Everything you want to learn about Justin Timberlake‘s executive producer role in Trolls Band Together but were afraid to ask is well addressed here. I’m quite enjoying the home video release of this work a lot more than what was experienced at the theatre. It’s mostly because I wanted to know more about how the NSYNC reunion came about. I’m sure it wasn’t as easy as a phone call when considering what happened that resulted in them disbanding, sort of reuniting, and et cetera.
What I’ve learned from viewing “Hi, Hi, Hi” and “Together Again” is that Timberlake isn’t the only one who wants to keep this franchise alive. Producer Gina Shay must have geeked out when he pitched the idea of doing a reunion. To see the behind the scenes recordings with them talking about how to develop their characters and also composing a new song must’ve been a dream come true for her.
And we get to hear what these lads have been doing since. Anyone who has followed NSYNC’s history already knows everything that led to their disbanding. And the song they’ve recorded together shows no one has hard feelings about the past. They’re all in a “Better Place.”
What’s presented will make you smile. And I’m curious to see how well this film will do in the home video release department to help bring back their music. Also, as I’ve said in the past in my movie review, there is a lingering question: what about those boy bands from the East. I’d be game for a proper sequel where they have to up their game since it’s not a Western phenomenon.
Although the producers may prefer to explore other aspects of why music is wonderful, sometimes having a serialised narrative is better. Until then, one fact is certain. The BroZone are now part of the lexicon. And having a sing-along home video release is perfect for those wanting to do just that rather than learning something about where this franchise might head. But as for being part of Branch’s life depends on what DreamWorks has planned. Until that story idea gets pitched, just what this IP offers can go anywhere.
Additional Bonus Features Include
- SING-ALONG VERSION
- IT TAKES THREE–In this original short, Poppy, Viva, and Tiny Diamond get sucked into the Hustle-verse, only to discover that it is devoid of hustle. The trio sings their way out, hopefully generating enough harmony to re-ignite the Hustle-verse and escape.
- DELETED SCENES—With intro by Head of Story Colin Jack
o WALL CLIMB — BROKEN TOOTH
o BRIDGET GRISTLE, HONEYMOON
o CRIMP AND TINY ROMANCE - FUN IN THE RECORDING BOOTH
- BUILDING THE BAND—The band is coming back together for another volume of Trolls based fun! Meet the new characters and the cast members behind them, and catch up with your returning favourites! These segments includes bits with #BROPPY, BROZONE, VIVA, VELVET AND VENEER, BRIDGET AND KING GRISTLE and TINY DIAMOND
- ANIMATING TROLLS—In this BTS piece, filmmakers, and crew dive deep into their animation process to show how the unique locations and textures of the film were created.
- HOW TO DRAW—Step into the BroZone green room with story artist Wendy Sullivan and learn how to draw your own BroZone album cover featuring John Dory, Spruce, Clay, Floyd, and of course, Baby Branch! Plus, we’ll learn how to draw Viva!