New Disney Movie Features African American Princess

Normal 0A new Disney feature film will debut in the summer of2009. Dick Cook, chairman of the DisneyCompany, proudly presented the date and name.It is called the Frog ...

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A new Disney feature film will debut in the summer of2009. Dick Cook, chairman of the DisneyCompany, proudly presented the date and name.It is called the Frog Princess and features a beautiful new princessnamed Maddy. She is special because sheis the first African American princess ever in Disney movie history and takesplace in New Orleans and in the old world grandeur. It will feature singing anddancing animals as well as Disney's signature princess sweetness and bravery.

On a recent trip to the South, Cook said, "We'repleased to be here in the heart of New Orleans to announce 'The Frog Princess,'a great story with all the ingredients that go into making an extraordinarymotion picture experience. Like many of Disney's most popular fairy tales, ithas elements of magic, fantasy, adventure, heart, humor, and music. The film'sNew Orleans setting and strong princess character give the film lots ofexcitement and texture. We're also thrilled to have John Musker, Ron Clementsand Randy Newman lending their talents and creative energies to this project.John and Ron helped to usher in Disney's second golden age of animation nearlytwo decades ago with 'The Little Mermaid,' and are on track to create theStudio's next great fairy tale adventure."

Talented writers, John Musker and Ron Clements, join forceswith with New Orlean's own Randy Newman to complete the movie and thesoundtrack. Cook said, about thistrio, "They've come up with an original story that is deeply rooted in thefairy tale tradition, and it's filled with great humor, emotion, and musicalmoments. Randy Newman brings fun and excitement to every project, and Icouldn't think of a better choice to deliver some wonderful New Orleans stylemusic."

Young girls and parents alike look forward to this historymaking film, as we usher in a new era with the dawn of an African Americanpresident as well as an African American princess. Rumors have it that she will also attend the main 5 princesses(Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, and Ariel from the Little Mermaid) atDisneyland, Disney World and other theme parks. She may also be included on Disney appareal, dress up clothes,

Disney has created a multi-million dollar industry withother princess movies including the main 5 princesses including most popularSleeping Beauty featuring princess Aurora, Little Mermaid and Cinderella. Tastefully directed, this movie couldsurpass others as the highest grossing princess film ever as young and oldalike attend it's history making debut.