The Princess and the Frog

About The Princess and the Frog

The Princess and the Frog is an animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios in 2009. It unfolds in 1920s New Orleans, where Tiana dreams of opening her own restaurant. Everything takes an unexpected turn when she kisses a frog prince who desperately wishes to be human again. The spell goes awry and instead of the prince turning into a human, Tiana herself transforms into a frog. The two then embark on an adventure through bayous to find a voodoo priestess who can reverse the curse.

Making / Production

Directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, The Princess and the Frog marked Disney's return to traditional animation after a brief shift towards computer animation. The film was produced by Peter Del Vecho and the story is an original creation inspired by the novel "The Frog Princess" by E.D. Baker.

Actors

• Anika Noni Rose played the inspiring protagonist, Tiana, delivering a character with passion, determination, and a big dream.
• Bruno Campos lent his hilarious, charming voice to Prince Naveen, a carefree prince who learns the meaning of responsibility.
• Keith David provided the ominous tones of the shadowy villain, Dr. Facilier, and depicted him with an intriguing mix of charm and menace.
• Jennifer Cody imparted lots of humor and vigour to a small but lively character, Charlotte La Bouff.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Princess and the Frog is the first Disney movie to feature an African-American princess.
• The film marked Disney's return to 2D hand-drawn animation.
• Tiana is the oldest Disney princess in terms of age.
• The title of the film was changed from 'The Frog Princess' to 'The Princess and the Frog' to avoid any perceived racial connotations.

Awards

The film received numerous nominations and awards including three Academy Award nominations: Best Animated Feature, and two for Best Original Song.

Quotes

• "The only way to get what you want in this world is through hard work." - Tiana
• "I've got news for you, shadow man: It's not slime, it's mucus!" - Prince Naveen
• "I am a powerful witch doctor. But, even I could not bring back the dead." - Dr. Facilier

Music, Soundtrack

• "Almost There" sung by Anika Noni Rose.
• "Down in New Orleans" performed by Dr. John.
• "Friends on the Other Side" sung by Keith David.
• "When We're Human" performed by Michael-Leon Wooley, Bruno Campos, and Anika Noni Rose.
• "Dig a Little Deeper" performed by Jenifer Lewis.