"Descendants" is an American television series created by Josann McGibbon and Sara Parriott. The series focuses on the descendants of iconic characters known from Disney films, such as the Evil Queen, Maleficent, Jafar and Cruella de Vil.
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- Premiere: The first film in the series, titled "Descendants," premiered on July 31, 2015 on the Disney Channel.
- The plot: The "Descendants" series takes place in the fantastic kingdom of Auradon, where King Beast and Queen Beauty, in accordance with their new policy, give the descendants of villains a chance for a normal life. The plot focuses on the adventures of the descendants of the Evil Queen, Maleficent, Jafar and Cruella de Vil, who are sent to Auradon Prep - a school for children of Disney characters.
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Movie parts: The series consists of three films:
- "Descendants" (2015).
- "Descendants 2" (2017).
- "Descendants 3" (2019).
- Characters: The series features descendants of well-known characters from Disney films, such as Mal (descendant of Maleficent), Evie (descendant of the Evil Queen), Jay (descendant of Jafar), Carlos (descendant of Cruella de Vil) and many other characters.
- Music: Each film in the series features original songs that are an important part of the storyline. The music is the link between the world of the characters and their characters from the original Disney films.
- Expanded universe: In addition to films, the "Descendants" series has also been developed through short films, novels, video games and other brand-related materials.
- Education and Values: Although the series deals with evil and good, it also focuses on positive values such as friendship, acceptance, responsibility and the ability to choose one's own path.
- Commercial Success: The films in the Descendants series have gained enormous popularity among younger audiences, bringing Disney commercial success and earning a loyal fan base.
- Mal form: The character of Mal, or Maleficent's descendant, has become particularly iconic and has gained a strong following among young viewers.
- Remembrance of Cameron Boyce: Actor Cameron Boyce, who played the role of Carlos, died suddenly in 2019. His tragic death was painfully felt by the cast, production team and fans of the series.
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- Inspiration for the series: The idea for the "Descendants" series was born from the question: "What would happen if the children of Disney villains and heroes went to school together?" The creators set out to discover what would happen if the descendants of iconic characters met and had to coexist.
- Shorts: In addition to the full-length films, Disney has also produced a series of shorts entitled "Descendants: Wicked World." It tells the further adventures of the Descendants after the events of the films.
- Mal language: In the films, the character Mal, played by Dove Cameron, uses a slightly altered language that includes some elements of a sign language-like code.
- References to other films: The "Descendants" series features references and references to other Disney films and famous characters. For example, in "Descendants 2" you can see a hidden theme known from "Pirates of the Caribbean."
- Hidden Disney logo: In the movie "Descendants" you can see the hidden Disney logo in the form of a sea wave in one of the scenes.
- Characterization of characters: The appearance of the descendants has been deliberately adapted to Disney's style, retaining some characteristics of their villain parents.
- Costume impact: The costumes of the characters in the "Descendants" series are an important element that expresses their identity. In Mal's case, the pink highlights in her hair symbolize her mother, Maleficent.
- Music popularity: Songs from the series have gained popularity and have been performed at various events and TV shows.
- Spin-offs and adaptations: The popularity of the Descendants series prompted Disney to develop further projects related to Auradon characters, such as novels, comics and games.
- The last film and tribute to Cameron Boyce: "Descendants 3" was the last film of the series and was dedicated to the memory of the late actor Cameron Boyce, who played Carlos. The film included a special dedication in his honor.
