Wishing upon a legacy: 'Wish' draws inspiration from 100 years of Disney history

In 'Wish', Asha makes a wish so powerful, it’s answered by an actual star. — Photos: Walt Disney Studios Malaysia

How do you make a Walt Disney animated movie that celebrates 100 years of Disney animated movies? How do you live up to the legacy of Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs, Frozen, The Lion King, Pinocchio, Beauty And The Beast, and so many, many more classic animated features over the past century?

Well, you could wish upon a star. Or, like the filmmakers of Wish say, draw inspiration from that legacy and make a movie that pushes Disney into the future.