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Princess Tiana Joins the Disney Princess Royal Court


The court of Disney Princesses was joined by Anika Noni Rose (“Tiana”) and a host of celebrity guests as Tiana was officially crowned the ninth member of the beloved Disney Princess Royal Court. A magical ceremony took place in the Grand Ballroom at the historic New York Palace in Manhattan. As the newest Disney Princess, Tiana will forever be celebrated and recognized as a Disney Princess across all divisions of the Walt Disney Company and will be included in all Disney Princess merchandise featuring multiple Disney Princess characters.

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Posted: Mon 3/15/2010 9:07p • permalinkDiscuss It
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An interview with John Lasseter on The Princess and the Frog

Disney has released an extensive interview with John Lasster in which he discusses The Princess and the Frog which comes to DVD and Blu-Ray on March 16th. Here's the introduction ... John Lasseter—co-founder of Pixar, the history-making computer animation studio, chief creative officer of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios; and the principal creative advisor to Walt Disney Imagineering— is one busy guy.  Always at the forefront of what can be accomplished within animation, Lasseter is so excited for Walt Disney Animation Studio’s upcoming release, THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG, which marks the return of the musical fairytale with a Princess at the center.  

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Posted: Mon 3/15/2010 5:31p • permalinkDiscuss It
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Albawaba: Nawal Al Zoghbi in the Latest Walt Disney production

Lebanese artist Nawal Al Zoghbi will be the voice of "Princess Tiyana" in the Arabic version of "The Princess and the Frog" according to Albawaba.com

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Posted: Fri 2/12/2010 2:11p • permalinkDiscuss It
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CartoonBrew: 'Up' Receives Top Honors at 37th Annie Awards

"Up" captured the Annie for both best picture and director at Saturday evening's Annie Awards. Disney's "The Princess and the Frog" received several awards and the ABC animated program "Prep and Landing" also took home multiple Annies.

Complete List of Annies (Cartoon Brew)
LATimes Article Comparing Annies Trends to Oscar Wins

Posted: Mon 2/8/2010 7:35p • permalinkDiscuss It
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LWL: Andreas Deja Interview

As Disney's "The Princess and the Frog" opens in UK theaters Little White Lies offers an interview with animator Andreas Deja the film's Mama Odie to life.

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Posted: Thu 2/4/2010 9:23a • permalinkDiscuss It
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82nd Oscar nominations are out

The 82nd annual Academy Award nominations have come out. Among the Disney highlights are Up nomiated for Best Picture, Up and The Princess and the Frog nominated for Best Animated Feature, Up nominated for Best Score and two songs from The Princess and the Frog nominated for Best Song.

Complete List of Nominations

Posted: Tue 2/2/2010 6:27a • permalinkDiscuss It
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Telegraph: Disney attacked over lack of disabled princesses

The Telegraph highlights the diversity of "The Princess and the Frog" but shares British leadership's hopes to see more barriers broken in Disney films such as a disabled character in the lead role.

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Posted: Mon 2/1/2010 4:31p • permalinkDiscuss It
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CartoonBrew: Princess and the Frog Tops $100 Mil

Disney's "The Princess and the Frog" finally hit $100 million after a disappointing nine weeks in wide release.

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Posted: Mon 2/1/2010 3:21p • permalinkDiscuss It
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Tiana coming back to Disneyland

The Los Angeles Times confirms Princess Tiana will be returning to Disneyland for a new show starting in February and also reports she will be joining other princesses at Princess Fantasy Faire starting February 1.

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Posted: Fri 1/29/2010 3:00p • permalinkDiscuss It
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NYPost: 'Princess and Frog' pendants recalled for toxicity concerns

Recall of "Princess and the Frog" pendants recalled due to concerns over cadmium levels.

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Posted: Fri 1/29/2010 12:19p • permalinkDiscuss It
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The Princess and the Frog released on Blu-Ray and DVD March 16th

Tiana, the ninth and newest enchanting addition to the legendary lineage of Disney Princesses, makes her home entertainment debut in a rollicking Big Easy-style fairy tale when The Princess and the Frog arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on March 16, 2010 from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.  

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Posted: Tue 1/26/2010 3:55p • permalinkDiscuss It
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AP: Parents Warned Against Use of Cheap Kids' Jewelry

Parents are encouraged to gid rid of inexpensive children's jewelry like those sold at Walmart and Claire's due to recent discoveries of the toxic metal cadmium. Among products specificied in the warning are Princess and the Frog themed items such as the "Princess and the Frog" pendant.

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Posted: Fri 1/15/2010 12:56p • permalinkDiscuss It
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Variety: Princess and the Frog Score Ineligible for Oscar

Variety reports Randy Newman's score for "The Princess and the Frog" has been ruled ineligible for an Oscar in the Score category. Four original songs from the film remain eligible in the original song category

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Posted: Tue 1/12/2010 4:50p • permalinkDiscuss It
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JHM: Dissecting Disney’s newest villain

Jim Hill talks to Bruce W. Smith, the supervising animator for Dr. Facilier from The Princess and the Frog.

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Posted: Fri 1/8/2010 2:03p • permalinkDiscuss It
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Disney's The Princess and the Frog Receives NAACP Image Awards Nominations

Disney's "The Princess and the Frog" has been nominated in the Outstanding Motion Picture category and Anika Noni Rose (voice of Tiana) has been nominated as Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for the 41st NAACP Image Awards. The awards presentation will air live February 26 at 8/7c on FOX.

Complete List of NAACP Image Award Nominees

Posted: Wed 1/6/2010 8:06p • permalinkDiscuss It
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THR: Drawn Together

Brief behind the scenes tidbits from "Up"director Pete Docter and "The Princess and the Frog" directors John Musker and Ron Clements.

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Posted: Wed 1/6/2010 7:59p • permalinkDiscuss It
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Walt Disney World's final 'Tiana's Showboat Jubilee'

The Orlando Sentinel's Around Disney blog reports on the final Tiana's Showboat Jubilee on Sunday also on rumors the show could be returning at a later date or even possibly going to Paris.

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Posted: Mon 1/4/2010 7:19a • permalinkDiscuss It
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SBT: Former Indiana resident brings princess to life

The South Bend Tribune profiles one of their own - Briana Freehan, the reference actor for Charlotte, Tiana's best friend, in The Princess and the Frog.

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Posted: Tue 12/29/2009 6:15a • permalinkDiscuss It
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RD: Disney's Lump of Coal

A column in Religion Dispatches criticizes Disney and The Princess and the Frog for their handling of New Orleans, Creole and Cajun culture in the film.

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Related: Disney misrepresents Voodoo

Posted: Thu 12/24/2009 5:33p • permalinkDiscuss It
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BSD: Princess and the Frog posters around the world

The Blue Sky Disney blog has an interesting pictorial featuring the various Princess and the Frog posters from around the world.

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Posted: Thu 12/24/2009 5:30p • permalinkDiscuss It
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NYMag: Broadway's Jennifer Cody Role in Princess and the Frog Among Best Performance of 2009

Broadway actress Jennifer Cody among 2009's top performances in a recent New York Magazine for her work as Charlotte LaBouff in "The Princess and the Frog"

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Posted: Wed 12/23/2009 12:24p • permalinkDiscuss It
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The Princess and the Frog brings in $12.2 million its second weekend

In its second weekend of nationwide release The Princess and the Frog brought in an estimated $12.2 million, a 49.5% drop off from its opening weekend. The film finished second for the weekend behind Avatar which made $73 million. Thus far The Princess and the Frog has made $44.8 million.

Posted: Sun 12/20/2009 5:42p • permalinkDiscuss It
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AniMag: Four Frog Tunes Leap into Oscar Race

Animation Magazine reports on the songs submitted for Best Song Oscars including four from The Princess and the Frog.

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Posted: Fri 12/18/2009 1:09p • permalinkDiscuss It
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Video: Anika Noni Rose Performs at Disneyland

Disney has released a short video clip with Anika Noni Rose, the voice of Princess Tiana in The Princess and the Frog, performing Way Down in New Orleans at Disneyland and talking about being in a Disney parade. The complete song will be broadcast on Christmas Day in the Disney Parks Christmas Parade.

 

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Posted: Thu 12/17/2009 9:54a • permalinkDiscuss It
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AP: Disney Movie's Loyola Music Connections

The Associated Press reports background vocals for a "Princess and the Frog" tune were provided by a choir organized by a Loyola University staffer.

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Posted: Wed 12/16/2009 3:59p • permalinkDiscuss It
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Golden Globe Nominations Announced

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures received 4 Golden Globe Nominations. ABC programming received 3 nominations and Disney-owned Miramax Films captured 1.

The Walt Disney Studios nominations include two nods in Best Animated Feature for  "Up" and "The Princess and the Frog".

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Complete List of Golden Globe Nominees

Posted: Tue 12/15/2009 9:48a • permalinkDiscuss It
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LATimes: Disney toys get Pixar animation guru's touch

The Los Angeles Times discusses John Lasseter's hands-on approach to the development of toys based on Disney and Pixar characters.

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Posted: Mon 12/14/2009 7:23p • permalinkDiscuss It
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NYTimes: Disney’s ‘Princess’ Displays Limited Box Office Magic

Disney's "The Princess and the Frog" topped the box office in its first week of wide-release with $24 million which was at the lower end of expectations. "Disney's A Christmas Carol" stepped down to the No. 5 spot and has a cumulative total of $124.5 million in its six weeks.

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Weekly Box Office Totals

Posted: Mon 12/14/2009 7:20p • permalinkDiscuss It
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Community Times: Black women see positive image in new Disney film

Comments about the social messages carried by "The Princess and the Frog" from Dr. Debora Johnson-Ross, associate professor of political science and international studies at McDaniel College, Lisa Simmons, chairwoman of the Sisters in Cinema Committee and others.

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Posted: Mon 12/14/2009 6:46p • permalinkDiscuss It
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Daily World: Simien adds zydeco flair to Disney film

Grammy award winning artistTerrence Simien talks briefly about the his role in themusic of Princess and the Frog. Simien attended screenings of the film in Louisiana.

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Posted: Mon 12/14/2009 6:30p • permalinkDiscuss It
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PressAtlCity: Disney's Tiana Princess Inspires Egg Harbor Township Girl Group

Brief interview with the girls of Go-Girlz organized for local girls ages 7 to 14. They meet every Saturday morning for different activities.

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Posted: Mon 12/14/2009 6:26p • permalinkDiscuss It
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Princess and the Frog actual box office - $24.2 million

From BoxOfficeMojo.com...With actual grosses reporting, 'The Princess and the Frog' came in nearly $800,000 shy of its $25 million estimate

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Posted: Mon 12/14/2009 2:19p • permalinkDiscuss It
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Time: Princess and the Frog best movie of the year

Time magazine has released their Top 10 of Everything list for 2009 and their #1 movie is The Princess and the Frog. Their #2 movie is also a Disney film - Up. And their #3 is another animated film - Fantastic Mr. Fox.

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Posted: Mon 12/14/2009 9:35a • permalinkDiscuss It
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JHM: Princess and the Frog inside jokes

JimHillMedia.com has some of the inside jokes to be found in The Princess and the Frog. Among them ...

... as Mama Odie is quickly digging through a pile of magical objects during “Dig a Little Deeper” – the lamp from “Aladdin” gets tossed to one side.

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Posted: Mon 12/14/2009 8:49a • permalinkDiscuss It
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Princess and the Frog opens at $25 million

In its first weekend of nationwide release Disney's The Princess and the Frog brought in $25 million according to Sunday studio estimates.

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Posted: Sun 12/13/2009 7:46p • permalinkDiscuss It
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New Princess and the Frog clips and featurette

Disney has released 2 new videos clips and 1 featurette from Disney’s new animated feature, The Princess and the Frog - Intro Mama Odie, Intro Louis and Magic of the Bayou.

Posted: Fri 12/11/2009 9:56a • permalinkDiscuss It
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Tiana Special Premieres Tonight on TV One

Tonight at 8P Eastern / 5P Pacific TV One will air "The Diary of A Princess: The Princess & The Frog" hosted by Anika Noni Rose. Check local listings for more information and encore presentations.

Posted: Wed 12/9/2009 3:18p • permalinkDiscuss It
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Anika Noni Rose Epcot signing on December 8th

Anika Noni Rose, the voice of Princess Tiana in The Princess and the Frog, will be doing a signing at the American Pavilion in Epcot on Tuesday, December 8th, from 1:30p - 2:30p.

Posted: Tue 12/8/2009 8:34a • permalinkDiscuss It
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Two new Princess and the Frog clips

Disney has released two new Princess and the Frog clips. The first is a film clip from the song "Almost There" and the second is a featurette called "A Return to the Animated Musical". Click below to view them.

 


Almost There Clip


A Return to the Animated Musical Featurette

Posted: Mon 11/30/2009 6:49p • permalinkDiscuss It
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DisneyEcho: Disney’s "Dreams Come True" art exhibit in New Orleans

Rich Koster of The Disney Echo offers an overview of the recently opened "Dreams Come True" art exhibit in New Orleans.

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Posted: Wed 11/18/2009 8:16p • permalinkDiscuss It
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pressofAtlanticCity: Race Doesn't Matter to the Young Fans of Disney's New Princess

A look at young girls response to Tiana.

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Posted: Tue 11/17/2009 8:19p • permalinkDiscuss It
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Variety: Newman mines Big Easy music for 'Frog'

An interview with "The Princess and the Frog" composer Randy Newman.

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Posted: Mon 11/16/2009 7:03p • permalinkDiscuss It
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Geico: Disney's The Princess and the Frog Promotion

Visit Geico.com to view the current advertisement featuring Disney's Princess and the Frog - Naveen seeking assistance from the Geico gecko.

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Posted: Fri 11/13/2009 11:57a • permalinkDiscuss It
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WWL: Disney exclusive for New Orleans

Interview with Lella Smith, Creative Director of the Walt Disney Animation Research Library and curator of the "Dreams Come True: Art of the Classic Fairy Tales from the Walt Disney Studio", a new exhibit that opens this weekend at the New Orleans Museum of Art.

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Posted: Fri 11/13/2009 11:57a • permalinkDiscuss It
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NOLA: Disney artwork goes on display at NOMA

Drawings of Tiana, Disney’s first African-American princess, are a highlight of "Dreams Come True: Art of the Classic Fairy Tales from the Walt Disney Studio," an exhibit of 600 sketches and animation stills from select films dating back more than seven decades. The show opens Sunday (Nov. 15) at the New Orleans Museum of Art in City Park.

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EW: Tiana's Inspiration

Entertainment Weekly talks briefly about Disney's upcoming film "The Princess and the Frog" and shares the story of Tiana, a tenacious waitress who dreams of owning her own restaurant, is loosely based on New Orleans' famed chef Leah Chase. According to director John Musker, "'Leah's big thing was how food brought people together.''

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Posted: Wed 11/11/2009 7:46p • permalinkDiscuss It
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AJC: Princess Tiana ‘already sold out'

The Atlanta Journal Constitution highlights the popularity of Princess Tiana before her movie hits theaters.

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Posted: Wed 11/11/2009 7:46p • permalinkDiscuss It
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AJC: Georgia Aquarium free for princesses and frogs, Nov 21

In celebration of "The Princess and the Frog" on November 21st will grant free admission to girls 12 and under wearing a princess costume and boys 12 and under wearing a frog or prince costume. The offer is good for one child per paid adult and annual pass member. From 10 a.m.-4 p.m., there will be parades, games and fairytale fun.

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AP: Black parents teach young girls the significance of Disney's first black princess

The Associated Press highlights the impact Disney's first black princess is already having on little princesses and their moms.
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Posted: Wed 11/11/2009 7:46p • permalinkDiscuss It
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OCRegBlog: Anika Noni Rose, voice of Tiana tapes musical production aboard Mark Twain

Actress/singer Anika Noni Rose, who plays the voice of Princess Tiana in the upcoming film, "The Princess and the Frog," performed songs from the film for the taping of the Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade.

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