Oh man talk about a blast from the past, let's hope this brings them back on track. After Pocahontas things started to get a bit wobbly (Emperor's New Groove excluded XD)
What gets to me though, it's that the film's advertising is gonna be solely driven with the whole "OMG FIRST BLACK PRINCESS! WE ARE SOO CULTURED!"…thing, but in a bad way.
But still, I will be keeping a keen eye on it that's for sure!
The first image is revealed!
http://davidgilson.blogspot.com/2008/01/first-princess-and-frog-pic-revealed.html
That's pretty close to how I imagined it would look.
I am very thrown off by this art, it looks like something that would be on Disney channel -___-
It's only one single frame, buddy.
it still just doesn't get me very excited
I've been meaning to post here. Disney does something right for a change! You have no idea how tired I am of Pixar and CGI.
Even though I've never been a big fan of Disney's princess movies, I might see this. But, I've always liked stories that take place in the early 20th century for some reason, so the 1920's setting is attractive.
This movie is proof enough that Disney is trying to rekindle traditional animation. Let's hope all goes well with it.
I am very thrown off by this art, it looks like something that would be on Disney channel -___-
is that a black joke
lol srsly, the frame reminds me more of the balcony scene in Aladdin than something from the disney channel.
I am very thrown off by this art, it looks like something that would be on Disney channel -___-
Well personally I think it's a gorgeous pic. I rather like it.
I liked the original art I saw for this character that looked more exotic, but that scene is better then that very Winx-club esque look of the heroine we saw a bit ago.
Still, I'm kinda wondering why everyone thinks this will be great simply because it's 2D. I mean, the last 2D movie was pretty bad (Home on the Range).
OH SHI-
They're trying to return to their original roots.
This movie is proof enough that Disney is trying to rekindle traditional animation
Disney is also releasing animated shorts with some of their theatrical movies which I've heard nothing but great things about, so I'm inclined to agree with you.
Well yeah, but it's a Goofy short.
No one knows how a new 2D full length film will turn out just because they used a classic character and made a funny ten minute short.
You missed my point.
It's proof they're trying to do something good again with their animation department. Doesn't that mean something to you?
Making a 2D movie doesn't instantly mean it's doing something good.
I'd like more 2D movies, but I don't see why this movie means an "animation renaissance" like people think it will. Especially if, y'know, the movie ain't good.
You can't make a 2D movie now, even if it is the age of CG, and declare it to be the start of a movement.
I didn't say it was.
There's only one word this movie brings to mind even before I see it: hope. And I believe that's what everyone else finds in this movie too.
But why?
People criticize CG movies for being all eye candy and no movie. That's pretty much what is going on here. We have eye candy (that's merely something we've seen for years and is basically just making a return) yet I've seen nothing actually, y'know, exciting about the movie besides "it's 2D!!!!" and minority main character.
OH SHI-
@Komrade:
Still, I'm kinda wondering why everyone thinks this will be great simply because it's 2D. I mean, the last 2D movie was pretty bad (Home on the Range).
basically it's a traditional cartoon animated and written by Pixar. the studio that created Home on the Range no longer exists pretty much
People criticize CG movies for being all eye candy and no movie. That's pretty much what is going on here.
that's because there is no movie yet :I
I personally don't see any reason to think it's going to suck. The Little Mermaid, the Lion King, and all the 90's classic disney movies were only made about 10-20 years ago. It's not like all these artists just die off, it's just that the people in the funding and buisiness control how well a movie will do by how much they support it, and who they get to make it. Considering they have the finest and most experienced animators working on this with one of the worlds richest names funding the project (that is well known for making movies that are classics), I really don't see any reason to be skeptical yet. Quit playing devils advocate until you get some actual evidence.
With all due respect, we really can't make any judgement about the movie at this stage. It COULD be great. It COULD suck. It's not that people think it's going to be great because it's 2D, it's that many of us were very saddened that they removed their 2D department and seemingly dismissed the value of 2D animated movies, but now they're giving it another shot. And that makes me happy. So they BETTER get it right or they'll probably quit again.
Wait…Pixar is writing it?
Nevermind.
OH SHI-
The Princess and the Frog is supposed to be what brings back the Disney Renaissance for a few reasons:
1. obviously the return to 2d IN HOUSE animation, which means the WDFA is re-opening their in house animation department (which they closed after Home on the Range) Not only that, but they have to make a completely new animation system from the ground up to work with, as the old CAPS system is really out of date.
2. John Lasseter, the new head honcho of the animation department, is making it a point to make sure that Disney animation is good again. And this guy has been leading Pixar for all these years, so he obviously has some idea what he's doing.
3. This is going to be a broadway style musical, as most classic Disney animated movies are (not all, but most of the really famous ones are) No one has done an animated musical in ages, let alone a really good one.
4. The creative team on the movie is Ron Clements and John Musker who are basically Disney's go-to team when they want a good movie. The two were in charge of Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and Hercules. (They also did the horrific Treasure Planet, but the less said about that piece of shit the better) And originally Alan Menken was gonna go the music, but it was changed to Randy Newman (who is actually a pretty good choice, his jazz music is pretty good)
There's a whole bunch of legal insider stuff going on as well, but I know about as much about it as anyone else on the outside.
That picture gets me excited, very pretty and whimsical. It's only one picture, but I like what I see so far.
ArticUNO ZapDOS MolTRES!!!!!!!!
Holy crap, I never noticed that!
TBH I don't find anything interesting about this movie, but I would love to give it a watch so long as it has a good story.
Speaking of Disney I am rather interested in their future movie Rapunzel-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapunzel_%282009_film%29
…but am annoyed at this-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolt_%28film%29
I certainly hope Disney goes back to doing traditional 2D movies again. I mean, I know they won't after this, but still…
3. This is going to be a broadway style musical, as most classic Disney animated movies are (not all, but most of the really famous ones are) No one has done an animated musical in ages, let alone a really good one.
I like this, I'd been missing totally random singing in Disney Animated flix. Can't wait!
That would be nice if this movie was the precursor to Disney making EPIC movies like Aladdin again ;)
Here's a teaser trailer of the movie
http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/princessandthefrog/
I'm really looking forward to this. As much as I love Pixar movies, I miss the musical element of old Disney movies. The Lion King wouldn't be half as good if it wasn't for the songs. And so on.
I got a few chuckles out of that, but then again, it is only the teaser trailer. Still, my interest in this movie is continuing to pique.
This betta be good disney, represent us well!!
good to see 2d finally finding some relevance again.
i was just thinking about this the other day… probly after seeing an ad for another generic looking CG movie.
Awesome, I was looking forward to a teaser :D
That trailer just made me smile. It was short, but the animation looked very well done and overall I liked the vibe.
The cajun firefly is a farcry from what I originally expected, but he seems like he'll be a fun character. "That's a catchy title mhmm" I love it, especially since the original title was disputed so much.
Anika Nani Rose sounds great too, I can't wait to hear what the music sounds like.
Grrr Winter 2009 can't come soon enough!
Question: Why is this in the video game section?
Was about to ask the same thing, but I guess its because how vague 2D means in the title
NERG
edit: what dumbass moved this to vidja game
edit edti: Battle franky, you big weiner
i am making a kermit face irl
Damn laggy video is LAGGY. D<
Buuuut I caught enough of it to know I'll be seeing this in theatres. Nice art style, liked the music, and good lord, that frog was hilarious without even saying a WORD. Her few lines were pretty amusing too.
Looking good! I especially like the Cajun Firefly. The music was okay, but it's really not enough to get a good grasp of what the overall soundtrack will be like. It just sounded like, well, like Randy Newman always sounds like.
If I had only one quibble it would be this:
She looks a little TOO stereotypical Disney princess. For a girl out of New Orleans I expected something with a little more sass and Mardi Gras to it. It just looks . . . . generic.
But the movie isn't finished yet! Maybe that's just the gown they put her in for the teaser.
And they're making this look like the Frog Prince. I thought this was supposed to be a retelling of the Russian tale The Frog Princess?
well, it's kinda too early to tell what the story's gonna be for sure.
and generic princess, yes. all the better to market with their disney princess line. why do you think little girls don't know who mulan is. she's not dressed all "princess" like.
That's why I actually like Mulan.
me too. ^_^
16 girls kicking ass
Once again Disney can't have an animated film without people complaining about racism and subliminal messages =D
I'm happy they're still into 2D Animation, and hope they continue to do so in the future.
how is marketing pretty princesses to little girls subliminal messaging? i'm simply stating my charicter preference. and who was complaining about racism?
The comment wasn't meant towards you, it was meant just to state what's already happening in the general public. I do agree with you 100%, the princess is very generic in every way possible. But since it's the first dark skinned princess people have to be completely stupid and bring up the shittiest reason to think that it's racist. For example, someone said the movie is racist because OH LAWD the princess didn't know frogs had mouths. Similar things happened with Aladdin and Pocahontas, I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes another controversy for this movie as well..
@DanialG:
Similar things happened with Aladdin and Pocahontas, I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes another controversy for this movie as well..
I thought the biggest problem people had with Aladdin was the "take off your clothes" thing.
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That and the Middle East called them on an overly stereotypical portrayal of Arabia. They in particular didn't like the line "where they cut off your ear if they don't like your face, it's barbaric, but hey, it's home."
I hope Disney doesn't make too many changes just to keep the PC-nuts happy. I mean yes, it should be treated with sensitivity and not become another Song of the South or anything, but there is such a thing as too-sensitive. If you lose the soul of the movie in the process of making PC changes, then I think that's an even worse insult than having something that can be perceived as mildly racist by an extremist.
@DanialG:
The comment wasn't meant towards you, it was meant just to state what's already happening in the general public. I do agree with you 100%, the princess is very generic in every way possible. But since it's the first dark skinned princess people have to be completely stupid and bring up the shittiest reason to think that it's racist. For example, someone said the movie is racist because OH LAWD the princess didn't know frogs had mouths. Similar things happened with Aladdin and Pocahontas, I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes another controversy for this movie as well..
oh pardon me. yep, i totally agree then. :)
I thought the biggest problem people had with Aladdin was the "take off your clothes" thing.
Which doesn't actually exist.
song of the south was set in the fucking 1800s
what do people expect? uncle remus is a likeable guy, what more can you ask for?
 
There were free blacks in the 1800s. But I see your point, it's a shame that the movie that gave us Zip-a-dee-doo-da is now considered taboo (never mind that one of their most popular rides is based on it).
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Well, "The Princess and the Frog" merchandise has been revealed at the International Toy Fair in NYC, including a costume dress, a 'baby-esque' doll, plushie frogs, and of course, two new additions to the "Disney Princesses" doll collection (one in the teasers blue dress, another in a green one). It looks quite nice, actually.
I can't believe we still have over 8 months left to wait for this movie. And at least 6 before we get a decent trailer…GUH. :<
I just hope that once this movie squeezes it's way out through the all the checks and balances and commercial/PC police/child psychologist filters that there will be some semblance of a work of art left.
Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible. - Frank Zappa
I just hope that once this movie squeezes it's way out through the all the checks and balances and commercial/PC police/child psychologist filters that there will be some semblance of a work of art left.
Agreed. I'm not going to this movie due to black princesses, stereotypes, or whatever else people might break out the pitchforks over. I'm going because 1) It's the first animated movie from Disney in too long 2) The plot and settings sounds like it'll e good, and 3) It looks gorgeous.
I want this film to stand the test of time proudly next to the films that came before it and be able to watch it ten years from now and still smile.
