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LOS ANGELES — “Zootopia 2” has hit theaters nationwide, and On The Red Carpet is marking the occasion with a special episode that delves into the creation of Disney’s latest cinematic adventure. The episode features insights from the animators and highlights from the star-studded world premiere.
Reprising their beloved roles from the Oscar-winning predecessor, Ginnifer Goodwin returns as the determined bunny cop, Judy Hopps, while Jason Bateman steps back into the shoes of her charismatic fox companion, Nick Wilde.
“I’m a huge Disney enthusiast,” Goodwin shared with On The Red Carpet. “I used to visit Disney offices, hoping to land any role. I’ve been fortunate to portray a fairy and a princess, but Judy remains my favorite character.”
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In this sequel, Judy and Nick are on a thrilling mission to track down a mysterious pit viper named Gary De’Snake. Their investigation leads them into a perilous conspiracy that tests their partnership and threatens their safety. However, Bateman assures fans there’s no need for alarm.
“Rest assured, all the anxiety will be alleviated at some point in this wonderful Disney film,” he said. “They’re not gonna drop you off a cliff, and there’s not gonna be some sad ending.”
On The Red Carpet’s “Zootopia 2” special also includes interviews with the film’s co-stars, including Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan who voices Gary De’Snake, Fortune Feimster who voices an oddball beaver with a podcast named Nibbles Maplestick, and Shakira who voices Zootopia’s biggest pop star, Gazelle. Shakira attended the movie’s premiere with her two sons.
“It’s the most exciting thing for me to have them accompany me to this,” she said. “For ‘Zootopia,’ they were just babies. And now in ‘Zootopia 2,’ they were a part of the whole process. We recorded our lines together, actually, because they have a small part in the movie as Judy Hopps’ little brothers.”
On The Red Carpet also toured the Walt Disney Animation Studios in Burbank, California where the film was brought to life and saw how the animators created the world of “Zootopia 2,” including studying live animals.
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“It starts with a pencil and paper and an idea,” said Chad Sellers, one of the heads of animation on the movie. “The artists just want to put the best product out there, the best movie with the best characters.”
“The animators always bring so much of themselves to the project,” said Kira Lehtomaki, the other head of animation “When we watch these movies, it’s like a scrap book of watching all of our coworkers up on the screen because their personalities shine through. Even though it’s appropriate for the moment and the characters, it’s like there is a uniqueness that’s brought to every single frame.”
This special On The Red Carpet episode also includes a look back at the world premiere of the original “Zootopia,” a look at the new “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” experience at Walt Disney World, and a special surprise for On The Red Carpet’s George Pennacchio when he was invited to voice a character in the new film!
Watch the full episode, “On The Red Carpet Presents: Zootopia 2,” in the video player above.
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