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‘Frozen’ short headed to theaters

This image released by Disney shows, from left, Duke Weselton, voiced by Alan Tudyk, Anna, voiced by Kristen Bell, and Elsa the Snow Queen, voiced by Idina Menzel, in a scene from the animated feature "Frozen." Frozen” favorites Anna, Elsa, and Olaf are headed back to the big screen in a new short film. Walt Disney Animation Studios on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014, announced plans to show “Frozen Fever” in front of their live-action “Cinderella,” which opens in theaters on March 13, 2015. (AP Photo/Disney) This image released by Disney shows, from left, Duke Weselton, voiced by Alan Tudyk, Anna, voiced by Kristen Bell, and Elsa the Snow Queen, voiced by Idina Menzel, in a scene from the animated feature "Frozen." Frozen” favorites Anna, Elsa, and Olaf are headed back to the big screen in a new short film. Walt Disney Animation Studios on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014, announced plans to show “Frozen Fever” in front of their live-action “Cinderella,” which opens in theaters on March 13, 2015. (AP Photo/Disney)

By Associated Press December 3, 2014 1 min read

LOS ANGELES (AP) – “Frozen” favorites Anna, Elsa, and Olaf are headed back to the big screen in a new short film.

Walt Disney Animation Studios announced Wednesday it plans to show “Frozen Fever” in front of the live-action “Cinderella” that opens in theaters March 13.

The short reunites the Oscar-winning directing team from “Frozen”: Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck. It will tell the story of Elsa and Kristoff’s attempt to plan a birthday party for Anna.

“Frozen” is the fifth-highest grossing film of all time, with over $1.27 billion worldwide, and it continues to resonate with audiences.

Disney has had massive success with live-action updates of its animated classics, including 2014’s “Maleficent.” But the promise of a “Frozen” short with “Cinderella” will likely prove to be icing on their fairy tale cake.