“The Story Of Frozen: Making A Disney Animated Classic” To Air On ABC 9/2

Are you a fan of Disney’s “Frozen”? If so, you will want to watch ABC on Tuesday night at 8pm EST. The Story Of Frozen: Making A Disney Animated Classic will feature a behing-the-scenes look at the movie, featuring interviews with Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad {the voice of Olaf}, John Lasseter and more.

The Story Of Frozen: Making A Disney Animated Classic

The Story of Frozen: Making a Disney Animated Classic is an all-new, original special in a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Lincoln Square Productions and Walt Disney Animation Studios. The special ventures behind-the-scenes for an exclusive look at the origins and evolution of the Academy Award(r)-winning film “Frozen,” now the biggest animated feature of all time. A breathtaking and fantastic saga, the special tells the real story of making a modern movie based on a timeless tale that nearly overnight became a cultural touchstone for legions of fans.

This Tuesday, gather your families around the TV for a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how things are run in the animation studios at Disney directly from the creative team behind Frozen. “The Story Of Frozen” will feature interviews with the team who brought to life the Hans Christian Anderson story including Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel, as well as directors, songwriters, producers, artists and many more who worked on “Frozen.” Viewers will also step inside the Norwegian villages and landscapes that served as the inspiration for the fictional kingdom of Arendelle, as well as view photography taken on the research trips to Norway, Quebec.

“The Story Of Frozen” will also feature exciting announcements about what is to come for “Frozen” characters featured in ABC’s “Once Upon A Time.” You will even get to see a preview featuring “Frozen” characters Anna, Elsa and Kristoff.

“The Story of Frozen: Making a Disney Animated Classic” is hosted by star Josh Gad (voice of Olaf) and features interviews with “Frozen” stars Kristen Bell (voice of Anna) and Idina Menzel (voice of Elsa) as well as Walt Disney Animation Studios’ chief creative officer and “Frozen” executive producer John Lasseter, Academy Award(r)-winning filmmakers, including directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, producer Peter Del Vecho, and songwriters Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez. This one-hour special will also feature exclusive insights and commentary from art director Mike Giaimo and talented artists from the art direction, animation and effects teams. The exclusive sneak peek of “Big Hero 6” is presented by the film’s directors, Don Hall and Chris Williams.

Check out the Disney Frozen Interactive Experience.

The Story of Frozen: Making a Disney Animated Classic will air on ABC this Tuesday, September 2nd, starting at 8pm.

Plus, Get A Sneak Peak Of Big Hero 6

Viewers of The Story Of Froze will also get an exclusive sneak peak at the upcoming Big Hero 6, currently in production at Walt Disney Animation Studios.

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Dawn McAlexander: Dawn has been a music lover her entire life. She went to college in Boone, NC, an area that is rich in music and culture. She also worked as a radio deejay for 10 years and grew up in Southeastern, Va, a melting pot of different musical styles and traditions. She has been to more concerts than she can count in every genre you can imagine. She resides in North Carolina with her husband, Kenny, and their dog, Marley, and cat, TJ.

View Comments (23)

  • I loved Frozen, but I am the only one in my house that did. I will probably DVR this and watch it when I am home alone.

  • Wow, I don't think I've ever heard of a network doing a program like this! My daughter is going to be thrilled, Frozen is her favorite movie of all time!

  • I had a chance to take a sneak peek behind the scenes when we previewed Frozen at Disney Studios, it is fascinating. We will definitely be catching this!

  • We watched Frozen once, maybe twice. It wasn't such a big hit in my house. But my niece LOVES Frozen, so I'll have to tell her mom about this special!!

  • Oh! I didn't know this was going to be on! I'm so glad I read this, I need to tell my girls.