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46-1022: Trolls Band Together is a 2023 American animated jukebox musical comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures , based on the Good Luck Trolls dolls from Thomas Dam . It serves as the sequel to Trolls World Tour (2020), and the third installment in the Trolls franchise . The film was directed by Walt Dohrn and co-directed by Tim Heitz (in his feature directorial debut), and written by Elizabeth Tippet. Anna Kendrick , Justin Timberlake , Zooey Deschanel , Christopher Mintz-Plasse , Icona Pop , Anderson .Paak , Ron Funches , Kenan Thompson , Kunal Nayyar and Dohrn reprise their voice roles from previous films, with newcomers Eric André , Kid Cudi , Daveed Diggs , Troye Sivan , Camila Cabello , Amy Schumer , Andrew Rannells , RuPaul and Zosia Mamet joining

92-438: A baby, revealing to them that he lived his whole life alone after their grandmother got eaten. Branch, Poppy and Tiny locate Floyd on their own, but Velvet and Veneer capture John Dory, Clay, and Bruce, making a rescue even more difficult. Branch and Poppy confront Velvet and Veneer when they start mingling with a crowd of fans, prompting them to drive away in their limousine . During the ensuing chase, Velvet and Veneer begin using

138-553: A diamond perfume bottle, which they use to extract his essence and improve their singing, although the process could eventually kill him. As the Perfect Family Harmony is the only thing that can destroy diamond, Branch reluctantly agrees to help John Dory find their brothers and rescue Floyd. Along with Poppy and Tiny Diamond, they set out in John Dory's armadillo-like portable van named Rhonda. They find Spruce at

184-498: A driver , usually, but only sometimes a luxury car. In particular, airport shuttle services are often called "limousine services", though they often use minivans or light commercial vehicles . The word limousine is derived from the name of the French region Limousin ; however, how the area's name was transferred to the car is uncertain. One possibility involves a particular type of carriage hood or roof that physically resembled

230-918: A famous musician or musical group, while incorporating songs from throughout their career. Artists whose life and songs have served as the basis for a jukebox musical include Peter Allen , Susan Boyle , Shlomo Carlebach , Johnny Cash , Cher , Patsy Cline , Bobby Darin , The Drifters , Emilio and Gloria Estefan , Buddy Holly , Michael Jackson (twice), Janis Joplin , Carole King , The Kinks , Fela Kuti , John Lennon , Udo Lindenberg , Bob Marley (twice), Johnny O'Keefe , The Seekers , Dusty Springfield (twice), Donna Summer , The Temptations , Tina Turner (twice), Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons , Hank Williams , Neil Diamond , and ABBA . Others who have gotten similar treatment include songwriter/producers Bert Berns , Berry Gordy and Ellie Greenwich , record producer Florence Greenberg , and composer/songwriter Norbert Glanzberg . For jukebox musicals with

276-568: A fictional plot, one common approach is to center the plot around one or more (fictional) singers or musicians, thus letting some of the songs be performed as songs within the show. Examples of such musicals include Boogie Nights (1998), Mamma Mia! (1999), We Will Rock You (2002), Hoy no me puedo levantar (2005), Bésame mucho, el musical (2005), Rock of Ages (2005), Daddy Cool (2006), Never Forget (2007), Viva Forever! (2012), All Out of Love (2018), and Jukebox Hero (2018). Some jukebox musicals are adaptations of

322-472: A film, in which songs from the film's soundtrack are now sung by the characters; examples include Saturday Night Fever (1998), Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (2006), Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical (2015) and My Best Friend's Wedding (2024). Some shows and films combine original and previously-released songs; it may be a matter of opinion whether these qualify as jukebox musicals. For example,

368-414: A meaning in mind other than the contemporary one, since most of that film's songs were original. Although jukebox musicals had achieved success for years (for example, the 1989 musical Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story ), a surge in popularity was led by the success of Mamma Mia! (1999), built around the music of ABBA . The most common format for jukebox musicals is a show that tells the life story of

414-467: A note to John Dory, in order to bait Floyd's brothers to come and rescue him. Furthermore, Velvet and Veneer's assistant Crimp invents shoulder-pad suits that enhance the extraction, which the siblings plan to use when they capture all of BroZone. The Trolls make it to Mount Rageous, but once again argue and fail to reach Perfect Family Harmony. When his brothers decide they will split up again after saving Floyd, Branch scolds them for still treating him like

460-420: A plot are also usually not described as jukebox musicals, although plotless shows that include a dance element sometimes are. In Europe in the 17th and 18th century, many comic operas were produced that parodied popular songs of the time by performing them with modified lyrics. Comédie en vaudevilles and ballad operas are two genres that made heavy use of well-known melodies. The Beggar's Opera (1728),

506-472: A roof projecting forward over the open driver's area in the front. Wealthy owners of expensive carriages and their passengers were accustomed to their private compartments leaving their coachman or driver outside in all weathers. When automobiles arrived, the same people required a similar arrangement for their chauffeurs. As such, the 1916 definition of limousine by the US Society of Automobile Engineers

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552-601: A single artist or group. Other films that combine old and original songs include Singin' in the Rain (1952), Trolls (2016), and Cinderella (2021). In a different category are films or stage musicals based around a concept album , in which the story being told is not original but rather a fleshed-out version of the narrative already contained in the album. Examples include: Limousine A limousine ( / ˈ l ɪ m ə z iː n / or / l ɪ m ə ˈ z iː n / ), or limo ( / ˈ l ɪ m oʊ / ) for short,

598-570: Is "a closed car seating three to five inside, with driver's seat outside". In Great Britain, the limousine de-ville was a version of the limousine town car where the driver's compartment was outside and had no weather protection. The limousine- landaulet variant (also sold in the United States) had a removable or folding roof section over the rear passenger seat. In the United States, sub-categories of limousines in 1916 were

644-449: Is a large, chauffeur -driven luxury vehicle with a partition between the driver compartment and the passenger compartment which can be operated mechanically by hand or by a button electronically. A luxury sedan with a very long wheelbase and driven by a professional driver is called a stretch limousine . In some countries, such as the United States, Germany, Canada, and Australia, a limousine service may be any pre-booked hire car with

690-513: Is pretty unbalanced), and there are several amusing one-liners about the music business." Tatiana Hullender of Screen Rant rated the film 2.5 out of 5 score, writing " Trolls Band Together shows clear signs of franchise fatigue, but a few new songs and vivid animation choices keep it afloat a little longer." Jukebox musical Some jukebox musicals use a wide variety of songs, while others confine themselves to songs performed by one singer or band, or written by one songwriter. In such cases,

736-537: The Perfect Family Harmony and break free of their prisons just as Floyd loses the last of his essence, but he is quickly revived. Veneer, who had been second-guessing Velvet's machinations, publicly confesses everything, and they are sent to prison. The Trolls return to Vacay Island and witness BroZone's comeback concert, joined by Kismet, another band Branch was once part of. On April 9, 2020, Justin Timberlake expressed interest in participating in

782-417: The berline , defined as "a limousine having the driver's seat entirely enclosed", and the brougham , described as "a limousine with no roof over the driver's seat." The president of the United States has ridden in a variety of brands of state cars starting from 1899 when President William McKinley first to ride in a car, a steam Locomobile . U.S. limousine business declined in the 21st century due to

828-467: The ensemble voice cast . In the film, Branch and Poppy, who are a couple, attempt to rescue Floyd while reuniting Branch's brothers after the boyband phenomenon, BroZone, was disbanded. Ideas for a third Trolls film began prior to the release of Trolls World Tour in April 2020, when Timberlake expressed interest in participating during his Apple Music takeover. DreamWorks Animation officially confirmed

874-520: The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 63% of 91 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.9/10. The website's consensus reads: " Trolls Band Together serves up another amusing, eye-catching outing that should entertain young fans of the franchise while remaining perfectly painless for parents." Metacritic , which uses a weighted average , assigned the film a score of 53 out of 100, based on 13 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews. Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave

920-466: The 1969 AMC Ambassadors . As of 2023 , stretch limousines comprise one percent of U.S. limousine company offerings. That total was down from about ten percent in 2013. A variety of vehicles have been converted into novelty limousines. They are used for weddings, parties, and other social occasions. Another style of novelty limousine are those painted in bright colors, such as purple or pink. Vehicles converted into novelty stretch limousines include

966-535: The United States and Canada, Trolls Band Together was released alongside Next Goal Wins , The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes , and Thanksgiving , and was projected to gross $ 27–32 million from 3,800 theaters in its opening weekend. The film made $ 9.4 million on its first day, including $ 1.3 million from Thursday night previews. It went on to debut $ 30.6 million, finishing second behind The Hunger Games . The film made $ 17.8 million in its second weekend (a drop of 40.6%), finishing in fourth. On

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1012-423: The United States on November 17. The film has grossed $ 209 million worldwide and received mostly positive reviews from critics. In a flashback, an infant Branch and his four older brothers John Dory, Spruce, Clay and Floyd perform as a boyband called BroZone. When their clashing egos prevent them from performing the "Perfect Family Harmony", a powerful ability that Trolls can achieve when they are in complete sync,

1058-547: The Vacay Island resort, where he has changed his name to Bruce and started a family. Bruce is reluctant to help, until his wife and kids convince him to do so. The group later finds Clay, who quickly decided to help, at an abandoned Bergen miniature golf course, inhabited by a hidden colony of Pop Trolls who do not know that the Bergens are no longer their enemies, having been separated from the other Pop Trolls when they fled

1104-464: The brothers argue and break up the band. Branch is left alone to be raised by his grandmother Rosiepuff. In the present, Branch and Poppy attend Bridget and Gristle's wedding in Bergen Town. They are interrupted by John Dory, who reveals that Branch's closest brother Floyd has been captured by Velvet and Veneer, two Mount Rageon teenagers who wish to be pop stars. The siblings have trapped Floyd in

1150-429: The driver from the rear passenger compartment. This partition usually includes an openable glass section so passengers may see the road. Communication with the driver is possible either by opening the partition window or using an intercom system. Limousines are often long- wheelbase vehicles to provide extra legroom in the passenger compartment. There will usually be occasional seats (in the U.S. called jump seats ) at

1196-465: The effects of the Great Recession , the subsequent rise of ride sharing apps , and an industry crisis precipitated by deadly stretch limousine crashes in 2015 and Schoharie, New York, in 2018 . Moreover, during this time, people who would have once utilized limousines began opting to travel more discreetly in cars like black SUVs . The limousine body style usually has a partition separating

1242-593: The events of the second film Trolls World Tour , Poppy, Branch, and the player character must embark on a quest to save the Troll Kingdom from Chaz the Smooth Jazz Troll when he tries to take over the place by hypnotizing the residents with his saxophone. Trolls Band Together began releasing in international markets, starting with Denmark on October 12, 2023, and was later released in the United States on November 17. After Trolls World Tour (2020)

1288-401: The film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale, same as the first film, while those polled by PostTrak gave it an 85% overall positive score, with 67% saying they would definitely recommend the film. Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter gave the film a positive review, writing, "Elizabeth Tippet's screenplay garners laughs thanks to the sheer volume of jokes (the hit-to-miss ratio

1334-477: The film for its marketing campaign, including ShineWater Beverages, ICEE , Shake Shack , Southwest Airlines , Candy , CAMP Store, and Puma , as well as the international brands such as Zing Flowers. A video game based on the film, titled Trolls: Remix Rescue , was released on October 27, 2023 by DreamWorks Animation and Game Mill Entertainment for PlayStation 4 and 5 , Xbox One and Series X , Nintendo Switch , and PC . In this game, which takes place after

1380-462: The film will stream on Peacock for the first four months starting on of the pay-TV window, before moving to Netflix for the next ten starting in July 2024, and returning to Peacock for the remaining four starting in April 2025. Trolls Band Together grossed $ 103 million in the United States and Canada, and $ 106.5 million in other territories, for a worldwide gross of $ 209.5 million. In

1426-498: The final Trollstice. The hidden troll colony's leader, Viva, reveals herself to be Poppy's long-lost sister. At first, Poppy is delighted, but the visit turns sour when Viva refuses to believe the Bergens have changed, and tries to stop Poppy's group from leaving the golf course. They manage to escape thanks to Clay, and Poppy and Viva separate with broken hearts. Meanwhile, Velvet and Veneer continue to strip Floyd of his essence. Velvet reveals that she forged Floyd's handwriting and sent

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1472-611: The first ballad opera and the most famous, has been called "the original jukebox musical". Films considered early examples of jukebox musicals include An American in Paris (1951), Singin' in the Rain (1952), Rock, Rock, Rock (1956) and Rock Around the Clock (1956). The songwriting team of Robert Wright and George Forrest pioneered the concept of musicals whose songs are derived from one composer's instrumental works, with newly-written lyrics. Some of these musicals also told

1518-550: The front of the compartment (either forward-facing, rear-facing, or able to face either direction). Many nations have official state cars designed to transport government officials. The top leaders have dedicated and specially equipped limousines. The United States Presidential State Car is the official car of the President of the United States. Stretch limousines are longer than regular limousines, usually to accommodate more passengers. Stretch limousines may have seating along

1564-419: The future Trolls films during his Apple Music takeover, "I hope we make, like, seven Trolls movies, because it literally is the gift that keeps on giving". On November 22, 2021, it was announced that a third Trolls film would be released in theaters on November 17, 2023. Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake were confirmed to reprise their voice roles as Poppy and Branch, respectively. On March 28, 2023, with

1610-466: The life story of that composer. Musicals and operettas that they produced in this fashion include Song of Norway (1944, using the music of Edvard Grieg ), Magdalena: a Musical Adventure (1948, music of Heitor Villa-Lobos ), a 1949 reworking of the 1934 musical The Great Waltz (music of Johann Strauss I and Johann Strauss II ), Kismet (1953, music of Alexander Borodin ), and Anya (1965, music of Sergei Rachmaninoff ). The origin of

1656-431: The official title, Trolls Band Together . According to Shay, the idea for the film came about right after Trolls (2016). Although Trolls Band Together was predominantly CGI animation, the film includes some 2D animation sequences done by Titmouse, Inc. , with animation styles inspired by Yellow Submarine (1968) and Fantasia (1940). Additional animation was done by DNEG . On March 6, 2023, Theodore Shapiro

1702-597: The phrase "jukebox musical" in its current meaning is unclear. The word " jukebox " dates to around 1939. The first documented use of "jukebox musical" in print may have been in a 1962 description of the musical Do Re Mi , but that was a musical (with original music) about a man who sells jukeboxes. In a 1964 review of the Beatles film A Hard Day's Night , critic Andrew Sarris described that film as "the Citizen Kane of jukebox musicals", but he too may have had

1748-481: The plot is often a biography of the artist or artists. In other jukebox musicals, the plot is purely fictional. For musicals about a musician or musical act, some of the songs can be diegetic , meaning that they are performed within the world of the play or film. Works in which all of the music is diegetic, however, such as a biographical film about a singer who is at times shown performing their songs, are generally not considered jukebox musicals. Revues that lack

1794-444: The raised hood of the cloak worn by the shepherds there. An alternate etymology speculates that some early chauffeurs wore a Limousin-style cloak in the open driver's compartment for protection from the weather. The name was then extended to this particular type of car with a permanent top projecting over the chauffeur. This former type of automobile had an enclosed passenger compartment seating three to five persons, with only

1840-493: The release of the first official trailer, new cast members of the film were officially announced, including Eric André , Kid Cudi , Daveed Diggs , Troye Sivan , Camila Cabello , Amy Schumer , Andrew Rannells , RuPaul , and Zosia Mamet . Walt Dohrn returned to direct the third film after doing so for its predecessor, while Gina Shay returned to serve as producer. Tim Heitz was later announced as co-director. The same day of these announcements, DreamWorks Animation revealed

1886-429: The shoulder-pads to extract the essence from Branch’s brothers in order to put on a show. Branch and Poppy are soon helped by Viva, who joined forces with Bridget and Gristle after they stumbled onto the golf course during their honeymoon . Seeing that Floyd is just about out of essence, Branch tells his brothers that they all simply need to put aside their egos and work as a team. They, along with Poppy and Viva, perform

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1932-803: The sides of the cabin. A "stretch limousine" was created in Fort Smith, Arkansas , around 1928 by the Armbruster coach company. Their vehicles were primarily used to transport famous "big band" leaders, such as Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman , and their members and equipment. These early stretch limousines were often called "big band buses". Armbruster called their lengthened cars "extended-wheelbase multi-door auto-coaches". Their 12-passenger coaches were used by hotels, taxis, airlines, corporations, and tour companies. Knock-down programs by automakers made coachbuilders stretch vehicles, but Armbruster also custom built limousines using unibody construction such as

1978-539: The stage musicals 42nd Street (1980), Five Guys Named Moe (1990), Crazy for You (1992), and Xanadu (2007) are all adaptations of earlier source material that added to the original score other well-known songs written by the original songwriters. The stage musicals The Last Ship (2014) and Standing at the Sky's Edge (2019) and film musicals Yellow Submarine (1968) and Idlewild (2006) are all musicals that combine original and previously-recorded songs by

2024-529: The third film's development in November 2021. Despite being predominantly CGI animation, with some additional animation by DNEG , the film includes some 2D animation sequences with animation styles inspired by Yellow Submarine (1968) and Fantasia (1940). Theodore Shapiro returned to compose the score for the film. Trolls Band Together was theatrically released in Denmark on October 12, 2023, and in

2070-405: Was confirmed to compose the score for Trolls Band Together , returning from its predecessor. On September 14, 2023, following the release of the second trailer, DreamWorks announced that NSYNC would perform an original song for the film, called " Better Place " marking the group's first song in 22 years. Universal and DreamWorks collaborated with several brands and product partnerships to promote

2116-476: Was simultaneously released on video on demand in addition to a limited number of theaters due to the COVID-19 pandemic , this film returned to being released exclusively in theaters. Trolls Band Together was released on VOD on December 19, 2023. The film was released on Blu-ray , DVD , and 4K UHD on January 16, 2024. It was added to Peacock on March 15, 2024. As part of Universal's deal with Netflix ,

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