"Frozen" fans clamored for a sequel for at least a year, amidst discouraging forecasts that Disney will not make one for this hit animation flick, despite its record-breaking box office success.
And now, it seemed that the studio has finally bowed to the tidal wave of requests for more of Queen Elsa, Princess Anna, and their cohorts, as the Mouse House has finally announced the release of "Frozen" part 2, which is officially known as "Frozen Fever."
However, be warned, though, that the sequel is only seven minutes short.
Apparently, Disney decided to make the short film an accompaniment to the studio's upcoming movie, "Cinderella." Perhaps it serves as their bid to rake in more viewers for the live-action fairy tale?
"'Frozen Fever' has been released alongside, and to help promote, new Disney blockbuster, Cinderella, starring Lily James and Cate Blanchett, and directed by Kenneth Branagh," MailOnline said.
"The film premieres in America on March 13, and will show in British cinemas from March 27," the publication added.
The Telegraph had previously reported that the original cast members - Idina Menzel (Elsa), Kristen Bell (Anna), Jonathan Groff (Kristoff) and Josh Gad (Olaf) - will return to reprise their roles. Plus, "there will also be a new song by the Oscar-winning, husband-and-wife team of Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez."
It appears Disney is not against continuing to milk the flick for all it's worth, as it had established a collaboration with Lego to make Elsa's Sparkling Ice Castle. Mattel had also been tapped to make new Queen Elsa and Princess Anna dolls, MailOnline said.
"The popularity of 'Frozen' toys has not waned since Christmas and the Elsa doll remains a top seller," Dream Toys chairman Gary Grant said.
"Manufacturer John Adams has created make-your-own £12.99 Disney Frozen Jelly Stickers, and a £14.99 Disney Frozen Blo Pen Activity Set, in which you create spray art by blowing through the barrel of the pen," the publication went on to say.
"Jakks Pacific is bringing out a Sing Along With Elsa Doll, which has a microphone so children can accompany Elsa on 'Let It Go,'" it added.
Looks like parents can't escape the "Frozen" collectible hunting just yet.
It was in September last year that Disney announced "Frozen Fever," which centers on Anna's birthday celebration, The Independent noted.
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