Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure Explained

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Alt Name:Tangled: The Series (season 1)
Developer:Chris Sonnenburg
Shane Prigmore
Voices:
Theme Music Composer:Gabe Moffat
Composer:
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:3
Num Episodes:60
List Episodes:List of Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure episodes
Executive Producer:Chris Sonnenburg
Benjamin Balistreri (S2–3)
Producer:Joe Crowley (S3)
Runtime:22–66 minutes
Company:Disney Television Animation
Network:Disney Channel

Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure (also known as Tangled: The Series in its first season) is an American animated television series developed by Chris Sonnenburg and Shane Prigmore, and produced by Disney Television Animation. It premiered on Disney Channel as a Disney Channel Original Movie titled on March 10, 2017. Its regular episodes premiered on March 24, 2017. The series is based on the 2010 film Tangled and features the returning voices of Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi, alongside Eden Espinosa, Clancy Brown, Julie Bowen, James Monroe Iglehart, Jeff Ross, Paul F. Tompkins, and Jeremy Jordan.

In February 2017, ahead of the series premiere, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on June 24, 2018. In May 2018, ahead of the premiere of the series' second season, it was announced that the series had been renewed for a third and final season, which premiered on October 7, 2019,[1] [2] and concluded on March 1, 2020.[3] [4]

Plot

Six months after escaping Mother Gothel and reuniting with her birth parents, King Frederic and Queen Arianna of Corona, Princess Rapunzel is unable to properly adjust due to her father's constant protection. When she and her handmaiden Cassandra sneak out of the castle, they come upon some black rock spikes that magically restore Rapunzel's long blonde hair. Rapunzel, Cassandra, Eugene Fitzherbert, Pascal the chameleon, Maximus the horse, and a young alchemist named Varian uncover the mystery of her hair's return and its connection to the black rocks growing around Corona. Eventually, Rapunzel learns that the Sundrop Flower's power resides in her with the black rocks directing her to the Dark Kingdom.

The second season centers around Rapunzel's group traveling to the Dark Kingdom while accompanied by Lance, Hook Foot, and Shorty and joined by the mysterious sword-wielding Adira of the Dark Kingdom. The group soon learn that the rocks are created by the Sundrop's counterpart, the Moonstone Opal. During the journey, Rapunzel gets the chance to explore the world and learns the origins of the Sundrop and Moonstone as two halves of an ancient power seeking to be rejoined. At the end of the season, Cassandra betrays Rapunzel and absorbs the Moonstone's power for herself.

The third and final season involves Rapunzel returning to Corona to act as queen upon finding out that her parents were overthrown, whilst simultaneously dealing with the threat of Cassandra and Zhan Tiri, an ancient demon that plots on using the Moonstone and Sundrop's power to take over and destroy Corona.

Characters

See main article: List of Disney's Tangled characters.

Episodes

See main article: List of Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure episodes.

Production

On June 3, 2015, Disney Channel announced that the series was in development.[6] On February 15, 2017, it was announced that the series had been renewed for a second season ahead of the series premiere.[7] The series features new songs from Alan Menken and Glenn Slater.[8] Menken previously scored the original film, while he and Slater wrote the film's songs.

On May 31, 2018, it was announced that the second season would premiere on June 24, 2018, and that the series had also been renewed for a third season. Additionally, it was also announced that the series would be re-titled Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure.[9]

Release

Broadcast

On March 10, 2017, Tangled began airing on the Disney Channel.[10] [11] [12] [13] It was titled Tangled: The Series for its first season. On May 21, Tangled began airing on the Disney Channel in Southeast Asia.[14] [15] Then on September 12 of the same year, it began airing on the Disney Channel for Latin America. Also in 2017 it aired as part of the Disney Channel Saturday morning block, then named "Get Animated".

Home media

Tangled: Before Ever After and the first four Tangled: Short Cuts were released on DVD on April 11, 2017.[16] Tangled: Queen for a Day was released on DVD on December 12, 2017.[17] The entire series was released on Blu-ray on December 28, 2021 as a Disney Movie Club Exclusive.[18]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNomineeResultRef.
2017BMI Film & TV AwardsCable Television Music AwardKevin Kliesch and Alan Menken[19]
2018Annie AwardBest Animated Television/BroadcastEpisode: "Queen for a Day"[20]
Production for Children
Daytime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Individual in AnimationTom Caulfield
Outstanding Casting for an Animated Series or SpecialJulia Pleasants
Sara Jane Sherman
Outstanding Music Direction or CompositionKevin Kliesch
2019Annie AwardOutstanding Achievement for Character Animation in an Animated Television/Broadcast ProductionJuliane Martin
Outstanding Achievement for Character Design in an Animated Television/Broadcast ProductionAmanda Jolly
Outstanding Achievement for Music in an Animated Television/Broadcast ProductionAlan Menken
Glenn Slater
Kevin Kliesch
Daytime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Casting for an Animated Series or SpecialJulia Pleasants
Sara Jane Sherman
Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animationproduction design and background design
2020Annie AwardBest Production Design in TV/MediaAlan Bodner[21]
Brian Woods
Steven Nicodemus
Laura Price
Leonard Robledo
Best Character Animation in TV/MediaJuliane Martin
Daytime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Writing for an Animated ProgramJase Ricci [22]
Ricky Roxburgh
Outstanding Directing for an Animated ProgramTom Caulfield[23]
Shane Zalvin
Mary Elizabeth McGlynn
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition Kevin Kliesch
Outstanding Original Song in a Children's, Young Adult or Animated Program[24]
Glenn Slater
Outstanding Casting for an Animated Series or SpecialJulia Pleasants
David H. Wright III
Sara Jane Sherman
Outstanding Main Title for an Animated ProgramChris Sonnenburg
Bryan Deemer
Jezreel Carlos
Claire Keane
Outstanding Editing for an Animated Program Tony Rocco
Kevin Locarro
John Royer
Louis Russell

Unproduced comic spin-off

Storyboard artists for the series, Kaitlyn Ritter and Anna Lencioni, pitched an idea for a comic spin-off focusing on Varian titled Varian and the Seven Kingdoms, which saw Varian teaming up with new friends to discover the seven alchemical transformations.[25] According to Ritter, while Disney was enthusiastic with the project and gave support and encouragement, they ultimately passed as they felt that a series that focused on a Rapunzel-related character without Rapunzel would be risky. Disney suggested changing Varian to a completely original character so as to be an original brand, but Ritter and Lencioni refused.[26]

Reception

Reviews of the series were relatively positive. Klaudia Amenábar of The Mary Sue argues that the show has "relatable themes" for Millennials and those in Generation Z, with focus on emotional abuse, trauma, friendship, and creating relationships Amenábar also argued that Eugene represents "healthy and supportive masculinity", and described the series as a Millennial sitcom which parses out "uniquely adult issues for kids.".[27] Emily Ashby of Common Sense Media focused on the appeal of the series to kids and families, argued that there was romantic chemistry between Rapunzel and Eugene, prevalence of frightening moments, and argued that younger kids may not have "the attention span to see it through," while praising the fun character adventures.[28] Furthermore, she stated that series is episodic, better suited "for a slightly older audience" and is good "family fare." Ian Goodwillie of CBR criticized the series for being aimed at kids, while deviating from the fairy tale, having an overbearing king, classic good vs. evil conflict, differing "from the animated movie it's based on", and having a dislikable evil demon. Goodwillie also praised that the actors who voiced Eugene and Rapunzel, said that the series is fun, and has an interesting story.[29]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Season Three of Disney Channel's "Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure" Premieres Monday, Oct. 7. The Futon Critic. September 6, 2019.
  2. 1170050578216448000.
    1. RapzunelsTangledAdventure, starring @TheMandyMoore and @ZacharyLevi, debuts its final season with a special one-hour premiere on October 7 at 1:00 p.m. ET/PT on #DisneyChannel and in #DisneyNOW. Season three guest stars include @seangiambrone1 @kharypayton & #ChrisDiamantopoulos
    . DisneyChannelPR. Disney Channel PR. September 6, 2019. September 14, 2019.
  3. Web site: Jordan . Jeremy . Today marks the end of a wonderful journey. @tangledseriestv just aired last episode . Instagram . March 3, 2020 . March 1, 2020.
  4. 1233784035383664641. Cast aside the Sunday blues with all new #DisneyFamJam and #JustRollWithIt, along with a ground-breaking episode of #RavensHome, and the #RapunzelsTangledAdventures series finale!. DisneyChannel. Disney Channel. Disney Channel. February 29, 2020. March 3, 2020.
  5. Web site: RAPUNZEL'S TANGLED ADVENTURE: FACT SHEET. March 4, 2019. October 11, 2019. October 11, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191011050625/https://www.wdtvpress.com/disneychannel/pressrelease/tangled-fact-sheet-378589-6/. dead.
  6. Web site: Tangled Animated TV Series Based on Film Coming to Disney Channel. Variety. Elizabeth Wagmeister. June 3, 2015. July 16, 2016.
  7. Web site: Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure Gets Early Season 2 Renewal at Disney Channel. Deadline. Liz Calvario. February 15, 2017. March 18, 2017.
  8. Web site: Tangled: Before Ever After Adds Ashley Judd, Jeffrey Tambor & More. Coming Soon. Max Evry. March 8, 2016. March 28, 2016.
  9. Web site: Tangled, Starring Mandy Moore, Renewed at Disney Channel with New Name. The Hollywood Reporter. Kimberly Nordyke. May 31, 2018. May 31, 2018.
  10. Web site: Disney's Tangled Will Head to Television in a New Animated Series. Berman. Eliza. June 3, 2015. June 12, 2015.
  11. News: Wagmeister. Elizabeth. 'Tangled' Animated TV Series Based on Film Coming to Disney Channel. June 4, 2015. Variety. June 3, 2015.
  12. Web site: Disney's Tangled Is Coming to TV!. TVGuide.com.
  13. Web site: Mooney. Melody. Disney's 'Tangled' Premiere Date Sneak Peek. geekmom. February 1, 2017. March 3, 2017.
  14. Web site: Team Orange. Rapunzel Swings Into Action With The Highly Anticipated Debut Of 'Tangled: The Series,' On Sunday, May 21 On Disney Channel In Southeast Asia. May 20, 2017. Philippines. Orange Magazine. November 13, 2020.
  15. Web site: Tangled: The Series on Disney Channel Asia. https://web.archive.org/web/20170602153949/http://disneychannel.disney.ph/tangled. June 2, 2017. dead. Disney.ph.
  16. Web site: Tangled Before Ever After Arrives on DVD April 11. Animation Magazine. Mercedes Milligan. March 29, 2017. June 9, 2017.
  17. Web site: Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure: Queen for a Day. Entertainment One: The Planner. November 9, 2017. January 30, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180130092712/http://vg1planificateur.ca/more-releases/featured-titles/tangled-the-series-queen-for-a-day. dead.
  18. Web site: Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure: The Complete Series Blu-ray (Disney Movie Club Exclusive).
  19. Web site: 2017-05-11. Alan Silvestri Receives BMI Icon Award at 2017 BMI Film, TV and Visual Media Awards. 2021-12-29. BMI.com. en.
  20. Web site: Nominees: Best Animated Television/Broadcast Production for Children. Annie Awards. January 6, 2018.
  21. News: Flores. Terry. 'Frozen 2,' 'Missing Link' Lead 47th Annie Award Nominations. 2 December 2019. Variety. 10 March 2020.
  22. Web site: Nordyke. Kimberly. Daytime Emmy Awards Winners List: Amazon, HBO And Netflix Top Children's, Lifestyle, And Animation Honorees; Alan Menken Achieves EGOT Status. 26 July 2020. Deadline Hollywood. 27 July 2020.
  23. Web site: Milligan. Michelle. Daytime Emmy Nominees: 'Elena of Avalor,' 'Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure' Lead Toon Contenders. 21 May 2020. Animation Magazine. 27 July 2020.
  24. News: Nordyke. Kimberly. Alan Menken Achieves EGOT Status With Daytime Emmy Win. 26 July 2020. The Hollywood Reporter. 27 July 2020.
  25. Web site: Tumblr Post. Tumblr. Ritter. Kaitlyn. April 14, 2020. October 6, 2020. January 8, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210108182354/https://kritterart.tumblr.com/post/615411509542223872. dead.
  26. Web site: Kaitlyn Ritter Talks Directing Monsters At Work: Following Dreams. YouTube. Wotso's Magical World. July 20, 2020.
  27. Web site: Amenábar . Klaudia . Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure Is a Surprisingly Perfect Show for Millennials . . October 30, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200411094427/https://www.themarysue.com/rapunzels-tangled-adventure-millennials/ . April 11, 2020 . March 25, 2019 . live . mdy-all .
  28. Web site: Ashby . Emily . Tangled: The Series [Review] ]. . October 30, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200514034441/https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/tangled-the-series . May 14, 2020 . September 27, 2020 . live . mdy-all .
  29. Web site: Goodwillie . Ian . Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure: 5 Reasons We Loved The Disney Series (& 5 Reasons We Don't) . . October 30, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200417105159/https://www.cbr.com/rapunzels-tangled-adventure-best-worst-things/ . April 17, 2020 . April 8, 2020 . live . mdy-all .

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