Disney to debut 'Frozen Northern Lights'

New story to launch with books in July along with website and frozen-inspired Instagram

Series of animated shorts from the LEGO Group to air on Disney Channel and digital platforms in fall

Disney today announced "Frozen Northern Lights," an original story from the kingdom of Arendelle spanning a collection of books, animated shorts from the LEGO Group and new digital extensions. Beginning in July, "Frozen" fans can follow Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff and Sven on an epic adventure to restore the glimmer of the Northern Lights.

"Natural phenomenon meets cultural phenomenon in this all new story, 'Frozen Northern Lights,'" said Andrew Sugerman, executive vice president, Disney Publishing Worldwide. "We're excited to share this new adventure and offer fans great new ways to connect with their favorite characters thanks to a host of related books, digital games and activities."

The story, titled "Disney Frozen Northern Lights: Journey to the Lights," published by Random House, will be introduced as a deluxe novelization in July ahead of an extended collection of books featuring the familiar characters fans know and love, as well as a brand new protagonist named, Little Rock. The storyline will be reimagined by the LEGO Group with four new animated shorts and a full compilation airing on Disney Channel this fall. The shorts will bring the unique brand of stylized animation and witty LEGO humor to the world of "Frozen," with the voice talent from the movie reprising their roles.

In celebration of "Frozen Northern Lights," the website http://frozen.disney.com/ will be updated with fun activities tied to the new story, and Disney will launch a "Frozen"-inspired Instagram account @DisneyFrozen. Fans can continue to enjoy "Frozen" by liking @DisneyFrozen on Facebook. For more information on "Disney Frozen Northern Lights: Journey to the Lights," visit http://bit.ly/JourneytotheLights.

Walt Disney Animation Studios' animated feature "Frozen" launched a worldwide phenomenon in 2013, becoming the highest-grossing animated feature ever released with more than $1.27 billion in global box office. "Frozen" has received multiple honors, including two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe, a BAFTA Award, a PGA Award, five Annie Awards and two Grammy Awards. 

A new live show, "Frozen - Live at the Hyperion," opened at the Hyperion Theater at Disney California Adventure Park on May 27 and will be followed by the opening of the new "Frozen" attraction, "Frozen Ever After" in the Norway pavilion of Epcot on June 21. "Frozen" will make its television debut this holiday season on ABC and a Broadway musical inspired by "Frozen" is scheduled to open in New York in 2018.