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The Script is an Irish pop rock band formed by childhood best friends Danny O'Donoghue and Mark Sheehan in Dublin.

Working on music together since they were young boys, the duo found work in Los Angeles as a song writing team for the likes of TLC, Britney Spears and Boyz II Men. After a few false starts with their own record deal, the friends returned to Dublin and recruited drummer Glen Power. With this addition, The Script was born and the band never looked back.

The release of the band’s first album “The Script” blew critics and listeners away and debuted in the number one position on the UK and Irish charts. Much of the success of this first album must be accredited to the singles “We Cry” and “Break Even”, but mostly to “The Man Who Can’t Be Moved” which reached number two on the Irish and UK singles charts.

With the buzz generated from the first album, The Script won legions of fans across Europe and the US which assured that the release of their three subsequent albums – “Science & Faith”, “#3” and “No Sound Without Silence” – all hit the number one or two spot within the UK and Ireland, and were all top 20 albums in the US.

The band has completed three world tours to support their albums, and their hit singles “Hall of Fame” – which saw the band collaborate with will.i.am - and “Superheroes” are always met with excitement wherever they play. While the band has only been making music since 2001, their sound is certainly mature and self-assured.

The Script’s pop rock melodies and thoughtful lyrics can certainly be traced back to the band’s influences, which include Van Morrison, Snow Patrol, The Police and U2. Already off to a great start, The Script certainly have many more musical tricks up their sleeve, and their fans are dying to hear them.

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At first I didn't think I was actually going to go and see The Script live in concert. I liked the Script, but I didn't actually know many of their songs apart from the popular ones. This was until one of my friends urged me to listen to more of their songs. The more I listened to them, the more I grew to love their music and their lyrics. I decided at this point that it would be worth going to see them live and going to my first ever music concert at Perth Arena. So I bought a ticket and went along with my sister.

I had no idea what to expect, but I was blown away my the magic of the night. Not just the magic, the atmosphere, the sense of united love for these guys who brought the place to life. Colton Avery was a great support act too, looks like he definitely has a bright future, and made the right move teaming up with the Script.

Danny, Mark and Glen couldn't have been more amazing throughout the night. They entertained Perth with not only their energy and talent but also that good old Irish humour. Best of all, relating us all to the deep meanings and moods of their songs performed. Danny actually asked the audience if anyone had an ex he could call and perform the song 'Nothing' to. He actually did this, and farewelled the ex with a "goodbye asshole!". Funniest moment.

Danny's crowd run with a go-pro was a pretty sweet moment too. When he came across my seated section, he was only a few rows in front of me!

But the best part of all was the way the guys finished the show. If this wasn't THE magical moment, I don't know what was. The final song performed was 'Hall of Fame' which was very fitting to end the first show of the Australian leg for the guys. Danny told us all to switch the flashlight on all of our phones, making the arena looked like a candlelit shrine. The atmospheric vibes were so crazy and uplifting that everyone in the seated area who were sitting the whole night erupted on their feet to pay tribute to the guys and the whole arena united as one and sang along. It was the best night I have ever had, and I really mean that! I truly love The Script and their music!

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The Script was awesome. This was easily one of the best performances I've ever seen. First of all the venue, while not very aesthetically pleasing, offered much in the way of every "seat" having a good view of the stage. Parking was convenient and it was easy to locate. Additionally, the price of the ticket was extremely reasonable. Although I didn't particularly enjoy Mary Lambert's performance as she did more talking than singing, I did like the first opener but of course they both paled in comparison to The Script.

Every time I see them, I'm amazed because they sound even better live than they do on their albums. My only complaint the last time I saw them was that their performance wasn't long enough but since this is their tour, they more than made up for that this time. They sang nearly everything that you'd want to hear - old and new and as always, it was a very high energy performance and the lead singer made several forays into the audience. As a regular concert goer, I can honestly say that his being willing to come out into the audience repeatedly is a very unusual thing for performers do which really makes me feel that they really do appreciate their fans and don't mind interacting with them.

I said it previously and I'll say it again, this was an awesome show and if they ever come anywhere near where I'm located and even if I have to travel aways, I'll definitely see them again. This show was definitely worth the cost of the ticket and then some.

I went to see the Script with my friend, and I must say I was quite apprehensive about seeing them. Not because I dislike their music, on the contrary I find it thoroughly relaxing, but because most other gigs I have been to in the past have been rather more up beat and dancey. However, I must say I was very pleasantly surprised. The entire atmosphere, although different to a pop or sock gig, was electric, full of dedicated fans.

My favourite song of the night, ‘Six Degrees of Seperation’ was very touching and the crowd were hanging off the lead singers every word, becoming involved with his emotional performance. As the song began to pick up, the audience were swaying and holding their phone lights up to signify their appreciation for the music. It was unlike any gig I had been to before and I thoroughly enjoyed watching the Irish soft rock live.

Even if you are not interested inherently in this genre of music, from a fan of heavier music, I really do recommend using the script to broaden your horizons. Their lyrics and melodies are fabulous, and to watch them convey the sometimes-emotional messages first hand was something really special for me.

Indescribable is a word that describes the concert experience! From the moment they came on stage the crowd cheered and screamd their lungs out.

It was inevitable that the show would include tracks from this highly anticipated album. With their huge success, it was also inevitable that their huge number of singles would also be making an appearance. Allowing us to share their success over the years while singing our hart out to the favorites. With a combination of their newes hits The Script gave a monumental show!

They harbour such great talent. The show had everything, from the cheering, screaming, singing along to their upclose interaction with the audience. One could think there was no more to give. To top it all of, they held almost one hour extra show after they where finished. Making the crowd feel their love for music and the respect they have for their fans! The words THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING SHOW does not nearly describe the experience!

For those who love heart filled good music is The Script an absolute must go to consert!

The Script at the O2 was the best concert I have ever been to. I entered a competition to be part of the parade which features at the start of the show. Backstage we had rehearsals where we could watch their soundcheck. The lads were mucking around in their go karts around the arena which was hilarious!!

A short while later we were waiting backstage and Danny came in to meet us and he was lovely! He took time with all of us and we managed to get individual and a group photo!

Being in the parade was also the best experience with all the crowd screaming and looking around the arena with everyone holding their phone torches up.

The lads had an amazing set singing 20 songs all of which everyone sang their hearts out. You could also tell they had spent time thinking everything out with some amazing lazers and effects and an extra B stage.

Thank you The Script for an unforgettable experience :-)

I attended my 4th The Script show on June 6th 2015 and I have to say, it was the greatest show out of all the one's I have been to. I was on the drummer's VIP list and I got to meet them (I have multiple times) and got great seats at the first show of the balcony. The music was perfect,the atmosphere was fantastic,and it was overall a great night. Glen Power (the drummer) noticed me up in the crowd and pointed and waved to me on multiple occasions and at the end of the show waved once more, attempted to throw his drumstick up at me, and blew me a kiss before walking off stage. Danny O'Donoghue (front man) also ran up to my seating area in mid song and high fived me and a bunch of other people around me. It was for sure a night to remember and I still haven't gotten over it. I am a huge fan of The Script and I would advise anyone and everyone to go to their shows. You'll completely enjoy it :) xx

The concert was simply amazing, to be honest it was the best concert I've been to so far... I was extremely surprised what a deep, rough voice the lead singer of the band had, which gave the songs that certain something.

I can't say anything more but that the atmosphere and the whole show were incredible!!!

But also the service of the organizer "good news" was totally well structured and unique, there were no problems at all!

I'm definitely planning to go to another The Script-concert when they are in Switzerland the next time and I'm already looking forward to it!

... I just hope that they will be able to actually attend the show next time...!

OMG! If you have not seen The Script live, you must see them! They are an incredible live band. So much energy in the place. Not only was the concert great (Danny came down into the audience to do a song), but these guys LOVE their fans. There were over 100 fans lined up at the back gate and they came out and signed CD's, albums, shirts and verious body parts and took pictures with everyone. They left nobody out and didn't leave until everyone was happy. They really appreciate what their core fan base has done to support them. PLEASE SEE THIS BAND!! BUY THE NEW ALBUM FREEDOM CHILD! It's awesome!!

As if The Script wasn't already my favorite band of all time, they literally are some of the best performers that I have ever witnessed! So fun and so energetic, it is hard not to become obsessed with them after seeing them live! They even called an audience members ex boyfriend when they sang Nothing and sang to the ex the whole time, it was literally incredible! They always have amazing set lists and are always there to entertain the heck out of the audience! Adored them from the start, no one will be sorry that they saw the script perform!

The Script engages an audience like no other! Lead singer, Danny, always makes his way into the crowd...sometimes 3-4 times during a concert, and interacts w/ fans via high fives, hugs, selfies, and kisses...yep, kisses!!!! Glen (drummer) makes lots of eye contact and waves to fans often and Mark is constantly flicking picks into the crowd! The Script practice a great deal and it shows in their performances as they are always flawless! At every gig, they gain new fans and respect! Don't miss them next time they come to your area!!!!

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The Script are an Irish rock band from Dublin formed in 2001. The band consists of lead vocalist/pianist Danny O'Donoghue, vocalist/guitarist Mark Sheehan, and drummer Glen Power. Based in London after signing to Sony Label Group imprint Phonogenic, the band released their eponymous debut album in August 2008, featuring the hit songs "The Man Who Can't Be Moved" and "Breakeven (Falling to Pieces)".

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#3 is the third studio album released by Irish pop rock trio, The Script. The album was released in Ireland on 7 September 2012, in the United Kingdom on 10... Read More

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What to expect from The Script’s new world tour: all killer, no filler

The irish trio gave a preview of what's to come at the dubai airshow gala dinner.

Danny O'Donoghue of Irish rock band The Script performs at the Dubai Airshow Gala dinner at Atlantis, The Palm, on November 17. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National

The Script wants us to feel the comfort of the familiar , and judging by their Dubai Airshow Gala Dinner concert on Wednesday, it’s an uplifting place to be.

Their Sunsets & Full Moons Tour was put on hold in March 2020 owing to the pandemic, which left the Irish three-piece charting a course back to live performances.

It began last month with the release of Tales from The Script: Greatest Hits, a compilation encompassing their 14-year career thus far.

The private Dubai concert, held within the grounds of Atlantis, The Palm, served as an ample warm up gig in the lead up to their 2022 world tour.

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So, what should fans expect?

While described as a greatest hits tour, what The Script offered in Dubai was something more stirring than back-to-back favourites.

Affable front-man and pianist Danny O'Donoghue didn’t want the group and crowd to merely go through the motions.

“It’s time for us to re-connect,” he said midway. “Haven’t we all missed this, being here together and sharing this moment?”

Indeed, while the Dubai crowd was not full of the dedicated fans that pack their arena shows, The Script have the charisma – and more importantly – the songs to appeal to everyone.

From the stirring balladry of The Man who Can’t Be Moved to the euphoric release of Superheroes and Hall of Fame , the group boast the material to summon the communal feeling we all need from a live performance.

And when will the UAE public come to the party?

Drummer Glen Power confirmed a plan is in the works. “There has been conversations about Dubai being part of the tour,” he told The National before the show.

“We first came here in 2011 and we've came back twice since. The crowds are great and we love the energy, so we hope we can make it happen.”

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The following is a transcript for Trolls World Tour .

[vocalizes fanfare]

["The Other Side" by SZA and Justin Timberlake playing]

CLOUD GUY: Once upon a time, there were two Trolls.

-One was named Poppy. -Hey. How's it going?

CLOUD GUY: The other was named Branch.

CLOUD GUY: Together, they saved the world.

TROLLS: Hooray!

CLOUD GUY: Poppy became queen.

Branch found his true colors.

And the two of them became best friends.

[imitates fireworks popping]

And that was that.

Pretty cute, right? Not to me.

I'm the type of cloud that goes for... this sorta thang.

[dogs barking, yapping]

Anyhoo, what Poppy and Branch didn't know is that their world was a lot bigger than they knew.

Like, a lot, lot, lot, lot bigger!

[whooshing]

-[water burbling] -[ocean creatures calling]

[heartbeat thumping]

[crowd cheering faintly in distance]

["One More Time" playing in distance]

[cheering and electronic dance music growing louder]

[music playing loudly]

♪ One more time

♪ One more time, one more time ♪ What's up, my techno Trolls?!

-[crowd cheering] -♪ One more time

-♪ One more time -Yeah!

♪ We're gonna celebrate

♪ Oh, yeah, all right, don't stop the dancing ♪ Tonight is about family, love and music!

[crowd cheering]

Let me see you jump!

One, two, three, four!

And get ready for the drop!

Are you ready, little buddy?

Let's do this, King Trollex!

-Wait for it! -[beat building]

Wait for it.

-Wait for it. -Wait for it!

Come on, man, hit me!

Just do it already!

[beat building loudly]

-♪ One more time -[beat drops]

♪ Music's got me feeling so free ♪

-[sighs] -♪ We're gonna celebrate

-Oh, yeah! -♪ Celebrate and dance so free ♪

-♪ Gonna party all night -♪ One more time

♪ One more time, we're gonna celebrate ♪

♪ Oh, yeah, all right, don't stop the dancing ♪

-♪ Don't stop the dancing -♪ Oh, yeah, all right

-♪ Don't stop the... -[laughs] -[music stops]

[crowd groaning]

Don't worry, everybody.

We'll get back to the party in a minute.

Let me just take care of this real quick.

[electrical buzzing]

BARB: Hey, man.

There he is!

King Trollex of the Techno Trolls, right?

That's right. Who's asking?

Queen Barb.

Of the Hard Rock Trolls.

And I'm here to take your string, bro.

[plays loud ascending chord]

Ooh, don't do it, man.

If we lose our string, we lose our music.

You mean your bleeps and bloops?

Beep, beep, beep, beep-beep, boo.

[chuckles]: Yeah. That's not music.

Do you want to hear some real music?

[frightened murmuring]

["Rock You Like a Hurricane" playing, rhythmic grunting]

♪ Here I am

♪ Rock you like a hurricane!

[music stops]

[rumbling, electrical crackling]

Okay, okay, enough. Stop.

You're harshing the vibe we worked very hard to build to.

Oh, but by the end of my world tour, we're all gonna have the same vibe.

We're all gonna be one nation of Trolls, under rock.

[plays loud chord]

Who's ready to rock?!

["Girls Just Want to Have Fun" playing]

♪ Woke up in the morning light ♪

♪ Today is the day that I do everything right ♪

♪ Now that I'm queen, I've got a kingdom to run ♪

♪ 'Cause Trolls, they wanna have fun ♪

♪ Yeah, Trolls just wanna have fun ♪

-♪ They just wanna -♪ Hey♪

♪ They just wanna

♪ Trolls just wanna have fun

♪ Lived underground to get away from the world ♪

♪ Till I had my life changed by a beautiful girl ♪

♪ Just need the guts to tell her that she's the one ♪

♪ But you know, Trolls, they wanna have fun ♪

♪ Oh, Trolls just wanna have

♪ That's all they really want

♪ When the working day is done ♪

♪ Oh, Trolls, they wanna have fun ♪

♪ Oh, Trolls just wanna have.

[whoops, laughs]

All right, Queen Poppy.

I've prepared an agenda for the day.

Oh. Well, I hope it says singing, dancing and hugging.

Uh, isn't that what we do every day?

Yeah! Good times!

-♪ Good times -["Good Times" playing]

♪ We have a good time, yeah

-♪ These are the good times -[whoops]

-♪ We have a good time, yeah -♪ Yeah

-♪ Leave your cares behind -[whoops]

-All right! -Check it out.

-♪ These are the good times -[whoops] -Yeah!

♪ Having the best time, oh, yeah ♪

♪ Leave your cares behind

[auto-tuned scream]

Poppy, come quick!

It's an emergency!

Guy Diamond, what's wrong?

I'm having a baby!

[all scream]

BOTH: We're on jumpsuit duty.

I get to be a role model.

I don't want to be a big sister.

-[bell dings] -[gasps, sighs]

CHORUS: ♪ Oh, sparkly baby.

What should I name him?

How about... Tiny Diamond?

-♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah -[rap beat playing]

♪ Tiny Diamond is my name

♪ Come straight from my daddy's mane ♪

-♪ My whole body's made of glitter ♪ - Yeah♪

-♪ And I'll throw it in your face ♪ - Face♪

-♪ I love when I make music -♪ Oh, yeah♪

-♪ And the groove is in my bones ♪ - My bones♪

♪ Just like my Aunt Queen Poppy ♪

-♪ Someday I'll sit on the throne ♪ - Get Tiny.♪

♪ Groove is in the heart

♪ Ah-ah-ah-ah

-♪ Ah-ah-ah-ah -♪ Yeah

-♪ Yeah -♪ Yeah, hey

-♪ They just wanna -♪ These are the good times♪

♪ They just wanna, they just wanna ♪

♪ Trolls just wanna have

[Trolls murmuring happily]

Hey! That was some fancy footwork, Cooper.

Some people just got it.

Biggie, Mr. Dinkles, you two were on fire!

Yeah, sorry about that, Queen Poppy.

I'm digging that new anklet, Legsly.

Thanks, Poppy.

Kisses and donuts and sprinkles!

Ah, what a Troll.

Tiny Diamond, welcome to the family, little buddy.

Thanks, Aunt Poppy.

And thanks to this silver-haired daddy of mine for bringing me into this world.

I never knew my heart could be so full.

Peace and love. Bless up.

Tiny and Daddy out.

Oh. Okay, bye.

Hey, uh, Poppy, there's something I was hoping to ask you.

I-I mean, I guess it's something I want to tell you, more so.

-Uh-huh. -Uh, but listen.

You could feel free to respond to it, uh, with an answer, i-if you wanted.

Sure. What's up?

Uh, what's up is I, uh, I-I-I-I-I-I...

I wanted to tell you that...

You're crushing it at this queen thing.

Aw, Branch, thank you.

Being a good queen is the most important thing in the world to me.

Other than being your friend.

[echoing]: Friend, friend, friend, friend, friend, friend, friend.

Uh, five it up?

Huh. That could've been better. Let's try that again.

O-Okay, one more.

Huh. For some reason, we can't seem to make a good connection.

-[Poppy chuckles, Branch sighs] -[Fuzzbert babbling]

Oh, yes, Fuzzbert!

-Now, that's a good connection. -[groans]

BIGGIE: [screams] Poppy, help!

-Ooh. -Poppy!

-[shrieking, gasping] -[wild grunting]

Watch it, watch it!

-Biggie? -TROLL: Oh, run!

-[Trolls clamoring] -[Biggie screams]

I'm being harangued by a monster! [gasps]

-Someone stop it! [shrieks] -[wild grunting continues]

Gotcha! Ah! It's in my hair! It's in my hair!

-Get it out, get it out, get it out! -[Branch yells]

There you go.

-[eyes boinging] -[purring]

There you go. Calm down.

Who's a good boy?

What is that thing?

It's creepy.

BOTH: It's scary.

[auto-tuned]: And nasty.

-Hold me, Daddy. -Oh.

"To Queen Poppy."

[Trolls gasp]

Oh, don't worry, everyone.

It looks like it's just an invitation.

-Whew! -[relieved murmuring, sighing]

Just an invitation.

-COOPER: I love invitations. -[clears throat]

"Barb, the Queen of Rock, "announces her One Nation Under Rock World Tour.

"Bring your string to the biggest party the world has ever seen."

-Queen of Rock? -KING PEPPY: It's nothing!

It means nothing at all. It's just junk mail.

You don't need to worry about it.

I mean, quit looking at it, everyone.

Forget what you saw!

[chewing noisily]

[Branch yells]

-[grunting] -[shushing]

-There you go. There you go. -[eyes boinging]

-Calm down. Calm down. -[purring]

[quietly]: There you go.

Okay, I'm calm.

Dad, what's going on?

Well, I have long feared this day would come.

I was hoping to protect you from this, Poppy.

Protect me?

I'm not a little kid anymore, Dad.

I'm the queen now.

You're right.

The truth is we are not alone in this world.

[eerie warbling]

-[warbling stops] -[stammers, shushes]

There are other kinds of Trolls.

-TROLL: What? -Wow. That's...

Dad, that's great.

The more Trolls, the merrier.

You don't understand.

These other Trolls aren't like us.

They're different.

Different how?

Different like Legsly?

I love being me.

-Or Fuzzbert? Or Smidge? -[Fuzzbert babbling]

Or Skyscraper Troll?

[in unison]: Yeah, different like me?

No, it's not that.

They're different in ways you can't even imagine.

-[vocalizing pop music] -You see, we love music with a hummable hook, with an upbeat melody, with a catchy rhythm that makes you want to snap your fingers, tap your toes and wiggle your butt.

That's our music.

That's what makes us Pop Trolls.

-Ooh. -It is. -Yes.

But these other Trolls, they sing different.

-[gasping] -They dance different.

Why, some of them can't even begin to grasp the concept of Hammer Time.

["U Can't Touch This" playing]

You can't touch that!

[screaming]

[Trolls clamoring]

-[crying] -[crying]

-♪ Stop. -[music and clamoring stop]

How about we break down to a smaller group?

[birds chirping]

It's a story as old as time.

[clears throat]

In the beginning, there was silence.

[singsongy]: Boring.

KING PEPPY: Until one day, someone made a sound.

-[plays note] -[Trolls oohing]

Our ancestors were so inspired by the sound, -they took six strings. -[melody plays]

And those six strings had the power to control all music.

They could play anything.

[harp strumming]

-[different styles playing] -Techno, funk, classical, country, hard rock and pop.

And every kind of music in between.

There was something for everyone.

It was one big party.

TROLLS: Yay!

KING PEPPY: But little by little, Trolls became intolerant of each other's music.

-[Trolls arguing] -TROLL: I want it!

-I want to listen to techno! -No fair!

Hey, y'all, I want country.

KING PEPPY: They fought over what kind of music the strings would play.

The elders realized there was but one solution.

TROLLS: Blah, blah-blah-blah-blah. Agreed.

KING PEPPY: Each tribe would take a string

-and go their separate ways. -[Trolls chattering]

Those six tribes have lived in isolation ever since.

Techno, Country, Rock, Classical, Funk, and us, the Pop Trolls.

Now Barb's announcement makes sense.

She wants to reunite the strings so the Troll World can be one big party again.

Wait, that's all you heard?

-One big party? -[chuckles]: Yeah!

It's when all the Trolls lived in harmony.

And what's more important than living in harmony?

Well, I heard fighting.

The strings together leads to fighting.

KING PEPPY: Exactly, Branch.

That's why we need to keep our string safe.

The pop music string.

FEMALE STRING VOICE: ♪ Oh, yeah.

-[Trolls gasping] -[magic jingling]

It's beautiful.

KING PEPPY: And powerful.

Which is why we can't let it fall into the wrong hands.

And we won't. Not on my watch.

What we need is a plan.

Don't worry.

I've been preparing for this day for years.

-We run. -Run?

But we don't even know what we're running and hiding from.

We're hiding from Barb and all the other different Trolls.

POPPY: You're assuming the worst about someone you haven't even met.

-You're not listening to me. -You're not listening to me.

-I'm your father! -And I'm the queen.

Uh, father trumps queen.

Now, there's no time to debate this. Let's go.

Come along, Branch.

Well, I, um...

We're all Trolls.

Differences don't matter.

Oh, look how cute you are!

Barb is gonna love your new look.

Tell her I look forward to helping her plan the world's biggest party.

-Poppy. -[screams]

-What are you doing? -Oh. Nothing.

SHEILA B: Ooh!

Poppy's busted.

BRANCH: Sneaking out to meet Barb?

Headed into enemy territory?

She's not the enemy.

She's a queen, the same as me.

-[growling] -[grunting]

Bye-bye, little bat.

Your dad just told us that Queen Barb is bad news.

Well, my dad doesn't know everything.

He knows more about this.

You didn't even know there was a string until this morning.

He may be fine in a world where everybody lives in isolation, -but I'm not. -Well, but we don't know anything about the other Trolls.

Well, we know they're Trolls.

Branch, look around Troll Village.

Everybody's different, even us.

[distant sneeze]

Did you hear something?

Stop trying to change the subject.

Look, being queen means having a lot of power, and it's my job to use it for good.

I can't stay home when I know there's a world full of different Trolls out there just like us.

[sighs] This is a terrible idea that will most likely blow up in your face.

-Okay, bye. -What?

And I guess I'm coming with you.

[sobs]: Oh! Thank you.

I really didn't want to go by myself.

-Road trip! -Yeah!

They areall different.

[gasps softly] A-And this one looks a little bit like me.

We even have the same hat!

[echoing]: ...same hat, same hat, same hat!

I hope I see you again, friends.

But even though it's scary, I have to go out there and see if there's other Trolls like me.

Oh, man, this is gonna be hard.

-BARB: All aboard! -["Crazy Train" playing]

♪ Ai, ai, ai

[rock music playing loudly]

♪ But that's how it goes

♪ Millions of people

♪ Living as foes

♪ Has kept us apart

♪ It's time for the hard rock

♪ Revolution to start

♪ No spats, no tiffs, no fighting ♪

♪ When everyone's the same

♪ I'm going off the rails

♪ On a crazy train!

-Yeah! I got the Techno string! -[excited chatter]

Who knew world domination could be so much fun?

-Yeah! -All right, Barb! -[Trolls cheering]

[both yell]

Ha! Queen Barb!

[both laugh]

[heavy electric guitar chord plays]

[electric guitar riff plays]

Only four more strings to go until rock unites the world.

[excited chatter]

Dad? Where's Dad?

[toilet flushes]

-♪ -[engine revving]

There you are, Dad.

-I got the Techno string. -Cool.

-What's a string ag-again? -[back-up alarm beeping]

What? Uh...

-Don't you remember the plan? -Plan?

-I don't remember... [mumbles] -Oh.

-Great idea, man. -Whoa.

Okay, guys, line up.

We're gonna go over the plan again.

[Trolls murmur, chuckle]

Okay. We're on a World Tour.

And on each stop, we get a new string.

When I have all six strings, I'll play the ultimate power chord.

[electric guitar chord plays]

And I will unite the Trolls under one music.

-TROLLS: Rock! -[excited chatter]

Oh, here it comes.

[grunting slowly]

Uh, just a little bit more.

Riff, just help him, man.

Yes, Your Rockness.

There it is.

-[Trolls cheering] -BARB: Yeah!

-Rock and roll! -Yeah!

[inhales deeply]

-[sighs] -All right.

In a short 456 pages, I'm gonna know how to fly this thing.

-[knuckles crack] -Ugh, Branch, we don't need a giant, comprehensive manual.

-[grunts] -[gasps]

How hard can it be? ♪ Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo.

-[console beeping] -♪ Try one of these.

[Sheila B whooping, laughing]

All right, Poppy!

Easy on the buttons!

-Sorry. -[snoring nearby]

[shushes] What was that?

[sleepy murmur]

[whistling exhale]

[Mr. Dinkles sucking, cooing]

Sorry. I couldn't help myself.

You know how I am around cotton candy.

-[burps] -Oh, dear.

Now look what's happened.

Mr. Dinkles got all gummed up.

-[squeaks] -[gasps] Mr. Dinkles!

Mr. Dinkles!

Oh, there you are. I thought you were--

Oh. Right, then. We'll just be on our way--

[screams] Hey!

Poppy, wh-where are you balloon-flying us to?

We're on a mission to help Barb unite the Trolls, and I'm so glad you're coming with us.

I did what in the who now?

Hey, man, join the club.

And I hope you didn't eat all the cotton candy, because Barb is gonna love it.

[clears throat] Branchifer?

[clears throat] Y-Yes, Poppifer?

-What is this? -Oh, it's nothing, nothing.

-That-that-that-that's just my man stuff. -[gasps]

I love man stuff!

Ugh. For shame.

Well, I-I...

Violence never solves a problem, Branch.

-[squeaks] -[shrieks]

I'm not saying we have to use them.

I'm just saying it's better to be prepared in case we need them.

We won't need them unless these pointy sticks help you listen or these rocks help you put yourself in someone else's shoes.

And what about these? Is this-- What, I--

Is this some kind of jewelry?

Oh, it's actually kind of cool-looking.

Gi-Give me that.

We don't even know what's out there.

Wait! No-- Oh, man.

By the way, I whittled those for hours.

Branch, the only weapons we need are this guy and this guy, for hugs!

Uh, you may want to take a look at this.

[fire crackling softly]

This is gonna take a lot of hugs.

Something gnarly happened here.

PENNYWHISTLE: Hello?

Who said that?

Identify yourself!

PENNYWHISTLE: Uh, are you nice or are you mean?

W-We're nice. We're really nice.

Yeah, but not too nice.

So don't even try it.

[softly]: Oh. Hi.

What is this place?

It used to be called Symphonyville.

Where the Classical Music Trolls lived.

But that was in the before.

What happened here?

Well, it was the most wonderful place you ever did seen.

[lively classical music playing, chatter, laughter]

It was a place where all of the Classical Music Trolls could live in perfect harmony.

[classical music continues]

[laughs]: Ooh.

Wherever the conductor led, we followed.

Play, play. [vocalizes] Beautiful.

-[laughs] -But then Queen Barb showed up.

'Sup, Trollzart dude?

I'm here for your string.

We will not go quietly.

[playing Beethoven's "Symphony No. 5 in C Minor"]

-[triangle dings] -[Barb snores]

[sighs]: Mi, mi, mi, mi, mi.

Oh. Oh, I'm sorry, I-I must have fallen asleep, because your music is so boring.

Where are the words, bro? Right?

Now give me your string.

[amplifier buzzes, hums]

-Oh! Oh! -[Trolls gasping]

[sighs] No.

PENNYWHISTLE: She took our string.

Our-our music.

She took everyone.

[wind whistling softly]

We lost everything.

Barb doesn't want to unite us.

She wants to destroy us.

We need to make sure our own string is safe.

Uh, our string is safe.

Poppy, are-are you crazy?

I thought it was a good idea at the time.

I-I can't believe another queen would use her power for evil.

Okay. Change of plans.

We need to get home as fast as we can and get everyone in the bunker.

Uh, no. Change of plans.

We have to stop Barb from destroying all music.

If we don't stop her, who will?

Poppy, you said this could be handled with hugs.

How are we gonna hug our way out of this one?

-It's okay, Biggie. -Really?

It's okay to be terrified?

When am I gonna learn to stay away from the cotton candy?!

As your queen, I promise that I will protect you, no matter what.

I... pinky promise.

Poppy, you know you can't go back on a pinky promise.

Never did, never will.

-[electricity crackles] -[magic jingling]

[wind whooshing]

A pinky promise.

Let it be so.

And so it is.

This just got real.

POPPY: We have to get to the Country Music Trolls in Lonesome Flats before Barb does.

Will you come with us?

Someone has to rebuild.

And Pennywhistle is that woodwind for the job.

Good luck, little Pennywhistle.

Goodbye, Poppy.

[whooping, excited shouting]

Wait. Is that...

-Debbie? -Oh, what?

-Oh, that's a lot of glitter. -BARB: No!

What did they do to you, my hairy little baby?!

Come here, come here, come here.

-Gnarly. -What-what-what do you...

-What is this? -What, what...

Pop Trolls?

"Dear Barb, can't wait to meet you.

I have tons of great party ideas."

I like that.

"Maybe you and I can even be best friends."

Best friends?

Is she making fun of me?

No one says that.

Friendship takes time and years of mutual care and respect.

You don't just become best friends.

Plus, everyone knows I already have a ton of friends.

Like Carol.

Right, Carol?

Okay, you're busy. That's fine.

Love you, Carol.

[quiet crackling]

POPPY [over speaker]: ♪ Trolls just wanna have fun.

-Gnarly. -[back-up alarm beeping]

Pop music isn't even real music!

It's bland! It's repetitive!

The lyrics are empty!

Worst of all, it crawls into your head like an earworm!

[chain saw buzzing]

You know, and you can't get it out-- Uh, I'm tired now.

[whoops] Hating things takes a lot of energy.

-♪ Trolls just wanna... -No. No.

Look what their music just did to Dad.

-Daddy? Come back. -[slurping]

Come back to me, Daddy.

Nice hair, dude.

No one does this to Dad.

And no one makes fun of Queen Barb.

Ah! I need that Pop string.

And I know who's gonna help me.

The most feared bounty hunters in all of Trolldom.

-[smooth jazz music playing] -[bell dings]

Chaz, the Smooth Jazz Troll.

-["Mi Gente" playing] -The Reggaeton Trolls.

-["Russian Roulette" playing] -♪ La, la-la-la...

BARB: The K-Pop Gang.

-["Hocus Pocus" playing, singer yodeling] -And... the Yodelers.

As you probably know, I'm bringing a tidal wave of rock across this land of ours.

♪ And soon there will be nothing but hard rock as far as the ear can hear.

Whoever brings me Queen Poppy gets to keep their very own music in their very own territory.

Right over here.

-[Trolls murmuring, groaning] -TROLL: Oh.

I don't know. It looks pretty tiny.

You want it or not?

All you have to do is get me Queen Poppy!

-Oh, okay. -Sounds like a pretty good deal.

Do you validate parking?

Dude, where are the Yodelers?

I heard a rumor, uh, that they yodeled so hard, an avalanche fell on 'em.

Or something.

Well, I don't pay you to hear.

Actually, I'm doing this for college credit.

If anyone can find me Queen Poppy and her string, -it's the Yodelers. -♪ Just wanna have fun...

[music distorts, stops]

This must be where the Country Music Trolls live.

Well, it looks like nobody's here.

We're too late. Time to go home.

Come on, guys, let's go.

There is no "I quit" in "team."

Cock-a-doodle--

Ah, never mind.

[solemn country music playing]

[bell chimes]

♪ We don't hope for

♪ Making things better

♪ All we want is to

♪ Keep it together

-[giggles] -♪ Every day is a rainy day

-Happy birthday, honey. -♪ No change in the weather

-Time to get to work. -[yak breathing noisily]

Okay, Daddy.

-♪ This kind of life -[milk spraying]

-♪ Has made our hearts -[children laughing]

-♪ As hard as leather -Get it.

[playful chatter]

-[tumbleweed yelling] -[children screaming]

♪ And all these tears are from ♪

♪ The dust in our eyes

-[Troll crying] -♪ And all these years

-[tear crying] -♪ Just keep on

♪ Passing us by

♪ We all know that we're just

-♪ Born to die -[yaks mooing]

♪ That's the way it goes when you're just ♪

♪ Born to die This song is so sad.

Yeah, it is sad.

But life is sad sometimes, so I kind of like it.

You do? Huh.

But it's so different.

Oh, they must not know that music's supposed to make you happy.

[gasps] That's awful.

♪ And all these years just keep on ♪

-[Trolls grunting, arguing] -♪ And all this misery

♪ Makes it hard to deny

-[grunting] -♪ That's the way it goes

♪ When you're just

♪ Born to die.

Okay, guys, guys, huddle up.

[bird screeches in distance]

[growling]: Growly, growly, growl.

Now, take it easy, Growly Pete.

I feel bad for them.

It looks like they got beat up by a rainbow.

First things first, these Trolls need some serious cheering up, and we're gonna have to go top-shelf.

Now, when you say "top-shelf,"

-y-you don't mean... -That's right.

We need to sing them the most important songs in the history of music.

Yes, but which ones?

All of them.

And when you say "all of them..."

-♪ Yo, I'll tell you what I want ♪ -["Wannabe" playing]

♪ What I really, really want

♪ So tell me what you want, what you really, really want ♪

♪ I'll tell you what I want, what I really, really want ♪

-♪ I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna ♪ - Ha, ha, ha, ha ♪

♪ I wanna really, really, really wanna zig-a-zag, ah ♪

-♪ Who? Who? Who-who? -["Who Let the Dogs Out" plays]

♪ Who let the dogs out?

-♪ Who? Who? Who-who? -[squeaking rhythmically]

♪ Who? Who? Who-who?

-♪ It's such a good vibration -["Good Vibrations" playing]

♪ Yeah, come on, come on, come on ♪

♪ It's such a sweet sensation

-♪ Oppa Gangnam style -["Gangnam Style" playing]

[rhythmic grunting]

♪ Gangnam style

-♪ Oppa Gangnam style -["Hey Baby" playing]

♪ Hey, pretty girl, what you doing tonight? ♪

-♪ Gangnam style -♪ I wanna see

-♪ What you got in store -♪ O-O-O-O

-♪ Oppa Gangnam style -["Party Rock Anthem" playing]

♪ Party rock is in the house tonight ♪

-Come on! -♪ Everybody just have a good time ♪

-Rave on, party on! -♪ Party rock is in the house tonight ♪

♪ We just wanna see ya

♪ Tell 'em, Poppy

[echoing]: ♪ Shake that.

TUMBLEWEED: You suck!

Now, I want you three to sit in here and think about what you've just done.

-That was a crime against music. -POPPY: Wait, no.

We're here to warn you about Barb, the Queen of Rock.

[sighs] Sweetie, I already know and have heard about this Queen Barb and her fancy World Tour.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I got to go wash what you call music out of my ears.

[chuckles]: Oh.

You in real trouble now.

Right, Aunt Delta?

-Keep an eye on 'em, Growly Pete. -Yes!

Growly, growly, growly, growl.

No, no. Music should bring us together, not divide us!

-Sugar. -[sighs]

Well, I knew it.

"Who Let the Dogs Out." Too far.

Okay, Branch.

You can say "I told you so." I know you want to.

Y-You did great out there, Poppy.

[Poppy shrieks]

I'll never survive the big house.

-We've got to get out of here. -I know.

That was such a rad medley. I can't believe it didn't work.

Tell me about it. I did the splits.

No one even clapped.

Am I not cute anymore?!

Maybe my dad was right.

The other Trolls are different in ways I was not prepared for.

Some Trolls, they don't just want to have fun.

Anybody got a plan B?

Plan B? Right up here.

Step one: escape from Lonesome Flats.

[snorting, spitting noisily]

[sighs] Plan B it is.

I guess we're going home.

HICKORY: Whoo-hey!

It ain't right to put you in jail

'cause your music's different.

It seems some folks round here don't appreciate a rad medley when they hear one.

[bell dings]

Let's skedaddle.

Yes! Mission back on!

Branch! Branch! You can stop rescuing us.

Poppy, you don't even know who this is.

I'm Queen Poppy. What's your name?

Name's Hickory.

Branch, this is Hickory. Hickory, this is Branch.

Enough with the formalities. Let's go!

-Uh, this is Mr. Dinkles, by the way. -[squeaks]

I said let's skedaddle! Hyah!

Go get 'em, Clampers!

[hisses, blabbering]

[screams] This was my plan C, by the way.

♪ I feel it coming like a highball train ♪

-Charge! -♪ Bearing down on

-♪ The end of the line -[Hickory shouting]

Hyah! Hyah!

♪ I see the black clouds...

POPPY: Oh, no! Hickory!

I got it, Queen Poppy.

DELTA DAWN: Don't let them get away!

[screaming, shouting]

♪ I'm feeling meaner than an old bobcat ♪

[Biggie sobbing]

-[blabbering] -♪ I got the hammer down

-♪ And won't look back -[laughs]

♪ My mind is headed down a one-way track ♪

♪ I'm leaving Lonesome Flats, I'm leaving Lonesome Flats ♪

[whoops] Yeah!

[blabbering]

Yeah! [whoops]

-Come on, Growly Pete! -Uh-oh.

-Do your thing! -[whooping]

No one can escape my mustache.

That's how you do it!

-Hyah! -[laughs] That tickles.

Branch, hold on to Mr. Dinkles!

[straining]

[yelling and straining continue]

-Hyah! -We're gonna get you now!

POPPY: Hickory, look out!

We're not gonna make it!

Oh, yes, we are.

-♪ Yeah, I'm leaving Lonesome Flats. ♪ -[screaming]

Well, I hope Pop Trolls can swim.

Oh, for Pete's sake.

-Well, dangity-doodly. -Dangity-doodly.

[Clampers grunts]

[relaxing music playing]

Welcome home.

[choir singing]

[music distorting]

-[coughs, pops] -[gasps]

[squeaking]

Oh, Mr. Dinkles, you're alive.

For a minute there, I thought you'd kicked the bucket.

[Poppy and Branch coughing, panting]

I'm really glad you came with me.

-Me, too. -[galloping]

HICKORY: Yah!

There you are. Whew!

-I think we lost them. -[grunting]

-We should be all right. -Thank you.

I don't know how we can ever repay you.

Oh, wait! Yes, I do.

Oh. Well, thank you.

Whew. That's got a zing, don't it?

-Uh... Whoa. -It's not candy time.

It's question time.

-[bell dings] -Huh?

-Hug time! -Hug time!

-Ooh. Oh, that feels good. -Wow.

-Why are you helping us? -[bell dings]

What's in it for you?

Hey! Branch.

[chuckles] I'm sorry about my... associate.

HICKORY: I loved your message about music bringing Trolls together.

You may be Pop, and I may be Country, but Trolls is Trolls.

[imitates Hickory]: "Trolls is Trolls."

This is the beginning of a partnership between Trolls that's going to save all Trolls.

You're darn skippy.

-[chuckles]: Ah. -[groans]

Okay. We need to get to the Funk Trolls before Barb.

HICKORY: Well, quickest way is down that river.

I'll build us a raft.

[scoffs] This ought to be good.

Guy probably doesn't know the first thing about building a ra...

Cappuccino, anyone?

Cappuccino?

Cappucci-yes.

-Oh! -Are you seeing this?

BIGGIE: Oh, wow.

[sighs] I do want one.

But I am not happy about it.

Trolls that look like me!

-Hello there. -[sniffs]

-[honking musically] -[funky beat playing]

-[screams] -[music stops]

Happy birthday?

HICKORY: I can make a cortado, a macchiato, latte.

-We also do drip. -BIGGIE: Oh.

It is a nice night, isn't it?

Mr. Dinkles loves a full moon.

-Let's get our grub on. -[sighs]

Food's ready.

[Southern accent]: Well, I'll bring more kindlin'.

Poppy, maybe it's just me, but are you getting a weird vibe from Hickory?

[normal voice]: What?

No. Why? Are you?

I just-- I don't know.

-I don't trust him. -BIGGIE: Oh, that's good.

POPPY: Well, yeah, but you don't

-trust anybody, Branch. -[grub squeaking]

Hey, I just want us to be safe.

And you know what's not safe?

Putting too much trust into a complete stranger.

It's not Hickory you don't trust. It's me.

Do you not think I'm a good queen?

Wait, what? I didn't say that.

I thought we were friends, Branch.

I'm starting to think you don't even know what that means.

We arefriends.

And sometimes that means speaking up if I think you're making a mistake.

-[smooth jazz music playing] -Do you hear something?

[chuckles] Look at that guy's chest hair.

[distorted sigh]

BRANCH: Poppy, [distorted]: I can't feel my face.

It's... it's like I'm being paralyzed by its

[echoes]: smoothness.

[smooth jazz music continues]

[bubbles fizzing]

[phone ringing]

[distorted]: Hello?

Hello. It's me.

Look! Narwhals.

-POPPY: Totally gnar-gnar. -[narwhals whistling]

BIGGIE [in distance]: Poppy!

-[music stops] -Ah...

BRANCH: Poppy, how'd you like the sushi?

-[groaning] -Oh.

-CHAZ: Got you, Pop babies. -[gasps]

Soon, Barb is gonna have your string, and the world will be rid of cheesy, pointless pop music, once and for all.

Hold it right there, Chaz.

And who are you supposed to be, cowboy pants?

-[Trolls gasp] -My name's Hickory, and I don't much care for smooth jazz.

-[Trolls gasp] -Oh, yeah?

Well, you've just never had the Chaz experience.

[smooth jazz music playing]

-[music stops] -Ooh. Ah.

[saxophone honks]

[ears pop softly]

Soundproof and delicious.

Smooth jazz will be heard again!

Smooth jazz will never die!

[blows note]

Who was that guy?

One of the many bounty hunters out there looking for you.

That was awful.

So smooth and easy and awful.

I know, big buddy.

It's enough to put you off jazz altogether.

BIGGIE: All right, that's it! We need to go home.

Biggie, it'll be okay.

Stop saying that, and listen to me.

You only hear what you want to hear, and it puts us all in danger.

How are you supposed to save the world if you can't even keep us safe?

You made a pinky promise to me, Queen Poppy.

And you broke it.

[blabbering rapidly]

What kind of queen breaks a pinky promise?!

[wheezing]: I'm so lost.

I'm almost there. I'm so lost.

[gasps] I'm saved!

Are you, now?

'Cause last I checked, I was a mirage.

[echoing]: ...a mirage, a mirage.

I'm done for.

And on top of that, I never found any Trolls like me.

[electronic humming and pulsing]

[electronic burbling]

[stammering]

Whoa! Whoa!

No! No, no, no!

[reeds vocalizing]

♪ I fall to pieces

♪ How can I be

♪ Just your friend?

♪ Just your friend♪ Something tells me your heart ain't in this mission, Branch.

What do you mean?

-I'm here, aren't I? -♪ Just your friend...♪ Yeah, you're on a mission, all right, but your heart is with Miss Poppy.

Hey, hold your horses.

I'm sorry, is that offensive?

Not as offensive as you thinking I can't see what's right in front of my eyes.

Did you tell her yet?

I tried, but...

[descending whistle, imitates explosion]

Well, if you did tell her, who knows if she'd even hear you?

What do you mean by that?

Well, let's just say only one of you is doing the listening in this relationship, and it's not her.

♪ Friend.♪ It's you.

Yeah. I got that. Thanks.

-[whimpering] -What in buttered biscuits?!

-Huh? -I got it.

-Ooh. -[grunting]

[grunts] Oh!

["Atomic Dog" playing]

♪ Bow-wow-wow, yippie-yo-yippie-yay ♪

♪ Bow-wow-wow, yippie-yo- yippie-yay ♪

♪ Bow-wow-yip-yippie, yippie-yo-yippie-yay ♪

♪ Just walking the dog

♪ Atomic dog

♪ Just walking the dog.

-[screams, grunts] -[whoops]

PRINCE D: Welcome to Vibe City.

You are cordial guests of Prince Cooper.

-What are you doing here?! -[laughs]

Actually, I'm over here.

Bacon-wrapped hot dogs!

Okay. Maybe all the jazz

-hasn't left my brain yet. -[notes playing]

It turns out I'm actually from Vibe City, just like my twin brother.

I'm Prince D. What's poppin'?

[both laughing]

I got a twin brother.

How is this possible?

Well, it's a very complicated story.

When we were both babies, my egg got snatched out of the nest.

Mom and Dad looked everywhere, but they couldn't find me, -so you guys raised me as one of your own.-TROLLS: Aw.

Now dig this. [laughs]

COOPER: And then when I went out to go find other Trolls like me, my mom and dad finally found me.

QUEEN ESSENCE: Q, is that him?

I think our search is finally over.

Our son is finally home.

I guess it wasn't too complicated.

-[both laugh] -Oh.

Poppy, I want you to meet the King and Queen of Funk.

King Quincy and Queen Essence.

My mom and dad.

Wow, Cooper. You look just like your dad.

Yeah, that must be why he's so good-looking.

Was that a dad joke?

It was lame!

-[laughter] -Well, so that means you're a Funk Troll?

You don't have to be just one thing.

I'm Pop and Funk.

-Or maybe you're Hip-Hop, like me. -Yeah.

PRINCE D: Yeah. I think your map

-is a bit outdated. -Hmm.

Oh, he's right. Look at that. It still has Disco.

POPPY: Well, Your Majesties, we need your help to save all music from Queen Barb.

If we combine our music, she'll see that music unites all Trolls and that we're all the same and that she's one of us!

Poppy, I mean no disrespect, but king to queen, anything but that.

[electrical click, hum]

Let's tell 'em how it was, Prince D.

Long ago, our world was without song or dance.

Then the Trolls found the strings, and life was one big party.

Oh, yeah. I-I've heard this story before.

That is, until the Pop Trolls tried to steal our strings.

Steal your strings?

That-That's not what it said in our scrapbooks.

Scrapbooks?

Those are cut out, glued and glittered by the winners.

Let me tell you how it really went down.

-♪ Oh, oh♪ -♪ Yeah♪

-♪ Get started, uh♪ -♪ Yeah, yeah, uh♪

♪ We started off a team

♪ Party till we fall asleep, even on the street ♪

♪ When we disagreed, we did it on beat ♪

-♪ Did it on beat♪ -♪ Respect the unique

-♪ Right♪ -♪ Anything less, it was weak

-♪ The music of the strings made life complete ♪ - Facts♪

♪ Till that one day that changed everything ♪

♪ The Pop Trolls started snatching up ♪

-♪ All of the strings -♪ Oh, no♪

♪ Putting melodies on top of popular beats ♪

♪ They cut us out of the scene ♪

♪ And then forgot what it really means ♪

-♪ Not even publishing?♪ -♪ Should've seen between

♪ All of the scheming, it seems like ♪

♪ The Trolls they stole from were meaningless ♪

♪ Walking around like they were the geniuses ♪

♪ But it's only samples, auto-tune and remixes ♪

-♪ No, Lord♪ -♪ I'm a vegan

♪ I don't have no beef with them ♪

-♪ No, Lord♪ -♪ Gotta protect my kingdom

-♪ But the dream is to sing again ♪ - Yes♪

-♪ Being friends, seamless blend ♪ - Yes♪

♪ Harmony ain't hard when the keys within you win ♪

-♪ At first, it was all love -♪ At first, it was all love

-♪ Hands up, superstar love -♪ Stars up

♪ Then you can have it, you can have it all love ♪

♪ And you can get it all you want ♪

♪ But then you took it, took it all love ♪

-♪ Took it all -♪ All love

-♪ Turn it up louder -♪ Turn the music up, come on

♪ Sing along, get the crowd up ♪

♪ I get the crowd up, come on

♪ But then you took it all love ♪

♪ Took it all love, come on

♪ Then forgot all about us

♪ Oh, but it's all love

♪ I feel you

♪ Sounds good in my ear when I hear it like that ♪

♪ I feel you, I say I look good to the mirror ♪

-♪ And it says it right back -♪ Nothing says it like that♪

♪ A little love wouldn't kill you ♪

♪ A little love wouldn't kill you♪

♪ You really did me wrong, it was real cruel ♪

-♪ It was real cruel♪ -♪ Yeah♪

♪ Had a lot of love and I still do ♪

♪ 'Cause I feel you

♪ Next morning, the elders were on it ♪

-♪ Yeah♪ -♪ They saw the warning signs

-♪ Couldn't ignore it -[grunts]

♪ Had to figure out how to save the way of life ♪

♪ They had made, so they made a play ♪

♪ The Pop Trolls were coming for it all ♪

♪ All for one and one for all, so the only way we saw ♪

-♪ How we saw it♪ - There was one thing left to be done ♪

-♪ What?♪ - Each leader grabbed a single string ♪

-♪ And said, "Run!" -♪ "Run!"

KING QUINCY: And the Trolls never lived in harmony again.

So the Trolls live in isolation because of what Pop did?

Pop tried to destroy our music.

Just like Barb is trying to do.

I can make it right.

History's just gonna keep repeating itself until we make everyone realize that we're all the same.

But we're not all the same.

It's why all our strings are different.

Because they reflect our different music.

Denying our differences is denying the truth of who we are.

I hadn't thought of it like that.

-[alarm wailing] -[gasps]

Rock has arrived! It's on!

Prepare for battle!

["Move On Up" by Curtis Mayfield playing]

[records scratching]

[over speaker]: Assemble the crew.

♪ Bite your lip

♪ And take a trip

♪ Though there may be wet road ahead ♪ I'm gonna make sure you get to safety.

♪ And you cannot slip

-No. No! -♪ Move on up Let me help you!

-♪ And keep on... -[music slows, stops]

Aw, you kidding me?

-Hard Rock cut the power. -They're fighting dirty.

-POPPY: Cooper! -[Trolls clamoring]

-Hickory. -HICKORY: Don't worry!

I'll find you guys.

-[engines revving] -[rock music playing]

BARB: Rock on!

[Branch whimpering]

[Poppy grunts]

No! [grunts]

We have to get back down there. There's still hope.

-We can still fix this. -Poppy, enough.

I've listened to you and I've done it your way, and now it's your turn to listen.

It's time to get back home.

I'm not like you. I can't just give up.

I want to protect our friends and family.

I can't go home until I've proven myself as a good queen.

So that's what this is really all about?

Why are you so upset?

Because your dad was right and Biggie was right and Queen Essence was right.

And I've been backing you up even when you ignore them.

But you never listen to me.

Branch, what are you talking about?

You want to be a good queen?

Good queens actually listen.

You know what I heard back there?

Differences do matter.

Like-like you and me.

We're too different to get along.

Just like all the other Trolls.

-We arereally different. -So different.

-Completely out of harmony. -Completely.

I don't even know why we're friends.

Neither do I.

So... why do I care about you more than anybody else in the world?

Weird, right?

♪ I know your favorite song

♪ I hear it every day

♪ Whoever made your smile

♪ Made it to get in my way

♪ And every time you laugh

♪ You make that little sound

♪ It's just the hardest thing

♪ To love you but not know how ♪

♪ I hate that you're perfect

♪ You're perfect for me

♪ What good are words

♪ When they always just get in our way? ♪

♪ And it hurts the most

♪ Just to know that you don't feel the same ♪

♪ And I hate that you're perfect ♪

♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah♪

♪ You're perfect for me.

[quiet laugh nearby]

BABY BUN [whispers]: I see you, Branch.

ARI [singsongy]: Over here.

-WANI: There he is. -GOMDORI: Can you see me?

-[gasps] -[laughter]

-[whistle] -GOMDORI: I can see you.

-BABY BUN: Let's get him. -[laughter]

WANI: One, two, three.

-ALL: Yay! -[gasps, grunts]

[yells]: Oh!

-[gasps] -["Russian Roulette" playing]

WANI: Hey, crybaby.

-Your name Poppy? -[laughter]

What? No. Who are you guys?

-We are the K-Pop Gang. -[whoops]

And you're going to take us to Queen Poppy.

[chuckles]: What?

["Mi Gente" playing]

-Not so fast, Tracy. -[giggles]

We're taking him.

It's pronounced "Tresillo."

-If you want him... -[reggaeton beat plays]

-you're going to have to dance for him. -[laughter]

I can't live in a world without reggaeton.

And we can't live in a world without K-pop.

-MALE VOICE: Dance-off! -[dramatic music plays] -Ooh!

["Russian Roulette" playing, Trolls singing in Korean]

♪ Heart-b-b-b-beat

[singing in Korean]

♪ Russian roulette, b-b-beat.

-["Mi Gente" playing, singing in Spanish] -[gasps]

[screaming, laughing]

♪ Un, dos, tres, leggo.

-Wow. -[giggles] -Respect.

-Respect. -[grunts]

-Why don't we split him? -Huh?

-Good idea. -Yeah. -[laughter]

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.

Why does Barb get to decide which music gets to be saved?

All music should be saved.

All right, okay. I'm listening, Pop Troll.

-[gasps] -[panting]

Poppy, there you are.

Hickory! Oh, it's so good to see you.

Where's Branch?

We had a fight. He's gone.

He's heading back to Pop Village.

[sighs] That's a shame.

[Poppy sighs]

I was so desperate to be a good queen that I stopped listening to anyone but myself.

Including my best friend. [sighs]

And it's all because of this stupid string.

-[pop riff echoes] -[magic jingling]

Poppy, take the string and run as fast as you can, -you hear me? -What?

What are you talking about?

Trust me, just go.

Now! Please! Just go!

-[male voice grunting] -Hickory, are you all right?

-I'm fine. -[male voice grumbling]

Hey. Hey, now!

-[gasps] -Here.

-Oh, whoa, whoa! -[male voice grunting]

[Poppy shouts, gasps]

-[grunts] -[screams]

-[grunts] Nein! -[gasps]

What are you doing, Hickory?!

-Quiet, Dickory! -POPPY: What's going on?

-Hickory? -I am so sorry.

DICKORY: Yeah.

Show her who you really are, Hickory!

["Hocus Pocus" playing, Dickory yodeling]

[Hickory vocalizing]

[sings high-pitched note]

You're the Yodelers?

[chuckles]: Yeah.

Ya darn skippy, playa-play.

And you were gonna give our string to Barb?

Ding, ding. Give this person a strudel for the correct answer.

And you've been in back the whole time?

Next subject, please.

Why would you do this?

[German accent]: So sorry.

Uh, it was the only way to save our beautiful yodeling.

But trust me, you need to get out of here right away.

What are you doing, Hickory?

-Nein! -Dickory. -[grunts]

Shut your mouth-hole, please!

-Let go! -[grunting]

-We must save yodeling! -Stop it! -Got you!

-[shouts] -[laughs]

-I thought I heard a yodel. -[gasps] Queen Barb.

-[pop riff plays] -[Poppy gasps]

The final notes of Pop.

It will never invade anyone's brain again.

I'm not gonna let you do this!

This is who I've been worried about?

This little pipsqueak?

I'll never stop fighting until I make things right.

-And I'm not a pipsqueak! -Uh, yeah, you are, 'cause I'm, like, a whole centimeter taller than you.

No! [grunts] Leave me alone!

Leave you alone? Uh, I'm sorry.

You were the one who was all desperate to be best friends.

Get your hands off me.

Oh, okay. All right.

You're feisty. I respect that.

Strong woman to strong woman, am I right?

But you know who else was feisty?

Pop Village.

Oh, no. No!

Everyone! Everyone!

We're back!

[gasps] Oh, no.

-Biggie! You won't believe it! -Hello, Biggie.

We were attacked by Barb and her barbarians!

She took everybody to Volcano Rock City.

It was scary.

Rock me, Daddy.

Mm, that's nice.

♪ I shouldn't have left her.

She wouldn't have left me.

Never, no matter how scared she was.

I've got to go back.

We're coming with you, Biggie.

We got to go save our best friend.

But how? We'll never make it past security.

We'll overpower them with muscles!

-[strains] -[muscles squeak]

Or... we could overpower them

-with fashion. -With fashion.

[whimpers]: Oh.

[rock music playing]

Rock and roll! [laughs]

TROLL: All right, where do we put these things?

TROLL 2: I need a circuit hookup.

[quietly]: Okay, come on. Let's go, let's go, let's go.

[bells jingling quietly]

Hey. Stop right there.

[jingling stops]

BIGGIE: Legsly, I told you not to wear your anklet.

Only Rock Trolls are allowed back here.

Well, it's funny you should mention that, because we are genuine Hard Rockers.

[electric guitar strums weakly]

[deep voice]: One, two, three, four!

-♪ Rainbows, unicorns -[heavy metal music playing]

♪ Everything nice, yeah

♪ Sugarplums, fairy dust

-♪ Brush your teeth. -[hat squeaks]

Hurry up. The show's about to start, man.

Queen Barb's about to go onstage.

We're screwed.

-[rock music playing] -[crowd cheering]

BARB: So, Popcorn, is being my best friend everything you could have ever dreamed of?

-[grunts] -[Barb and Trolls laugh]

I am not your best friend.

You don't have to be embarrassed. I get it.

Being queen can be kind of lonely.

CROWD [chanting]: Barb! Barb! Barb! Barb! Barb!

[chanting fades]

There's all this pressure to be a great queen.

And instead of real friends, you're just surrounded by people who just tell you what you want to hear.

You know, other than your terrible taste in music and clothing and general lifestyle, you and me are the same, Popsqueak.

Uh... [scoffs] No, we're not.

We're both queens who just want to unite the world.

You don't want to unite the world.

You want to destroy it!

Nuh-uh. No way.

No. I don't know who told you that.

Music has done nothing but divide us.

Now that I have the final string, I can make us all one nation of Trolls, under rock.

[guitar roars]

[magic jingling, whooshing]

[pop riff plays]

[rock riff echoes]

What are you gonna do?

Play the ultimate power chord, and then...

You'll see!

-["Barracuda" playing] -[crowd cheering]

[crowd grunting in unison to rhythm]

-♪ Queen Barb! -[crowd cheering]

♪ So this ain't the end

♪ I saw you again today

♪ I had to turn my heart away

♪ Smile like the sun

♪ Kisses for everyone

♪ And tales, it never fails

♪ You're lying so low in the weeds ♪

-♪ I bet you gonna ambush me -Rock on!

♪ You'd have me down, down, down, down ♪

♪ Down on my knees

♪ Now, won't ya?

[music and cheering stop]

♪ Barracuda!

-[music resumes] -[crowd cheering]

[laughs] Bam!

-[playing note rhythmically] -Hey! Look, Daddy!

I'm a rock star!

Uh, this is a little hot.

[electricity booming]

[crowd cheering, whooping]

Give it up for your former leaders.

Funk, Country, Techno, Classical...

[crowd booing]

...and worst of all, Pop.

[booing continues]

[electrical crackling, whooshing]

Who wants to see what the ultimate power chord can do?

[playing rock riff]

[chuckles, grunts]

[Sheila B whoops]

Ha! I guess a giant comprehensive manual does come in handy.

Bla-dow! Just in time!

Well, isn't that puke.

Poppy's little boyfriend came to crash the concert.

Too late, Branch.

[crowd murmuring quietly]

[crackling]

Oh, sick! Totally works.

Who's ready to get rippin' tattoos everywhere but our faces in case we still need office jobs?

You're turning everyone into rock zombies?

Yep. I can't wait to party with you, Poppy.

-[grunts] -Rock and roll!

[door creaks]

BARB: Not so fast, Popsqueak.

Hey, boy toy, it's mullet time.

[strains, growls]

-[gasps] -[gasps]

Who wants to party?!

Without smiling.

Finish them off.

-[gasps] -[rock riff playing]

What are you doing?

You're supposed to be a rock zombie!

-[gulps] -[Trolls groaning in disgust]

[Southern accent]: She learned that from watching me.

Give me that!

I'm not gonna let you do this to anyone else!

A world where everyone looks the same and sounds the same?

That's not harmony.

RIFF: Hey, Barb?

Maybe Queen Poppy has a point.

If we all look the same, act the same, dress the same, how will anyone know we're cool or something?

-[crowd murmuring] -TROLL: Yeah. He's got a point.

A good point.

A good queen listens.

Real harmony takes lots of voices.

Different voices!

[loud whooshing]

[loud musical rumbling]

[rumbling stops]

POPPY [quietly]: Oh.

[Branch grunts]

[quiet electrical jingling and whooshing]

My strings.

What have you done?

You've destroyed music!

-[crowd gasping, murmuring] -Give it up, everybody.

Thanks to the Queen of Pop, we've all lost our music.

History repeats itself.

Pop has ruined everything.

[heartbeat thumping faintly]

[heartbeat thumping rhythmically over speakers]

-[crowd murmuring quietly] -[rhythmic heartbeat continues]

[beatboxing to rhythm]

Those are my sons.

Making music.

[heartbeat and beatboxing continue]

[clapping and tapping to rhythm]

[crowd clapping and stomping to rhythm, excited chatter]

-[music stops] -[heartbeat continues]

Queen Barb can't take away something that is inside us.

Because that's where music really comes from.

It started with the strings, but now it comes from us.

[Trolls vocalizing melodically]

Yeah, it comes from our experiences.

Our culture.

[melodic vocalizing continues]

Beautiful. [laughs]

Listen to that.

Barb can't take that away.

[vocalizing stops]

♪ Let me hear you sing

♪ Sing it together

♪ Louder than ever

♪ Forget everything POPPY and BRANCH [harmonizing]: ♪ Just sing

♪ Like it's what we've been missing ♪

♪ And they're gonna listen, listen ♪

♪ Forget everything

-♪ Just sing -[magic chiming]

-It's all right, Barbara. -[playing melody]

Just let everyone be what they want to be.

-Including you. -[growling softly]

[Trolls humming along]

♪ You think you've gotta hide it ♪

♪ Don't keep it on the shelf

♪ Let your waist start moving

♪ Watch the way I do it, do it ♪

♪ See me do it like nobody else ♪

♪ If we sing it all together

♪ If we sing it all as one

♪ It's louder than yourself

♪ All together, everyone

-♪ Everybody's looking -♪ Sing it loud now

♪ Watch the way we do it

-♪ Hold up, watch out how I do it ♪ - Do it ♪

♪ 'Cause we do it like nobody else ♪

♪ Don't you stop it, don't you fight it ♪

♪ If you got it, can't deny it ♪

♪ Let me hear you

♪ It's waiting for you

♪ Already you know

♪ That you do it like nobody else ♪

♪ Just sing

-♪ Sing it together -[whooshing]

♪ Louder than ever, ever

♪ Forget everything, just sing ♪

♪ And they're gonna listen, listen ♪ Come on, Daddy!

-Just sing! -♪ Forget everything

♪ Hey, I've been right here where you're standing ♪

♪ I've been standing on the ground ♪

♪ And the walls are caving in

♪ All the walls are fallen

♪ When my lips start moving

♪ With the soul I put into it

♪ And you never heard it done ♪ With the soul I put into it

♪ And you never heard it done like this ♪

-♪ Let me hear you sing -[yodeling]

[singing in Spanish]

-Play. Play. -♪ Like it's what we've been missing ♪

-[Pennywhistle trilling] -Beautiful.

-♪ Forget everything -♪ Let me hear you sing

♪ I said a-one, two, three and four ♪

♪ Let's go, everybody

-♪ Get on the floor -♪ Let me hear you

♪ Oh, let me hear you sing, yeah ♪

♪ I want you to sing from your soul ♪

♪ I want you to reach with your elbow ♪

♪ Let me hear you Can't hear you way in the back!

♪ All right, all right, all right ♪

-♪ Just sing -[electric guitar riffing]

-♪ Forget everything -[crowd cheering]

-And rock! -♪ Forget everything

-♪ Just sing -[whooshing]

♪ Just sing.

I love you guys.

Dad, I should've listened to what you had to say and not run off like that.

I'm so glad you didn't listen to me.

You weren't naive about this world.

You were brave enough to believe things can change.

Braver than me.

I raised Poppy to be strong and self-confident.

I was a genius. [grunts]

Ha! Ha! Yeah!

Well, now that you're not forcing me, I hope we can be friends.

Did you hear that, Carol?

We have a girl group now!

A girl group? Nice!

[smooth jazz music plays, stops]

Yeah! Carol! [laughs]

She's psyched.

Branch, I love that we're different.

And I love you, Queen Poppy.

I love you, too, Branch.

-Yeah! [whoops] -Yes!

-Now, that's a good connection! -[laughs]

POPPY: In the beginning, we were divided.

Our ancestors thought we were just too different to get along.

It turns out they were wrong.

Very, very wrong.

ANCESTOR TROLL: We're sorry.

POPPY: You have to be able to listen to other voices, even when they don't agree with you.

-[Trolls sigh] -[hands clap]

They make us stronger, more creative, more inspired.

So whether your song is sad and heartfelt, loud and defiant, or warm and funky, or even if you're a little bit of each, it's all these sounds and all our differences that make the world a richer place.

♪ On the other side...

Because you can't harmonize alone.

[Clampers laughs, chomps]

Let's not eat our history.

Sorry, Miss Poppy.

-[back-up alarm beeping] -[funky beat playing]

Yeah, oh, yeah, oh, yeah, oh, yeah.

I'm done with my nap and I'm ready to party!

-Glitter! -[glitter jingling]

-[humming] -[grunts]

-♪ Not anyone can move you this way ♪ - No way♪

-♪ Finally got you loose from the cage ♪ - Okay♪

♪ I ain't trying to schmooze you with flowers, baby ♪

♪ Don't play no games♪

♪ I'd rather make a power play ♪

-♪ Ooh -♪ Don't play no games♪

♪ Imagine all the lives that we could change ♪

♪ You don't even know the power you got in them legs ♪

♪ Pick up your face and be proud for once ♪

♪ Proud for once♪

♪ Take off your Cooper, keep stylin' on 'em ♪

-♪ Keep stylin' on 'em♪ -♪ Okay, now don't slack

-♪ Don't slack -♪ I need all my rags

-♪ All my rags -♪ No, we don't hold back

-♪ Hold back -♪ Act like you know that

-♪ Act like you know that -♪ Go tell your old man

♪ Go get your whole fam

♪ Fly like the ghost, man

♪ Taking all I can

♪ I just came to feel all that is made for me ♪

♪ I was made to be the change we really, really need ♪

-♪ I'm up before the rooster, you dig? ♪ - Ooh, you dig?♪

-♪ I had to jump the moon to get big ♪ - Ooh, to get big♪

-♪ How many stone grooves will it take? ♪ - Okay♪

-♪ 'Fore you skip on my phone play -♪ I'm up before the rooster, you dig? ♪ - Ooh, you dig?♪

-♪ 'Fore you skip on my phone play, okay ♪ - O-O-Okay♪

♪ Ooh, imagine all the lives that we could save ♪

-♪ Proud for once♪ -♪ Go, won't you

-♪ G-G-Get down with us? -♪ Keep stylin' on 'em♪

-♪ Okay, now don't slack -♪ Don't slack

-♪ I need all my rags -♪ All my rags

-♪ No, we don't hold back -♪ Hold back

♪ Act like you know that

♪ Go tell your old man

♪ I was made to be the change

♪ We really, really need

♪ Now I fill up the whole tank ♪

-♪ Whole tank♪ -Rock and roll!

-♪ And I drive in the cold rain ♪ -[laughs]

♪ Cold rain♪

♪ And I run like a nosebleed

♪ Nosebleed♪

-♪ And can't nobody hold me -♪ You can't hold me

-♪ Hold me, hold me, hold me -♪ You can't hold me

-♪ Hold me, hold me, hold me -♪ You can't hold me...

-♪ You can't hold -♪ Okay, now don't slack

♪ Act like know you know that

♪ I feel different now, you know ♪

♪ I was made to love

♪ I was made to love, say

♪ I just came to get the love that was made for me ♪

♪ That we really need

♪ So get up

♪ 'Cause there ain't no use in lying ♪

♪ So get out

♪ 'Cause you got too much

♪ To be tired

♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, say

♪ I just came to feel

♪ All that is made for me

-♪ Now make the change, yeah♪ -♪ I just came to feel

-♪ Now make the change, yeah♪ -♪ All that is made for me

-♪ Come on♪ -♪ I was made

-[growling] -♪ To be the change

♪ We really, really need.

Aw, Grissy, I guess we're late to the party.

-Aw, balls! -Grissy.

But who's gonna eat my cheese balls, babe?

♪ You're preaching to the choir ♪

♪ Stop hating on yourself

♪ Quit playing with your mind

♪ You're spinning

♪ If you think that I'm a liar ♪

♪ Just try it for yourself

♪ The clouds will open up

♪ Blue skies are willing

♪ Yeah, I know it's so hard to throw away ♪

♪ Back on your feet again

♪ Lift your head, hold it high ♪

♪ You wanna run it back

♪ But you can't turn the time

♪ You start to feel like you're losing your shine ♪

♪ But the grass ain't always greener on the other side ♪

♪ The other side

♪ Got you stuck in your mind

♪ Stop stressing 'bout what you're missing ♪

♪ Just take it easy, take your time ♪

♪ If you think my words are wise ♪

♪ I promise the stars will light the path you walk ♪

♪ Don't give in

♪ Got a heart of gold

♪ What a shame to go to waste

-♪ The other side -♪ Feet again, lift your head

♪ Hold it high

-♪ Got you stuck in your mind -♪ Run it back

♪ Just take it from me, you'll be okay ♪

♪ You'll be okay

♪ 'Cause it don't matter how sweet it taste ♪

-♪ How sweet it taste -♪ The grass ain't green

♪ Don't worry

♪ Losing sleep, still want to get ♪

♪ Yeah, you get

[vocalizing]

♪ But the grass ain't always greener on the other side. ♪

["Rock N Roll Rules" by Haim and Ludwig Goöransson playing]

♪ So you say you wanna be a rock star ♪

♪ Well, there's some steps you gotta take ♪

♪ You gotta know you're a star ♪

♪ When you get up on the stage and you grab your guitar ♪

♪ Pump your fist in the air

♪ And wait two weeks to wash your hair ♪

♪ Step three

♪ When you're feeling the bass ♪

♪ Don't be afraid to give the people a face ♪

♪ Step four

♪ Never do what you're told

♪ Because there's no rules in rock and roll, ow! ♪

♪ Rock and roll, rock and roll ♪

♪ Rock and roll rules

♪ Don't forget, never do what you're told ♪

♪ If you don't rock, then you're gonna get rolled ♪

♪ When you kick open the gates ♪

♪ You gotta pay respect to all of the greats ♪

♪ Before you're ready to play

♪ You better, better, better know your history ♪

♪ Punk, new wave, metal, ska

♪ Garage, psych, hardcore, goth and prog ♪

♪ Surf, shoegaze, glam, emo

♪ There's no rules in rock and roll ♪

♪ Come on, everybody, sing it now ♪

♪ One last step

♪ Real quick

♪ Don't you forget

♪ A rippin' guitar riff

♪ Let's rock

[electric guitar riffing]

[electric guitar continues riffing]

♪ Sing it with me

♪ Rock and roll

-♪ Let's rock -♪ Rules

-♪ Rock and roll -♪ Rules

-♪ Rock -♪ Rules

♪ And there's nothing, there's nothing ♪

♪ There's nothing you can do

♪ Rock and roll is taking over you. ♪

[music ends]

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CLOUD GUY: Once upon a time, there were two Trolls. One was named Poppy.

Hey. How's it going?

CLOUD GUY: The other was named Branch.

CLOUD GUY: Together, they saved the world.

TROLLS: Hooray!

CLOUD GUY: Poppy became queen. Branch found his true colors. And the two of them became best friends. Boom. And that was that. Pretty cute, right?. Not to me. I'm the type of cloud that goes for... this sorta thang. Anyhoo, what Poppy and Branch didn't know is that their world was a lot bigger than they knew. Like, a lot, lot, lot, lot bigger!

("One More Time" playing in distance)

♪ One more time ♪

♪ One more time, one more time ♪

What's up, my techno Trolls?!

- (crowd cheering)

- ♪ One more time ♪

♪ We're gonna celebrate ♪

♪ Oh, yeah, all right, don't stop the dancing ♪

Tonight is about family, love and music!

(crowd cheering)

Let me see you jump!

One, two, three, four!

And get ready for the drop!

Are you ready, little buddy?

Let's do this, King Trollex!

- Wait for it! - (beat building)

Wait for it.

- Wait for it. - Wait for it!

Come on, man, hit me!

Just do it already!

(beat building loudly)

- (beat drops)

♪ Music's got me feeling so free ♪

- ♪ We're gonna celebrate ♪

- Oh, yeah! - ♪ Celebrate and dance so free ♪

- ♪ Gonna party all night ♪ - ♪ One more time ♪

♪ One more time, we're gonna celebrate ♪

- ♪ Don't stop the dancing ♪ - ♪ Oh, yeah, all right ♪

- ♪ Don't stop the... ♪

Don't worry, everybody.

We'll get back to the party in a minute.

Let me just take care of this real quick.

(electrical buzzing)

BARB: Hey, man.

There he is!

King Trollex of the Techno Trolls, right?

That's right.. Who's asking?

Queen Barb.

Of the Hard Rock Trolls.

And I'm here to take your string, bro.

(plays loud ascending chord)

Ooh, don't do it, man.

If we lose our string, we lose our music.

You mean your bleeps and bloops?

Beep, beep, beep, beep-beep, boo.

(chuckles). Yeah. That's not music.

Do you want to hear some real music?

(frightened murmuring)

("Rock You Like a Hurricane" playing, rhythmic grunting)

♪ Here I am ♪

♪ Rock you like a hurricane! ♪

Okay, okay, enough. Stop.

You're harshing the vibe we worked very hard to build to.

Oh, but by the end of my world tour, we're all gonna have the same vibe.

We're all gonna be one nation of Trolls, under rock.

(plays loud chord)

Who's ready to rock?!

Trolls WORLD TOUR

("Girls Just Want to Have Fun" playing)

♪ Woke up in the morning light ♪

♪ Today is the day that I do everything right ♪

♪ Now that I'm queen,. I've got a kingdom to run ♪

♪ 'Cause Trolls, they wanna have fun ♪

♪ Yeah, Trolls just wanna have fun ♪

- ♪ They just wanna ♪ - ♪ Hey ♪

♪ They just wanna ♪

♪ Trolls just wanna have fun ♪

♪ Lived underground to get away from the world ♪

♪ Till I had my life changed by a beautiful girl ♪

♪ Just need the guts to tell her that she's the one ♪

♪ But you know, Trolls, they wanna have fun ♪

♪ Oh, Trolls just wanna have ♪

♪ That's all they really want ♪

♪ Some fun ♪

♪ When the working day is done ♪

♪ Oh, Trolls, they wanna have fun ♪

♪ Oh, Trolls just wanna have. ♪

(whoops, laughs)

Branch: All right, Queen Poppy. I've prepared an agenda for the day.

Poppy: Oh. Well, I hope it says singing, dancing and hugging. Ow-ow!

Branch: Uh, isn't that what we do every day?

Poppy: Yeah! Good times!

- ♪ Good times ♪

- ("Good Times" playing)

♪ We have a good time, yeah ♪

- ♪ These are the good times ♪

- ♪ We have a good time, yeah ♪ - ♪ Yeah ♪

- ♪ Leave your cares behind ♪

- All right! - Check it out.

- (whoops) - Yeah!

♪ Having the best time, oh, yeah ♪

♪ Leave your cares behind ♪

Diamond: (auto-tuned scream) Poppy, come quick! It's an emergency!

Poppy: Guy Diamond, what's wrong?

Diamond: I'm having a baby!

(all scream)

BOTH: We're on jumpsuit duty.

Cooper: I get to be a role model.

Smidge: I don't want to be a big sister.

- (bell dings) - (gasps, sighs)

CHORUS: ♪ Oh, sparkly baby. ♪

Diamond: What should I name him?

Poppy: Hmm. How about... Tiny Diamond?

- ♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah ♪ - (rap beat playing)

♪ Tiny Diamond is my name ♪

♪ Come straight from my daddy's mane ♪

- ♪ My whole body's made of glitter ♪ - ♪ Yeah ♪

- ♪ And I'll throw it in your face ♪ - ♪ Face ♪

- ♪ I love when I make music ♪ - ♪ Oh, yeah ♪

- ♪ And the groove is in my bones ♪ - ♪ My bones ♪

♪ Just like my Aunt Queen Poppy ♪

- ♪ Someday I'll sit on the throne ♪ - ♪ Get Tiny. ♪

♪ Groove is in the heart ♪

♪ Ah-ah-ah-ah ♪

- ♪ Ah-ah-ah-ah ♪ - ♪ Yeah ♪

- ♪ Yeah ♪ - ♪ Yeah, hey ♪

- ♪ They just wanna ♪ - ♪ These are the good times ♪

♪ They just wanna, they just wanna ♪

♪ Trolls just wanna have ♪

(Trolls murmuring happily)

Poppy: Hey! That was some fancy footwork, Cooper.

Cooper: Some people just got it.

Poppy: Biggie, Mr. Dinkles, you two were on fire!

Biggie: Yeah, sorry about that,. Queen Poppy.

Poppy: I'm digging that new anklet, Legsly.

Legsly: Thanks, Poppy. Kisses and donuts and sprinkles!

Branch: Ah, what a Troll.

Poppy: Tiny Diamond, welcome to the family, little buddy.

T.D: Thanks, Aunt Poppy. And thanks to this silver-haired daddy of mine for bringing me into this world.

Diamond: I never knew my heart could be so full.

T.D: Peace and love.. Bless up. Tiny and Daddy out.

Poppy: Oh. Okay, bye.

Branch: Hey, uh, Poppy, there's something. I was hoping to ask you. I-I mean,. I guess it's something I want to tell you, more so. Uh, but listen. You could feel free to respond to it, uh, with an answer, i-if you wanted.

Poppy: Sure. What's up?

Branch: Uh, what's up is I, uh, I-I-I-I-I-I... I wanted to tell you that... Uh... You're crushing it at this queen thing.

Poppy: Aw, Branch, thank you. Being a good queen is the most important thing in the world to me. Other than being your friend. Uh, five it up? Huh. That could've been better.. Let's try that again. O-Okay, one more. Huh. For some reason, we can't seem to make a good connection. Oh, yes, Fuzzbert! Now, that's a good connection.

BIGGIE: (screams) Poppy, help! Poppy! Help! I'm being harangued by a monster! (gasps) Someone stop it! (shrieks)

- (wild grunting continues)

Poppy: Gotcha! Ah! It's in my hair!. It's in my hair! - Get it out, get it out, get it out!

Branch: There you go. There you go. Calm down. Who's a good boy?

Legsly: What is that thing?

Cooper: It's creepy.

BOTH: It's scary.

Diamond: (auto-tuned). And nasty.

T.D: Hold me, Daddy.

Poppy: "To Queen Poppy." Oh, don't worry, everyone. It looks like it's just an invitation.

Legsly: Just an invitation.

COOPER: I love invitations.

Poppy: "Barb, the Queen of Rock, announces her One Nation. Under Rock World Tour. Bring your string to the biggest party he world has ever seen." Queen of Rock?

KING PEPPY: It's nothing! It means nothing at all.. It's just junk mail. You don't need to worry about it. I mean, quit looking at it, everyone. Forget what you saw!

Branch: There you go. There you go. Calm down. Calm down. (quietly). There you go.

Peppy: Okay, I'm calm. I'm calm.

Poppy: Dad, what's going on?

Peppy: Well, I have long feared this day would come. I was hoping to protect you from this, Poppy.

Poppy: Protect me? I'm not a little kid anymore, Dad. I'm the queen now.

Peppy: You're right. The truth is we are not alone in this world. There are other kinds of Trolls.

TROLL: What?

Poppy: Wow. That's... Dad, that's great. The more Trolls, the merrier.

Peppy: You don't understand. These other Trolls aren't like us. They're different.

Poppy: Different how? Different like Legsly?

Legsly: I love being me.

Poppy: Or Fuzzbert? Or Smidge? Or Skyscraper Troll?

(in unison). Yeah, different like me?

Peppy: No, it's not that. They're different in ways you can't even imagine. You see, we love music with a hummable hook, with an upbeat melody, with a catchy rhythm that makes you want to snap your fingers, tap your toes and wiggle your butt. That's our music. That's what makes us. Pop Trolls. But these other Trolls, they sing different. hey dance different. Why, some of them can't even begin to grasp the concept of Hammer Time.

("U Can't Touch This" playing)

You can't touch that!

- ♪ Stop. ♪

- (music and clamoring stop)

Peppy: How about we break down to a smaller group? It's a story as old as time. In the beginning, there was silence.

Ancestor Troll: (singsongy). Boring.

KING PEPPY: Until one day, someone made a sound. Our ancestors were so inspired by the sound, they took six strings. And those six strings had the power to control all music. They could play anything. Techno, funk, classical, country, hard rock and pop. And every kind of music in between. There was something for everyone. It was one big party.

TROLLS: Yay!

KING PEPPY: But little by little, Trolls became intolerant of each other's music. They fought over what kind of music the strings would play. The elders realized there was but one solution.

TROLLS: Blah, blah-blah-blah-blah. Agreed.

KING PEPPY: Each tribe would take a string and go their separate ways. Those six tribes have lived in isolation ever since. Techno, Country, Rock, Classical, Funk, and us, the Pop Trolls.

Poppy: Now Barb's announcement makes sense. She wants to reunite the strings so the Troll World can be one big party again.

Branch: Wait, that's all you heard? One big party?

Poppy: (chuckles) Yeah! It's when all the Trolls lived in harmony. And what's more important than living in harmony?

Branch: Well, I heard fighting. The strings together leads to fighting.

KING PEPPY: Exactly, Branch. That's why we need to keep our string safe. Behold! The pop music string.

Poppy: It's beautiful.

KING PEPPY: And powerful. Which is why we can't let it fall into the wrong hands.

Branch: And we won't.. Not on my watch. What we need is a plan.

Peppy: Don't worry. I've been preparing for this day for years. - We run.

Poppy: Run?

Peppy: And hide.

Branch: On it.

Poppy: But we don't even know what we're running and hiding from.

PEppy: We're hiding from Barb and all the other different Trolls.

POPPY: You're assuming the worst about someone you haven't even met. -

Peppy: You're not listening to me. -

Poppy: You're not listening to me.

Peppy: I'm your father!

Poppy: And I'm the queen.

Peppy: Uh, father trumps queen. Now, there's no time to debate this. Let's go. Come along, Branch.

Branch: Well, I, um...

Poppy: We're all Trolls. Differences don't matter.

[Later that night.]

Poppy: Oh, look how cute you are! Barb is gonna love your new look. Tell her I look forward to helping her plan the world's biggest party. -

Branch: Poppy. What are you doing?

Poppy: Oh. Nothing.

SHEILA B: Ooh! Poppy's busted.

BRANCH: Sneaking out to meet Barb? Headed into enemy territory?

Poppy: She's not the enemy. She's a queen, the same as me. -

Sheila B: Bye-bye, little bat.

Branch: Your dad just told us that Queen Barb is bad news

Poppy: . Well, my dad doesn't know everything.

Branch: He knows more about this. You didn't even know there was a string until this morning.

Poppy: He may be fine in a world where everybody lives in isolation, - but I'm not.

Branch: Well, but we don't know anything about the other Trolls.

Poppy: Well, we know they're Trolls. Branch, look around. Troll Village. Everybody's different, even us. Did you hear something?

Branch: Stop trying to change the subject.

Poppy: Look, being queen means having a lot of power, and it's my job to use it for good. I can't stay home when I know there's a world full of different. Trolls out there just like us.

Branch: (sighs) This is a terrible idea that will most likely blow up in your face.

Poppy: Okay, bye.

Branch: What?

Branch: And I guess. I'm coming with you.

Poppy: (sobs). Oh! Thank you. I really didn't want to go by myself. -

Sheila B: Road trip!

Poppy: Yeah!

Cooper: They are all different. (gasps softly) A-And this one looks a little bit like me. (gasps) We even have the same hat!

[Cooper gets prepared as he packed everything up and started to leave Pop village.]

Cooper: Goodbye. I hope I see you again, friends. But even though it's scary,. I have to go out there and see if there's other Trolls like me. Oh, man, this is gonna be hard.

- BARB: All aboard! - ("Crazy Train" playing) (laughing) ♪ Ai, ai, ai ♪ (rock music playing loudly) ♪ Crazy ♪ ♪ But that's how it goes ♪ ♪ Millions of people ♪ ♪ Living as foes ♪ ♪ Music ♪ ♪ Has kept us apart ♪ ♪ It's time for the hard rock ♪ ♪ Revolution to start ♪ ♪ No spats, no tiffs, no fighting ♪ ♪ When everyone's the same ♪ ♪ I'm going off the rails ♪ ♪ On a crazy train! ♪

Barb: Yeah! I got the Techno string! Who knew world domination could be so much fun?

Yeah! - All right, Barb! - (Trolls cheering) All right! (both yell) Ha! Queen Barb!

Barb: Only four more strings to go until rock unites the world. Dad? Where's Dad? There you are, Dad. - I got the Techno string.

Cool. What's a string ag-again? What? Uh...

Barb: Don't you remember the plan?

Plan? I don't remember...

Barb: Great idea, man. Okay, guys, line up. We're gonna go over the plan again. Okay. We're on a World Tour. And on each stop, we get a new string. When I have all six strings, I'll play the ultimate power chord.And I will unite the Trolls under one music. Our music!

TROLLS: Rock!

Barb: Oh, here it comes.

Riff: Uh, just a little bit more.

Barb: Riff, just help him, man.

Riff: Yes, Your Rockness. Aw. There it is. -

BARB: Yeah!

Rock and roll!

Branch: Alright. In a short 456 pages, I'm gonna know how to fly this thing.

Poppy: Ugh, Branch, we don't need a giant, comprehensive manual. How hard can it be? ♪ Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo. ♪ - - ♪ Try one of these. ♪

Sheila B: All right, Poppy! Easy on the buttons!

Poppy: Sorry.

Branch: What was that?

Poppy: Biggie?

Biggie: Oh, hello. Sorry. I couldn't help myself. You know how I am around cotton candy. Oh, dear. Now look what's happened. Mr. Dinkles got all gummed up. -) Mr. Dinkles! Mr. Dinkles! Oh, there you are.. I thought you were... Oh. Right, then.. We'll just be on our way... (screams) Hey! Poppy, wh-where are you balloon-flying us to?

Poppy: We're on a mission to help Barb unite the Trolls, and I'm so glad you're coming with us.

Biggie: I did what in the who now?

Branch: Hey, man, join the club.

Poppy: And I hope you didn't eat all the cotton candy, because Barb is gonna love it. (clears throat). Branchifer? (clears throat).

Branch: Y-Yes, Poppifer?

Poppy: What is this?

Branch: Oh, it's nothing, nothing. - That-that-that-that's just my man stuff.

Poppy: (gasps) I love man stuff! Weapons? Ugh. For shame. Well, I-I... Violence never solves a problem, Branch. -

Branch: I'm not saying we have to use them. I'm just saying it's better to be prepared in case we need them.

Poppy: We won't need them unless these pointy sticks help you listen or these rocks help you put yourself in someone else's shoes. And what about these?. Is this... What, I... Is this some kind of jewelry? Oh, it's actually kind of cool-looking. ♪ Oh. ♪

Branch: Gi-Give me that. We don't even know what's out there. Wait! No... Oh, man. By the way,. I whittled those for hours.

Poppy: Branch, the only weapons we need are this guy and this guy, for hugs!

Biggie: Uh, you may want to take a look at this.

Branch: This is gonna take a lot of hugs.

Branch: Whoa. Something gnarly happened here.

Voice: Hello?

Branch: Who said that? Identify yourself!

Voice: Uh, are you nice or are you mean?

Poppy: W-We're nice.. We're really nice.

Branch: Yeah, but not too nice. So don't even try it.

Pennywhistle: Okay. (softly). Oh. Hi.

Poppy: What is this place?

Pennywhistle: It used to be called. Symphonyville. (coughs) Where the Classical Music. Trolls lived. But that was in the before.

Poppy: What happened here?

Pennywhistle: Well, it was the most wonderful place you ever did seen.

It was a place where all of the Classical Music Trolls could live in perfect harmony. Wherever the conductor led, we followed.

Play, play. (vocalizes). Beautiful.

Pennywhistle: But then Queen Barb showed up.

Barb: Sup, Trollzart dude? I'm here for your string.

Trollzart: We will not go quietly.

Barb: Mi, mi, mi, mi, mi. Oh. Oh, I'm sorry,. I-I must have fallen asleep, because your music is so boring. Where are the words, bro?. Right? Now give me your string.

PENNYWHISTLE: She took our string. Our-our music. She took everyone. (wind whistling softly) We lost everything.

Poppy: Barb doesn't want to unite us. She wants to destroy us.

Branch: We need to make sure our own string is safe.

Poppy; Uh, our string is safe.

Branch: What?! Poppy, are-are you crazy?

Poppy: I thought it was a good idea at the time. I-I can't believe another queen would use her power for evil.

Branch: Okay. Change of plans. We need to get home as fast as we can and get everyone in the bunker.

Poppy: Uh, no. Change of plans. We have to stop Barb from destroying all music. If we don't stop her, who will?

Biggie: Poppy, you said this could be handled with hugs. How are we gonna hug our way out of this one?

Poppy: It's okay, Biggie.

Biggie: Really? It's okay to be terrified? When am I gonna learn to stay away from the cotton candy?!

Poppy: No. As your queen, I promise that I will protect you, no matter what. I... pinky promise.

Biggie: (gasps) Poppy, you know you can't go back on a pinky promise.

Poppy: Never did, never will.

Sheila B: Farewell!

Cooper: A pinky promise. Dang.

Poppy: Let it be so.

Biggie: And so it is.

Pennywhistle: This just got real.

POPPY: We have to get to the Country Music Trolls in Lonesome Flats before Barb does. Will you come with us?

Pennywhistle: Oh, no. Someone has to rebuild. And Pennywhistle is that woodwind for the job.

Poppy: Good luck, little Pennywhistle.

Pennywhistle: Goodbye, Poppy.

Barb: Wait. Is that... Debbie?

Riff: Oh, that's a lot of glitter.

BARB: [horrified] No! What did they do to you, my hairy little baby?! Come here, come here, come here.

Riff: Gnarly.

What-what-what do you... -

Barb: What is this? Pop Trolls? (clears throat) "Dear Barb, can't wait to meet you. I have tons of great party ideas."

I like that.

Barb: "Maybe you and I can even be best friends." Best friends? Is she making fun of me? No one says that. Friendship takes time and years of mutual care and respect. You don't just become best friends. Plus, everyone knows I already have a ton of friends. Like Carol. Right, Carol? Okay, you're busy.. That's fine. Love you, Carol.

POPPY (over speaker): ♪ Trolls just wanna have fun.

Barb: Pop music isn't even real music! It's bland! It's repetitive! The lyrics are empty! Worst of all, it crawls into your head like an earworm! You know, and you can't get it out... Uh, I'm tired now. (whoops) Hating things takes a lot of energy.

♪ Trolls just wanna have fun ♪ - ♪ Trolls just wanna... ♪ -

Barb: No. No. Look what their music just did to Dad. - Daddy? Come back. Come back to me, Daddy.

Nice hair, dude.

Barb: No one does this to Dad. And no one makes fun of Queen Barb. I need that Pop string. And I know who's gonna help me. The most feared bounty hunters in all of Trolldom. Chaz, the Smooth Jazz Troll. - The Reggaeton Trolls. The K-Pop Gang. -- And... the Yodelers. Okay. As you probably know, I'm bringing a tidal wave of rock across this land of ours. And soon there will be nothing but hard rock as far as the ear can hear. Whoever brings me Queen Poppy gets to keep their very own music in their very own territory. Right over here.

I don't know.. It looks pretty tiny.

Barb: You want it or not? All you have to do is get me Queen Poppy!

Sounds like a pretty good deal.

Do you validate parking?

Barb: [to Riff] Dude, where are the Yodelers?

Riff: I heard a rumor, uh, that they yodeled so hard, an avalanche fell on 'em. Or something.

Barb: Well, I don't pay you to hear.

Riff: Actually, I'm doing this for college credit.

Barb: If anyone can find me. Queen Poppy and her string, - it's the Yodelers.

Poppy: This must be where the Country Music Trolls live.

Branch: Well, it looks like nobody's here. We're too late.. Time to go home. Come on, guys, let's go.

Poppy: There is no "I quit" in "team."

Cock-a-doodle... Ah, never mind.

Delta Dawn: ♪ We don't hope for ♪ ♪ Making things better ♪ ♪ All we want is to ♪ ♪ Keep it together ♪ - ♪ Every day is a rainy day ♪

Happy birthday, honey.

Dawn: ♪ No change in the weather ♪

Time to get to work.

Okay, Daddy.

Dawn: ♪ This kind of life ♪ - ♪ Has made our hearts ♪ - ♪ As hard as leather ♪ ♪ And all these tears are from ♪ ♪ The dust in our eyes ♪ -♪ And all these years ♪ - ♪ Just keep on ♪ ♪ Passing us by ♪ ♪ We all know that we're just ♪ - ♪ Born to die ♪ ♪ That's the way it goes when you're just ♪ ♪ Born to die ♪

Poppy: This song is so sad.

Branch: Yeah, it is sad. But life is sad sometimes, so I kind of like it.

Poppy: You do? But it's so different. Oh, they must not know that music's supposed to make you happy. That's awful.

Dawn: ♪ And all these years just keep on ♪ ♪ Passing us by ♪ - ♪ And all this misery ♪ ♪ Makes it hard to deny ♪ - ♪ That's the way it goes ♪ ♪ When you're just ♪ ♪ Born to die. ♪

Poppy: Okay, guys, guys, huddle up.

Pete: (growling). Growly, growly, growl.

Dawn: Now, take it easy, Growly Pete. I feel bad for them. It looks like they got beat up by a rainbow.

Poppy: First things first, these Trolls need some serious cheering up, and we're gonna have to go top-shelf.

Branch: Now, when you say "top-shelf," - y-you don't mean...

Poppy: That's right. We need to sing them the most important songs in the history of music.

Biggie: Yes, but which ones?

Poppy: All of them.

Branch: And when you say "all of them..." -

♪ Yo, I'll tell you what I want ♪ - ("Wannabe" playing) ♪ What I really, really want ♪ ♪ So tell me what you want, what you really, really want ♪ ♪ I'll tell you what I want, what I really, really want ♪ ♪ So tell me what you want, what you really, really want ♪ - ♪ I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna ♪ - ♪ Ha, ha, ha, ha ♪ ♪ I wanna really, really, really wanna zig-a-zag, ah ♪ - ♪ Who? Who? Who-who? ♪ - ("Who Let the Dogs Out" plays) ♪ Who let the dogs out? ♪ - ♪ Who? Who? Who-who? ♪ - (squeaking rhythmically) ♪ Who let the dogs out? ♪ ♪ Who? Who? Who-who? ♪ - ♪ It's such a good vibration ♪ - ("Good Vibrations" playing) ♪ Yeah, come on, come on, come on ♪ ♪ It's such a sweet sensation ♪ - ♪ Oppa Gangnam style ♪ - ("Gangnam Style" playing) ♪ Gangnam style ♪ ♪ O-O-O-O ♪ - ♪ Oppa Gangnam style ♪ - ("Hey Baby" playing) ♪ Hey, pretty girl, what you doing tonight? ♪ - ♪ Gangnam style ♪ - ♪ I wanna see ♪ - ♪ What you got in store ♪ - ♪ O-O-O-O ♪ - ♪ Oppa Gangnam style ♪ - ("Party Rock Anthem" playing) ♪ Party rock is in the house tonight ♪ - Come on! - ♪ Everybody just have a good time ♪ - Rave on, party on! - ♪ Party rock is in the house tonight ♪ ♪ We just wanna see ya ♪ ♪ Tell 'em, Poppy ♪ (echoing) ♪ Shake that. ♪ (wind whistling softly)

TUMBLEWEED: You suck!

Dawn: Now, I want you three to sit in here and think about what you've just done. - That was a crime against music.

POPPY: Wait, no. We're here to warn you about Barb, the Queen of Rock.

Dawn: Sweetie, I already know and have heard about this Queen. Barb and her fancy World Tour. Now, if you'll excuse me, I got to go wash what you call music out of my ears.

Clampers: Oh. You in real trouble now. Right, Aunt Delta? -

Dawn: Keep an eye on 'em, Growly Pete.

Pete: Growly, growly, growly, growl.

Poppy: No, no. Music should bring us together, not divide us! - Sugar.

Branch: (sighs) Well, I knew it. "Who Let the Dogs Out.". Too far.

Poppy: Okay, Branch. You can say "I told you so.". I know you want to.

Branch: Y-You did great out there, Poppy.

Biggie: I'll never survive the big house. - We've got to get out of here.

Poppy: I know. That was such a rad medley.. I can't believe it didn't work.

Beggie: Tell me about it.. I did the splits. No one even clapped. Am I not cute anymore?! Come on!

Poppy: Maybe my dad was right. The other Trolls are different in ways I was not prepared for. Some Trolls, they don't just want to have fun.

Biggie: Anybody got a plan B?

Branch: Plan B? Right up here. Step one: escape from Lonesome Flats.

Poppy: Plan B it is. I guess we're going home.

HICKORY: It ain't right to put you in jail 'cause your music's different. It seems some folks round here don't appreciate a rad medley when they hear one. Let's skedaddle.

Poppy: Yes! Mission back on! Branch! Branch!. You can stop rescuing us.

Branch: Poppy, you don't even know who this is.

Poppy: I'm Queen Poppy.. What's your name?

Hickory: Name's Hickory.

Poppy: Branch, this is Hickory.. Hickory, this is Branch.

Biggie: Enough with the formalities.. Let's go! - Uh, this is Mr. Dinkles, by the way. -

Hickory: I said let's skedaddle! Hyah!

Dawn: Go get 'em, Clampers!

Branch: This was my plan C, by the way.

Dawn: Charge!

POPPY: Oh, no! Hickory!

Hickory: I got it, Queen Poppy.

DELTA DAWN: Don't let them get away!

Dawn: Come on, Growly Pete! - Do your thing!

Pete: No one can escape my mustache.

That's how you do it!

Branch: That tickles.

Biggie: Branch, hold on to Mr. Dinkles!

We're gonna get you now!

POPPY: Hickory, look out! We're not gonna make it!

Branch: Oh, yes, we are. -

Hickory: Well, I hope. Pop Trolls can swim.

Dawn: Oh, for Pete's sake. - Well, dangity-doodly.

Biggie: Oh, Mr. Dinkles, you're alive. For a minute there, I thought you'd kicked the bucket.

Poppy: I'm really glad you came with me.

Branch: Me, too.

HICKORY: Yah! There you are. Whew! - I think we lost them. We should be all right.

Poppy: Thank you. I don't know how we can ever repay you. Oh, wait! Yes, I do. Gumdrops!

Hickory: Gum what? Oh. Well, thank you. Whew. That's got a zing, don't it?

Branch: It's not candy time. It's question time. -

Poppy: Hug time!

Biggie: Hug time! Ooh. Oh, that feels good.

Branch: Why are you helping us? What's in it for you?

Poppy: Hey! Branch. I'm sorry about my... associate.

HICKORY: I loved your message about music bringing Trolls together. You may be Pop, and I may be. Country, but Trolls is Trolls.

Branch: (imitates Hickory) "Trolls is Trolls." Wow. Deep.

Poppy: This is the beginning of a partnership between Trolls that's going to save all Trolls.

Hickory: You're darn skippy.

Poppy: Okay. We need to get to the Funk Trolls before Barb.

HICKORY: Well, quickest way is down that river. I'll build us a raft.

Branch: This ought to be good. Guy probably doesn't know the first thing about building a ra...

Hickory: Cappuccino, anyone?

Poppy: Cappuccino? Cappucci-yes. Are you seeing this?

BIGGIE: Oh, wow.

Branch: (sighs) I do want one. But I am not happy about it.

Cooper: (gasping) Trolls that look like me! Yes!

Cooper: Hello there.

Cooper: Happy birthday?

HICKORY: I can make a cortado, a macchiato, latte. We also do drip.

BIGGIE: Oh. It is a nice night, isn't it? Mr. Dinkles loves a full moon.

Hickory: Let's get our grub on. - (sighs) Food's ready.

Poppy: (Southern accent). Well, I'll bring more kindlin'.

Branch: Poppy, maybe it's just me, but are you getting a weird vibe from Hickory?

Poppy: (normal voice). What? No. Why? Are you?

Branch: I just... I don't know. - I don't trust him.

BIGGIE: Oh, that's good.

POPPY: Well, yeah, but you don't - trust anybody, Branch.

Branch: Hey, I just want us to be safe. And you know what's not safe? Putting too much trust into a complete stranger.

Poppy: Oh, I see. It's not Hickory you don't trust. It's me. Do you not think. I'm a good queen?

Branch: Wait, what?. I didn't say that.

Poppy: I thought we were friends,. Branch. I'm starting to think you don't even know what that means.

Branch: We are friends. And sometimes that means speaking up if I think you're making a mistake. -

Poppy: Do you hear something?

(chuckles). Look at that guy's chest hair. (distorted sigh)

BRANCH: Poppy, (distorted). I can't feel my face. I

t's... it's like. I'm being paralyzed by its (echoes) smoothness.

Hello? Hello. It's me. (laughs) Look! Narwhals. -

POPPY: Totally gnar-gnar. - (narwhals whistling) BIGGIE (in distance): Poppy!

BRANCH: Poppy, how'd you like the sushi?

CHAZ: Got you, Pop babies. -Soon, Barb is gonna have your string, and the world will be rid of cheesy, pointless pop music, once and for all.

Hickory: Hold it right there, Chaz.

Chaz: And who are you supposed to be, cowboy pants?

Hickory: My name's Hickory, and I don't much care for smooth jazz.

Chaz: Oh, yeah? Well, you've just never had the Chaz experience.

Hickory: Gumdrops. Soundproof and delicious.

Chaz: Smooth jazz will be heard again! Smooth jazz will never die!

Poppy: Who was that guy?

Hickory: One of the many bounty hunters out there looking for you.

Bigige: That was awful. So smooth and easy and awful.

Hickory: I know, big buddy. It's enough to put you off jazz altogether.

BIGGIE: All right, that's it!. We need to go home.

Poppy: Biggie, it'll be okay.

Biggie: Stop saying that, and listen to me. You only hear what you want to hear, and it puts us all in danger. How are you supposed to save the world if you can't even keep us safe? You made a pinky promise to me,. Queen Poppy. And you broke it. What kind of queen breaks a pinky promise?!

Poppy: Biggie. No.

Cooper: I'm so lost. I'm almost there.. I'm so lost. So hot.) I'm saved!

Are you, now? 'Cause last I checked,. I was a mirage.

I'm done for. And on top of that, I never found any Trolls like me. What?!

Hickory: ♪ I fall to pieces ♪ ♪ Pieces ♪ ♪ How can I be ♪ ♪ Just your friend? ♪ ♪ Just your friend ♪

Hickory: Something tells me your heart ain't in this mission, Branch.

Branch: What do you mean? - I'm here, aren't I?

Hickory: Yeah, you're on a mission, all right, but your heart is with Miss Poppy.

Branch: Hey, hold your horses. I'm sorry, is that offensive?

Hickory: Not as offensive as you thinking I can't see what's right in front of my eyes. Did you tell her yet?

Branch: I tried, but...

Hickory: Well, if you did tell her, who knows if she'd even hear you?

Branch: What do you mean by that?

Hickory: Well, let's just say only one of you is doing the listening in this relationship, and it's not her.

Branch: Yeah. I got that. Thanks.

Poppy: Uh, guys?

Hickory: What in buttered biscuits?! I got it.

PRINCE D: Welcome to Vibe City. You are cordial guests of Prince Cooper.

Poppy: Cooper?! What are you doing here?!

Cooper: Actually, I'm over here.

Poppy: What?

Hickory: Bacon-wrapped hot dogs!

Branch: Okay. Maybe all the jazz hasn't left my brain yet.

Poppy: It turns out. I'm actually from Vibe City, just like my twin brother.

Prince D: I'm Prince D.. What's poppin'?

Cooper: I got a twin brother.

Poppy: How is this possible?

Cooper: Well, it's a very complicated story. When we were both babies, my egg got snatched out of the nest. Mom and Dad looked everywhere, but they couldn't find me, so you guys raised me as one of your own.

TROLLS: Aw.

Young Cooper: Now dig this. (laughs)

COOPER: And then when I went out to go find other Trolls like me, my mom and dad finally found me.

QUEEN ESSENCE: Q, is that him? I think our search is finally over.

Quincy: Our son is finally home.

Cooper: I guess it wasn't too complicated.

Poppy, I want you to meet the King and Queen of Funk.

Prince D: King Quincy and Queen Essence.

Cooper: My mom and dad.

Poppy: Wow, Cooper.. You look just like your dad.

Quincy: Yeah, that must be why he's so good-looking.

Cooper: Was that a dad joke? It was lame!

Poppy: Well, so that means you're a Funk Troll?

Cooper: You don't have to be just one thing. I'm Pop and Funk.

Prince D: Or maybe you're Hip-Hop, like me.

Cooper: Yeah.

Poppy: Hip-Hop?

PRINCE D: Yeah. I think your map is a bit outdated.

Branch: Oh, he's right. Look at that.. It still has Disco.

POPPY: Well, Your Majesties, we need your help to save all music from Queen Barb. If we combine our music, she'll see that music unites all Trolls and that we're all the same and that she's one of us!

Quincy: Poppy, I mean no disrespect, but king to queen, anything but that.

Poppy: Why not?

Quincy: Let's tell 'em how it was,. Prince D.

Prince D: Sick. Long ago, our world was without song or dance. Then the Trolls found the strings, and life was one big party.

Poppy: Oh, yeah.. I-I've heard this story before.

Prince D: That is, until the Pop Trolls tried to steal our strings.

Poppy: Steal your strings? That-That's not what it said in our scrapbooks.

Prince D: Scrapbooks? Those are cut out, glued and glittered by the winners. Let me tell you how it really went down.

- ♪ Oh, oh ♪ - ♪ Yeah ♪ - ♪ Get started, uh ♪ - ♪ Yeah, yeah, uh ♪ ♪ We started off a team ♪ ♪ Party till we fall asleep, even on the street ♪ ♪ When we disagreed, we did it on beat ♪ - ♪ Did it on beat ♪ - ♪ Respect the unique ♪ - ♪ Right ♪ - ♪ Anything less, it was weak ♪ - ♪ The music of the strings made life complete ♪ - ♪ Facts ♪ ♪ Till that one day that changed everything ♪ ♪ The Pop Trolls started snatching up ♪ - ♪ All of the strings ♪ - ♪ Oh, no ♪ ♪ Putting melodies on top of popular beats ♪ ♪ They cut us out of the scene ♪ ♪ And then forgot what it really means ♪ - ♪ Not even publishing? ♪ - ♪ Should've seen between ♪ ♪ All of the scheming, it seems like ♪ ♪ The Trolls they stole from were meaningless ♪ ♪ Walking around like they were the geniuses ♪ ♪ But it's only samples, auto-tune and remixes ♪ - ♪ No, Lord ♪ - ♪ I'm a vegan ♪ ♪ I don't have no beef with them ♪ - ♪ No, Lord ♪ - ♪ Gotta protect my kingdom ♪ - ♪ But the dream is to sing again ♪ - ♪ Yes ♪ - ♪ Being friends, seamless blend ♪ - ♪ Yes ♪ ♪ Harmony ain't hard when the keys within you win ♪ - ♪ At first, it was all love ♪ - ♪ At first, it was all love ♪ - ♪ Hands up, superstar love ♪ - ♪ Stars up ♪ ♪ Then you can have it, you can have it all love ♪ ♪ And you can get it all you want ♪ ♪ But then you took it, took it all love ♪ - ♪ Took it all ♪ - ♪ All love ♪ - ♪ Turn it up louder ♪ - ♪ Turn the music up, come on ♪ ♪ Sing along, get the crowd up ♪ ♪ I get the crowd up, come on ♪ ♪ But then you took it all love ♪ ♪ Took it all love, come on ♪ ♪ Then forgot all about us ♪ ♪ Oh, but it's all love ♪ ♪ I feel you ♪ ♪ Sounds good in my ear when I hear it like that ♪ ♪ I feel you, I say I look good to the mirror ♪ - ♪ And it says it right back ♪ - ♪ Nothing says it like that ♪ ♪ I feel you ♪ ♪ A little love wouldn't kill you ♪ ♪ A little love wouldn't kill you ♪ ♪ You really did me wrong, it was real cruel ♪ - ♪ It was real cruel ♪ - ♪ Yeah ♪ ♪ Had a lot of love and I still do ♪ ♪ 'Cause I feel you ♪ ♪ Next morning, the elders were on it ♪ - ♪ Yeah ♪ - ♪ They saw the warning signs ♪ - ♪ Couldn't ignore it ♪ - Had to figure out how to save the way of life ♪ ♪ They had made, so they made a play ♪ ♪ The Pop Trolls were coming for it all ♪ ♪ All for one and one for all, so the only way we saw ♪ - ♪ How we saw it ♪ - ♪ There was one thing left to be done ♪ - ♪ What? ♪ - ♪ Each leader grabbed a single string ♪ - ♪ And said, "Run!" ♪ - ♪ "Run!" ♪

KING QUINCY: And the Trolls never lived in harmony again.

Poppy: So the Trolls live in isolation because of what Pop did?

Essence: Pop tried to destroy our music.

Branch: Just like Barb is trying to do.

Poppy: I can make it right. History's just gonna keep repeating itself until we make everyone realize that we're all the same.

Quincy: But we're not all the same.

Essence: It's why all our strings are different. Because they reflect our different music.

Quincy: Denying our differences is denying the truth of who we are.

Poppy: I hadn't thought of it like that.

Prince D: Rock has arrived!. It's on!

Quincy: Prepare for battle!

Essemce: Assemble the crew.

♪ Bite your lip ♪ ♪ And take a trip ♪ ♪ Though there may be wet road ahead ♪

Cooper: I'm gonna make sure you get to safety.

♪ And you cannot slip ♪

Poppy: No. No! Let me help you! - ♪ And keep on... ♪

Prince D: Aw, you kidding me? (giggles)

Essence: Hard Rock cut the power.

Prince D: They're fighting dirty.

POPPY: Cooper! Hickory.

HICKORY: Don't worry! I'll find you guys.

Branch: Uh, Poppy.

BARB: Rock on!

Poppy: We have to get back down there.. There's still hope. We can still fix this.

Branch: Poppy, enough. I've listened to you and I've done it your way, and now it's your turn to listen. It's time to get back home.

Poppy: I'm not like you.. I can't just give up.

Branch: Give up? I want to protect our friends and family.

Poppy: I can't go home until I've proven myself as a good queen.

Branch: So that's what this is really all about?

Poppy: Why are you so upset?

Branch: Because your dad was right and Biggie was right and Queen Essence was right. And I've been backing you up even when you ignore them. But you never listen to me.

Poppy: Branch, what are you talking about?

Branch: You want to be a good queen? Good queens actually listen. You know what I heard back there? Differences do matter. Like-like you and me. We're too different to get along. Just like all the other Trolls.

Poppy: We are really different.

Branch: So different.

Poppy: Completely out of harmony.

Branch: Completely.

Poppy: I don't even know why we're friends.

Branch: Neither do I. So... why do I care about you more than anybody else in the world? Weird, right?

♪ I know your favorite song ♪ ♪ I hear it every day ♪ ♪ Whoever made your smile ♪ ♪ Made it to get in my way ♪ ♪ And every time you laugh ♪ ♪ You make that little sound ♪ ♪ It's just the hardest thing ♪ ♪ To love you but not know how ♪ ♪ I hate that you're perfect ♪ ♪ You're perfect for me ♪ ♪ What good are words ♪ ♪ When they always just get in our way? ♪ ♪ And it hurts the most ♪ ♪ Just to know that you don't feel the same ♪ ♪ The same ♪ ♪ Yeah ♪ ♪ And I hate that you're perfect ♪ (bell dings) ♪ You're perfect for me ♪ ♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah ♪ ♪ I hate that you're perfect ♪ ♪ You're perfect for me. ♪ (quiet laugh nearby)

BABY BUN (whispers):. I see you, Branch.

ARI (singsongy): Over here. -

WANI: There he is.

GOMDORI: Can you see me?

GOMDORI: I can see you.

BABY BUN: Let's get him. - (laughter)

WANI: One, two, three. -

ALL: Yay! -

WANI: Hey, crybaby. Your name Poppy?

Branch: What? No.. Who are you guys? -

Baby Bun: We are the K-Pop Gang.

Wani: And you're going to take us to Queen Poppy. .

Branch: What? -

Wani: Not so fast, Tracy. We're taking him.

Tresillo: It's pronounced "Tresillo." - If you want him... you're going to have to dance for him. I can't live in a world without reggaeton.

Wani: And we can't live in a world without K-pop.

- MALE VOICE: Dance-off!

"Russian Roulette" playing,. Trolls singing in Korean) ♪ Heart-b-b-b-beat ♪ (singing in Korean) ♪ Crazy ♪ (singing in Korean) ♪ Russian roulette, b-b-beat. ♪ - ("Mi Gente" playing, singing in Spanish) -♪ Freeze ♪ ♪ ♪ ( ♪ Un, dos, tres, leggo. ♪

Wani: Respect.

Tresillo: Respect.Why don't we split him?

Branch: Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. Why does Barb get to decide which music gets to be saved? All music should be saved.

Tresillo: All right, okay.. I'm listening, Pop Troll.

Hickory: Poppy, there you are.

Poppy: Hickory!. Oh, it's so good to see you.

Hickory: Where's Branch?

Poppy: We had a fight.. He's gone. He's heading back to Pop Village.

Hickory: That's a shame.

Poppy: [sighs) I was so desperate to be a good queen that I stopped listening to anyone but myself. Including my best friend. (sighs) And it's all because of this stupid string. -

Hickory: Poppy, take the string and run as fast as you can, you hear me?

Poppy: What? What are you talking about?

Hickory: Trust me, just go. Now! Please! Just go!

Poppy: Hickory, are you all right?

Hickory: I'm fine. Hey. Hey, now! Stop that!

[Two arms burst from the costume as Poppy screamed in horror.]

Dickory: Nein! What are you doing, Hickory?!

Hickory: Quiet, Dickory!

POPPY: What's going on?! Hickory?

Hickory: I am so sorry.

DICKORY: Yeah. Show her who you really are, Hickory!

Poppy: Wait. You're the Yodelers?

Dickory: (chuckles). Yeah. Ya darn skippy, playa-play.

Poppy: And you were gonna give our string to Barb?

Dickory: Ding, ding. Give this person a strudel for the correct answer.

Poppy: And you've been in back the whole time?

Dickory: Next subject, please.

Poppy: Why would you do this?

Hickory: (German accent). So sorry. Uh, it was the only way to save our beautiful yodeling.

Dickory: Hickory.

Hickory: But trust me, you need to get out of here right away.

Dickory: What are you doing, Hickory? Shut your mouth-hole, please!

Poppy: Let go!

Dickory: We must save yodeling!

Barb: I thought I heard a yodel.

Poppy: (gasps) Queen Barb.

Barb: The final notes of Pop. It will never invade anyone's brain again.

Poppy: I'm not gonna let you do this!

Barb: This is who I've been worried about? This little pipsqueak?

Poppy: I'll never stop fighting until I make things right. - And I'm not a pipsqueak!

Barb: Uh, yeah, you are, 'cause I'm, like, a whole centimeter taller than you.

Poppy: No! (grunts). Leave me alone!

Barb: Leave you alone?. Uh, I'm sorry. You were the one who was all desperate to be best friends.

Poppy: Get your hands off me.

Barb: Oh, okay. All right. You're feisty.. I respect that. Strong woman to strong woman, am I right? But you know who else was feisty? Pop Village.

Poppy: (gasps) Oh, no. No!

Biggie: (panting) Everyone! Everyone! We're back! Oh, no.

Diamond: Biggie! You won't believe it!

Legsy: Hello, Biggie.

Diamond: We were attacked by Barb and her barbarians!

T.D: She took everybody to Volcano Rock City. It was scary. Rock me, Daddy. Mm, that's nice.

Biggie: I shouldn't have left her. She wouldn't have left me. Never, no matter how scared she was. I've got to go back.

Legsy: We're coming with you, Biggie. We got to go save our best friend.

Smidge: But how? We'll never make it past security.

T.D: We'll overpower them with muscles!

Chenillie: Or... we could overpower them...

Both: with fashion.

TROLL: All right, where do we put these things?

TROLL 2: I need a circuit hookup.

Biggie: (quietly) Okay, come on.. Let's go, let's go, let's go.

Hey. Stop right there.

BIGGIE: Legsly, I told you not to wear your anklet.

Only Rock Trolls are allowed back here.

Biggie: Well, it's funny you should mention that, because we are genuine. Hard Rockers.

(deep voice). One, two, three, four! - ♪ Rainbows, unicorns ♪ ♪ Everything nice, yeah ♪ ♪ Sugarplums, fairy dust ♪ ♪ Everything nice, yeah ♪ - ♪ Brush your teeth. ♪ -

Cool. Hurry up.. The show's about to start, man. Queen Barb's about to go onstage.

Smidge: We're screwed.

BARB: So, Popcorn, is being my best friend everything you could have ever dreamed of?

Poppy: I am not your best friend.

Barb: You don't have to be embarrassed. I get it. Being queen can be kind of lonely. There's all this pressure to be a great queen. And instead of real friends, you're just surrounded by people who just tell you what you want to hear. You know, other than your terrible taste in music and clothing and general lifestyle, you and me are the same,. Popsqueak.

Poppy: No, we're not.

Barb: We're both queens who just want to unite the world.

Poppy: You don't want to unite the world. You want to destroy it!

Barb: Nuh-uh. No way. No. I don't know who told you that. Music has done nothing but divide us. Now that I have the final string, I can make us all one nation of Trolls, under rock.

Poppy: What are you gonna do?

Barb: Play the ultimate power chord, and then... (chuckles) You'll see!

♪ Queen Barb! ♪ -♪ So this ain't the end ♪ ♪ I saw you again today ♪ ♪ I had to turn my heart away ♪ ♪ Smile like the sun ♪ ♪ Kisses for everyone ♪ ♪ And tales, it never fails ♪

♪ You're lying so low in the weeds ♪ - ♪ I bet you gonna ambush me ♪ - Rock on! Rock on! ♪ You'd have me down, down, down, down ♪ ♪ Down on my knees ♪ ♪ Now, won't ya? ♪ ♪ Barracuda! ♪ Bam! - (playing note rhythmically)

T.D: Hey! Look, Daddy! I'm a rock star!

Uh, this is a little hot.

Barb: Give it up for your former leaders. Funk, Country,. Techno, Classical.....and worst of all, Pop. Who wants to see what the ultimate power chord can do?

Poppy: No. No!

Branch: I guess a giant comprehensive manual does come in handy.

T.D: Bla-dow! Just in time!

Poppy: Branch!

Barb: Well, isn't that puke. Poppy's little boyfriend came to crash the concert. Too late, Branch.

Branch: Wait!

Poppy: Branch! No. Branch.

Branch: Rock on!

Barb: [amazed] Oh, sick! Totally works.

Branch: Who's ready to get rippin' tattoos everywhere but our faces in case we still need office jobs? Rah!

Poppy: You're turning everyone into rock zombies?

Barb: Yep. I can't wait to party with you, Poppy.

Clampers: Rock and roll!

Riff: Dude.

BARB: Not so fast, Popsqueak. Hey, boy toy, it's mullet time.

Poppy: Who wants to party?! Without smiling.

Barb: Finish them off.

What are you doing? You're supposed to be a rock zombie!

Gumdrops. Soundproof and delicious.

(Southern accent) She learned that from watching me. Give me that! I'm not gonna let you do this to anyone else! A world where everyone looks the same and sounds the same? That's not harmony.

RIFF: Hey, Barb? Hi. Maybe Queen Poppy has a point. If we all look the same, act the same, dress the same, how will anyone know we're cool or something? -

TROLL: Yeah. He's got a point.

A good point. A good queen listens. Real harmony takes lots of voices. (grunts) Different voices!

POPPY (quietly): Oh. Branch!

Barb: No. My strings... [angrily to Poppy] What have you done? You've destroyed music! Give it up, everybody. Thanks to the Queen of Pop, we've all lost our music. History repeats itself. Pop has ruined everything.

Those are my sons. Making music. Queen Barb can't take away something that is inside us. Because that's where music really comes from.

It started with the strings, but now it comes from us.

Yeah, it comes from our experiences.

Our lives. Our culture.

Beautiful. (laughs)

Listen to that. Barb can't take that away.

♪ Let me hear you sing ♪ ♪ Sing it together ♪ ♪ Louder than ever ♪ ♪ Forget everything ♪

POPPY and BRANCH (harmonizing): ♪ Just sing ♪ ♪ Like it's what we've been missing ♪ ♪ And they're gonna listen, listen ♪ ♪ Forget everything ♪ - ♪ Just sing ♪ - (magic chiming)

It's all right, Barbara. Just let everyone be what they want to be. - Including you.

♪ You think you've gotta hide it ♪ ♪ Don't keep it on the shelf ♪ ♪ Let your waist start moving ♪ ♪ Watch the way. I do it, do it ♪ ♪ See me do it like nobody else ♪

♪ If we sing it all together ♪

♪ If we sing it all as one ♪

♪ It's louder than yourself ♪

♪ All together, everyone ♪

- ♪ Everybody's looking ♪ - ♪ Sing it loud now ♪ ♪ Watch the way we do it ♪ - ♪ Hold up, watch out how I do it ♪ - ♪ Do it ♪ ♪ 'Cause we do it like nobody else ♪ ♪ Let me hear you sing ♪ ♪ Don't you stop it, don't you fight it ♪ ♪ Let me hear you sing ♪ ♪ If you got it, can't deny it ♪ ♪ Let me hear you ♪ ♪ It's waiting for you ♪ ♪ Already you know ♪ ♪ That you do it like nobody else ♪ ♪ Just sing ♪ - ♪ Sing it together ♪ ♪ Louder than ever, ever ♪ ♪ Forget everything, just sing ♪ ♪ Like it's what we've been missing ♪ ♪ And they're gonna listen, listen ♪

Come on, Daddy! - Just sing! -

♪ Forget everything ♪ ♪ Let me hear you ♪ ♪ Hey, I've been right here where you're standing ♪ ♪ I've been standing on the ground ♪ ♪ And the walls are caving in ♪ ♪ All the walls are fallen ♪

♪ When my lips start moving ♪ ♪ With the soul I put into it ♪ ♪ And you never heard it done like this ♪ -

♪ Let me hear you sing ♪

(singing in Korean)

(singing in Spanish)

♪ It's waiting for you ♪ ♪ Already you know ♪ ♪ That you do it like nobody else ♪ ♪ Just sing ♪ ♪ Sing it together ♪ ♪ Louder than ever, ever ♪ ♪ Forget everything, just sing ♪ - Play. Play. - ♪ Like it's what we've been missing ♪ - Beautiful. ♪ And they're gonna listen, listen ♪ - ♪ Forget everything ♪ - ♪ Let me hear you sing ♪ ♪ I said a-one, two, three and four ♪ ♪ Let's go, everybody ♪ - ♪ Get on the floor ♪ - ♪ Let me hear you ♪ ♪ Oh, let me hear you sing, yeah ♪ ♪ Let me hear you sing ♪ ♪ I want you to sing from your soul ♪ ♪ I want you to reach with your elbow ♪ ♪ Let me hear you ♪ Can't hear you way in the back! ♪ All right, all right, all right ♪ ♪ Let me hear you sing ♪ ♪ It's waiting for you ♪ ♪ Already you know ♪ ♪ That you do it like nobody else ♪ - ♪ Just sing ♪ - (electric guitar riffing) ♪ Sing it together ♪ ♪ Louder than ever, ever ♪ - ♪ Forget everything ♪ - (crowd cheering) ♪ Just sing ♪ ♪ Like it's what we've been missing ♪ ♪ And they're gonna listen, listen ♪ - And rock! - ♪ Forget everything ♪ ♪ Just sing ♪ ♪ Sing it together ♪ ♪ Louder than ever, ever ♪ ♪ Forget everything ♪ - ♪ Just sing ♪ - (whooshing) ♪ Like it's what we've been missing ♪ ♪ And they're gonna listen, listen ♪ ♪ Forget everything ♪ ♪ Just sing. ♪ (crowd cheering

) I love you guys.

Poppy: Dad, I should've listened to what you had to say and not run off like that.

Peppy: I'm so glad you didn't listen to me. You weren't naive about this world. You were brave enough to believe things can change. Braver than me. I raised Poppy to be strong and self-confident. I was a genius

Poppy: Well, now that you're not forcing me, I hope we can be friends.

Barb: Yes! Did you hear that, Carol? We have a girl group now!

Carol: A girl group? Nice!

Barb: Yeah! Carol! (laughs) She's psyched.

Poppy: Branch, I love that we're different.

Branch: And I love you, Queen Poppy.

Poppy: I love you, too, Branch.

Branch: Shall we?

Yeah! (whoops) - Yes! -

Poppy: Now, that's a good connection! - (laughs)

POPPY: In the beginning, we were divided. Our ancestors thought we were just too different to get along. It turns out they were wrong. Very, very wrong.

ANCESTOR TROLL: We're sorry.

POPPY: You have to be able to listen to other voices, even when they don't agree with you. -They make us stronger, more creative, more inspired. So whether your song is sad and heartfelt, loud and defiant, or warm and funky, or even if you're a little bit of each, it's all these sounds and all our differences that make the world a richer place. ♪ On the other side... ♪ Because you can't harmonize alone.

Clampers! Let's not eat our history. Sorry, Miss Poppy.

Yeah, oh, yeah, oh, yeah, oh, yeah. Excuse me. I'm done with my nap and I'm ready to party! - Glitter! - ♪ Not anyone can move you this way ♪ - ♪ No way ♪ - ♪ Finally got you loose from the cage ♪ - ♪ Okay ♪ ♪ I ain't trying to schmooze you with flowers, baby ♪ ♪ Don't play no games ♪ ♪ I'd rather make a power play ♪ - ♪ Ooh ♪ - ♪ Don't play no games ♪ ♪ Imagine all the lives that we could change ♪ ♪ You don't even know the power you got in them legs ♪ ♪ Pick up your face and be proud for once ♪ ♪ Proud for once ♪ ♪ Take off your Cooper, keep stylin' on 'em ♪ - ♪ Keep stylin' on 'em ♪ - ♪ Okay, now don't slack ♪ - ♪ Don't slack ♪ - ♪ I need all my rags ♪ - ♪ All my rags ♪ - ♪ No, we don't hold back ♪ - ♪ Hold back ♪ - ♪ Act like you know that ♪ - ♪ Act like you know that ♪ - ♪ Go tell your old man ♪ ♪ Go get your whole fam ♪ ♪ Fly like the ghost, man ♪ ♪ Taking all I can ♪ ♪ I just came to feel all that is made for me ♪ ♪ I was made to be the change we really, really need ♪ - ♪ I'm up before the rooster, you dig? ♪ - ♪ Ooh, you dig? ♪ - ♪ I had to jump the moon to get big ♪ - ♪ Ooh, to get big ♪ - ♪ How many stone grooves will it take? ♪ - ♪ Okay ♪ - ♪ 'Fore you skip on my phone play, okay ♪ - ♪ O-O-Okay ♪ ♪ Ooh, imagine all the lives that we could save ♪ ♪ You don't even know the power you got in them legs ♪ ♪ Pick up your face and be proud for once ♪ - ♪ Proud for once ♪ - ♪ Go, won't you ♪ - ♪ G-G-Get down with us? ♪ - ♪ Keep stylin' on 'em ♪ - ♪ Okay, now don't slack ♪ - ♪ Don't slack ♪ - ♪ I need all my rags ♪ - ♪ All my rags ♪ - ♪ No, we don't hold back ♪ - ♪ Hold back ♪ ♪ Act like you know that ♪ ♪ Go tell your old man ♪ ♪ Go get your whole fam ♪ ♪ Fly like the ghost, man ♪ ♪ Taking all I can ♪ ♪ I just came to feel all that is made for me ♪ ♪ I was made to be the change ♪ ♪ We really, really need ♪ ♪ Yeah ♪ ♪ Now I fill up the whole tank ♪ - ♪ Whole tank ♪ - Rock and roll! - ♪ And I drive in the cold rain ♪ - (laughs) ♪ Cold rain ♪ ♪ And I run like a nosebleed ♪ ♪ Nosebleed ♪ - ♪ And can't nobody hold me ♪ - ♪ You can't hold me ♪ - ♪ Hold me, hold me, hold me ♪ - ♪ You can't hold me ♪ - ♪ Hold me, hold me, hold me ♪ - ♪ You can't hold me... ♪ - ♪ You can't hold ♪ - ♪ Okay, now don't slack ♪ - ♪ Don't slack ♪ - ♪ I need all my rags ♪ - ♪ All my rags ♪ - ♪ No, we don't hold back ♪ ♪ Act like know you know that ♪ ♪ Go tell your old man ♪ ♪ Go get your whole fam ♪ ♪ Fly like the ghost, man ♪ ♪ Taking all I can ♪ (whoops) ♪ I feel different now, you know ♪ ♪ Come on ♪ ♪ I was made to love ♪ ♪ I was made to love, say ♪ ♪ I just came to get the love that was made for me ♪ ♪ I just came to get the love that was made for me ♪ ♪ I was made to be the change ♪ ♪ That we really need ♪ ♪ So get up ♪ ♪ 'Cause there ain't no use in lying ♪ ♪ So get out ♪ ♪ 'Cause you got too much ♪ ♪ To be tired ♪ ♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, say ♪ ♪ I just came to feel ♪ ♪ All that is made for me ♪ ♪ I was made to be the change ♪ ♪ We really, really need ♪ - ♪ Now make the change, yeah ♪ - ♪ I just came to feel ♪ - ♪ Now make the change, yeah ♪ - ♪ All that is made for me ♪ - ♪ Come on ♪ - ♪ I was made ♪ - (growling) - ♪ To be the change ♪ ♪ We really, really need. ♪

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Gristle: Aw, balls!

Bridget: Grissy.

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Total Drama World Tour

Total Drama World Tour is the third season of Total Drama.

• 1.1.1 Part 1
• 1.1.2 Part 2
• 1.2 Super Crazy Happy Fun Time Japan [3.03]
• 1.3 Anything Yukon Do, I Can Do Better [3.04]
• 1.4 Broadway Baby [3.05]
• 1.5 Aftermath: Bridgette Over Troubled Waters [3.06]
• 1.6 Slap Slap Revolution [3.07]
• 1.7 The Am-AH-Zon Race [3.08]
• 1.8 Can't Help Falling In Louvre [3.09]
• 1.9 Newf Kids on the Block [3.10]
• 1.10 Jamaica Me Sweat [3.11]
• 1.11 Aftermath: Revenge of the Telethon [3.12]
• 1.12 I See London... [3.13]
• 1.13 Greece's Pieces [3.14]
• 1.14 The EX-Files [3.15]
• 1.15 Picnic At Hanging Dork [3.16]
• 1.16 Sweden Sour [3.17]
• 1.17 Aftermath Aftermayhem [3.18]
• 1.18 Niagara Brawls [3.19]
• 1.19 Chinese Fake-Out [3.20]
• 1.20 African Lying Safari [3.21]
• 1.21 Rapa-phooey [3.22]
• 1.22 Awwww, Drumheller [3.23]
• 1.23 Hawaiian Style [3.24]
• 1.24 Planes, Trains, and Hot Air Mobiles [3.25]
• 1.25 Hawaiian Punch [3.26]
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Episodes [ edit ]

Walk like an egyptian [3.01-3.02] [ edit ], part 1 [ edit ], part 2 [ edit ], super crazy happy fun time japan [3.03] [ edit ], anything yukon do, i can do better [3.04] [ edit ], broadway baby [3.05] [ edit ], aftermath: bridgette over troubled waters [3.06] [ edit ], slap slap revolution [3.07] [ edit ], the am-ah-zon race [3.08] [ edit ], can't help falling in louvre [3.09] [ edit ], newf kids on the block [3.10] [ edit ], jamaica me sweat [3.11] [ edit ], aftermath: revenge of the telethon [3.12] [ edit ], i see london... [3.13] [ edit ], greece's pieces [3.14] [ edit ], the ex-files [3.15] [ edit ], picnic at hanging dork [3.16] [ edit ], sweden sour [3.17] [ edit ], aftermath aftermayhem [3.18] [ edit ], niagara brawls [3.19] [ edit ], chinese fake-out [3.20] [ edit ], african lying safari [3.21] [ edit ], rapa-phooey [3.22] [ edit ], awwww, drumheller [3.23] [ edit ], hawaiian style [3.24] [ edit ], planes, trains, and hot air mobiles [3.25] [ edit ], hawaiian punch [3.26] [ edit ], external links [ edit ].

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Fi ft ee n re tu rn in g ca st me mb er s , plus three new contestants , compete for the chance to win $1,000,000 in challenges taking place all around the world . This season, players are divided into three teams and must live on the Total Drama Jumbo Jet . They must also perform spontaneous musical numbers every episode or risk being eliminated via the Drop of Shame . The prize money (once again $1,000,000) goes to the last- standing contestant in the season.

• Traveling: The challenges would vary from episode to episode, as the contestants are forced to fly around the world in the Total Drama Jumbo Jet .
• Haves vs. Have Nots: The winning team of each challenge gets to fly in the first-class section, while the losing team(s) have to stay in economy class. After the merge, the individual winner of a challenge is normally allowed to invite an extra player to first class.
• Despite this rule, there are several occasions where contestants don't sing but still manage to avoid elimination.
• Replacements: Due to one contestant quitting, a contestant re-entered the game after being automatically eliminated by the host .
• Three Teams (Determined by Challenge): The placing of the contestants in a race determined which of the three teams they would join.
• Team Switch: During the second challenge, two contestants were able to switch teams.
• Fake Eliminations: During various episodes, the losing team faced an elimination ceremony and voted someone out, but the host would later reveal the challenge was only for reward.
• Returning Players: After said contestant quit for not singing, some contestants found him and captured him as a part of a challenge , placing the returnee in the losing team.
• Merge Composition: The merge consisted of 8 contestants.
• Second-Chance Challenge: During the aftermath , there was a challenge, which one of the co-hosts accidentally won when she rushed the show, introducing them to the game show with a shot for the $1,000,000, even though the challenge was really for the contestants. When the victor entered, they had to sing a song .
• Semi-Final Tiebreaker: After one contestant landed in the finale location , the other two drew for 2nd. The guaranteed finalist got pelted at by golf balls inscribed with challenges until one was chosen. The loser of the tiebreaker was eliminated .
• Final Challenge: A Final Challenge took place with the final two contestants, with two pre viously elimi nated contestants as helpers for each, in which the first to throw a wooden dummy into the volcano won the prize money.

Total Drama World Tour consists of twenty-six episodes. Like the previous season, there are four after math episodes .

The contestants in Total Drama World Tour , minus Blaineley .

• Beth , Eva , Geoff , Justin , Katie , Sadie , and Trent all made appearances in six episodes, including Total Drama Aftermath .

Elimination

^a Duncan refused to sing a reprise of " Come Fly With Us " and decided to quit. ^b Harold was safe from the elimination, but he chose to quit. ^c Izzy was evacuated from the game. ^d Duncan returned in " I See London... " ^e Despite winning invincibility , Sierra was disqualified by Chris for blowing up the Total Drama Jumbo Jet . ^f The ending varies depending on the location.

Availability

Total Drama World Tour was made available on Netflix in the United States in February 2021 in 16:9 ratio, though not in HD like other seasons. In November 2020, Netflix's global rights to the show were set to expire, resulting in it no longer being available on the platform. Netflix later confirmed that the show would be staying on for a little longer. However, in February 2021, all seasons of Total Drama were removed from Netflix in some regions, though it remained available in the United States and Canada. On February 1st, 2024 this season were removed from Netflix in the US alongside the other post-Action seasons and The Ridonculous Race .

There are no Region 1 or Region 2 DVD releases of Total Drama World Tour , but Madman Entertainment has released Total Drama World Tour in its entirety on DVD in Australia.

Total Drama World Tour was made available on HappyKids in the United States and other countries in Late November with HD quality. The pitch is higher than normal.

• According to the same blog, when the scriptwriters were tasked to find locations for the episodes, they decided them based on places they would like to visit around the world. This applies to the cut locations that didn't make it to the final script. The challenges were also selected carefully to include elements from the culture of the country they are competing in.
• Again according to the same blog, the original title Total Drama: The Musical was scrapped because it didn't capture the main element of the season, which would be the trips around the world. Total Drama World Tour was the most convincing title because it is literally a tour around the world, but ‘world tour’ is also a phrase you always hear in connection with musical acts when they put out a new CD and go play for audiences in stadiums all over the planet.
• Back when the season was first announced, the cast was going to consist of 15 contestants instead of 18.
• Eva , Katie , Sadie , Justin , Beth , Trent , and Geoff did not qualify for this season.
• Noah , Tyler , Cody , Courtney , Ezekiel , and Heather all made it farther than they did in Total Drama Island .
• Gwen and Heather both made it farther than they did in Total Drama Action .
• All of the males who competed on Total Drama Island , but not Total Drama Action , were eliminated in the same order as before.
• This is also the first time neither of them made it into the final four.
• This is the only Total Drama season to have an adult compete in the competition.
• Eventually, however, Team Chris Is Really Really Really Really Hot gained a new member in " I See London... ", making it have six members too.
• However, later in Total Drama All-Stars , the red team is competing with another team whose color is instead yellow, making World Tour the only season so far to not have any red team.
• This is the first season where the third place eliminated contestant is in the season finale .
• This is also the first season where the winner is not the same in both Canada and the United States.
• This is the only season to feature three confessionals. The first and more commonly-used one is in the Jet's lavatory (reminiscent of the original confessional in Total Drama Island ). The second one is in the Jet's Cockpit, with Chef or Chris always in the background due to being the co-pilots. After the destruction of the plane, the remaining contestants use an outhouse confession while they are in Hawaii.
• However, no one is actually eliminated by this rule, and many people get away with not singing throughout the season, most notably Cody reached the final episode and rarely participates in any of the songs he appeared.
• This is the first season in which Duncan does not appear in every episode.
• This is the only season where none of the contestants are shown in their pajamas.
• Sierra does show her underwear in another episode , however.
• This makes Canada the most-visited country throughout the season, tying with the United States.
• This is the first season in which only one contestant returns after being previously eliminated.
• This is the first season to have tied votes at an elimination ceremony, in both " Picnic at Hanging Dork " and " Chinese Fake-Out ."
• This is the first season to feature "fake eliminations," in which Chris has all members of the losing team vote like they regularly would, then reveal the result, but not actually count that person as eliminated.
• This is the first season to feature an odd amount of contestants competing from the start, as Total Drama Island had twenty-two contestants, and Total Drama Action started with fourteen contestants.
• This is the first season in which someone had to leave because of medical problems.
• Every character voiced by Peter Oldring was on one of each team this season.
• This is the first season in which a previously eliminated contestant is brought back into the game without being an actual contestant. In this case, Ezekiel was brought back to aid in challenges in " I See London... " and " African Lying Safari ."
• However, he is the highest-ranking former Killer Bass for the third consecutive time.
• This season features the latest merge of a season, with the merge happening in the nineteenth episode .
• This is one of only two seasons to have its main promotional image be a moment from an actual episode , the other being Total Drama Island .
• This is the only season directed by Jennifer Pertsch and Tom McGillis.
• This is the only season where Izzy competes and does not rejoin the game after being eliminated.
• This is the last season to air in the United States at a 4:3 fullscreen aspect ratio. Starting with the fourth season, the show now uses a 16:9 high-definition aspect ratio (since digital television was finally established around late 2011).
• This is also the last season to have twenty-six episodes. Starting from the fourth season, the amount was cut in half to thirteen. In the overall franchise, it would not be until The Ridonculous Race where the episode count would be back to 26.
• This is the first season where an antagonist reaches the final two.
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Mastering the Art of Script Writing for Tour Guiding

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As a tour guide, you have the power to bring a destination to life and create lasting memories for your audience. And one of the key tools in your arsenal is a well-written script. In this blog, we will explore the various aspects of script writing for tour guiding and how it can elevate your tours to the next level. We will delve into the role of a tour guide, the importance of a well-crafted script, and the impact it has on the overall tour experience. So, whether you are a seasoned tour guide looking to brush up on your skills or a beginner just starting out, this blog is for you.

Researching and Gathering Information:

As a tour guide, it is your responsibility to provide your guests with an informative and engaging experience. This requires thorough research and gathering of information about the destination you will be showcasing.

Conducting thorough research on a destination is crucial in order to provide accurate and up-to-date information to your guests. It also helps you to create a well-rounded and comprehensive tour that covers all the important aspects of the destination. Start by identifying the key attractions, historical sites, and cultural landmarks of the destination. This will give you a framework to work with and ensure that you do not miss any important information. Utilizing different sources for information is essential in order to get a well-rounded understanding of the destination. While guidebooks and online resources are a good starting point, it is important to also explore other sources such as local newspapers, magazines, and blogs. These sources can provide you with insider knowledge and hidden gems that may not be mentioned in mainstream guidebooks. Interviewing locals and experts is another valuable way to gather insider knowledge about the destination. Locals can provide you with personal anecdotes and insights that cannot be found in any book. Experts, such as historians and cultural experts, can provide you with a deeper understanding of the destination’s history and culture. When conducting interviews, it is important to be respectful and ask open-ended questions to encourage the interviewee to share their knowledge and experiences. It is also important to keep in mind that the information you gather may not always be completely accurate. It is your responsibility to fact-check and verify the information from multiple sources to ensure its credibility. This will also help you to avoid any misinformation or outdated information. In addition to gathering information, it is also important to understand the cultural and social norms of the destination. This will help you to avoid any cultural faux pas and ensure that your tour is respectful and inclusive of all guests. Incorporating local language and phrases into your script can also add a personal touch and make the tour more immersive for your guests. This can be achieved through your interactions with locals and through your research on the destination’s language and dialects.

Crafting a Compelling Narrative:

As a tour guide, your main goal is to provide an unforgettable experience for your guests. One of the key elements in achieving this is by crafting a compelling narrative through your script. A well-written script can make all the difference in engaging and captivating your audience, and incorporating historical and cultural context can add depth and authenticity to your tour.

Elements of a Good Story:

Every great tour has a great story at its core. A good story has the power to transport your audience to another time and place, and create an emotional connection with the destination. To craft a compelling narrative, your story should have a clear beginning, middle, and end. It should also have a central theme or message that ties everything together.

Techniques for Engaging and Captivating an Audience:

One of the most important techniques for engaging and captivating an audience is by using descriptive language. Paint a vivid picture with your words, and use sensory details to bring the destination to life. Another effective technique is by incorporating humor and personal anecdotes into your script. This will not only keep your audience entertained, but also make them feel more connected to you as a guide.

Incorporating Historical and Cultural Context into the Script:

Incorporating historical and cultural context into your script is crucial for providing a well-rounded and informative tour experience. This can be done by researching the destination thoroughly and including interesting facts and stories about its history and culture. It’s also important to consider the perspectives of different cultures and present them in a respectful and accurate manner.

Utilizing Visual Aids:

Visual aids can greatly enhance the tour experience and help your audience better understand the destination. Choose visuals that are relevant to your story and use them strategically throughout your tour. This can include photos, maps, videos, and other interactive elements. Just be sure not to rely too heavily on visual aids and remember to still engage with your audience through your words.

Practicing and Refining the Script:

As the saying goes, practice makes perfect. It’s important to rehearse and refine your script before each tour. This will not only help you remember your lines, but also give you the opportunity to make any necessary revisions. Seeking feedback from colleagues or even your audience can also help improve your script and delivery.

Dealing with Challenges:

No matter how well-prepared you are, unexpected challenges may arise during a tour. This could be anything from bad weather to a disruptive guest. As a tour guide, it’s important to stay calm and adapt your script accordingly. This could mean changing the route or adjusting the content to suit the audience. Remember to always remain professional and keep the tour engaging and interactive.

Role of visuals in enhancing the tour experience:

Visual aids can help bring your stories to life and make them more engaging and memorable for your audience. They provide a visual representation of the information you are sharing, making it easier for your guests to understand and retain the information. This is especially important for tours that involve historical or cultural information, as visuals can provide a better context and help guests visualize the past. In addition, visuals can also help break the monotony of a long tour and keep your guests interested and engaged. This is especially useful for tours that involve a lot of walking or traveling, as it gives guests something to look at and focus on while they are on the move.

Choosing the right visuals for different types of tours:

The type of visuals you use will depend on the type of tour you are conducting. For example, if you are leading a nature or wildlife tour, using photographs or videos of the flora and fauna in the area would be more appropriate. On the other hand, for a historical tour, you can use maps, illustrations, or photographs of the historical sites you are discussing. It is important to choose visuals that are relevant to the information you are sharing and are of good quality. Low-quality visuals can be distracting and take away from the overall experience. If you are using photographs, make sure they are clear and well-lit. If you are using videos, ensure they are of high resolution and have good audio quality.

Script Examples for Tour Guiding

Ladies and Gentlemen,

We welcome you to the very heart of this gorgeous city! Hello! My name’s John Your friendly guide throughout the entire day. I’m here to help make your trip as interesting, informative and unforgettable as is possible.

When we embark on our journey Let’s take some time to take in the vast weaving of history, culture and the beauty that makes the place we’re visiting so special.

The first stop on our tour is the stunning”[Insert Name of Landmark],” the place where both history and design blend together seamlessly. It was built in the year [year], this iconic building is a testimony to the rich history of [City’s Name]. When you walk through its halls of grandeur be sure to look at the exquisite details in the walls. Each telling a tale that is unique to it.

After that, we’ll travel toward the lively [Insert Name] Then, we’ll head to the vibrant [Insert Market Name]. It is known for its lively energy, the market has an assortment of products from local vendors including hand-crafted items and mouth-watering street food delight for the entire senses!

The journey takes our group to the peaceful natural site of [Insert Park (or Natural Site NameThis is known as the [Insert Name of Natural Site or Park]. Within the hustle and bustle of city life the park is the tranquility of a retreat. Make sure you take photographs of the amazing panoramas that it provides.

Through our journey I would like to encourage everyone to inquire about your questions, engage with people from the area, and fully immerse yourself in the amazing experience that the city of [City’s Name] can offer. Keep in mind that travel isn’t only about exploring new destinations but also experiencing different flavors, cultures and views.

When we go on our journeys with each other, we must respect the customs and values of our city and leave just footprints, and only take photographs.

We thank you for allowing us to serve to be your guide into the city’s heart. [City’s Name]. Relax, sit back and let’s build memorable memories throughout this incredible trip!

All the best to everyone,

Enjoy this thrilling adventure through breathtaking scenery as well as the captivating tales of our city that we adore. I’m John Your reliable tour guide and your travel companion for this journey.

While we set off on this adventure, let’s take in the beauty and vitality that’s essential to our location.

The first place we visit is the breathtaking [Insert Landmark’s Name], which is a gem that crowns this town. It was built in the year [yearit was completed in the year [Year], its beauty and architectural splendor is a testament to the city’s rich history. When we stroll through its streets, let every stone tell tales from the past.

We’ll then make through the bustling “Insert Name of Market The next step is to visit the bustling [Insert Market Name here]. The market in the city is its center of activity, with a pulsating rhythm and vibrant colors. There’s an abundance of treasures from the local area, tasty food, and cheerful people. Do not be afraid to bargain at times, it’s an element of fun!

Then we’ll retreat in the calm embrace of the [Insert Park or Nature Site Name the name of a park or natural site. The city’s tall buildings are a distant memory the natural oasis offers an oasis of tranquility. Make sure you take some time to take in the stunning views that it provides.

Through our travels I would like to encourage that you share your thoughts as well as ask questions and completely immerse yourself in the journey. It’s as much about people and the culture and traditions as destinations.

Happy day fellow adventurers,

We’re excited to share our journey across the breathtaking views and rich past of this fascinating city. This is my guide today We’ll discover the many stories that make the city so special.

The journey starts at the iconic [insert landmark’s name]. The Landmark’s Name. The architectural wonder, constructed in the year [year], is an emblem of the city’s strength and creativity. When we wander its magnificent halls, each part tells an era that has passed.

We’ll then dive right deep into the center of the city, which is the bustling [Insert Name of Market. It’s a sensory blast of sights, sounds and smells. From hand-crafted crafts to tempting local food, it gives you an insight into the life of our town. Meet the sellers their stories are equally as vibrant as the products they sell!

There, we’ll be able to be able to relax in the peaceful surrounding of the [Insert Park Name or Natural Site Name]. The tranquility of this oasis in bustle of the city is the perfect setting for reflection. Make sure to record beautiful views through your camera and within your minds.

While we travel throughout the city, you are at ease to ask questions, talk about your experiences as you immerse yourself into the culture of the city. Keep in mind that travel involves a collection of experiences not only photographs.

Respecting the city’s heritage as well as the natural environment is essential to the journey we are on. Make sure we don’t leave a footprint behind and preserve its beauty for the next visitors.

We thank you for choosing our company to help you navigate the city’s heart. [City’s Name]. Relax and keep your eyes open and let’s create this adventure a treasure-trove of memories that will last forever!

Hello, esteemed explorers,

Welcome to all in our first foray to the intriguing places and intriguing the history of this fascinating city. Your guide for the day I am able to promise you a rewarding adventure filled with exciting explorations.

The first place we’ll visit today is the legendary [Insert Market Name]. The architectural marvel, built in the year [Year], serves as a resounding representation of our city’s imaginative energy and historic depth. While we wander through its magnificent areas, every corner holds an interesting story to tell and a part of the past to tell.

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Throughout the trip don’t be afraid to inquire, offer experiences, or immerse yourself within the local culture. It’s all about learning. involves absorbing new perspectives and new perspectives.

While we discover the charm of our city we must remember to cherish the city’s traditions and preserve the natural beauty of its surroundings. Leave only footprints and cherish the precious memories.

Thank you for trusting us to guide you through [Name of the City]. Get ready to be overwhelmed and let’s create a collection of unforgettable memories together!

Welcome to all on our journey through the captivating places and intriguing the history of this fascinating city. As your tour guide today I am able to promise you a rewarding trip filled with wonderful experiences.

The first place we’ll visit today is the famous [Insert Landmark’s Name]. This magnificent structure, which was built in the year of [Year], is regarded as a enduring representation of our city’s artistic spirit as well as its historical profundity. When we walk through its vast spaces, each one has an interesting story to tell, a bit of history that we can share.

We’ll then dive into the bustling urban chaos market, which is the market. [Market Name]. The market’s bustling activity is an awe-inspiring display of scents, colors, and sound. The market is filled with regional crafts, exotic cuisines and friendly smiles. Meet the people who live there, their stories add layers to the story of the city.

After that, we’ll move on into the tranquility of the [Insert Park or Natural Site Name] Then, we’ll move to the tranquility of [Insert Park or Natural. In the midst of the bustling city it’s a tranquil oasis that provides a tranquil respite. Make sure you take time to enjoy the stunning views it offers.

While on our journey don’t be afraid for a chat, impart experiences, or immerse yourself within the local culture. It’s all about learning. is about experiencing new things and new perspectives.

When we explore the charm of our city Let’s not forget to respect the city’s traditions and preserve its beauty and natural splendor. We should leave just footprints and cherish the precious memories.

We thank you for trusting us to guide you through the city of [Name] we are honored to be a part of [City’s Name]. Be ready to be overwhelmed and let’s create a collection of memorable moments!

Intrepid travelers, greetings!

Begin our adventure through breathtaking landscapes and the fascinating tradition of this amazing city. As your tour guide I’m thrilled to join you on this journey filled with fascinating insights.

The journey begins with the magnificent insert landmark’s name of the Landmark. It was built in the year of year this awe-inspiring building is an example of the city’s creative talent and the strength of its past. When we travel its long avenues, every intricate element is a relic of past times.

Then we head to the bustling heart of the city. It’s the lively [Insert Name of Market]. The bustling marketplace offers a variety of hues scents, sounds, and colors. From handmade souvenirs to delectable local food, it offers an authentic glimpse of the city’s life. Do not be afraid to interact with locals, their stories add an interesting color to the story of the city.

We then retreat in the calming surroundings in [Insert Park or Nature Site Name]. In the midst of a city’s constant tempo it is a tranquil spot that provides a respite. Take time to take in the breathtaking views which open up in front of your eye.

While we travel, you are welcome to ask questions, discuss your experiences as you immerse yourself within the culture and ethos of the city. Travel is, after all, an opportunity to gather experiences, not merely snaps.

While we weave the fascinating tapestry of our city we must pledge to respect its traditions and preserve its stunning beauty. We must ensure that our footprints remain only temporary, yet our memories last forever.

We thank you for trusting us with your exploration of the city’s name. Get ready for a thrilling trip and let’s create the most unforgettable memories!

Hello, adventurous souls,

Enjoy our thrilling journey through the fascinating corners of this amazing city. Your tour guide is me I’m thrilled to guide you on an adventure that is filled with amazing sites and treasures from the past.

The first stop is the stunning [Insert Landmark’s Name]. It was built in [year] the building represents our city’s culture as well as its long and rich heritage. When we stroll through its sprawling halls, every corner and cranny tells an intriguing tale from the past.

We’ll then explore the vibrant heart of the city: the bustling marketplace named [Insert Market Name]. This lively market provides a visual explosion of smells, colors and sound. There is a variety of traditional products, delicious cuisines and smiling faces. You are welcome to interact with the vendors in town and their stories add a personal element to the story of the city.

We’ll then move into the serene setting of [insert Park or Nature Site Name], Then, we’ll move to the tranquil setting of [Insert Park or Natural. Within the hustle and bustle of city life it offers an opportunity to enjoy a quiet moment. Do not forget to enjoy the breathtaking views it provides.

While we travel I would like to encourage people to inquire to share your thoughts, offer insights as well as fully enjoy the unique atmosphere of your city. It’s true that traveling involves soaking oneself in different perspectives and experiences.

While we explore the charm of the city we must remember to honor its customs and safeguard the beauty of nature. We must ensure that we leave just footprints and bring back an incredible collection of treasures.

We thank you for choosing to join us in exploring the city of [City’s Name]. Make sure you buckle up to embark on an exciting journey in creating an album of memorable moments with you!

Tips for creating visually appealing and informative presentations:

Keep it simple: Avoid cluttering your presentation with too much information or too many visuals. This can overwhelm your audience and make it difficult for them to focus on the key points. Use a variety of visuals: Mix it up by using a combination of photographs, videos, maps, and illustrations. This will keep your audience engaged and prevent them from getting bored. Use captions and labels: Make sure to label your visuals with relevant information, such as the location or date of a photograph. This will provide context and make it easier for your guests to understand. Use storytelling techniques: Just like your script, your visuals should also tell a story. Use techniques such as before and after photos or a series of images to create a narrative. Incorporate humor: Visuals can also be used to inject some humor into your presentation. This can help lighten the mood and make the tour more enjoyable for your guests.

Use technology: There are many tools and software available that can help you create visually appealing presentations. Practice and rehearse: Just like your script, it is important to practice and rehearse your presentation to ensure a smooth and seamless delivery.  

As a tour guide, your script is your most valuable tool. It sets the tone for the entire tour and acts as a guide for both you and your audience. A well-written and practiced script can make the difference between a mediocre tour and an unforgettable experience for your guests.

Importance of Rehearsing and Practicing the Script:

Rehearsing and practicing your script is crucial for delivering a smooth and engaging tour. It allows you to become familiar with the content, flow, and timing of your script. By rehearsing, you can also identify any areas that may need improvement or clarification. Practicing your script also helps you to become more confident in your delivery. Nerves and stage fright can be common for tour guides, especially when leading a large group. However, by rehearsing and practicing your script, you become more comfortable with the material, making it easier to deliver it with confidence and enthusiasm.

Seeking Feedback and Making Necessary Revisions:

While practicing your script, it is important to seek feedback from others. This can be from colleagues, friends, or even your guests. Their perspectives can provide valuable insights and help you identify any areas that may need improvement. As you receive feedback, be open to making necessary revisions to your script. Remember, your goal is to provide the best possible experience for your guests, and their feedback can help you achieve that. It is also important to keep in mind that your script should be a living document, constantly evolving and improving with each tour.

Incorporating Improvisation Techniques for a More Natural Delivery:

No matter how well-rehearsed and practiced your script is, there may be moments during a tour that require some improvisation. This could be due to unexpected situations, questions from guests, or simply wanting to add a personal touch to your delivery. Incorporating improvisation techniques into your script can make your tour feel more natural and authentic. It allows you to connect with your audience on a more personal level and make the tour experience more engaging and interactive. Some improvisation techniques you can use include storytelling, humor, and asking open-ended questions to encourage participation from your guests. Remember to always stay true to the main points of your script, but don’t be afraid to add your own personal flair to keep things interesting.  

As a tour guide, you are responsible for creating a memorable and informative experience for your guests. However, despite thorough planning and preparation, unexpected situations can arise during a tour that can throw off your script and disrupt the flow of your tour. These challenges can range from weather changes to technical difficulties, and even difficult guests. As a professional tour guide, it is crucial to have strategies in place for handling these challenges and adapting your script to different audiences to ensure an engaging and interactive tour. Handling unexpected situations during a tour requires quick thinking and flexibility. The first step is to remain calm and composed, as your guests will look to you for guidance. For example, if the weather suddenly changes, you may need to adjust the route or find an indoor alternative. If there are technical difficulties, have a backup plan in place, such as using a different device or switching to a different activity. It is also essential to communicate openly and honestly with your guests, keeping them informed of any changes and reassuring them that their experience will not be compromised. Another challenge that tour guides face is adapting their script to different audiences. Each group of guests is unique, with varying interests, knowledge levels, and cultural backgrounds. It is crucial to research and understand your audience beforehand to tailor your script accordingly. For example, if you have a group of history buffs, you may want to go into more detail about the historical significance of a location. On the other hand, if you have families with young children, you may want to incorporate fun facts and interactive activities to keep them engaged. To adapt your script effectively, it is essential to have a broad knowledge of the destination and its history, culture, and customs. This will allow you to make on-the-spot changes and additions to your script to cater to your audience’s interests. Additionally, be open to feedback from your guests. They may have specific questions or interests that you can incorporate into your script to make it more relevant and engaging for them. Keeping the tour engaging and interactive is crucial for a successful experience. A well-written script is a great starting point, but it is essential to keep your guests actively involved throughout the tour. One way to do this is by incorporating interactive elements such as quizzes, games, or hands-on activities. This will not only keep your guests engaged but also make the information more memorable for them. Another tip for keeping the tour interactive is to engage your guests in conversations and encourage them to ask questions. This will make the tour more personal and allow for a deeper understanding of the destination. Additionally, make use of visual aids such as maps, photos, and videos to enhance the tour experience and keep your guests visually engaged.  

Conclusion:

In conclusion, mastering the art of script writing for tour guiding is a crucial skill for any tour guide looking to provide an exceptional experience for their guests. Throughout this blog, we have explored the various aspects of script writing and how it can greatly enhance the overall tour experience. We began by understanding the role of a tour guide and the importance they hold in the tourism industry. We then delved into the responsibilities and qualities of a successful tour guide, highlighting the impact of a well-written script on the overall tour experience.

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‘spider-man: across the spider-verse’ composer daniel pemberton announces u.s. concert tour, talks his groundbreaking score.

Musicians will perform the score live as the animated feature plays for audiences across 50-plus dates: "I always thought it'd be impossible to do live."

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Following last week’s announcement of the now fast-selling U.K. tour, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse composer Daniel Pemberton is revealing that the film’s live-in-concert experience is now web-swinging across the Atlantic and into the States. 

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The Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated composer channeled the rave and club scenes of ‘90s London to create the musical identity of the Oscar-winning Spider-Verse saga. And while this experimental approach could be done with relative ease in the recording studio, Pemberton was initially uncertain if the multidimensional scores of Into the Spider-Verse and now Across the Spider-Verse could be re-created for a continuous live-to-picture performance.

“ I always thought it’d be impossible to do live, because they jump between so many different ideas and genres. But a long time ago, I did a couple of cues at a one-off film music festival, and I was really surprised at how effective it worked,” Pemberton tells The Hollywood Reporter . “So that got my brain thinking about trying to do the whole film live, and we did a couple of tests that went down phenomenally.”

Pemberton is quick to credit the Phil Lord- and Chris Miller-produced films for providing him with the leeway that inherently comes with the franchise’s revolutionary approach to animation.  

Below, during a recent conversation with THR in support of Across the Spider-Verse ’s U.S. tour announcement, Pemberton also explains how the first cue he ever wrote for Across wound up serving as the film’s thematic bookends involving Gwen Stacy.

So how did you arrive at this point where Into the Spider-Verse and Across the Spider-Verse both have live concerts and tours?

The Spider-Verse films probably have the most complicated scores I’ve ever done, and I always thought it’d be impossible to do live, because they jump between so many different ideas and genres. But a long time ago, I did a couple of cues at a one-off film music festival, and I was really surprised at how effective it worked. So that got my brain thinking about trying to do the whole film live, and we did a couple of tests that went down phenomenally. 

So Into the Spider-Verse has now been on a tour, and it’s crazy that it’s become quite a huge thing with a touring band and a whole bunch of musicians driving around America in a truck. But we’ve only done Across the Spider-Verse live once, and that was at the Academy Museum in L.A. That was the first and only time it’s been done so far, but it’s so much work to get the show watertight. Once you’ve done that, then you can start working out how to turn it into a touring show.

On certain dates, will you be there to pick up a guitar and play various other instruments?

There are moments in the score with opera singing and whistling. Will the live shows actually have designated opera singers and whistlers? 

The whistling we normally do live, but the opera singer is probably going to be on track. There are a lot of things in this score that are so complex to balance. So we’re trying to give a live experience, but it’s not like a symphonic orchestra where every single element is all being performed live. We have loads of live stuff backed with electronics and turntables, and that’s the only way we could really make it work. It’s really about how much of an exciting show it is. And if you see the show on two different nights, you are going to get a slightly different experience, but also a very unique live experience. 

What percentage of Into the Spider-Verse ’s score did you expand on in Across the Spider-Verse ?

For me, great film music is when you have strong themes and strong identities that are completely recognizable to that film. Great film music is when you can hear something away from the film and it takes you back into that universe. And that can be as simple as a certain noise or a huge melody. And with Spider-Verse , we have created quite a unique melody and sound, so it’s really fun to keep expanding on that. Everything is connected in these two movies. Every sound and motif connects together. 

One of the things that’s been interesting is watching the reactions of younger filmgoers who are starting to learn about cinema and film music and how surprised they are at thematic continuity and motifs that can connect characters. It is one of those very iconic and also straightforward parts of film music. But there hasn’t been a consistent approach, especially with the superhero movies over the last couple of decades. Often you have different composers scoring different episodes in different franchises, and if you look at The Lord of the Rings or Star Wars movies, there is a very strong thematic and melodic approach between those. You’ve got one vision, one composer, and with Spider-Verse , that’s what we’re trying to do. So, for a lot of younger people, that’s often quite new to them, which is obviously quite weird to me.

Yeah, it’s really difficult. In the good old days of film music, the composer would get a cut, write their piece of music, and then they’d record it and stick it on the film. And then there’s a round of applause for everyone. In the modern world and the modern way of film composing, everything changes all the time. So you might write something to picture, but then that picture might get slightly tweaked: something gets put in or extended or taken out at the last minute. So the music is always in flux, and while you can make that work for a film, you can’t do that when you have musicians playing it live. You have to make it in a way that is enjoyable and exciting for the musicians to play. If the musicians are only thinking about the technicality of very complicated tempo changes, which you might have when you’re editing a film to move between things, it is going to be a terrible live performance. So, like Ludwig, I had to go back to the beginning and rebuild the score, scene by scene. Some scenes will be slightly different on a very minuscule level. I’m talking tiny, tiny stuff, but you still have to build the whole thing from the ground up again, and that is very time consuming. It’s a bit like pulling a car apart and rebuilding it. You get to learn all the bits in the score again. But I saw Ludwig’s performance. It was brilliant, but I would not want to be a musician during that performance. It never stops. It’s exhausting. It’s a beautiful score, but Oppenheimer feels like the musician equivalent of running two marathons back to back.

I like to think it was the other way around because he saw mine first. ( Laughs .) So he came to my show, and we worked with some of the same people, actually. It was the same production team, so Mike Kasper from Black Ink worked on that with Ludwig. But we like to keep an eye on what each other is doing. We’re good friends, and I’ve got massive respect for his work. It also makes me a bit jealous, so that’s a good sign. 

Are composers pretty competitive with one another? 

Oh, for sure. The best film music in the world is stuff that makes 50 percent of me incredibly jealous and annoyed, because it’s better than anything I’ve done and it’s everything I aspire to do. And the other 50 percent is like, “This is everything film music should be.” So you’re incredibly excited because it’s everything you care about, and when you hear it done well, it’s very exciting. So it’s the 50-50 rule of excitement and jealousy. If you get that, then it’s a great score.

Ludwig also had tempo changes to account for, so they had to introduce a new click track just one bar before the tempo change happened on the page. Did you run into similar tempo challenges?

On Oppenheimer , there’s loads and loads of crazy tempo changes, and I remember Ludwig telling me about that when we were having a beer in London. And what’s interesting about that is you’ll get smudge and imperfection. Sometimes, this can be really interesting because players are not all going to play together, and we have something similar to that with Spot, the baddie in Across the Spider-Verse . I recorded multiple de-tuned cello parts that weren’t all in tune, and if you keep tracking stuff that’s de-tuned, it’s like drawing a line many times. If you draw a straight line once, and then you badly draw a line 60 times, you will start to get a feeling of where the central line is, making it very unstable and interesting. So we have something similar with the cellos. They’re detuned, but they all align around one melody. That’s more of a melodic idea than a tempo idea, but putting multiple tempo changes in is something I try to avoid. It’s a nightmare when it comes to editing, so if you don’t have to do it, don’t do it. 

Yeah, it’s different, and I like working that way. It allows you to experiment and not be dictated to by the picture. So I will go through a very long process, which I call research and development, where I’ll try out loads of ideas and come up with sounds, themes, motifs. So I do write that way, but to do a film like Spider-Verse , the music is so reactive to the picture. You can’t just slap a track on and then go to the pub. You have to work at it so much to make it in sync with the visuals and in sync with the story, because the movie moves at an incredible pace and you have to hit so many different emotions and beats within seconds of each other. So I need to write themes that you recognize within two seconds because we are going to move somewhere else afterwards, and that’s a very complicated task. If you’re doing an indie film where you might have one tone or one mood, it’s easier to do that, but this has the movement of a big blockbuster. So you need music that’s incredibly nimble, and over the years, the only thing that’s been able to deal with that kind of nimbleness has been the symphony orchestra. So I was always like, “How do I create a sound and a palette and an approach that has the speed and nimbleness of a full orchestra but isn’t a full orchestra? Something new, something different.” And with Spider-Verse , we created all these techniques through scratching, turntables, weird electronic sound design, live orchestra drums, and we built a language that allowed me to write a score that could be that reactive to picture. But you try to do it in a way that hopefully feels elegant and simplistic enough that you don’t notice the movement.

The cue that bookends Across is probably my favorite, as Gwen’s ( Hailee Steinfeld ) heavy drum parts are right in my wheelhouse.

So I reworked it for that, and then much later, for the ending of the film, we didn’t know what to do and we tried different approaches. And then a great [supervising] music editor on Spider-Verse called Katie Greathouse, who’s a very important part of the team, just said, “Oh, why don’t we try that track over this?” So she just pulled it out and put it on, and we were like, “Fuck, this really works. Wow.” So I was like, “OK, the idea works, but I need to go away and rework it.” So I ran to this other office, because I was working in the same offices as all of them, and then I just wrote like crazy. And suddenly, we had the ending. So that was one of the most exciting moments for me; I felt we had something that was really special. By the way, that bit is great live. It’s such a fun ending to end a concert on.

Every live set list has a song or a cue that every musician anticipates, usually because it’s the most challenging piece. Is there one in particular that will allow your musicians to breathe easier once they nail it live? 

So it’s a very unique and unusual way to experience cinema. I don’t know of anything else that’s like this communal experience with an audience. I know Americans like to make a lot more noise, but people are generally quite restrained in cinema. And I like that. I am not a big fan of lots of noise in the cinema, but when you see a film live with an orchestra and a band and a scratch DJ, make as much noise as you want. It’s a whole different way of seeing a film. So that’s why I’m excited for people to experience this on tour. You can’t have this cool and unique experience anywhere else.

If you were handed these exact movies in live-action or you went into them with the foreknowledge that they were live-action, how different would both scores be in your estimation?

I enjoyed it.

Cathy [Yan], the director, had a very strong and unusually different vision for how that film should feel and look, and I got very excited by that. So I felt that it was a way to be a bit more creative, and that score is probably close to what Spider-Verse sounds like. It’s more trashy guitar-based, but if you look at King Arthur: Legend of the Sword that I did with Guy Ritchie, that’s got a similar sort of aesthetic where I got to do something a bit more creative. So it always depends on the film and the filmmakers and the approach, really, but I like things where you can push at the edges a bit more.

From Aaron Sorkin and Danny Boyle to Spider-Verse , is there an underlying principle to working on opposite ends of the spectrum? Do these projects have more in common than people might realize?

*** Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert tour information is available at SpiderVerseInConcert.com

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