About Tangled: The Series - Short Cuts

Tangled: The Series - Short Cuts is a collection of short films that is part of the Disney Channel animated series, which was later renamed to Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure. This series originally aired in 2017. It features the beloved characters of Rapunzel, her love interest Eugene (previously known as Flynn Rider), her loyal chameleon Pascal, and her vigilant horse Maximus. The series showcases their adventures as they get to explore the kingdom of Corona and beyond.

Making / Production

The series is produced by Disney Television Animation with Chris Sonnenburg and Shane Prigmore as developers. The series is set in the time period between the original "Tangled" film and the short film "Tangled Ever After". The series utilizes a unique blend of traditional animation and CG, reflecting the aesthetic of the original feature film.

Actors

• Mandy Moore as Rapunzel, the princess with 70 feet of magical, golden hair. She embodies the character's spirit of exploration and curiosity.
• Zachary Levi plays Eugene Fitzherbert, also known as Flynn Rider, Rapunzel’s boyfriend, who tries to adapt to his new lifestyle.
• Eden Espinosa lends her voice to Cassandra, Rapunzel's tough-as-nails handmaiden and confidant.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series preserved the character designs from the film but presented them in 2D animation instead of 3D.
• It shared various crew members with another Disney Channel series, "Gravity Falls".
• The show contains several references to the original movie and expands on the lore of the magical golden flower.

Music and Soundtrack

The series features original songs produced by Disney veteran, Alan Menken, who was also the music composer for the original Tangled film. Notable songs include the series theme "Wind In My Hair" and "Ready As I'll Ever Be".

Quotes

• "I promise you this. No matter how far I venture out into the world, I will always find my way back to Corona." - Rapunzel
• "Honestly, I don’t know why I ever leave this place. I’ve got all the adventure I need right here." - Eugene

Awards

The series was critically acclaimed and received a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Children's Animated Program in 2018.