We felt this was a fun way to keep the holiday special packed with fun surprises while keeping the audience wondering what was going to happen in each of the story lines. SC: We wanted to have an A and B story and then weave those two together by the end. This structure and team effort made it possible to weave in a really fun, whimsical journey for Tiny Diamond. The goal was highlighting Branch and Poppy’s storyline, where their dilemma starts and how they approach their journey to resolution.
We worked with the editorial team to play with the scenes and bring the key story points to light. JM: There are several storylines and character emotions that weave in and out of each other over 22 minutes. Also, with Branch and Poppy becoming “official” at the end of TWT, we knew this would be the perfect time to explore what being in a relationship looks like for them - and how they both uniquely approach the idea of finding the ‘perfect gift’ for the person they love the most. TH: We met so many incredible new characters in Trolls World Tour and we were very excited about the idea of bringing them all together to celebrate a Holiday in Pop Village. We also wanted to highlight that Poppy and Branch’s relationship had taken the next step, clearly showing them as boyfriend and girlfriend. We were really excited to show them all gathering together as one big Troll family, highlighting this progression of togetherness and acceptance among all Trolls. SC: Trolls World Tour did a great job setting up that all the Troll tribes had by the end of the film embraced each other’s differences. JM: What did you love the most about “Trolls World Tour” that you wanted to highlight in “Trolls Holiday in Harmony”? An All-Troll-Holiday-Gift-Swap, where Branch and Poppy draw each other’s names, invites us into a deeper look at the connection between these two beloved characters. It was a fun challenge to bring the same energy to this one - all while expanding on the relationships and opportunities the Trolls’ world presents to them. I was so proud of how the first Holiday Special turned out. Tim Heitz: Definitely excitement! There is so much fun to be had with these growing characters. I’m a huge fan of the Peanuts holiday specials along with the ones you mentioned, and was super honored and excited to have the opportunity to direct something that would be revisited for years to come during one of the most special times of the year for families. This being a holiday special was no exception. Sean Charmatz: I always feel some pressure to make anything I work on great. Did you feel pressure/excitement in wanting to make a successful holiday special sequel?
Jackson Murphy: It’s not often we see a holiday special sequel, but there have been a few (“Frosty Returns”, “Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. (This interview was conducted as an Email Q&A.) Directors Sean Charmatz and Tim Heitz share their Season’s Greetings and why Poppy & Branch continue to put smiles on millions of faces. The special (featuring the voices of Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake and Kenan Thompson) is a follow-up to 2017’s Trolls Holiday and includes characters we met in last year’s feature Trolls World Tour. Trolls Holiday in Harmony premieres this Friday Nov. For now, the studio is giving us a new half-hour treat. DreamWorks Animation just announced a third Trolls feature film that will open in theaters in November 2023.
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