Oprah Winfrey Joins Princess and the Frog

Oprah Winfrey has joined the voice cast of the upcoming Disney animated film “The Princess and the Frog.”

Disney’s John Lasseter, the chief creative office at Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios, had some big announcements in store for the crowd including one about their upcoming animated film “The Princess and the Frog.”

The new movie is a musical set in New Orleans, the legendary birthplace of jazz. Audiences will be introduced to the newest Disney princess, Tiana, a young African-American girl living amid the charming elegance and grandeur of the fabled French Quarter. From the heart of Louisiana’s mystical bayous and the banks of the mighty Mississippi comes an unforgettable tale of love, enchantment and discovery with a soulful singing crocodile, voodoo spells and Cajun charm at every turn. Read the rest of this entry

“The Princess and the Frog” Photos

Disney has recently unveiled teaser trailer for their upcoming hand-animated feature “The Princess and the Frog“.

Walt Disney Animation Studios has revealed brand new artwork for “The Princess and the Frog” which is currently set for release on Christmas Day, December 25th, 2009.today. Enjoy!

“The Princess and the Frog” Teaser Trailer

Disney has unveiled teaser trailer for their upcoming hand-animated feature “The Princess and the Frog“. Not only does the animation look fantastic yet again, but the song is incredibly catchy too.

Teaser trailer for “The Princess and the Frog” is notable for two reasons: 1. It’s the first black princess in the history of Disney, and 2. It’s a hand-drawn animated film, the first from Disney in over four years.

The film is co-directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, whom previously worked together to bring us the Disney classics Aladdin, Hercules, and Treasure Planet. The script for the film was also written by Clements and Musker as well as other Disney regulars. Disney’s The Princess and the Frog is currently set for release on Christmas Day, December 25th, 2009. Read the rest of this entry

‘The Princess and the Frog’ - First Look at Disney’s Princess

’The Princess and the Frog’ will introduce the newest Disney princess, a young African-American girl living amid the charming elegance and grandeur of the fabled French Quarter.

From the heart of Louisiana’s mystical bayous and the banks of the mighty Mississippi comes an unforgettable tale of love.

So, 2D animation is not dead (the fairy tale is 2D animated) and it can do just as well as CGI animation.

Anika Noni Rose is set to voice the Princess, Keith David- Dr. Facilier, Jennifer Lewis-Mama Odie, Ritchie Montgomery-Reggie and Jennifer Cody-Charlotte.

The film written by Ron Clements and Rob Edwards, from directors Ron Clements and John Musker is expected to be released in 2009.

Check out the first look at Disney’s Princess!