Interviews: “Once Upon a Time” cast and creators talk “Frozen” for season 4 at San Diego Comic-Con 2014

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Cast members from Frozen and Once Upon a Time gather in front of the iconic San Diego Comic-Con International step-and-repeat, bringing together fan-favorite Disney characters and beloved storylines for an exclusive panel photo op.

At San Diego Comic-Con 2014, Disney’s hit film “Frozen” was definitely on the minds of fans as they showed up to the panel for the ABC TV show “Once Upon A Time.” But with so few episodes scripted and shot so far, there wasn’t much to see from Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff. A brief teaser was shown, followed by a whole lot of conversation about other hot topics from the show.

But in interviews following the panel, the cast and creators opened up a bit about how and why “Frozen” is being integrated into season four, including some comparisons between the animated characters and existing ones on “Once.”

The video below includes interviews with (in order) Jennifer Morrison (‘Emma’), Colin O’Donoghue (‘Hook’), Lana Parrilla (‘Evil Queen’/’Regina’), Jared S. Gilmore (‘Henry Mills’), Robert Carlyle (‘Rumplestiltskin’/’Mr. Gold’), Emilie de Ravin (‘Belle’), Edward Kitsis (EP), and Adam Horowitz (EP).


Video: Interviews: Once Upon A Time cast talks Frozen at San Diego Comic-Con 2014


Not long after SDCC ended, ABC did release a few first looks at Elsa, Kristoff, and Sven as will be seen in “Once Upon A Time” when it returns Sunday, September 28, with a description of the season:

Master storytellers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz (“Lost,” “Tron: Legacy”) invite everyone to join Emma Swan, Snow White, Prince Charming, The Evil Queen, Hook and all the other resident fairytale characters as they prepare to defend themselves against a magical force from the past that’s too unpredictable even for Rumplestiltskin – Elsa, the Ice Queen from Arendelle.

Elsa from Frozen dazzles in a sparkling blue gown and signature blond braid, beaming beside a festively decorated white wardrobe, capturing the magical Once Upon a Time vibe at San Diego Comic-Con 2014.

Elsa from Frozen, dressed in her signature blue gown with braided blonde hair, stands confidently with hands on hips facing a man in a rustic setting, as seen at San Diego Comic-Con during Once Upon a Time.

ONCE UPON A TIME - Master storytellers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz ("Lost," "Tron: Legacy") invite everyone to join Emma Swan, Snow White, Prince Charming, The Evil Queen, Hook and all the other resident fairytale characters as they prepare to defend themselves against a magical force from the past that's too unpredictable even for Rumplestiltskin - Elsa, the Ice Queen from Arendelle. (ABC/Katie Yu)

Inside a charming, rustic stable that feels straight out of Arendelle, a cast member portraying Kristoff feeds Sven the reindeer while Anna in her signature blue dress looks on, capturing all the magic of Frozen as if you’ve stepped into a live scene from Once Upon a Time at Disneyland.

Elsa, in her signature sparkling blue gown and long blonde braid, poses indoors with a bright smile, looking off to the left—ready to greet Disney fans and bring Frozen magic to life for Once Upon a Time enthusiasts at San Diego Comic-Con.

Outside the convention center, Disney was promoting “Frozen” coming to “Once Upon A Time” in a big way with a huge building wrap that no one could miss:

A vibrant mural at San Diego Comic-Con 2014 brings Disney magic to life with an enchanted hand surrounded by blue sparkles and the phrase "Once Upon," set above a red trolley—capturing the whimsical essence of Frozen and inviting fans into a fairytale world.

Photos of the “Once Upon A Time” cast at San Diego Comic-Con 2014:

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