] [22]. Details of Agnarr and Iduna’s time in the village’s tribe within the enchanted forest after the wind and fire caused it to be a hidden prison could perhaps explain why Elsa was born with her powers at some point [4] [14]. It was pretty cute and assuming to hear little Anna describe the story Agnarr told her and Elsa as “epic”. It looks like we have finally got a theory of the two new characters out of the way by knowing that they are parental figures when they were younger. Rest in peace, King Angarr and Queen Iduna [4].

King Angarr when he was younger. [15]

As for Angarr and Iduna’s years of raising Elsa and Anna, do you think the northern light Iduna sees in the previous Frozen II trailer has something to do with the wind and fire that corrupted the enchanted forest? [15]

Supposedly, Elsa will be about twenty-four years old in Frozen II [12]. Again, my boyfriend calls me his “ice queen” because of how I deeply relate to Elsa’s character in the first Frozen film [4]. As for what has been revealed in the new trailer for the sequel, she may be determined to not only find out where the voices came from but find more about who she is as she tries to further enhance her ice powers [6] [22]. The way she hears a “voice” and supposedly triggers the series of mysterious diamonds that were first seen in the teaser may lead to some new development, despite Pabbie’s warning about her losing herself to magic in the new trailer [6] [22]. His hope for her powers being “enough for this world” in the second trailer could be a big sign of such development [21]. I wonder what the name of that cute little lizard-like creature that gets a taste of her snow will be? I am hoping to re-experience that feeling to relating to such an iconic, independent and powerful female character once again as I finally watch the film. Anyone up for a reprise of “Let It Go” in the next chapter [4]?

 

These diamonds never bothered Elsa anyway. Hopefully. [15]

Isn’t this new creature in Elsa’s hand cute? [15]

What about Anna, Elsa’s supposedly twenty-one year-old-sister? She at least has some legitimate reasons to follow Elsa in a whole new adventure, managing to save her from her ex-fiancé and surviving a frozen heart in the first film [4] [6] [22]. I can see that there will be some heated arguing between the sisters as she confronts her about how she tried to fight the mysterious fire at some point because…you know…realism [6] [22]. Nevertheless, she is still willing to not let anything bad happen to her as she will still be selfless, caring and courageous. Bless her heart. I would not be surprised if Anna gained her new ability to fight with a sword from Agnarr as his generation of the tribe in the formerly enchanted forest was seen training with swords and shields [6] [22]. Perhaps a scene of her as a teenager training with her father can be direct evidence of her being skilled in fighting with a sword. It would be nice if there ought to be a new version of the song “Life’s Too Short” that did not make it into the outcome of the first Frozen film [16].

“I won’t let anything happen to her.” [15]

By the way, Anna and Kristoff are still so cute together, aren’t they? [15]

And of course, there appear to be some new dangers heading for Arendelle, along with some secrets. What could have caused such strong wind that endangers the lives of villagers [6] [22]? Aside from the pinkish-purple flames that were first seen in the teaser [20], there was a horse-like figure in the ocean Elsa was trying to master a new ability across that appeared in the second official trailer [21]. Looks like the ice queen will have a noble steed as shown towards the end of the third trailer [6] [22]. Those strange rock creatures that look rather monstrous when awake and are briefly seen asleep when Anna rows an ice canoe by them remind me of Marshmellow, the frosted beast who was furious when he was hit by a snowball in the first Frozen movie [4] [6] [22]. Curse one of those rock creatures for scaring poor Olaf, even though they were first shown in the second trailer as pretty constellations [21] [22]! More details on such dangers and new legends await Frozen fanatics in the film’s outcome. Will Arendelle be successfully protected at all costs after Pabbie’s warning?

What are you looking at, Rule 63 Jack Frost?! [15]

This creature looks quite familiar, doesn’t he? [15]

What about the speculation of Elsa getting a girlfriend that has been going on for about a year, thus making her Disney’s first LGBT heroine [7]? I believe I have a theory about the cause of the mighty wind that almost wipes out Arendelle. The same theory can apply to the oddly-coloured fire. I think Elsa’s love interest could be a member of the tribe she and her sister meet who unfortunately struggles to control either of them. I know this theory would not make sense since the dangerous strength of the wind and fire occurred during the younger years of Agnarr and Iduna, but a love interest for Elsa needs to have at least have something in common with her in order for their romance to be convincing. Alternatively, the love interest could be involved in the magic she is amazed at. Furthermore, here comes another theory of mine. Elsa’s possible new girlfriend can magically take on many forms, including the ocean horse and the cute lizard-like creature [6] [22]. Even if there will be no love interest for Elsa, at least she will still know that you cannot marry someone you only just met [4].

If this leads to Elsa having a love interest, I supposed my boyfriend ought to learn this kind of magic to bewitch me. [15]

Any more signs of all-new musical numbers? I have been suspected that music from the previous Frozen II trailers to be a cover of the musical number that played at the beginning of the first film. I can also briefly hear an instrumental version of “Do You Wanna Build A Snowman?” during the part of the trailer when Pabbie advises Elsa to find who is calling out to her. Apart from how I am cool with reprises of songs from the first Frozen film and possibly some new adaptions of certain songs that never made it to its outcome or were exclusive for its broadway adaption from 2017 and 2018 [13] [16], I do believe that some whole new original and well-written songs would be essential for an outstanding outcome for the next theatrical release of the Frozen franchise. The exclusive songs for Frozen Fever and Olaf’s Frozen adventure had a similar charm, right [5] [8]? Featuring new songs in the sequel of a musical film is important as not doing so will make it lose the Disney vibe that has been around for years and years.

Can you already imagine a sequel to this? I can. [13]

Being a big fan of Frozen, I feel like I really need to see its sequel after all of the demotivation from a certain B-word being shoved in my ears almost every single day. Please give us anything but those slightly unnerving fan-made Frozen games [3]. With the success of Finding Dory, Ralph Breaks The Internet and Toy Story 4 as signs of Disney and Pixar sequels being produced in the right hands these days, the sequel to Frozen ought to keep Disney’s legacy alive for the future generations [2] [9] [19]. By the time I hit my thirties and further expand on my ambitions, Disney would be likely to start producing more live-action remakes of Disney sequels, preferably such as a live-action remake of Cinderella III: A Twist In Time being referred “the live-action Cinderella II” instead of a remake of Cinderella II: Dreams Come True [1] [11]. There sure will be some comparison between the animated version of The Jungle Book 2 from 2003 and its live-action counterpart in the future [17] [18]. But for the 22^nd of November 2019 and so on, Frozen fanatics can hopefully let go of the past and answer the call [14] [6] [22].

The next chapter awaits. [15]

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Defrosting The Teaser Trailer For Frozen 2

If you are looking forward to the official sequel of the highest-grossing animated film of all time [4] [10] [11], then you ought to be quite amazed at what the official teaser trailer has to offer [3] [15], like how Elsa the Snow Queen can offer some creative aspects with her ice powers [4] [5] [8] [10]. Back in my college years, I adored the first Frozen film to chunks of ice. I completely sympathized with Elsa and could relate to her struggle with controlling her ice powers and isolation [4]. It is no wonder my partner says that I am his ice queen. A promotional image for the upcoming sequel may have been accidentally leaked two months ago [11] [13], but that sure did not stop Disney from defrosting the teaser trailer. Without further ado, let us analyse what has been revealed in the teaser.

The teaser poster for Frozen II. [11]

An official Frozen II promotional poster in Russia. [11]

Some new character development awaits the independent and powerful Queen of Arendelle [3] [11] [15]. We get to see Elsa on a dark and gloomy shingle beach during a storm. I like her new icy outfit, even when she takes off the jacket and boots. I can tell by the way she styles her plait into a pony tail and charges across the sand and ocean like how she did as an insecure and ashamed new ruler in the first Frozen film that she will be a tougher and more determined snow queen in Frozen 2 [4] [3] [15]. She can be seen in another scene with Olaf hiding behind her leg as she tries to take down some purple flames [3] [15]. I guess the fire’s pretty colour and how it is all shaped into a heart around the snow queen and the snowman who likes warm hugs does not excuse its danger. With new dangers to face and a whole new outfit for expressing a likely expansion on her development, it seems like Elsa will be trying to take her abilities to the next level after finally being able to handle her powers without accidentally harming the innocent.

Look out haters! There’s a new Elsa on the island! [11]

I thought this was meant to be “Frozen II”, not “Flaming Hot II”!! [3] [15]

As for Anna, Elsa’s sister, could she receive some extra development as well [3] [15]? She will at some point witness a series of beautiful diamond-shaped crystals that somehow reminds me of the crystals from Frozen Free Fall, a mobile game that immerses in the Candy Crush Saga clique [12]. Perhaps the crystals outside the castle could be a sign of a whole new prophecy or something. In another hinted scene, she is seen sitting by a huge part of a cliff looking rather sad [3] [15]. Her mood reminds me of when she sat like that by Elsa’s bedroom door after attending her parents’ funeral in the first Frozen film [4] [10], so I am suspecting that the sisters will be separated again in Frozen 2 [3] [15]. I suppose the younger sister could become experienced in battling foes with Kristoff’s new sword by the way she strikes with one at the end of the trailer [3] [15], which is a sign that a princess shall once again be empowered in the twenty-first century. Can Anna and Kristoff keep their love for each other blooming in the final outcome?

A new prophecy awaits?! [3] [15]

Do you wanna find your sister again? [11]

Perhaps plenty of us are hoping for some new quirky moments from Sven and Kristoff after Olaf discovered that he has always been a Christmas tradition in his own adventure back in late 2017 [8]. In another scene of the Frozen 2 teaser, we witness the noble blonde bloke riding the lovable reindeer with dog instincts as many other moose follow them [3] [15]. It would be interesting to be Sven playfully interact with a few other moose that will lead to some humourous moments. I do not think I would be too surprised if the new female character in beige winter attire owned one of the new moose as her own Sven due to how similar the style of her attire is to the style of Kristoff’s [3] [15]. Remember the good old days when we first saw the teaser for the first Frozen film that featured Sven supposedly competing against Olaf for his nose [14]? Good times.

CHAAAAAAAAARGE!! [3] [15]

We are yet to find out more about the two new characters that are briefly shown in one scene [3] [15]. The music sounds like part of the sound track for Moana, but I doubt that the hinted new character is actually that film’s starlet with the same name, despite having a hair style and a face that are slightly similar to Moana’s. As for the person with blonde hair who gets blown out of the ground by a gush of wind, could it be a sign that there is another misunderstood individual who is unable to control their powers [7]? Maybe that individual could have the power to control wind in the final outcome, but it will often backfire and send him flying around. In addition to this, the person could be a potential love interest for Elsa, but as long as they will not break the virtue of refraining from marrying someone they just met [4] [10]. I would not mind some new characters in the sequel, especially if one of them will be Elsa’s realistic love interest.

Who is that Moana-looking gal? [3] [15]

It looks like the location that the main cast gets a good view of will be heavily autumn-themed due to the huge amount of the red and orange leaves in the trees and on the ground [3] [15]. As we all know, autumn does come before winter, so I suppose that Frozen 2 will take place about one, two or three months after the first Frozen film [4] [10]. Even though mainly setting the first Frozen film in a cold winter environment perfectly matches the title of the franchise [4] [10], I suppose setting the sequel in the chilly autumn would not completely contradict the title. Autumn can be almost as cold as winter. Brrrrr. Is anyone up for a parody of Olaf’s song about summer that is about autumn [4]?

This, my friends, is our new chapter. [3] [15]

The art style and animation so far appears to consist of the same beauty of the first Frozen film [3] [4] [10] [15]. Every aspect of a fearful storm on the shingle beach appears to be realistic as the moments when Elsa tries to master her ice powers across the ocean kind of remind me Lara Croft trying to reach the other part of the wrecked ship in the E3 trailer Tomb Raider reboot [6]. Other details within the art style and animation in the teaser include:

• Hints of a light blue aura from Elsa’s feet
• Faint beams of sunlight shining on the army of moose
• The fog around the large parts of a cliff Anna climbs and jumps on
• The human characters’ hair and long parts of their attire flowing gracefully in the breeze. 

The sequel can guarantee a series of excellently rendered models with beautifully outstanding detail, including the same appealingly designed characters in new outfits and aspects of nature that flow fantastically by the power of big bucks.

Once again, the animators manage to display Elsa’s ice fantastically. [3] [5]

After analysing the official teaser trailer for Frozen 2, I believe that the royal sisters might be suddenly separated after seeing a land of autumn leaves beyond their palace [3] [11] [15]. I am not here to spoil, but I am here to analyse and hope for a great outcome. Plenty of Disney sequels and midquels have not been critically acclaimed throughout the 90’s and 2000’s [1] [9] [17], but we can hope that Frozen 2 and Toy Story 4 will be two of those follow-ups that can be seen as sequels done right in mid and late 2019 [1] [2] [3]. After all, I completely understand that not all chronological sequels and other follow-ups of successful Disney films have been considered to be as bad as others, depending on the views on other Disney fans and critics [1] [9] [16]. Will there be an explanation for Elsa’s ice powers? Will Anna enable a new strength she probably never felt before? Could Elsa have a new love interest who is a female as a sign that Disney is finally allowing same-sex romance to happen [7]? Will Hans seek revenge? With enough great thought put into it and satisfying answers for many questions, the next chapter could be worth melting for.

The long wait for their sequel hopefully never bothered them anyway. [3] [15]

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