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5 Ways ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Embraces Southeast Asian Culture She’s a warrior who wears a Filipino-style salakot on her head, sporting a curved sword shaped like an Indonesian Kris, who’s on a journey to restore peace in the dragon-shaped, fantastical world of Kumandra. Who is she? Raya. The titular character of Disney’s newest animated film, “Raya and the Last Dragon,” not to mention Disney’s first Southeast Asian princess (voiced by Vietnamese-American actress Kelly Marie...

Raya and the Last Dragon Blu-ray, DVD & Digital Details Released! Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic adventure Raya and the Last Dragon will be arriving on all major digital platforms beginning April 2, and on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD beginning May 18! The home release includes Disney’s new animated short “Us Again.” The animated feature is currently playing in select theaters. The film is also available on Disney+ Premier Access and will become available to all Disney+ subscribers on...

Tuk Tuk Box delivers a box of Southeast Asian snacks, treats and beverages. Submitted photo One of the more interesting aspects of this job as editor of the food pages, is being invited to sample new products. During this pandemic year, the arrival of boxes at my door has certainly been more entertaining than one more Zoom meeting. The contents have ranged from bottled camels’ milk (probably best enjoyed in the desert) to Distel’s Turkey Meatloaf in a sous vide bag (tasty;...

Southeast Asian-inspired fable tells the tale of a plucky princess on a quest to save the world.

Although hard to gain, trust is a beautiful thing. This is the core theme of the animated Disney film “Raya and the Last Dragon.” The film is directed by Don Hall, who also co-directed “Moana,” and Carlos López Estrada, who directed 2018’s “Blindspotting.” The film is written by Qui Nguyen (this is his first writing credit for film) and Adele Lim, who wrote the screen adaption of “Crazy Rich Asians.” The film is playing in theaters and on Disney+ ...

Screenshot: Disney It’s not every Disney movie that leaves you thinking about food. Raya and the Last Dragon is a lush, gorgeous work of animation with epic fight scenes, a doubting heroine, and a giddy water dragon—and it’s a movie that remembers that people need to eat, and that eating together is meaningful. Watching the enterprising young chef Boun (Izaac Wang) dole out his dishes to a gaggle of newfound friends, I missed more than ever the experience of food as community, as a reaso...

The movie is set in Kumandra - a fantasy land that's home to five tribes - each of which has its own distinct culture, inspired by different places in South ...

After almost 90 years of animated films, Disney has finally ventured into South East Asia.

CS Recommends: Raya Toys, Plus TV Shows & More! CS Recommends: Raya Toys, Plus TV Shows & More! Stuck inside? Don’t know what to watch/read/play/listen to? ComingSoon.net has got you covered. In this week’s  CS Recommends our staff kicks off gives you solid tips on the best media to consume during your downtime, including toys from  Raya and the Last Dragon and more! Check out our picks below! This weekend Disney+ is releasing Raya and the Last Dragon, and your family can celebrate with...

The Importance and Beauty Of Raya and the Last Dragon Walt Disney Animation Studios, Raya and the Last Dragon travels into a world where everything once lived in harmony before an evil force fractured and divided humanity. Through personal travesty that same evil force sends Raya on an epic journey five hundred years later, with the hope of finding the last dragon and restoring all of the life that had been lost. Kumandra was a prosperous land when evil spirits called the Druun began to ravage...