“Encanto.”Miranda’s second feature for Walt Disney Animation Studios after “Moana,” “Encanto” tells the story of a family in Colombia at the turn of the 20th century, each of whom is gifted with a magical ability … all except awkward Mirabel (Stephanie Beatriz). While it was released into theaters at Thanksgiving, it really made a splash at Christmas, when it debuted on Disney+. Since then, it has been nominated for two Oscars (including one for Best Original Song), the soundtrack has dominated the Billboard charts, and it has been immortalized in countless TikTok videos, pieces of fan art, and highly sharable memes.In a wide-ranging interview, Miranda talks about the differences between working on “Moana” and “Encanto,” what he thinks about Disney CEO Bob Chapek calling “Encanto” the company’s newest animated franchise, and sheds some light on what he’s doing for the upcoming live-action “Little Mermaid” adaptation.“Encanto” directors Byron Howard and Jared Bush told me it was your idea to set the movie in Latin America. Confirm or deny?Lin-Manuel Miranda: I guess so.
How ‘Encanto’ saved parents from the tyranny of ‘Frozen’ and ‘Let It Go’
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“Encanto” features a soundtrack of catchy hits from Miranda that are providing parents with a much-needed respite from Elsa and Co. “It is so refreshing to have something else to listen to,” exulted Riverdale mom-of-two Yael Buechler. “It was time to let ‘Frozen’ go,” she added, noting that “Surface Pressure” from “Encanto” is now more popular with her 3-year-old and 5-year-old than “Let It Go.” “Encanto,” which opened in theaters in November and started streaming on Disney+ at the end of December, tells the story of a quirky 15-year-old Colombian girl named Mirabel Madrigal who’s frustrated that she seems to lack the magical powers that everyone else in her family possesses.
“Surface Pressure” and the irresistible “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” songs have both been smashing records. Both tracks are in the Top 10 on the Hot 100, making “Encanto” the first Disney movie to have multiple Top 10 hits. “Bruno” recently became the first song from a Walt Disney Animation Studios film to hit the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Streaming Songs chart, melting “Let It Go” from “Frozen,” which maxed out at No.
5 in 2014. Parents are loving the songs and their rapid-fire lyrics as much as children. “I wake up in the middle of the night singing [them], but they are so dang catchy,” said Westchester mom-of-two Eva David.
“It’s like ear worms — it’s going to get right into your heads. If the music wasn’t so good, I’d probably be hating it by now — but I love me some Lin-Manuel Miranda.”Upper West Side mom-of-three Marisa Allan is equally obsessed, especially with “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.” “My husband told me I was sleep-singing it two nights ago,” she said. “‘Encanto’ music is also just next level, even for Disney.”Another local mom, Allison
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'Encanto': See the Cast Sing Along to 'We Don't Talk About Bruno' (Exclusive)
is celebrating their recent Oscar nominations with a super fun singalong!Only ET has the new exclusive clip, which features cast members singing and dancing in their homes to the animated film's chart-topping hit, «We Don't Talk About Bruno.»The behind-the-scenes fun features so many members of the on-screen Madrigal family: Adassa, who voices Dolores, Jessica Darrow, who plays Luisa, Mauro Castillo (along with his son, Daniel!), who plays Felix, Ravi Cabot-Conyers, who voices Antonio, and Wilmer Valderrama, who plays Agustín, dancing along with his adorable baby daughter, Nakano Oceana. They're also joined by Colombian music legend Carlos Vives, who performed «Colombia, Mi Encanto» for the soundtrack.Watch the full clip above and sing and dance along!Earlier this week, ET spoke with Carolina Gaitan, who plays Pepa Madrigal, about the movie's recent Oscar nominations — the film scored nods on Tuesday for Best Animated Feature Film, Best Original Score and Best Original Song for «Dos Orugitas» — and the viral success of «We Don't Talk About Bruno.»«I really loved the song from the first moment and I really love that it's not reggaeton…This is so much more,» she recalled of her first impression.
Inside EastEnders’ Cheryl Fergison’s off-screen life including younger husband
With her love for karaoke, headbands and singer George Michael, it’s safe to say that Heather Trott is one of EastEnders’ most iconic characters. Played by actress Cheryl Fergison, 56, Heather was a fan favourite on Albert Square between 2007 and 2012 and picked up some dramatic storylines along the way. From becoming unexpectedly pregnant with Darren Miller’s baby to marrying Minty Peterson, Heather’s life in Walford came to an abrupt end after she was murdered by Ben Mitchell.
'We Don't Talk About Bruno' Singer Carolina Gaitan on 'Encanto's 'Surreal' Success and Oscar Noms (Exclusive)
Disney’s Gaitán, who voices the character Pepa Madrigal in the animated film, is also shattering records after her song, «We Don't Talk About Bruno,» reached the top spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 and Global 200 charts. Plus, it’s also become a viral hit on TikTok.«It's crazy! It's absolutely unbelievable. It's surreal, it's magical realism.
Lin-Manuel Miranda Lands Second Career Oscar Nom With ‘Encanto’ & Eyes EGOT Again
Lin-Manuel Miranda saw his second career Oscar nomination today in the Best Song Category for “Dos Oruguitas” from the Disney animated movie Encanto, putting him on track once again to reach EGOT status. Encanto counted three noms this morning overall with noms for Best Animated Feature and Germaine Franco’s Original Score.
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