<p>Several subway stations were flooded and major roads were cut in New York on Thursday ahead of the expected arrival of Storm&nbsp;Elsa, which has moved up the US East Coast after lashing Florida with wind and rain.</p>

<p>Between 2 and 4 inches of water fell in a series of thunderstorms over the city and surrounding areas on Thursday afternoon, the National Weather Service (NWS) said, "causing extensive flash flooding in certain places."</p>

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<p>Subway passengers posted video footage on Twitter of flooded platforms at the 157th Street station north of Manhattan.</p>

<p>Commuters could be seen waist-deep in the water, crossing a dark pool to reach the station's platforms.</p>

<p>"Lines 1 and A have really taken a hit, with a lot of flooding in the stations," Sarah Feinberg, head of the MTA, New York's public transport authority, said on Thursday at a press briefing.</p>

<p>Some major roads, including in the Bronx, were temporarily closed, disrupting traffic. New York police tweeted footage of motorists being stranded by the water.</p>

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<p>The NWS warned of possible new flooding by Friday morning, with the expected arrival of heavy rains brought by Storm&nbsp;Elsa, which is moving up from Florida.</p>

<p>Despite work to protect the city against flooding since Hurricane Sandy in 2012, which killed 44 people and paralyzed the American economic capital for days, New York remains very vulnerable to flooding, with such incidents expected to increase because of climate change.</p>

<p>Several officials, including Eric Adams, president of Brooklyn and the favourite for the November mayoral election in New York after winning the Democratic primary this week, called for urgent investments to fortify the city's infrastructure.</p>

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<p>"Extreme weather episodes like this are not going to go away," warned one of his primary opponents, Kathryn Garcia, who oversaw the water pumping after Hurricane Sandy.</p>

<p>"We must invest in strategies to protect the city," she said.</p>


Several subway stations were flooded and major roads were cut in New York on Thursday ahead of the expected arrival of Storm Elsa, which has moved up the US East Coast after lashing Florida with wind and rain.

Several subway stations were flooded and major roads were cut in New York on Thursday ahead of the expected arrival of Storm Elsa, which has moved up the US East Coast after lashing Florida with wind and rain. Between 2 and 4 inches of water fell in a series of thunderstorms over the city and surrounding areas on Thursday afternoon, the National Weather Service (NWS) said, "causing extensive flash flooding in certain places." Also read | Tropical Storm Elsa strengthens to hurricane as it closes in on Florida Subway passengers posted video footage on Twitter of flooded platforms at the 157th Street station north of Manhattan. Commuters could be seen waist-deep in the water, crossing a dark pool to reach the station's platforms. "Lines 1 and A have really taken a hit, with a lot of flooding in the stations," Sarah Feinberg, head of the MTA, New York's public transport authority, said on Thursday at a press briefing. Some major roads, including in the Bronx, were temporarily closed, disrupting traffic. New York police tweeted footage of motorists being stranded by the water. Also read | Two killed as tropical storm Elsa lashes Dominican Republic The NWS warned of possible new flooding by Friday morning, with the expected arrival of heavy rains brought by Storm Elsa, which is moving up from Florida. Despite work to protect the city against flooding since Hurricane Sandy in 2012, which killed 44 people and paralyzed the American economic capital for days, New York remains very vulnerable to flooding, with such incidents expected to increase because of climate change. Several officials, including Eric Adams, president of Brooklyn and the favourite for the November mayoral election in New York after winning the Democratic primary this week, called for urgent investments to fortify the city's infrastructure. Also read | Tropical storm Elsa churns past Haiti, headed for Cuba "Extreme weather episodes like this are not going to go away," warned one of his primary opponents, Kathryn Garcia, who oversaw the water pumping after Hurricane Sandy. "We must invest in strategies to protect the city," she said.

Flooding in New York as Storm Elsa expected to hit

<p>Hurricane Elsa threatened Florida's northern Gulf Coast on Wednesday after raking past the Tampa Bay region with gusty winds and heavy rain.</p>

<p>The storm was 60 miles (95 km) west of Tampa Florida, with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (115 km/h), the NHC said in an advisory issued at 0600 GMT.</p>

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<p>Elsa&nbsp;also briefly strengthened to a hurricane last week, when it killed at least three people, blew roofs off homes, toppled trees, and sparked flooding in Caribbean island nations east of Cuba.</p>

<p>"Elsa&nbsp;is forecast to make landfall along the north Florida Gulf Coast by late Wednesday morning and then move across the southeastern United States through Thursday," the US&nbsp;National Hurricane Center said.</p>

<p>Florida Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nunez called on state residents to start preparing for the storm, including the possibility of power blackouts, and asked people to stockpile adequate supplies of food and water.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If you are asked to evacuate, please leave," she said, reminding people that there were emergency shelters ready to accommodate them.</p>

<p>Elsa left a trail of destruction through the Caribbean, claiming at least three lives. It was logged as the first hurricane of this year's Atlantic season on Friday before being downgraded Saturday to a tropical storm again, and then back up to a hurricane Tuesday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Over 100,000 people were evacuated from coastal or low-lying areas as the storm cut through Cuba, with&nbsp;the nation's meteorological institute Insmet reporting winds of up to 100 kilometers (62 miles) per hour.</p>

<p>But its forecasted westward path meant Florida appeared set to avoid the worst of the storm, with the southwest coast of the state set to experience a glancing blow rather than the direct hit expected earlier.</p>

<p>In Surfside, on Florida's east coast, workers on Sunday used explosives in the controlled demolition of the still-standing portion of a collapsed condo building,&nbsp;a job accelerated for fear Elsa might topple the structure.</p>

<p>The condo disaster left 36 confirmed deaths, but another 109 people are still listed as missing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Monday, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava told CNN that officials were "very hopeful" that, with Elsa's current path, they would not have to pause search-and-rescue efforts after all.</p>

<p>The 200 or so search and rescue workers on the rubble pile carried on their operations all through Tuesday, despite strengthening wind and rain.</p>

<p>Since excavations began over a week ago, more than two tons of rubble have been removed from the site.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, as Elsa swept Cuba, states of alarm were sounded in the provinces of Havana, Mayabeque, and Artemisa as thousands were evacuated from their homes -- efforts complicated by Covid-19 as Cuba endured its worst chapter yet of the pandemic.</p>

<p>"Protecting ourselves against Elsa cannot mean letting our guard down against Covid," Prime Minister Manuel Marrero said.</p>

<p>Shops closed in Havana and driving was restricted to civil defense vehicles.</p>

<p>Elsa claimed two lives in the Dominican Republic and a third in the island state of Santa Lucia during its earlier approach through the Caribbean, the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) said.</p>

<p>Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said late Sunday on Twitter that there had only been damage to farm crops.</p>

<p>Elsa's advent represented the earliest date ever that a fifth named storm,&nbsp;which does not typically arrive before August, has struck the region.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Hurricane Elsa threatened Florida's northern Gulf Coast on Wednesday after raking past the Tampa Bay region with gusty winds and heavy rain. The storm was 60 miles (95 km) west of Tampa Florida, with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (115 km/h), the NHC said in an advisory issued at 0600 GMT.

Hurricane Elsa threatened Florida's northern Gulf Coast on Wednesday after raking past the Tampa Bay region with gusty winds and heavy rain. The storm was 60 miles (95 km) west of Tampa Florida, with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (115 km/h), the NHC said in an advisory issued at 0600 GMT. Elsa also briefly strengthened to a hurricane last week, when it killed at least three people, blew roofs off homes, toppled trees, and sparked flooding in Caribbean island nations east of Cuba. "Elsa is forecast to make landfall along the north Florida Gulf Coast by late Wednesday morning and then move across the southeastern United States through Thursday," the US National Hurricane Center said. Florida Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nunez called on state residents to start preparing for the storm, including the possibility of power blackouts, and asked people to stockpile adequate supplies of food and water. "If you are asked to evacuate, please leave," she said, reminding people that there were emergency shelters ready to accommodate them. Elsa left a trail of destruction through the Caribbean, claiming at least three lives. It was logged as the first hurricane of this year's Atlantic season on Friday before being downgraded Saturday to a tropical storm again, and then back up to a hurricane Tuesday. Over 100,000 people were evacuated from coastal or low-lying areas as the storm cut through Cuba, with the nation's meteorological institute Insmet reporting winds of up to 100 kilometers (62 miles) per hour. But its forecasted westward path meant Florida appeared set to avoid the worst of the storm, with the southwest coast of the state set to experience a glancing blow rather than the direct hit expected earlier. In Surfside, on Florida's east coast, workers on Sunday used explosives in the controlled demolition of the still-standing portion of a collapsed condo building, a job accelerated for fear Elsa might topple the structure. The condo disaster left 36 confirmed deaths, but another 109 people are still listed as missing. On Monday, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava told CNN that officials were "very hopeful" that, with Elsa's current path, they would not have to pause search-and-rescue efforts after all. The 200 or so search and rescue workers on the rubble pile carried on their operations all through Tuesday, despite strengthening wind and rain. Since excavations began over a week ago, more than two tons of rubble have been removed from the site. Meanwhile, as Elsa swept Cuba, states of alarm were sounded in the provinces of Havana, Mayabeque, and Artemisa as thousands were evacuated from their homes -- efforts complicated by Covid-19 as Cuba endured its worst chapter yet of the pandemic. "Protecting ourselves against Elsa cannot mean letting our guard down against Covid," Prime Minister Manuel Marrero said. Shops closed in Havana and driving was restricted to civil defense vehicles. Elsa claimed two lives in the Dominican Republic and a third in the island state of Santa Lucia during its earlier approach through the Caribbean, the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) said. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said late Sunday on Twitter that there had only been damage to farm crops. Elsa's advent represented the earliest date ever that a fifth named storm, which does not typically arrive before August, has struck the region. (With inputs from agencies)

Tropical Storm Elsa strengthens to hurricane as it closes in on Florida

<p>Tropical storm Elsa battered Jamaica and Cuba with winds and rain Sunday after claiming at least three lives while cutting a path of destruction through the Caribbean, authorities said.</p>

<p>Flooding, mudslides and destructive gusts were expected as the storm -- downgraded from hurricane status but still powerful -- crept north toward the United States.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Across portions of southern Haiti and Jamaica, storm total rainfall of 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 centimeters) with isolated total amounts of 15 inches are expected through today," the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Sunday.</p>

<p>The NHC reported a tropical storm warning for Cuba, Jamaica and the Florida Keys, with a weakening Elsa forecast to hit western Florida as early as Tuesday.</p>

<p>In Surfside, Florida, where a high-rise condo building collapsed on June 24, authorities said they might topple a remaining part of the building in a controlled implosion as early as Sunday -- avoiding the risk that Elsa might bring it down more destructively.</p>

<p>As of 2 pm Sunday (1800 GMT), Elsa was packing maximum sustained winds of 60 miles (95 kilometers) per hour, the NHC said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Centered in waters north of Kingston, Jamaica, it was beginning to be felt on Cuba's southern coast, with forecasters predicting heavy rains and "strong and intense" wind gusts.</p>

<p>On the southern coast of the Dominican Republic, a 15-year-old boy was killed Saturday near Bahoruco when a wall collapsed; and a 75-year-old woman in Bani met a similar fate, the Listin Diario newspaper said.&nbsp;<br />
A third person died in Soufriere on the island state of Santa Lucia, the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) said, without offering details.</p>

<p>Heavy winds led to widespread electricity and water outages, the CDEMA said. It said hundreds of homes in Barbados were damaged.</p>

<p>Haiti, which shares the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic, reported no deaths or "serious damage" though some crops were battered, according to Jerry Chandler, who heads that country's civil protection agency.</p>

<p>On Friday, Elsa -- then packing winds of 75 miles per hour -- &nbsp;became the first hurricane of the Atlantic season before weakening to tropical-storm status on Saturday.</p>


Tropical storm Elsa battered Jamaica and Cuba with winds and rain Sunday after claiming at least three lives while cutting a path of destruction through the Caribbean, authorities said.

Tropical storm Elsa battered Jamaica and Cuba with winds and rain Sunday after claiming at least three lives while cutting a path of destruction through the Caribbean, authorities said. Flooding, mudslides and destructive gusts were expected as the storm -- downgraded from hurricane status but still powerful -- crept north toward the United States. "Across portions of southern Haiti and Jamaica, storm total rainfall of 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 centimeters) with isolated total amounts of 15 inches are expected through today," the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Sunday. The NHC reported a tropical storm warning for Cuba, Jamaica and the Florida Keys, with a weakening Elsa forecast to hit western Florida as early as Tuesday. In Surfside, Florida, where a high-rise condo building collapsed on June 24, authorities said they might topple a remaining part of the building in a controlled implosion as early as Sunday -- avoiding the risk that Elsa might bring it down more destructively. As of 2 pm Sunday (1800 GMT), Elsa was packing maximum sustained winds of 60 miles (95 kilometers) per hour, the NHC said. Centered in waters north of Kingston, Jamaica, it was beginning to be felt on Cuba's southern coast, with forecasters predicting heavy rains and "strong and intense" wind gusts. On the southern coast of the Dominican Republic, a 15-year-old boy was killed Saturday near Bahoruco when a wall collapsed; and a 75-year-old woman in Bani met a similar fate, the Listin Diario newspaper said. A third person died in Soufriere on the island state of Santa Lucia, the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) said, without offering details. Heavy winds led to widespread electricity and water outages, the CDEMA said. It said hundreds of homes in Barbados were damaged. Haiti, which shares the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic, reported no deaths or "serious damage" though some crops were battered, according to Jerry Chandler, who heads that country's civil protection agency. On Friday, Elsa -- then packing winds of 75 miles per hour -- became the first hurricane of the Atlantic season before weakening to tropical-storm status on Saturday.

Storm Elsa cuts through Caribbean after claiming three lives

<p>High waves hit the coast of Dominican Republic's capital Santo Domingo on Saturday (July 3) as Storm Elsa lashed the country, leaving two people dead.</p>

<p>Videos shot in the waterfront boulevard of Malecon showed strong winds blowing through trees and debris on the road.</p>

<p>The two deaths occurred in southwest Bahoruco province, according to the director for the Dominican Republic's centre for emergency operations. Some flooding was also reported in San Cristobal province, prompting about 100 evacuations, while waves of 12 to 14 feet (3.5 to 4.2 metres) washed debris ashore in Santo Domingo.</p>

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<p>Elsa was clocking maximum sustained winds at 110 kph (70 mph), but was slowing as it passed between Haiti and Jamaica, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. Elsa has been downgraded to a tropical storm from a hurricane.</p>

<p>Early on Saturday, Dominican officials evacuated people living near rivers and creeks in coastal Barahona province severe flood warnings.</p>


High waves hit the coast of Dominican Republic's capital Santo Domingo on Saturday (July 3) as Storm Elsa lashed the country, leaving two people dead. Videos shot in the waterfront boulevard of Malecon showed strong winds blowing through trees and debris on the road.

High waves hit the coast of Dominican Republic's capital Santo Domingo on Saturday (July 3) as Storm Elsa lashed the country, leaving two people dead. Videos shot in the waterfront boulevard of Malecon showed strong winds blowing through trees and debris on the road. The two deaths occurred in southwest Bahoruco province, according to the director for the Dominican Republic's centre for emergency operations. Some flooding was also reported in San Cristobal province, prompting about 100 evacuations, while waves of 12 to 14 feet (3.5 to 4.2 metres) washed debris ashore in Santo Domingo. Also read | Iran hit ship thinking it's owned by Israeli who had already sold stake Elsa was clocking maximum sustained winds at 110 kph (70 mph), but was slowing as it passed between Haiti and Jamaica, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. Elsa has been downgraded to a tropical storm from a hurricane. Early on Saturday, Dominican officials evacuated people living near rivers and creeks in coastal Barahona province severe flood warnings.

Two killed as tropical storm Elsa lashes Dominican Republic

<p>Tropical Storm Elsa churned late Saturday off the southwestern coast of Haiti, headed toward Jamaica and eastern Cuba as forecasters warned of heavy rains, flash flooding and mudslides.</p>

<p>The weather system brought maximum sustained winds of 65 miles (100 kilometres) per hour and was moving northwest at 17 miles per hour, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.</p>

<p>"There are fairly intense gusts of wind and light rain, but so far we have not recorded any damage," said Jerry Chandler, director of the Haitian Civil Protection Agency.</p>

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<p>Elsa was the Atlantic's first hurricane of the season on Friday, when it was a Category 1 storm, until being downgraded on Saturday afternoon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The storm was not expected to change in strength overnight, with "some slight strengthening possible Sunday afternoon as Elsa approaches the south-central coast of Cuba," the NHC said in its 11 pm (0300 GMT Sunday) update.</p>

<p>Forecasters had warned of rainfall of 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 centimetres) across portions of southern Hispaniola and Jamaica, with isolated areas receiving 15 inches.</p>

<p>"This rain may lead to scattered flash flooding and mudslides, some of which may be significant in nature," the NHC said.</p>

<p>Cuba is Elsa's next target, with hurricane conditions expected on the eastern part of the island Sunday, while the southern coast could see a storm surge of 3 to 5 feet.</p>

<p>From Sunday into Monday, parts of Cuba could get 5 to 10 inches of rain, with isolated incidents of 15 inches resulting in "significant flash flooding and mudslides," the NHC said.</p>

<p><strong>Haiti on alert</strong></p>

<p>In Haiti, authorities raised the alert level to the maximum red on Saturday morning, warning the entire country to remain vigilant.</p>

<p>Officials in the impoverished nation have voiced fears that they lack emergency supplies such as food and water.</p>

<p>The government recently used a good part of its emergency resources in another crisis: the evacuation of thousands of people from their homes in Port-au-Prince because of raging gang violence.</p>

<p>Many of the displaced are staying in gyms, schools, or other public buildings, and some supplies originally earmarked for hurricane season have been diverted to support them, Chandler said.</p>

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<p>Authorities want to ship emergency supplies to the southern coast, but heavily armed gangs control part of the only road leading from the capital to the south and are allowing nothing through.</p>

<p>To reach these threatened areas, Chandler said, "we have to go through red zones," referring to gang-held territory.</p>

<p>In 2016, Category 4 Hurricane Matthew killed more than 500 people in southern Haiti and caused nearly $2 billion in damage.</p>

<p><strong>Preparations in Florida</strong></p>

<p>In the United States, parts of the Florida Keys were placed under a tropical storm watch on Saturday evening with forecasters expecting rain, storm surges, and strong winds from Elsa to affect the area and the Florida peninsula early next week.</p>

<p>Hurricane-related weather would be bad news for the Florida town of Surfside, near Miami, where rescuers are trying to dig out a collapsed condo building in search of survivors and bodies.</p>

<p>Florida Governor Ron DeSantis told reporters Saturday that the part of the building still standing could be demolished before Elsa's arrival to protect the safety of the hundreds of search and rescue workers at the site.</p>

<p>The work could be completed within 36 hours, entailing "minimal work stoppage from the search and rescue teams," he said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the state expects to have 2.6 million drivers on the roads during the July 4 holiday weekend, according to South Florida's Sun-Sentinel newspaper, citing the AAA auto club.</p>

<p>"It isn't unreasonable for South Floridians to be ready for the potential of a Category 1 hurricane knocking on our door early next week," said Robert Garcia, a meteorologist with the National Hurricane Center, according to the paper.</p>

<p>"It is something that can't be ruled out, and folks should be aware that's something we may have to prepare for here during the holiday weekend."</p>


Tropical Storm Elsa churned late Saturday off the southwestern coast of Haiti, headed toward Jamaica and eastern Cuba as forecasters warned of heavy rains, flash flooding and mudslides.

Tropical Storm Elsa churned late Saturday off the southwestern coast of Haiti, headed toward Jamaica and eastern Cuba as forecasters warned of heavy rains, flash flooding and mudslides. The weather system brought maximum sustained winds of 65 miles (100 kilometres) per hour and was moving northwest at 17 miles per hour, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. "There are fairly intense gusts of wind and light rain, but so far we have not recorded any damage," said Jerry Chandler, director of the Haitian Civil Protection Agency. Also read | Australia faces AstraZeneca vaccine chaos over PM Morrison's statement Elsa was the Atlantic's first hurricane of the season on Friday, when it was a Category 1 storm, until being downgraded on Saturday afternoon. The storm was not expected to change in strength overnight, with "some slight strengthening possible Sunday afternoon as Elsa approaches the south-central coast of Cuba," the NHC said in its 11 pm (0300 GMT Sunday) update. Forecasters had warned of rainfall of 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 centimetres) across portions of southern Hispaniola and Jamaica, with isolated areas receiving 15 inches. "This rain may lead to scattered flash flooding and mudslides, some of which may be significant in nature," the NHC said. Cuba is Elsa's next target, with hurricane conditions expected on the eastern part of the island Sunday, while the southern coast could see a storm surge of 3 to 5 feet. From Sunday into Monday, parts of Cuba could get 5 to 10 inches of rain, with isolated incidents of 15 inches resulting in "significant flash flooding and mudslides," the NHC said. Haiti on alert In Haiti, authorities raised the alert level to the maximum red on Saturday morning, warning the entire country to remain vigilant. Officials in the impoverished nation have voiced fears that they lack emergency supplies such as food and water. The government recently used a good part of its emergency resources in another crisis: the evacuation of thousands of people from their homes in Port-au-Prince because of raging gang violence. Many of the displaced are staying in gyms, schools, or other public buildings, and some supplies originally earmarked for hurricane season have been diverted to support them, Chandler said. Also read | Joe Biden orders investigation into ransomware attack that targetted 1,000 businesses Authorities want to ship emergency supplies to the southern coast, but heavily armed gangs control part of the only road leading from the capital to the south and are allowing nothing through. To reach these threatened areas, Chandler said, "we have to go through red zones," referring to gang-held territory. In 2016, Category 4 Hurricane Matthew killed more than 500 people in southern Haiti and caused nearly $2 billion in damage. Preparations in Florida In the United States, parts of the Florida Keys were placed under a tropical storm watch on Saturday evening with forecasters expecting rain, storm surges, and strong winds from Elsa to affect the area and the Florida peninsula early next week. Hurricane-related weather would be bad news for the Florida town of Surfside, near Miami, where rescuers are trying to dig out a collapsed condo building in search of survivors and bodies. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis told reporters Saturday that the part of the building still standing could be demolished before Elsa's arrival to protect the safety of the hundreds of search and rescue workers at the site. The work could be completed within 36 hours, entailing "minimal work stoppage from the search and rescue teams," he said. Meanwhile, the state expects to have 2.6 million drivers on the roads during the July 4 holiday weekend, according to South Florida's Sun-Sentinel newspaper, citing the AAA auto club. "It isn't unreasonable for South Floridians to be ready for the potential of a Category 1 hurricane knocking on our door early next week," said Robert Garcia, a meteorologist with the National Hurricane Center, according to the paper. "It is something that can't be ruled out, and folks should be aware that's something we may have to prepare for here during the holiday weekend."

Tropical storm Elsa churns past Haiti, headed for Cuba

<p>Forget red and blue (states). The theme of the Biden inauguration was “America United,” and the colour of the day seemed to be purple — the shade that bridges the divide by bringing both colours together (not to mention one of the original signature colours of the suffragists, whose dreams are now being realized with the first female vice president).</p>

<p>“Purple is the colour of loyalty, constancy to purpose, unswerving steadfastness to a cause,” the National Woman’s Party wrote in a newsletter in 1913.</p>

<p>Though Jill Biden coordinated her blue Markarian coat with her husband’s blue Ralph Lauren tie, Vice President Kamala Harris served up a bipartisan message in a bright single-breasted coat and dress from Christopher John Rodgers, as did former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in a grape Ralph Lauren pantsuit. And Michelle Obama, the former first lady, wore wine trousers with a coordinated turtleneck and long coat from Sergio Hudson, a young Black designer.</p>

<p>Masks were also part of the material culture of this inauguration. Jill Biden wore a sky blue mask that appeared custom-made to match her coat, and other members of her family chose a similar monochromatic theme. Harris opted for a shiny black number that complimented her purple outfit, one of her signature mask looks.</p>

<p>Many men opted for paper medical masks, but a few went for solid shades or face coverings that featured insignia. Former President George W. Bush sported a mask made by Rhoback, a company that was started by former Capitol Hill staffers.</p>

<p>Despite the very high fashion content of President Joe Biden’s swearing-in, which included Lady Gaga in a veritable ballgown from Schiaparelli, Ella Emhoff in a crystal-dusted tweed Miu Miu coat with a big white collar; and Jennifer Lopez in winter white Chanel, it was Sen. Bernie Sanders, not normally known for his style statements, whose choice of accessories may have had the widest effect. Specifically, Sanders’ woolly mittens, in a sort of brown and cream Himalayan sweater pattern, seemed to have charmed practically half the social media world, with commenters asking where they could buy a pair.</p>

<p>The mittens quickly got their own hashtag: #Berniesmittens. Even Vogue took note. Jen Ellis, a Vermont schoolteacher, claimed ownership in a tweet.</p>

<p>“I made Bernie’s mittens as a gift a couple of years ago,” she wrote, posting a photo of other similar creations. “They are made from repurposed wool sweaters and lined with fleece (made from recycled plastic bottles).”</p>

<p>In response a friend noted, “you better buy some titanium knitting-needles lol, you’ll need them, you just became the world’s most famous ‘mitten knitter’.” And thus the new administration appears to be keeping its vow to jump-start small businesses already.</p>


Forget red and blue (states). The theme of the Biden inauguration was “America United,” and the colour of the day seemed to be purple — the shade that bridges the divide by bringing both colours together (not to mention one of the original signature colours of the suffragists, whose dreams are now being realized with the first female vice president).

Forget red and blue (states). The theme of the Biden inauguration was “America United,” and the colour of the day seemed to be purple — the shade that bridges the divide by bringing both colours together (not to mention one of the original signature colours of the suffragists, whose dreams are now being realized with the first female vice president). “Purple is the colour of loyalty, constancy to purpose, unswerving steadfastness to a cause,” the National Woman’s Party wrote in a newsletter in 1913. Though Jill Biden coordinated her blue Markarian coat with her husband’s blue Ralph Lauren tie, Vice President Kamala Harris served up a bipartisan message in a bright single-breasted coat and dress from Christopher John Rodgers, as did former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in a grape Ralph Lauren pantsuit. And Michelle Obama, the former first lady, wore wine trousers with a coordinated turtleneck and long coat from Sergio Hudson, a young Black designer. Masks were also part of the material culture of this inauguration. Jill Biden wore a sky blue mask that appeared custom-made to match her coat, and other members of her family chose a similar monochromatic theme. Harris opted for a shiny black number that complimented her purple outfit, one of her signature mask looks. Many men opted for paper medical masks, but a few went for solid shades or face coverings that featured insignia. Former President George W. Bush sported a mask made by Rhoback, a company that was started by former Capitol Hill staffers. Despite the very high fashion content of President Joe Biden’s swearing-in, which included Lady Gaga in a veritable ballgown from Schiaparelli, Ella Emhoff in a crystal-dusted tweed Miu Miu coat with a big white collar; and Jennifer Lopez in winter white Chanel, it was Sen. Bernie Sanders, not normally known for his style statements, whose choice of accessories may have had the widest effect. Specifically, Sanders’ woolly mittens, in a sort of brown and cream Himalayan sweater pattern, seemed to have charmed practically half the social media world, with commenters asking where they could buy a pair. The mittens quickly got their own hashtag: #Berniesmittens. Even Vogue took note. Jen Ellis, a Vermont schoolteacher, claimed ownership in a tweet. “I made Bernie’s mittens as a gift a couple of years ago,” she wrote, posting a photo of other similar creations. “They are made from repurposed wool sweaters and lined with fleece (made from recycled plastic bottles).” In response a friend noted, “you better buy some titanium knitting-needles lol, you’ll need them, you just became the world’s most famous ‘mitten knitter’.” And thus the new administration appears to be keeping its vow to jump-start small businesses already.

From Kamala Harris to Michelle Obama: Purple was a popular colour at the inauguration

<p>There was a time when Disney movies were all about the prince charming saving the girl of his dreams and walking into the sunset for a happily ever after. For a generation who grew up watching Disney films, the idea of a fairytale fantasy was typical. A damsel in distress, trying to find her way, being targetted by an evil witch and how a handsome prince would come and rescue her from all troubles and miseries. Year after year, Disney churned out similar stories. And we all grew up with a skewed sense of a perfect fairytale. But in 2013, with 'Frozen', Disney tried to change its narrative.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Frozen' gave millions of young girls a new hero to look up to. Here was a story of a sister, trying to correct things and find her recluse elder sister, who had escaped to a faraway land unable to cope with her magical powers. Complete with visuals effects, soulful music, and superb animation- 'Frozen' made its place in every little girl's heart.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Six years after Elsa and Anna found each other and more importantly sisterly love, Disney has come back with the sequel- 'Frozen 2'. And it's just as magical as the first one was with an important message for its young fans.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>'Frozen 2' picks up from where the first one ended. Its been three years since Elsa and Anna(Kristen Bell) have been reunited and ruling over their Arendelle. But Elsa keeps hearing a voice that beckons her to head towards the enchanted forest to find out the origin of her superpowers. Together with Anna, Kristoff(Jonathan Groff), Olaf(Josh Gad), and Seven, Elsa embarks on a journey beyond Arendale to find out about her origins and set a few things straight.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee keep the magic intact and with some spectacular camera work and animation create an awe-inspiring world on the big screen. 'Frozen 2' works on so many levels. Just like its prequel, this film too has some beautiful soulful songs all thanks to the beautiful voice of Idina Menzel (who does the voice over for Elsa). The songs take the narrative forward and are complemented with brilliant visuals. &nbsp;The animation, the visual effects are almost real-life creating a mystical mesmerizing land for the audience.&nbsp;</p>

<p>None of the songs, though, have the charm of 'Let It Go' from the first film, which became a smash hit.</p>

<p>While the visual appeal and the music are bound to impress one and all, it the story that is the actual winner. A more mature take at sisterhood and life and inevitability- the film has Elsa and Anna growing stronger as individuals and as a family. For once, Disney has a story of two women trying to make sense of the responsibility that lies ahead of them and not about a woman running into a man's arm for happiness. And that's perhaps is the biggest win for 'Frozen 2'- Elsa and Anna find happiness in their achievements and struggles, they make peace with their past and correct things that have been wrong for years. Of course, there Kristoff waiting in the wings to pop the question to Anna, but the film gives more focus on Anna's obsession to protect her big sister than her love story with Kristoff.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two women create their path, find their calling, lead by example and own up to their mistakes even- how an ideal role model should be. And that's perhaps why 'Frozen 2' works the most. From sisterhood to braving the storm together as one unit, to even give each other the freedom to find one's calling- 'Frozen 2' serves it all- sprinkled with magical snowflakes.&nbsp;</p>


There was a time when Disney movies were all about the prince charming saving the girl of his dreams and walking into the sunset for a happily ever after. For a generation who grew up watching Disney films, the idea of a fairytale fantasy was typical.

There was a time when Disney movies were all about the prince charming saving the girl of his dreams and walking into the sunset for a happily ever after. For a generation who grew up watching Disney films, the idea of a fairytale fantasy was typical. A damsel in distress, trying to find her way, being targetted by an evil witch and how a handsome prince would come and rescue her from all troubles and miseries. Year after year, Disney churned out similar stories. And we all grew up with a skewed sense of a perfect fairytale. But in 2013, with 'Frozen', Disney tried to change its narrative. 'Frozen' gave millions of young girls a new hero to look up to. Here was a story of a sister, trying to correct things and find her recluse elder sister, who had escaped to a faraway land unable to cope with her magical powers. Complete with visuals effects, soulful music, and superb animation- 'Frozen' made its place in every little girl's heart. Six years after Elsa and Anna found each other and more importantly sisterly love, Disney has come back with the sequel- 'Frozen 2'. And it's just as magical as the first one was with an important message for its young fans. 'Frozen 2' picks up from where the first one ended. Its been three years since Elsa and Anna(Kristen Bell) have been reunited and ruling over their Arendelle. But Elsa keeps hearing a voice that beckons her to head towards the enchanted forest to find out the origin of her superpowers. Together with Anna, Kristoff(Jonathan Groff), Olaf(Josh Gad), and Seven, Elsa embarks on a journey beyond Arendale to find out about her origins and set a few things straight. Directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee keep the magic intact and with some spectacular camera work and animation create an awe-inspiring world on the big screen. 'Frozen 2' works on so many levels. Just like its prequel, this film too has some beautiful soulful songs all thanks to the beautiful voice of Idina Menzel (who does the voice over for Elsa). The songs take the narrative forward and are complemented with brilliant visuals. The animation, the visual effects are almost real-life creating a mystical mesmerizing land for the audience. None of the songs, though, have the charm of 'Let It Go' from the first film, which became a smash hit. While the visual appeal and the music are bound to impress one and all, it the story that is the actual winner. A more mature take at sisterhood and life and inevitability- the film has Elsa and Anna growing stronger as individuals and as a family. For once, Disney has a story of two women trying to make sense of the responsibility that lies ahead of them and not about a woman running into a man's arm for happiness. And that's perhaps is the biggest win for 'Frozen 2'- Elsa and Anna find happiness in their achievements and struggles, they make peace with their past and correct things that have been wrong for years. Of course, there Kristoff waiting in the wings to pop the question to Anna, but the film gives more focus on Anna's obsession to protect her big sister than her love story with Kristoff. The two women create their path, find their calling, lead by example and own up to their mistakes even- how an ideal role model should be. And that's perhaps why 'Frozen 2' works the most. From sisterhood to braving the storm together as one unit, to even give each other the freedom to find one's calling- 'Frozen 2' serves it all- sprinkled with magical snowflakes.

'Frozen 2' review: Elsa and Anna grow up and take charge of things

<p>With Disney`s `Frozen II`, the Chopra sisters are all set to take their familial love to the screens as Parineeti shared that her bond with "mimi didi" Priyanka Chopra is the same as Anna and Elsa`s!<br />
<br />
The `Ishaqzaade` actor has lent her voice to the role of the younger sister Anna while Priyanka will be the voice behind Elsa in the Hindi version of the film.<br />
<br />
Comparing the on-screen sisters` connect with their own, Parineeti said, "This relationship of Anna and Else in Frozen 2 is exactly what Mimi Didi and I share - it`s a unique and strong bond that I have with my sister, Priyanka Chopra."</p>

<p>The reason she said yes for being Anna`s voice is that Parineeti can "identify" herself with the character."Therefore I took up the opportunity immediately and I loved the process of lending my voice to this character. This is also for the first time the Chopra sisters will be working on a project together," she added.</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B3v3RwGADOa/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Mimi and Tisha are now Elsa and Anna!! 👭Us #ChopraSisters are finally coming together for Disney’s Frozen 2!! Can’t wait for you guys to see us… I mean HEAR us bring these amazing, strong characters to life in Hindi. #Frozen 2 in theatres on 22nd November 2019. @priyankachopra @disneyfilmsindia #FrozenSisters</a></p>

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<p>`Frozen II` is the sequel to the Oscar-winning 2013 film `Frozen` which broke all box office records back then. The film also gives Parineeti a chance to identify with the character of Anna and show her unflinching bond with her sister.<br />
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No doubt the film will surely be on the audience`s watch list. Produced by Disney, `Frozen II` is all set to hit theatres on November 22.<br />
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Meanwhile, Parineeti has wrapped up filming for her next outing `The Girl on the Train` remake by Ribhu Dasgupta.&nbsp;<br />
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She is currently shooting for the Saina Nehwal biopic directed by Amole Gupte and has been training non-stop in badminton and prepping intensely for the part.&nbsp;</p>


With Disney`s `Frozen II`, the Chopra sisters are all set to take their familial love to the screens as Parineeti shared that her bond with "mimi didi" Priyanka Chopra is the same as Anna and Elsa`s!

With Disney`s `Frozen II`, the Chopra sisters are all set to take their familial love to the screens as Parineeti shared that her bond with "mimi didi" Priyanka Chopra is the same as Anna and Elsa`s! The `Ishaqzaade` actor has lent her voice to the role of the younger sister Anna while Priyanka will be the voice behind Elsa in the Hindi version of the film. Comparing the on-screen sisters` connect with their own, Parineeti said, "This relationship of Anna and Else in Frozen 2 is exactly what Mimi Didi and I share - it`s a unique and strong bond that I have with my sister, Priyanka Chopra." The reason she said yes for being Anna`s voice is that Parineeti can "identify" herself with the character."Therefore I took up the opportunity immediately and I loved the process of lending my voice to this character. This is also for the first time the Chopra sisters will be working on a project together," she added. View this post on Instagram Mimi and Tisha are now Elsa and Anna!! 👭Us #ChopraSisters are finally coming together for Disney’s Frozen 2!! Can’t wait for you guys to see us… I mean HEAR us bring these amazing, strong characters to life in Hindi. #Frozen 2 in theatres on 22nd November 2019. @priyankachopra @disneyfilmsindia #FrozenSisters A post shared by Parineeti Chopra (@parineetichopra) on Oct 17, 2019 at 10:31pm PDT × `Frozen II` is the sequel to the Oscar-winning 2013 film `Frozen` which broke all box office records back then. The film also gives Parineeti a chance to identify with the character of Anna and show her unflinching bond with her sister. No doubt the film will surely be on the audience`s watch list. Produced by Disney, `Frozen II` is all set to hit theatres on November 22. Meanwhile, Parineeti has wrapped up filming for her next outing `The Girl on the Train` remake by Ribhu Dasgupta. She is currently shooting for the Saina Nehwal biopic directed by Amole Gupte and has been training non-stop in badminton and prepping intensely for the part.

Anna, Elsa's bond is exactly what Mimi didi and I share: Parineeti Chopra on working with cousin Priyanka

<p>Chopra sisters Priyanka and Parineeti are all set to collaborate for a film together. The two actresses will be doing the voiceover for the Hindi version of 'Frozen 2'. This would be the first time that two cousins would be working on a film together.&nbsp;<br />
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The two have been roped in to voice Disney`s popular characters Elsa and Anna for the Hindi version of forthcoming Disney venture.</p>

<p>Priyanka announced the exciting news on her Twitter handle with a motion poster of the film.In the gripping poster, the two-character Elsa and Anna are standing together in a jungle. Elder sister Elsa is dressed up in her signature blue shade dress, whereas Anna is sporting a purple dress and suddenly with a quick breeze they get replaced with the two versatile actors who will lend voices to them in Hindi.</p>

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<p>The sequel of the Oscar-winning 2013 film is about ice queen Elsa reuniting with sister Anna and her good friend Kristoff.Some time back, the makers of the film released the trailer of the film which showcased the trio on an adventurous trip which takes them far away from their home in Arendelle.<br />
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Kristen Bell (Anna), Josh Gad (Olaf) and Jonathan Groff (Kristoff) have once again lent their voices to the film in English.<br />
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Directors Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck and songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez are returning for the sequel.<br />
Disney`s original 2013 film `Frozen` bagged Oscars for best-animated feature and best original song for `Let It Go`. In 2018, the film was also launched as a live musical on Broadway. 'Frozen 2` is scheduled to hit the big screens on November 22.&nbsp;</p>


Chopra sisters Priyanka and Parineeti are all set to collaborate for a film together. The two actresses will be doing the voiceover for the Hindi version of 'Frozen 2'.

Chopra sisters Priyanka and Parineeti are all set to collaborate for a film together. The two actresses will be doing the voiceover for the Hindi version of 'Frozen 2'. This would be the first time that two cousins would be working on a film together. The two have been roped in to voice Disney`s popular characters Elsa and Anna for the Hindi version of forthcoming Disney venture. Priyanka announced the exciting news on her Twitter handle with a motion poster of the film.In the gripping poster, the two-character Elsa and Anna are standing together in a jungle. Elder sister Elsa is dressed up in her signature blue shade dress, whereas Anna is sporting a purple dress and suddenly with a quick breeze they get replaced with the two versatile actors who will lend voices to them in Hindi. View this post on Instagram Mimi and Tisha are now Elsa and Anna! The #ChopraSisters are finally coming together for Disney’s Frozen 2. Can’t wait for you guys to see us… I mean HEAR us bring these amazing, strong characters to life in Hindi. #Frozen2 in theatres on 22nd November 2019. @parineetichopra @disneyfilmsindia #frozensisters A post shared by Priyanka Chopra Jonas (@priyankachopra) on Oct 17, 2019 at 10:30pm PDT × The sequel of the Oscar-winning 2013 film is about ice queen Elsa reuniting with sister Anna and her good friend Kristoff.Some time back, the makers of the film released the trailer of the film which showcased the trio on an adventurous trip which takes them far away from their home in Arendelle. Kristen Bell (Anna), Josh Gad (Olaf) and Jonathan Groff (Kristoff) have once again lent their voices to the film in English. Directors Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck and songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez are returning for the sequel. Disney`s original 2013 film `Frozen` bagged Oscars for best-animated feature and best original song for `Let It Go`. In 2018, the film was also launched as a live musical on Broadway. 'Frozen 2` is scheduled to hit the big screens on November 22.

Priyanka and Parineeti Chopra to voice Elsa and Anna in 'Frozen 2' Hindi version

<p>It`s time for another chilling adventure as the highly awaited trailer for Disney`s Frozen 2 is finally here.The trailer digs a little deeper into Elsa`s larger magical destiny to save her kingdom.<br />
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The 1.53-minute-long video opens with Elsa, voiced by Idina Menzel, testing the limits of her power.&nbsp;In the shot, the character dramatically falls into the sea after the ice bridge she makes for herself comes crashing down, leaving her struggling for air.</p>

<p>"Elsa, the past is not what it seems, you must find the truth. Go north, across the enchanted land and into the unknown," says Pabbie, the troll, voiced by Ciaran Hinds.<br />
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Going by Pabbie`s advice, Olaf (Josh Gad), Anna (Kristen Bell) and Kristoff (Jonathan Groff) accompanied by his reindeer Sven, the pivotal characters from the first film, help Elsa fulfill her destiny.<br />
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"But be careful. We have always feared Elsa`s powers were too much for this world. And now we must hope they are enough," Pabbie warns.&nbsp;<br />
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As Elsa tries to save her kingdom, Anna promises to protect her sister. "I won`t let anything happen to her," Anna says as the trailer concludes.</p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Zi4LMpSDccc" width="560"></iframe><br />
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The trailer also maintains the darker tone of the 2013 Fantasy-Comedy.With all the magic happening in the foreground, the animated film`s signature `Frozen Heart` music playing in the background is just the cherry on top. `Frozen 2` is scheduled to hit the big screens on November 22.&nbsp;</p>

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It`s time for another chilling adventure as the highly awaited trailer for Disney`s Frozen 2 is finally here.The trailer digs a little deeper into Elsa`s larger magical destiny to save her kingdom.

It`s time for another chilling adventure as the highly awaited trailer for Disney`s Frozen 2 is finally here.The trailer digs a little deeper into Elsa`s larger magical destiny to save her kingdom. The 1.53-minute-long video opens with Elsa, voiced by Idina Menzel, testing the limits of her power. In the shot, the character dramatically falls into the sea after the ice bridge she makes for herself comes crashing down, leaving her struggling for air. "Elsa, the past is not what it seems, you must find the truth. Go north, across the enchanted land and into the unknown," says Pabbie, the troll, voiced by Ciaran Hinds. Going by Pabbie`s advice, Olaf (Josh Gad), Anna (Kristen Bell) and Kristoff (Jonathan Groff) accompanied by his reindeer Sven, the pivotal characters from the first film, help Elsa fulfill her destiny. "But be careful. We have always feared Elsa`s powers were too much for this world. And now we must hope they are enough," Pabbie warns. As Elsa tries to save her kingdom, Anna promises to protect her sister. "I won`t let anything happen to her," Anna says as the trailer concludes. The trailer also maintains the darker tone of the 2013 Fantasy-Comedy.With all the magic happening in the foreground, the animated film`s signature `Frozen Heart` music playing in the background is just the cherry on top. `Frozen 2` is scheduled to hit the big screens on November 22.

'Frozen 2' trailer: Anna and Elsa to travel to north, into the unknown

<p>Disney had created history of sorts when 'Frozen' had released back in 2013 making the characters Elsa and Anna household names. Now the sisters are back with in sequel.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
In the preview of the sequel to the Oscar-winning 2013 film, ice queen Elsa attempts to conquer a massive body of water.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The teaser shows Elsa reuniting with sister Anna and her good friend Kristoff. The video follows the trio on an adventurous trip which takes them far away from their home in Arendelle.<br />
<br />
Kristen Bell (Anna), Josh Gad (Olaf) and Jonathan Groff (Kristoff) has once again lent their voice to the film. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SbOrz72EzNU" width="560"></iframe><br />
<br />
Directors Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck and songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez are returning for the sequel.<br />
<br />
Disney`s original 2013 film ‘Frozen’ bagged an Oscar for best animated feature and best original song for 'Let It Go.'&nbsp;</p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/L0MK7qz13bU" width="560"></iframe><br />
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In 2018, the film was also launched as a live musical on Broadway.`Frozen 2` is scheduled to hit the big screens in November 2019.&nbsp;</p>


Disney had created history of sorts when 'Frozen' had released back in 2013 making the characters Elsa and Anna household names. Now the sisters are back with in sequel.

Disney had created history of sorts when 'Frozen' had released back in 2013 making the characters Elsa and Anna household names. Now the sisters are back with in sequel. In the preview of the sequel to the Oscar-winning 2013 film, ice queen Elsa attempts to conquer a massive body of water. The teaser shows Elsa reuniting with sister Anna and her good friend Kristoff. The video follows the trio on an adventurous trip which takes them far away from their home in Arendelle. Kristen Bell (Anna), Josh Gad (Olaf) and Jonathan Groff (Kristoff) has once again lent their voice to the film. Directors Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck and songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez are returning for the sequel. Disney`s original 2013 film ‘Frozen’ bagged an Oscar for best animated feature and best original song for 'Let It Go.' In 2018, the film was also launched as a live musical on Broadway.`Frozen 2` is scheduled to hit the big screens in November 2019.

'Frozen 2' teaser: Elsa and Anna are back with a new adventure

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