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Disney's 'Wish' celebrates 100 years with 100-plus callbacks. Inside some of the best

When Asha, a vibrant 17-year-old dreamer, discovers the dark truth about her beloved hometown, she's a bit torn. So, following in the footsteps of a long line of Disney characters, she looks up at the starry night sky and makes a wish. A plucky star answers and — with a little help from some friends — Asha works out a way to make her wish come true. Directed by Chris Buck ("Frozen," "Frozen ...
King Magnifico is the beloved ruler of Rosas who grants people’ s wishes in Disney’ s“ Wish.”.

When Asha, a vibrant 17-year-old dreamer, discovers the dark truth about her beloved hometown, she's a bit torn.

So, following in the footsteps of a long line of Disney characters, she looks up at the starry night sky and makes a wish. A plucky star answers and — with a little help from some friends — Asha works out a way to make her wish come true.

Directed by Chris Buck ("Frozen," "Frozen 2") and Fawn Veerasunthorn ("Raya and the Last Dragon"), Walt Disney Animation's aptly titled "Wish," which hits theaters Wednesday, Nov. 22, is a celebration and culmination of the storied studio's first 100 years of storytelling.

But as Disney Animation's chief creative officer explains, the new original

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