The Morning Watch: ‘Cruella’ Featurette Looks At Fierce Fashions, ‘Coraline’ Book Comparison & More

The Morning Watchis a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.

In this edition, take a look at the fierce fashions that bring so much style to Disney’s new live-action movieCruella. Plus, find out how LAIKA’s stop-motion animated featureCoralinecompares to the book byNeil Gaiman. And finally, get a peek atDisney’s Hotel New Yorkfeaturing fine art inspired by the characters ofMarvel Comics.

First up, leading up to the release ofCruellain theaters and on Disney+ Premier Access next week,Disneyhas released a new featurette looking at the costume design of the film starring Emma Stone as a young Cruella de Vil. But as costume designer Jenny Beavan illustrates, she’s not the only one dressed to the nines.

Next, in the latest edition of What’s the Difference? fromCineFix, you may find out how Henry Selick’s stop-motion animated adaptation ofCoralinediffers from Neil Gaiman’s book of the same name. The broad strokes of the narrative are largely the same, but the whimsical style of stop-motion animation means the fantastical side of the story mixes more with reality rather than there being a stark contrast between the two. Find out more by watching the full video.

Finally,Disneyhas provided a sneak peek ofDisney’s Hotel New York, featuring a variety of artwork inspired by the many characters of Marvel Comics.Walt Disney Imagineering Paristakes you on a tour of part of the new hotel opening next month, including some insights about the design of the 561 rooms that guests will have a chance to stay in.