Elena of Avalor

Elena of Avalor
GenreAdventure
Fantasy
Comedy
Created byCraig Gerber
Based onSofia the First
by Craig Gerber
Voices of
Theme music composerJohn Kavanaugh
Craig Gerber
Opening theme"Elena of Avalor"
by Gaby Moreno
Ending theme"Elena of Avalor" (instrumental)
ComposerTony Morales
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes77 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerCraig Gerber
ProducerPilar Flynn (S2-3)
Running time24 min
Production companyDisney Television Animation[a]
Original release
Network
ReleaseJuly 22, 2016 (2016-07-22) –
August 23, 2020 (2020-08-23)[1]

Elena of Avalor is an American animated television series created by Craig Gerber that premiered on Disney Channel on July 22, 2016, and moved to Disney Junior on July 14, 2018. The series features Aimee Carrero as the voice of Elena, Disney's first Latina princess. Elena of Avalor ended in August 2020 after three seasons.[1]

Plot

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Princess Elena Castillo Flores[2] has been freed from the Amulet of Avalor by Princess Sofia and has saved her magical kingdom of Avalor from evil sorceress Shuriki. As she had been trapped in the amulet for 41 years while Shuriki ruled the kingdom, she must now learn to rule as its crown princess. Since she is only 16 years old, she must follow the guidance of a Grand Council, composed of her grandparents, older cousin Chancellor Esteban, and a new friend, Naomi Turner. Elena also looks to her little sister, Isabel, her friends, wizard Mateo, and Royal Guard lieutenant, Gabe, a spirit animal named Zuzo, and a trio of magical flying creatures called Jaquins for guidance and support.

In season 1, Elena adjusts to her new life as crown princess, while learning to master the power of her scepter. At the end of the season, Elena learns from Quita Moz of the Sunbird Oracles that she will soon be facing a darkness and will be tested on her bravery and leadership; if she fails, she will never become queen.

In the second season, Elena spends time preparing for her test while simultaneously facing Victor and Carla Delgado, who have teamed up with Shuriki, who has her powers restored. She also befriends the Sirenas of Nueva Vista, and enlists their help to defeat Shuriki.

In season 3, Elena's cousin Esteban is revealed to have been in on Shuriki's original takeover of the kingdom more than 41 years earlier, and is banished from the kingdom. Meanwhile, Elena is granted new emotion-based powers after falling into a crystal well in Takaina. She spends the season preparing for her coronation as queen, learning to control her emotion magic, and facing down the Delgados' wicked matriarch, Ash.

Elena's adventures lead her to understand that her new role requires thoughtfulness, resilience, and compassion, the traits of all truly great leaders.

Episodes

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Main article: List of Elena of Avalor episodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
125July 22, 2016 (2016-07-22)October 1, 2017 (2017-10-01)
224[3]October 14, 2017 (2017-10-14)June 1, 2019 (2019-06-01)
328[4]October 7, 2019 (2019-10-07)[5]August 23, 2020 (2020-08-23)[1]

Characters

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Main article: List of Elena of Avalor characters

Production

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Story editor Silvia Cardenas Olivas and producer Craig Gerber discuss Elena of Avalor in 2016

The series' creator and executive producer Craig Gerber said: "It was very important to us that, since we were doing a show with a kingdom inspired by Latin American culture, that we get that right. Even though it's a fairytale world, there are things that feel very authentic." Story editor Silvia Olivas stated: "We have cultural consultants help us every step of the way. They read everything from the premise all the way through the final draft." On the show's music, Latin music consultant Rene Camacho said: "The styles of music we're using overall — it's all Latin-based, it's very festive." Consultant Diane Rodriguez stated that the series "has this visual element that's so evocative, it takes the look of the Latino culture, of the Americas, almost to another level."[6] In June 2016, the music video for "My Time" was released.[7] The series was renewed for a second season on August 11, 2016.[8] The series was renewed for a third season on February 13, 2017.[9] The second season premiered on October 14, 2017.

On September 17, 2019, it was announced that the third season would premiere on October 7, 2019.[10]

The series concluded on August 23, 2020.

Broadcast

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The debut episode "First Day of Rule" was distributed on-demand on June 20, 2016 by Rogers TV in Canada.[11] Disney scheduled the online release in the United States for July 1, 2016.[12] An episode of the series aired as a sneak peek on Disney Channel in the UK and Ireland on July 15, 2016, and more episodes aired later in the year.[13][14] A television movie titled Elena and the Secret of Avalor, which shows the origins of the series, premiered on November 20, 2016.[15][16][17] The series' final episode, a one-hour special, "Elena of Avalor: Coronation Day" aired on August 23, 2020.[1]

Home media

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Home media is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.

Elena of Avalor home video releases
Season Episodes Years active Release dates
Region 1
1 25 2016–17 Volume 1: Ready to Rule (episodes 1-4): December 6, 2016[18]
Volume 2: Elena and the Secret of Avalor (episodes 5-8 + "Elena and the Secret of Avalor" (TV film): February 7, 2017[19]
Volume 3: Celebrations to Remember (episodes 9, 11, 14, 16-18): September 12, 2017
Volume 4: Realm of the Jaquins ("Realm of the Jaquins"): August 7, 2018
2 24 2017–19 Volume 4: Realm of the Jaquins ("Three Jaquins and a Princess" and "Shapeshifters"): August 7, 2018
Adventures in
Vallestrella		 5 2017 Volume 4: Realm of the Jaquins (All shorts): August 7, 2018
Scepter Training
with Zuzo		 5 2018
Special features
Volume 1: Ready to Rule (Region 1):
'Projection scepter'
Volume 2: Elena and the Secret of Avalor (Region 1):
'Jaquin mobile', and 'Music video: "My Time"'
Volume 3: Celebrations to Remember (Region 1):
'Elena locket'

Region 2 Season 1 DVDs 2017–2018

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In the UK, Disney released the first DVD, Elena of Avalor: Ready to Rule in English on 30 January 2017.

A second DVD called, Elena And The Secret of Avalor, was released on 17 July 2017.

A third and final DVD Disney released in the UK was called, Elena of Avalor: Celebrations to Remember, on 5 February 2018.

Region 2 DVDs Future

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Disney has NOT released the 4th DVD called A Realm of the Jacquins in Region 2 in the UK, since the Elena of Avalor: Celebrations to Remember DVD came out on 5 February 2018.

Main Series

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Region 2
Season DVD Title Episode Count Aspect Ratio Total running time Release Date
1 "Elena of Avalor: Ready to Rule (Episodes are: First Day Of Rule / Model Sister, All Heated Up, & Island of Youth)" 4 16:9 87 Minutes 30 January 2017
"Elena And The Secret of Avalor (Episodes are: Elena and the Secret of Avalor', 'Spellbound', 'Finders Leapers', 'Prince Too Charming', and 'Royal Retreat)" 5 16:9 2 hours and 28 Minutes 17 July 2017
"Elena of Avalor: Celebrations to Remember (Episodes are: "A Day to Remember", "Navidad", "King of the Carnaval", "My Fair Naomi", "Crystal in the Rough", & "Captain Turner Returns")" 6 16:9 2 hours and 10 Minutes 5 February 2018

Reception

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The series received generally positive reception. Emily Ashby of Common Sense Media described the series protagonist, Elena, as a "spunky Latina-inspired princess" and said she is an "excellent role model". She said that while a few scenes might be "scary for youngsters" there are strong themes of "friendship, family relationships...honesty, fairness, and kindness" and called the series funny and heartwarming. She additionally argued that the show's incorporation of Latin influences was a "welcome change in kids' programming".[20]

Ratings

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Viewership and ratings per season of Elena of Avalor
Season Episodes First aired Last aired Avg. viewers
(millions)		 18–49
rank
Date Viewers
(millions) 		Date Viewers
(millions)
1 25 July 22, 2016 (2016-07-22) 2.22[21] October 1, 2017 (2017-10-01) 1.08[22] 1.40 TBD
2 24 October 14, 2017 (2017-10-14) 1.18[23] June 1, 2019 (2019-06-01) 0.51[24] 0.82 TBD
3 22 October 7, 2019 (2019-10-07) 0.33[25] August 23, 2020 (2020-08-23) 0.34[26] TBD TBD

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominee Result Ref.
2017 44th Annie Awards Best Animated TV/Broadcast for Children's Audience Episode: "A Day to Remember" Nominated [27]
Writers Guild of America Awards Animation Craig Gerber (episode: "First Day of Rule") [28]
National Hispanic Media Coalition Impact Awards Outstanding Animated Series Craig Gerber and Silvia Olivas Won [29]
2018 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television or Film) Yvette Nicole Brown Nominated [30]
45th Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards Outstanding Casting for an Animated Series or Special Jennifer Trujillo and Brian Mathias Won [31][32]
2019 46th Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Preschool Children's Animated Series Craig Gerber, Pilar Flynn, Elliot M. Bour and Silvia Cardenas Olivas Nominated [33][34]
Outstanding Performer in a Preschool Animated Program Steve Buscemi, as Saloso: The Tides of Change
Outstanding Casting for an Animated Series or Special Jennifer Trujillo and David H. Wright III Won
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Preschool Animation Program Robert Poole II, Robbi Smith, David Bonilla, J. Lampinen, Chris Coyne and Rich Danhakl Nominated
Outstanding Music Direction And Composition Tony Morales
Outstanding Original Song in a Children's or Animated Program "Fallin' Like a Rock": A Lava Story
2020 47th Annie Awards Best TV/Media- Preschool "Changing of The Guard" [35]
NAMIC Vision Awards Animation Elena of Avalor Won
2020 47th Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Special Class Animated Program Craig Gerber, Silvia Olivas, Elliot Bour, Pilar Flynn for Elena of Avalor: The Magic Within Nominated [36]
Outstanding Directing for a Preschool Animated Program Elliot Bour, Craig Gerber, Nathan Chew, Robb Pratt and Sam Riegel
Outstanding Casting for an Animated Series or Special David Wright, Jennifer Trujillo and Tatiana Bull
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Preschool Animation Program Melissa Ellis and Fil Brown Won
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Preschool Animation Program Robert Poole II, Robbi Smith, David Bonilla and J. Lampinen
Outstanding Music Direction And Composition Tony Morales Nominated
Outstanding Original Song in a Children's, Young Adult or Animated Program John Kavanaugh, Craig Gerber and Jeffrey M. Howard for Movin' on Up: "Never Leave"
Outstanding Writing for a Preschool Animated Program Craig Gerber, Silvia Cardenas Olivas, Kate Kondell, Tom Rogers, Rachel Ruderman and Cameron Baity Won
2021 48th Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Performer in a Preschool Animated Program Mark Hamill as Vuli: Coronation Day [37]
Patrick Warburton as Grand Macaw: Coronation Day Nominated
Outstanding Casting for a Animated Program David Wright, Jennifer Trujillo and Tatiana Bull Won
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Preschool, Children's, or Animated Program Tony Morales Nominated
Outstanding Original Song in a Children's, Young Adult, or Animated Program "Something in the Air": Sweetheart's Day
Outstanding Writing for a Preschool Animated Program Craig Gerber, Silvia Cardenas Olivas, Kate Kondell, Tom Rogers, Rachel Ruderman and Cameron Baity

Notes

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  1. ^ Animation outsourced to ICON Creative Studio Inc (production and animation in Season 1-3), TeamTO (production and animation only in Season 1), DQ Entertainment (animation only in Season 3) and Technicolor Animation Productions (production and animation in Season 2-3)

References

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