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{{short description|American animated television series}}
{{Infobox television {{Infobox television
| show_name = Elena of Avalor | image = Elena of Avalor logo.png
| image = Elena of Avalor logo.png | genre = ]<br />]<br />]
| genre = Fantasy | creator = ]
| creator = Craig Gerber | based_on = {{based on|'']''|Craig Gerber}}
| based_on = '']'' by Craig Gerber | voices = {{plainlist |
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| theme_music_composer = | theme_music_composer = ]<br>Craig Gerber
| opentheme = | opentheme = {{Theme song|"Elena of Avalor"|]}}
| endtheme = {{Theme song|"Elena of Avalor" (instrumental)}}
| composer = Tony Morales | composer = Tony Morales
| country = United States | country = United States
| language = English | language = English
| num_seasons = <!-- Per infobox instructions, this should be the season the latest aired episode belongs to --> | num_seasons = 3
| num_episodes = <!-- Per infobox instructions, this should be the number of episodes that have aired --> | num_episodes = 77
| list_episodes = | list_episodes = List of Elena of Avalor episodes
| executive_producer = | executive_producer = Craig Gerber
| producer = | producer = Pilar Flynn (S2-3)
| company = {{plainlist| | runtime = 24 min
| company = ]{{efn|Animation outsourced to ICON Creative Studio Inc (production and animation in Season 1-3), ] (production and animation only in Season 1), DQ Entertainment (animation only in Season 3) and ] (production and animation in Season 2-3)}}
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| distributor = ] | first_aired = {{Start date|2016|7|22}}
| location = | last_aired = {{End date|2020|8|23}}<ref name="The Futon Critic"/>
| runtime = 20–27 minutes
| network = ]
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| last_aired = <!-- present - stays present until last episode has aired -->
| website = http://lol.disney.com/characters/elena-of-avalor
| website_title = Official website
| related = '']''
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'''''Elena of Avalor''''' is an American ] created by ]. It ran on ] from July 22, 2016 to July 14, 2018 when it moved to ], where it aired until the series finale on August 23, 2020, ending after three seasons.<ref name="The Futon Critic"/> The series features ] as the voice of Elena, Disney's first ] princess. 77 episodes were produced.
'''''Elena of Avalor''''' is an upcoming American computer-animated television series that will debut on July 22, 2016 on ].<ref name="TFC-premiere">{{cite press release|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2016/06/09/elena-of-avalor-makes-royal-debut-friday-july-22-on-disney-channel-107312/20160609disney01/|title="Elena of Avalor" Makes Royal Debut Friday, July 22 on Disney Channel|publisher=]|via=]|date=June 9, 2016|accessdate=June 9, 2016}}</ref><ref name="premiere">{{cite news|url=http://www.latimes.com/travel/themeparks/la-et-trb-disney-latina-princess-parks-debut-20160429-snap-htmlstory.html|title=The first Latina Disney princess is coming to Disneyland, Disney World and TV|date=April 29, 2016|website=Los Angeles Times}}</ref> The series is about a ] princess and her family. ''Elena of Avalor'' takes place in the same universe as ]'s '']''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.polygon.com/2016/4/20/11468220/disney-princess-elena-of-avalor-latina-princess|title=Disney's first 'Latin-inspired' princess makes her theme park debut this summer|work=Polygon|last=Frank|first=Allegra|date=April 20, 2016|accessdate=July 1, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://deadline.com/2016/01/elena-of-avalor-casts-jenna-ortega-chris-parnell-1201681620/|title=Chris Parnell, Jenna Ortega & More Join Disney Junior's ‘Elena Of Avalor'|work=]|last=Hipes|first=Patrick|date=January 12, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.latinpost.com/articles/117719/20160307/elena-avalor-disneys-first-latina-princess-gets-book.htm|title=Elena of Avalor, Disney's First Latina Princess|work=Latin Post|date=March 7, 2016}}</ref> A television movie titled ''Elena and the Secret of Avalor'' is scheduled to premiere in fall 2016, which will explain how Elena was trapped in the magical amulet for decades before being set free by Princess Sofia.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://deadline.com/2016/06/elena-of-avalor-disney-channel-aimee-carrero-1201769613/|title=Disney Channel Sets Premiere Date For ‘Sofia’ Spinoff ‘Elena Of Avalor’|work=Deadline Hollywood|last=Evans|first=Greg|date=June 9, 2016|accessdate=June 30, 2016}}</ref>


==Plot== == Plot ==
Teenage princess Elena has saved her magical kingdom, Avalor, from an evil sorceress and must now learn to rule as its crown princess. Elena's adventures will lead her to understand that her new role requires thoughtfulness, resilience and compassion, the traits of all truly great leaders. Since she is only 16-years-old, she has a Grand Council composed of her grandparents, older cousin Chancellor Esteban and a new friend, Naomi, to give advice along the way. Elena also looks to her younger sister Isabel, her friends Mateo and Gabe, a spirit animal named Zuzo, and a trio of magical flying creatures called Jaquins (a race of winged jaguars) for guidance and support. Princess Elena Castillo Flores<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latina.com/entertainment/buzz/elena-avalor-disney-latina-princess-facts|title=Elena of Avalor First Latina Disney Princess Facts|work=Latina|author=Priscilla Rodriguez|date=July 18, 2016|access-date=April 26, 2017|archive-date=October 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201008005531/https://www.latina.com/entertainment/buzz/elena-avalor-disney-latina-princess-facts|url-status=live}}</ref> has been freed from the Amulet of Avalor by Princess Sofia and has saved her magical kingdom of Avalor from evil sorceress Shuriki. As she had been trapped in the amulet for 41 years while Shuriki ruled the kingdom, she must now learn to rule as its crown princess. Since she is only 16 years old, she must follow the guidance of a Grand Council, composed of her grandparents, older cousin Chancellor Esteban, and a new friend, Naomi Turner. Elena also looks to her little sister, Isabel, her friends, wizard Mateo, and Royal Guard lieutenant, Gabe, a spirit animal named Zuzo, and a trio of magical flying creatures called Jaquins for guidance and support.


In season 1, Elena adjusts to her new life as crown princess, while learning to master the power of her scepter. At the end of the season, Elena learns from Quita Moz of the Sunbird Oracles that she will soon be facing a darkness and will be tested on her bravery and leadership; if she fails, she will never become queen.
==Cast and characters==
* ] as Elena, a 16-year-old ascendant to the throne of the fairytale kingdom of Avalor<ref name="TFC-premiere" /><ref name="cast">{{cite news|url=http://www.stitchkingdom.com/disney-elena-of-avalor-supporting-cast-announced-83285/|title=Disney Junior's ‘Elena of Avalor' Supporting Cast Announced|work=Stitch Kingdom|date=January 12, 2016}}</ref>
* ] as Princess Isabel, the younger sister of Elena<ref name="TFC-premiere" /><ref name="cast" />
* ] as Migs, one of three magical flying creatures called Jaquins who support Elena as she learns how to rule her kingdom<ref name="TFC-premiere" /><ref name="cast" />
* ] as Luna, one of the Jaquins<ref name="TFC-premiere" /><ref name="cast" />
* ] as Skylar, one of the Jaquins<ref name="TFC-premiere" /><ref name="cast" />
* ] as Francisco, Elena's grandfather<ref name="TFC-premiere" /><ref name="cast" />
* Julia Vera as Luisa, Elena's grandmother<ref name="TFC-premiere" /><ref name="cast" />
* Christian Lanz as Chancellor Esteban, Elena's uncle and Royal Advisor of Avalor<ref name="TFC-premiere" /><ref name="cast" />
* ] as Naomi, a girl who is Elena's best friend<ref name="TFC-premiere" /><ref name="cast" />
* ] as Mateo, a wizard-in-training and another of Elena's close friends<ref name="TFC-premiere" /><ref name="cast" />
* Jorge Diaz as Gabe, Elena's friend and rising star of the Royal Guard<ref name="TFC-premiere" /><ref name="cast" />
* ] as Zuzo, a mysterious and wily spirit animal that acts as a link between the human and spirit worlds<ref name="TFC-premiere" /><ref name="cast" />
* Joe Nunez as Armando, a frazzled palace servant who helps Elena on her journey to the throne.<ref name="TFC-premiere" /><ref name="cast" />
* ? as Shuriki, the evil sorceress<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfNTEf5ZtSc |title=Royal Adventures in Avalor | Elena of Avalor | Disney Channel |date=12 July 2016 |quote=Princess Elena's journey began long ago when her parents and kingdom were taken from her by the evil sorceress, Shuriki. Elena bravely faced the sorceress to protect her little sister, Princess Isabel, and her grandparents. In the process, her magical amulet pulled her inside its enchanted jewel, saving her life but imprisoning her at the same time. While Elena is the rightful heir to the throne, she is only 16, and must learn to rule Avalor with the help of a Grand Council comprised of her Grandfather Tito, Grandmother Cici and Royal Advisor, Duke Esteban. With some magical friends by her side – Mateo, a wizard-in-training, and Skylar, a magical flying Jaquin – Princess Elena's adventures will help her understand that her new role requires thoughtfulness, resilience and compassion, the traits of all truly great leaders. |archive-date=12 July 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160712202528/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfNTEf5ZtSc&gl=US&hl=en |dead-url=no}}</ref>
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In the second season, Elena spends time preparing for her test while simultaneously facing Victor and Carla Delgado, who have teamed up with Shuriki, who has her powers restored. She also befriends the Sirenas of Nueva Vista, and enlists their help to defeat Shuriki.
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In season 3, Elena's cousin Esteban is revealed to have been in on Shuriki's original takeover of the kingdom more than 41 years earlier, and is banished from the kingdom. Meanwhile, Elena is granted new emotion-based powers after falling into a crystal well in Takaina. She spends the season preparing for her coronation as queen, learning to control her emotion magic, and facing down the Delgados' wicked matriarch, Ash.
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Elena's adventures lead her to understand that her new role requires thoughtfulness, resilience, and compassion, the traits of all truly great leaders.
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] discuss ''Elena of Avalor'' in 2016]]
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The series' creator and executive producer Craig Gerber said: "It was very important to us that, since we were doing a show with a kingdom inspired by Latin American culture, that we get that right. Even though it's a fairytale world, there are things that feel very authentic." Story editor Silvia Olivas stated: "We have cultural consultants help us every step of the way. They read everything from the premise all the way through the final draft." On the show's music, Latin music consultant Rene Camacho said: "The styles of music we're using overall — it's all Latin-based, it's very festive." Consultant Diane Rodriguez stated that the series "has this visual element that's so evocative, it takes the look of the Latino culture, of the Americas, almost to another level."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2016/07/12/meet-disney-channel-first-latina-princess-elena-of-avalor/86982644/?hootPostID=1ac63ed5097cc8a04b7c3138ff648dca|title=How Disney Brought Elena of Avalor's Latin Heritage to Life|work=]|author=Maeve McDermott|date=July 12, 2016|access-date=July 14, 2016|archive-date=September 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160914122640/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2016/07/12/meet-disney-channel-first-latina-princess-elena-of-avalor/86982644/?hootPostID=1ac63ed5097cc8a04b7c3138ff648dca|url-status=live}}</ref> In June 2016, the music video for "My Time" was released.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/7423215/elena-of-avalor-theme-first-latina-disney-princess-exclusive|title=Hear the Theme for 'Elena of Avalor,' Which Features Disney's First Latina Princess: Exclusive|magazine=Billboard|access-date=October 31, 2018}}</ref> The series was renewed for a second season on August 11, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2016/08/elena-of-avalor-renewed-season-2-disney-channel-1201801942/|title=Disney's Elena of Avalor Gets Season 2 Renewal|work=Deadline|author=Erik Pederson|date=August 11, 2016|access-date=April 26, 2017|archive-date=April 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427192915/http://deadline.com/2016/08/elena-of-avalor-renewed-season-2-disney-channel-1201801942/|url-status=live}}</ref> The series was renewed for a third season on February 13, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2017/02/elena-of-avalor-renewed-season-3-disney-channel-1201910153/|title=Elena of Avalor Renewed for Season 3 by Disney Channel|work=Deadline|author=Denise Petski|date=February 13, 2017|access-date=April 26, 2017|archive-date=April 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427193324/http://deadline.com/2017/02/elena-of-avalor-renewed-season-3-disney-channel-1201910153/|url-status=live}}</ref> The second season premiered on October 14, 2017.
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| Title = Model Sister
On September 17, 2019, it was announced that the third<!-- do not use "and final" here as the source says nothing about that --> season would premiere on October 7, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|title=Princess Elena's Heroic Journey to Become Queen Continues in the Third Season of "Elena of Avalor," Premiering Monday, Oct. 7|url=https://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2019/09/17/princess-elenas-heroic-journey-to-become-queen-continues-in-the-third-season-of-elena-of-avalor-premiering-monday-oct-7-298505/20190917disney01/|work=]|date=September 17, 2019|access-date=September 17, 2019|archive-date=July 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709040229/https://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2019/09/17/princess-elenas-heroic-journey-to-become-queen-continues-in-the-third-season-of-elena-of-avalor-premiering-monday-oct-7-298505/20190917disney01/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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== Broadcast ==
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The debut episode "First Day of Rule" was distributed on-demand on June 20, 2016 by ] in Canada.<ref>{{cite web |title=Elena of Avalor |url=https://www.rogersondemand.com/OnDemand/Show/elena_of_avalor?lang=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160727190202/https://www.rogersondemand.com/OnDemand/Show/elena_of_avalor?lang=en |archive-date=July 27, 2016 |access-date=August 21, 2023}}</ref> Disney scheduled the online release in the United States for July 1, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animationmagazine.net/tv/elena-of-avalor-takes-disney-channel-throne-july-22/|title=Elena of Avalor Takes Disney Channel Throne July 22|work=Animation Magazine|author=Mercedes Milligan|date=June 10, 2016|access-date=April 26, 2017|archive-date=January 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122223944/https://www.animationmagazine.net/tv/elena-of-avalor-takes-disney-channel-throne-july-22/|url-status=live}}</ref> An episode of the series aired as a sneak peek on ] in the UK and Ireland on July 15, 2016, and more episodes aired later in the year.<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh0iTt9D5Fs|title=Elena of Avalor Sneak Peak!|work=]|author=Disney Channel UK|date=July 12, 2016|access-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet|number=756489741126762496|title=@Danielle_TW_Dee Hi Danielle, the episode you've seen is a little sneak peek of the full series coming later this year. 😊 Hope you liked it!|user=DisneyChannelUK|author=Disney Channel UK|date=July 22, 2016|access-date=August 16, 2016}}</ref> A television movie titled '']'', which shows the origins of the series, premiered on November 20, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2016/06/elena-of-avalor-disney-channel-aimee-carrero-1201769613/|title=Disney Channel Sets Premiere Date For Sofia Spinoff Elena Of Avalor|work=Deadline|author=Greg Evans|date=June 9, 2016|access-date=June 30, 2016|archive-date=December 11, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171211030200/https://deadline.com/2016/06/elena-of-avalor-disney-channel-aimee-carrero-1201769613/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode|series=Elena of Avalor|season=1|number=1|title=First Day of Rule|minutes=0:00|quote='''Elena:''' Shuriki tried to strike me down, but the amulet saved my life, by pulling me inside it. Alacazar found the amulet and summoned his spirit animal Zuzo, who sent him on a journey to free me. It took a little longer than I'd hoped. Forty-one years. But one magical day, I was freed from the amulet.}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode|series=Elena of Avalor|season=1|number=1|minutes=5:00|quote='''Isabel:''' How can I sleep after being trapped in an enchanted painting for forty-one years? That's fourteen thousand nine hundred sixty-five days.}}</ref>
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The series' final episode, a one-hour special, "Elena of Avalor: Coronation Day" aired on August 23, 2020.<ref name="The Futon Critic"/>
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Home media is distributed by ].
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| style="background:#A52A2A| || style="text-align: center"|''']''' || style="text-align: center"|25 || style="text-align: center"|2016–17 || Volume 1: Ready to Rule (episodes 1-4): December 6, 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Elena-Avalor-Ready-to-Rule/22601|title=Elena of Avalor – Disney Sent Over a Press Release for Ready to Rule on DVD|work=TV Shows on DVD|author=David Lambert|date=August 26, 2016|access-date=August 29, 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160828163238/https://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Elena-Avalor-Ready-to-Rule/22601|archive-date=August 28, 2016}}</ref><br>Volume 2: Elena and the Secret of Avalor (episodes 5-8 + "Elena and the Secret of Avalor" <small>(TV film)</small>: February 7, 2017<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Elena-Avalor-Elena-and-the-Secret-of-Avalor/22814|title=Elena of Avalor – Press Release: DVD for the Crossover Special with Sofia the First|work=TV Shows on DVD|author=David Lambert|date=November 15, 2016|access-date=December 21, 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221163832/https://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Elena-Avalor-Elena-and-the-Secret-of-Avalor/22814|archive-date=December 21, 2016}}</ref><br>Volume 3: Celebrations to Remember (episodes 9, 11, 14, 16-18): September 12, 2017<br>Volume 4: Realm of the Jaquins ("Realm of the Jaquins"): August 7, 2018
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| style="background:#FFDB58| || style="text-align: center"|''']''' || style="text-align: center"|24 || style="text-align: center"|2017–19 || Volume 4: Realm of the Jaquins ("Three Jaquins and a Princess" and "Shapeshifters"): August 7, 2018
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| style="background:#8B0000| || style="text-align: center"|''''']''''' || style="text-align: center"|5 || style="text-align: center"|2017 || rowspan=2|Volume 4: Realm of the Jaquins (All shorts): August 7, 2018
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| RTitle = <ref name=Aug12>{{cite web|url=http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/elena-of-avalor-island-of-youth/EP024488850005 |title=Elena of Avalor: Island of Youth |work=Zap2it |accessdate=July 13, 2016 |quote=First Aired: August 12, 2016}}</ref>
! colspan=5|Special features
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| colspan=5|'''''Volume 1: Ready to Rule'' (Region 1)''':<br>'Projection scepter'<hr>'''''Volume 2: Elena and the Secret of Avalor'' (Region 1)''':<br>'Jaquin mobile', and 'Music video: "My Time"'<hr>'''''Volume 3: Celebrations to Remember'' (Region 1)''':<br>'Elena locket'
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=== Region 2 Season 1 DVDs 2017–2018 ===
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In the UK, Disney released the first DVD, ''Elena of Avalor: Ready to Rule'' in English on 30 January 2017.
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A second DVD called, ''Elena And The Secret of Avalor'', was released on 17 July 2017.
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A third and final DVD Disney released in the UK was called, ''Elena of Avalor: Celebrations to Remember'', on 5 February 2018.
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Disney has NOT released the 4th DVD called ''A Realm of the Jacquins'' in Region 2 in the UK, since the Elena of Avalor: Celebrations to Remember DVD came out on 5 February 2018.
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==== Main Series ====
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| rowspan="3" align="center" | 1
| colspan="2" align="center" | "Elena of Avalor: Ready to Rule (Episodes are: First Day Of Rule / Model Sister, All Heated Up, & Island of Youth)"
| rowspan="1" align="center" | 4
| rowspan="1" align="center" | 16:9
| align="center" | 87 Minutes
| align="center" | 30 January 2017
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| colspan="2" align="center" | "Elena And The Secret of Avalor (Episodes are: Elena and the Secret of Avalor', 'Spellbound', 'Finders Leapers', 'Prince Too Charming', and 'Royal Retreat)"
| rowspan="1" align="center" | 5
| rowspan="1" align="center" | 16:9
| align="center" | 2 hours and 28 Minutes
| align="center" | 17 July 2017
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| colspan="2" align="center" | "Elena of Avalor: Celebrations to Remember (Episodes are: "A Day to Remember", "Navidad", "King of the Carnaval", "My Fair Naomi", "Crystal in the Rough", & "Captain Turner Returns")"
| rowspan="1" align="center" | 6
| rowspan="1" align="center" | 16:9
| align="center" | 2 hours and 10 Minutes
| align="center" | 5 February 2018
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== Reception ==
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The series received generally positive reception. Emily Ashby of ] described the series protagonist, Elena, as a "spunky Latina-inspired princess" and said she is an "excellent role model". She said that while a few scenes might be "scary for youngsters" there are strong themes of "friendship, family relationships...honesty, fairness, and kindness" and called the series funny and heartwarming. She additionally argued that the show's incorporation of Latin influences was a "welcome change in kids' programming".<ref>{{cite web|last=Ashby|first=Emily|url=https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/elena-of-avalor|title=Elena of Avalor Review|date=October 29, 2020|website=]|access-date=April 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210508160658/https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/elena-of-avalor|archive-date=May 8, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref>

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=== Awards and nominations ===
==Development==
{| class="wikitable"
The series' creator and executive producer Craig Gerber said; "It was very important to us that, since we were doing a show with a kingdom inspired by Latin American culture, that we get that right. Even though it's a fairytale world, there are things that feel very authentic." Story editor Silvia Olivias stated "We have cultural consultants help us every step of the way. They read everything from the premise all the way through the final draft." On the show's music, Latin music consultant Rene Camacho said "The styles of music we're using overall — it's all Latin-based, it's very festive." Consultant Diane Rodriguez stated that the show "has this visual element that’s so evocative, it takes the look of the Latino culture, of the Americas, almost to another level."<ref>{{cite web|last=McDermott|first=Maeve|title=Exclusive: How Disney brought 'Elena of Avalor's Latin heritage to life|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2016/07/12/meet-disney-channel-first-latina-princess-elena-of-avalor/86982644/?hootPostID=1ac63ed5097cc8a04b7c3138ff648dca|publisher='']''|accessdate=July 14, 2016|date=July 12, 2016}}</ref>
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! Award
! Category
! Nominee
! Result
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|-
| rowspan="3" | 2017
| ]
| Best Animated TV/Broadcast for Children's Audience
| Episode: "A Day to Remember"
| rowspan="2" {{nom}}
| align=center| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://annieawards.org/legacy/44th-annie-awards|title=Annie Awards|website=annieawards.org|language=en|access-date=May 30, 2018|archive-date=August 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170813090920/https://www.annieawards.org/legacy/44th-annie-awards|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| ]
| ]
| ] (episode: "First Day of Rule")
| align=center| <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://awards.wga.org/wga-awards/previous-nominees-winners|title=2017 NOMINEES & WINNERS|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160328130331/http://awards.wga.org/wga-awards/previous-nominees-winners|archive-date=2016-03-28|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
|] Impact Awards
|Outstanding Animated Series
|Craig Gerber and Silvia Olivas | Craig Gerber and Silvia Olivas
| {{won}}
| align=center| <ref>{{Cite web|title=ADVISORY: Latino Celebrities to be Honored at Oscar-Weekend Impact Awards Gala by National Hispanic Media Coalition, NHMC National Hispanic Media Coalition|url=https://www.nhmc.org/advisory-latino-celebrities-honored-oscar-weekend-impact-awards-gala-national-hispanic-media-coalition/|access-date=2021-08-04|website=NHMC National Hispanic Media Coalition|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-08-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210804065710/https://www.nhmc.org/advisory-latino-celebrities-honored-oscar-weekend-impact-awards-gala-national-hispanic-media-coalition/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2018
| ]
| Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television or Film)
| ]
| {{nom}}
| align=center| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://naacpimageawards.net/nominees-winners/|title=OUTSTANDING CHARACTER VOICE-OVER PERFORMANCE (TELEVISION OR FILM)|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180124005636/https://naacpimageawards.net/nominees-winners/|archive-date=2018-01-24|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
| ]
| Outstanding Casting for an Animated Series or Special
|Jennifer Trujillo and Brian Mathias
| {{won}}
| align=center| <ref>{{cite news|title=The Nation Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Announces The 45th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations|url=http://cdn.emmyonline.org/day_45th_nominations_with_credits_v04.pdf|access-date=March 21, 2018|newspaper=The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences|date=March 21, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Announces Winners for the 45th Annual Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy® Awards|url=http://cdn.emmyonline.org/day_45th_creative_arts_winners.pdf|publisher=The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences|access-date=April 27, 2018|date=April 27, 2018|archive-date=October 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010181434/http://cdn.emmyonline.org/day_45th_creative_arts_winners.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="6" | 2019
| rowspan="6"| ]
| ]
|Craig Gerber, Pilar Flynn, Elliot M. Bour and Silvia Cardenas Olivas
| rowspan="2" {{nom}}
| rowspan="6" style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{Cite news|title=The Nation Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Announces The 46th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations|url=http://cdn.emmyonline.org/daytime-46th-nominations-release-with-credits-v05.pdf|access-date=March 20, 2019|newspaper=The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences|date=March 20, 2019|archive-date=June 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190629155712/http://cdn.emmyonline.org/daytime-46th-nominations-release-with-credits-v05.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Announces Winners for the 46th Annual Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy® Awards|url=http://cdn.emmyonline.org/daytime-46th-winners-creative-arts-v2.pdf|publisher=The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences|access-date=May 3, 2019|date=May 3, 2019|archive-date=July 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709023425/http://cdn.emmyonline.org/daytime-46th-winners-creative-arts-v2.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
| Outstanding Performer in a Preschool Animated Program
| ], as Saloso: The Tides of Change
|-
| Outstanding Casting for an Animated Series or Special
| Jennifer Trujillo and David H. Wright III
| {{won}}
|-
| Outstanding Sound Editing for a Preschool Animation Program
|Robert Poole II, Robbi Smith, David Bonilla, J. Lampinen, Chris Coyne and Rich Danhakl
| rowspan="4" {{nom}}
|-
| Outstanding Music Direction And Composition
| Tony Morales
|-
| Outstanding Original Song in a Children's or Animated Program
| "Fallin' Like a Rock": A Lava Story
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2020
| ]
| Best TV/Media- Preschool
| "Changing of The Guard"
| align=center| <ref>{{cite web | url=https://annieawards.org/legacy/47th-annie-awards | title=47th Annual Annie Awards Legacy Past Nominees & Winners | website=annieawards.org | access-date=August 7, 2021 | archive-date=May 1, 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200501064841/https://annieawards.org/legacy/47th-annie-awards | url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| NAMIC Vision Awards
| Animation
| ''Elena of Avalor''
| {{won}}
| align=center|
|-
| rowspan="8" | 2020
| rowspan="8"| ]
| Outstanding Special Class Animated Program
| ], Silvia Olivas, Elliot Bour, Pilar Flynn for Elena of Avalor: The Magic Within
| rowspan="3" {{nom}}
| rowspan="8" style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{Cite news|title=Daytime Emmy Nominees: 'Elena of Avalor,' 'Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure' Lead Toon Contenders|url=https://www.animationmagazine.net/events/daytime-emmy-nominees-elena-of-avalor-rapunzels-tangled-adventure-lead-toon-contenders/|access-date=May 22, 2020|date=May 22, 2020|archive-date=June 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200604225841/https://www.animationmagazine.net/events/daytime-emmy-nominees-elena-of-avalor-rapunzels-tangled-adventure-lead-toon-contenders/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| Outstanding Directing for a Preschool Animated Program
| Elliot Bour, ], Nathan Chew, Robb Pratt and ]
|-
| Outstanding Casting for an Animated Series or Special
| David Wright, Jennifer Trujillo and Tatiana Bull
|-
| Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Preschool Animation Program
| Melissa Ellis and Fil Brown
| rowspan="2" {{won}}
|-
| Outstanding Sound Editing for a Preschool Animation Program
| Robert Poole II, Robbi Smith, David Bonilla and J. Lampinen
|-
| Outstanding Music Direction And Composition
| Tony Morales
| rowspan="2" {{nom}}
|-
| Outstanding Original Song in a Children's, Young Adult or Animated Program
| ], ] and Jeffrey M. Howard for Movin' on Up: "Never Leave"
|-
| Outstanding Writing for a Preschool Animated Program
| ], Silvia Cardenas Olivas, Kate Kondell, Tom Rogers, Rachel Ruderman and Cameron Baity
| rowspan="2" {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="6" | 2021
| rowspan="6"| ]
| rowspan="2"|Outstanding Performer in a Preschool Animated Program
| ] as Vuli: Coronation Day
| rowspan="6" style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.animationmagazine.net/events/tv-academy-announces-animation-childrens-emmy-nominations/|title=TV Academy Announces Animation/Children's Emmy Nominations|date=June 28, 2021|access-date=June 29, 2021|archive-date=June 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210628233812/https://www.animationmagazine.net/events/tv-academy-announces-animation-childrens-emmy-nominations/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| ] as Grand Macaw: Coronation Day
| {{nom}}
|-
| Outstanding Casting for a Animated Program
| David Wright, Jennifer Trujillo and Tatiana Bull
| {{won}}
|-
| Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Preschool, Children's, or Animated Program
| Tony Morales
| rowspan="3" {{nom}}
|-
| Outstanding Original Song in a Children's, Young Adult, or Animated Program
| "Something in the Air": Sweetheart's Day
|-
| Outstanding Writing for a Preschool Animated Program
| ], Silvia Cardenas Olivas, Kate Kondell, Tom Rogers, Rachel Ruderman and Cameron Baity
|}


==Broadcast== == Notes ==
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A sneak peek of the series aired on ] on July 15, 2016 following a briefer peek on the channel's YouTube on July 12.<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh0iTt9D5Fs|title=Elena of Avalor {{!}} Sneak Peak!|work=]|author=DisneyChannelUK|date=July 12, 2016|accessdate=July 20, 2016|quote=Catch a sneak peak of Elena of Avalor this Friday 15th July @ 4:25pm on Disney Channel UK! |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160721123254/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh0iTt9D5Fs |dead-url=no |archive-date=21 July 2016}}</ref>


==References== == References ==
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<ref name="The Futon Critic">{{cite web|url=https://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/elena-of-avalor/listings/|title=Elena of Avalor Episode Listings|publisher=]|access-date=July 28, 2016|archive-date=August 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230813123500/https://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/elena-of-avalor/listings/|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}


==External links== == External links ==
*{{commons category-inline|Elena of Avalor|''Elena of Avalor''}}
*{{official|http://lol.disney.com/characters/elena-of-avalor}}
* {{Official website|http://lol.disney.com/characters/elena-of-avalor}}
*{{IMDB title|4549142}}
* {{IMDb title|4549142}}


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American animated television series
Elena of Avalor
GenreAdventure
Fantasy
Comedy
Created byCraig Gerber
Based onSofia the First
by Craig Gerber
Voices of
Theme music composerJohn Kavanaugh
Craig Gerber
Opening theme"Elena of Avalor"
by Gaby Moreno
Ending theme"Elena of Avalor" (instrumental)
ComposerTony Morales
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes77 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerCraig Gerber
ProducerPilar Flynn (S2-3)
Running time24 min
Production companyDisney Television Animation
Original release
Network
ReleaseJuly 22, 2016 (2016-07-22) –
August 23, 2020 (2020-08-23)

Elena of Avalor is an American animated television series created by Craig Gerber. It ran on Disney Channel from July 22, 2016 to July 14, 2018 when it moved to Disney Junior, where it aired until the series finale on August 23, 2020, ending after three seasons. The series features Aimee Carrero as the voice of Elena, Disney's first Latina princess. 77 episodes were produced.

Plot

Princess Elena Castillo Flores has been freed from the Amulet of Avalor by Princess Sofia and has saved her magical kingdom of Avalor from evil sorceress Shuriki. As she had been trapped in the amulet for 41 years while Shuriki ruled the kingdom, she must now learn to rule as its crown princess. Since she is only 16 years old, she must follow the guidance of a Grand Council, composed of her grandparents, older cousin Chancellor Esteban, and a new friend, Naomi Turner. Elena also looks to her little sister, Isabel, her friends, wizard Mateo, and Royal Guard lieutenant, Gabe, a spirit animal named Zuzo, and a trio of magical flying creatures called Jaquins for guidance and support.

In season 1, Elena adjusts to her new life as crown princess, while learning to master the power of her scepter. At the end of the season, Elena learns from Quita Moz of the Sunbird Oracles that she will soon be facing a darkness and will be tested on her bravery and leadership; if she fails, she will never become queen.

In the second season, Elena spends time preparing for her test while simultaneously facing Victor and Carla Delgado, who have teamed up with Shuriki, who has her powers restored. She also befriends the Sirenas of Nueva Vista, and enlists their help to defeat Shuriki.

In season 3, Elena's cousin Esteban is revealed to have been in on Shuriki's original takeover of the kingdom more than 41 years earlier, and is banished from the kingdom. Meanwhile, Elena is granted new emotion-based powers after falling into a crystal well in Takaina. She spends the season preparing for her coronation as queen, learning to control her emotion magic, and facing down the Delgados' wicked matriarch, Ash.

Elena's adventures lead her to understand that her new role requires thoughtfulness, resilience, and compassion, the traits of all truly great leaders.

Episodes

Main article: List of Elena of Avalor episodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
125July 22, 2016 (2016-07-22)October 1, 2017 (2017-10-01)
224October 14, 2017 (2017-10-14)June 1, 2019 (2019-06-01)
328October 7, 2019 (2019-10-07)August 23, 2020 (2020-08-23)

Characters

Main article: List of Elena of Avalor characters

Production

Story editor Silvia Cardenas Olivas and producer Craig Gerber discuss Elena of Avalor in 2016

The series' creator and executive producer Craig Gerber said: "It was very important to us that, since we were doing a show with a kingdom inspired by Latin American culture, that we get that right. Even though it's a fairytale world, there are things that feel very authentic." Story editor Silvia Olivas stated: "We have cultural consultants help us every step of the way. They read everything from the premise all the way through the final draft." On the show's music, Latin music consultant Rene Camacho said: "The styles of music we're using overall — it's all Latin-based, it's very festive." Consultant Diane Rodriguez stated that the series "has this visual element that's so evocative, it takes the look of the Latino culture, of the Americas, almost to another level." In June 2016, the music video for "My Time" was released. The series was renewed for a second season on August 11, 2016. The series was renewed for a third season on February 13, 2017. The second season premiered on October 14, 2017.

On September 17, 2019, it was announced that the third season would premiere on October 7, 2019.

The series concluded on August 23, 2020.

Broadcast

The debut episode "First Day of Rule" was distributed on-demand on June 20, 2016 by Rogers TV in Canada. Disney scheduled the online release in the United States for July 1, 2016. An episode of the series aired as a sneak peek on Disney Channel in the UK and Ireland on July 15, 2016, and more episodes aired later in the year. A television movie titled Elena and the Secret of Avalor, which shows the origins of the series, premiered on November 20, 2016. The series' final episode, a one-hour special, "Elena of Avalor: Coronation Day" aired on August 23, 2020.

Home media

Home media is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.

Elena of Avalor home video releases
Season Episodes Years active Release dates
Region 1
1 25 2016–17 Volume 1: Ready to Rule (episodes 1-4): December 6, 2016
Volume 2: Elena and the Secret of Avalor (episodes 5-8 + "Elena and the Secret of Avalor" (TV film): February 7, 2017
Volume 3: Celebrations to Remember (episodes 9, 11, 14, 16-18): September 12, 2017
Volume 4: Realm of the Jaquins ("Realm of the Jaquins"): August 7, 2018
2 24 2017–19 Volume 4: Realm of the Jaquins ("Three Jaquins and a Princess" and "Shapeshifters"): August 7, 2018
Adventures in
Vallestrella
5 2017 Volume 4: Realm of the Jaquins (All shorts): August 7, 2018
Scepter Training
with Zuzo
5 2018
Special features
Volume 1: Ready to Rule (Region 1):
'Projection scepter'
Volume 2: Elena and the Secret of Avalor (Region 1):
'Jaquin mobile', and 'Music video: "My Time"'
Volume 3: Celebrations to Remember (Region 1):
'Elena locket'

Region 2 Season 1 DVDs 2017–2018

In the UK, Disney released the first DVD, Elena of Avalor: Ready to Rule in English on 30 January 2017.

A second DVD called, Elena And The Secret of Avalor, was released on 17 July 2017.

A third and final DVD Disney released in the UK was called, Elena of Avalor: Celebrations to Remember, on 5 February 2018.

Region 2 DVDs Future

Disney has NOT released the 4th DVD called A Realm of the Jacquins in Region 2 in the UK, since the Elena of Avalor: Celebrations to Remember DVD came out on 5 February 2018.

Main Series

Region 2
Season DVD Title Episode Count Aspect Ratio Total running time Release Date
1 "Elena of Avalor: Ready to Rule (Episodes are: First Day Of Rule / Model Sister, All Heated Up, & Island of Youth)" 4 16:9 87 Minutes 30 January 2017
"Elena And The Secret of Avalor (Episodes are: Elena and the Secret of Avalor', 'Spellbound', 'Finders Leapers', 'Prince Too Charming', and 'Royal Retreat)" 5 16:9 2 hours and 28 Minutes 17 July 2017
"Elena of Avalor: Celebrations to Remember (Episodes are: "A Day to Remember", "Navidad", "King of the Carnaval", "My Fair Naomi", "Crystal in the Rough", & "Captain Turner Returns")" 6 16:9 2 hours and 10 Minutes 5 February 2018

Reception

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The series received generally positive reception. Emily Ashby of Common Sense Media described the series protagonist, Elena, as a "spunky Latina-inspired princess" and said she is an "excellent role model". She said that while a few scenes might be "scary for youngsters" there are strong themes of "friendship, family relationships...honesty, fairness, and kindness" and called the series funny and heartwarming. She additionally argued that the show's incorporation of Latin influences was a "welcome change in kids' programming".

Ratings

Viewership and ratings per season of Elena of Avalor
Season Episodes First aired Last aired Avg. viewers
(millions)
18–49
rank
Date Viewers
(millions)
Date Viewers
(millions)
1 25 July 22, 2016 (2016-07-22) 2.22 October 1, 2017 (2017-10-01) 1.08 1.40 TBD
2 24 October 14, 2017 (2017-10-14) 1.18 June 1, 2019 (2019-06-01) 0.51 0.82 TBD
3 22 October 7, 2019 (2019-10-07) 0.33 August 23, 2020 (2020-08-23) 0.34 TBD TBD

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominee Result Ref.
2017 44th Annie Awards Best Animated TV/Broadcast for Children's Audience Episode: "A Day to Remember" Nominated
Writers Guild of America Awards Animation Craig Gerber (episode: "First Day of Rule")
National Hispanic Media Coalition Impact Awards Outstanding Animated Series Craig Gerber and Silvia Olivas Won
2018 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television or Film) Yvette Nicole Brown Nominated
45th Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards Outstanding Casting for an Animated Series or Special Jennifer Trujillo and Brian Mathias Won
2019 46th Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Preschool Children's Animated Series Craig Gerber, Pilar Flynn, Elliot M. Bour and Silvia Cardenas Olivas Nominated
Outstanding Performer in a Preschool Animated Program Steve Buscemi, as Saloso: The Tides of Change
Outstanding Casting for an Animated Series or Special Jennifer Trujillo and David H. Wright III Won
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Preschool Animation Program Robert Poole II, Robbi Smith, David Bonilla, J. Lampinen, Chris Coyne and Rich Danhakl Nominated
Outstanding Music Direction And Composition Tony Morales
Outstanding Original Song in a Children's or Animated Program "Fallin' Like a Rock": A Lava Story
2020 47th Annie Awards Best TV/Media- Preschool "Changing of The Guard"
NAMIC Vision Awards Animation Elena of Avalor Won
2020 47th Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Special Class Animated Program Craig Gerber, Silvia Olivas, Elliot Bour, Pilar Flynn for Elena of Avalor: The Magic Within Nominated
Outstanding Directing for a Preschool Animated Program Elliot Bour, Craig Gerber, Nathan Chew, Robb Pratt and Sam Riegel
Outstanding Casting for an Animated Series or Special David Wright, Jennifer Trujillo and Tatiana Bull
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Preschool Animation Program Melissa Ellis and Fil Brown Won
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Preschool Animation Program Robert Poole II, Robbi Smith, David Bonilla and J. Lampinen
Outstanding Music Direction And Composition Tony Morales Nominated
Outstanding Original Song in a Children's, Young Adult or Animated Program John Kavanaugh, Craig Gerber and Jeffrey M. Howard for Movin' on Up: "Never Leave"
Outstanding Writing for a Preschool Animated Program Craig Gerber, Silvia Cardenas Olivas, Kate Kondell, Tom Rogers, Rachel Ruderman and Cameron Baity Won
2021 48th Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Performer in a Preschool Animated Program Mark Hamill as Vuli: Coronation Day
Patrick Warburton as Grand Macaw: Coronation Day Nominated
Outstanding Casting for a Animated Program David Wright, Jennifer Trujillo and Tatiana Bull Won
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Preschool, Children's, or Animated Program Tony Morales Nominated
Outstanding Original Song in a Children's, Young Adult, or Animated Program "Something in the Air": Sweetheart's Day
Outstanding Writing for a Preschool Animated Program Craig Gerber, Silvia Cardenas Olivas, Kate Kondell, Tom Rogers, Rachel Ruderman and Cameron Baity

Notes

  1. Animation outsourced to ICON Creative Studio Inc (production and animation in Season 1-3), TeamTO (production and animation only in Season 1), DQ Entertainment (animation only in Season 3) and Technicolor Animation Productions (production and animation in Season 2-3)

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