Animated Films

» bare_footkid - Female lead

I think Beyonce would simply be an obvious choice, seeing as she has creole/new orleans lineage and can sing. However i dont like the idea of her in it.

My choices would be:

Raven-Symone: she has a great voice for voice over, also has a great range and can sing.

Jurnee Smollett: she was in eve's bayou, a film about creole blacks and most recently roll bounce, she can sing has has a real creole background.

Why is Randy Newman composing this? Alan menken would be the best choice to give it that real magic disney feel. I dont wanna groove to randy's annoying music.
Does anyone really still listen to any of his soundtracks? i know the music from the little mermaid and that ilk still gets played regularly in my house, just look at the youtube viewings of the alan menken songs. people love them.

-- posted by bare_footkid

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» SiriusWish - The Frog Princess

Wow, I can't believe Disney finally opened its eyes and realized that heroines don't just have pale skin and blue eyes! I'm very proud that they have decided to add a Black American princess. It will show that ALL girls in America and other countries can have role models and strive to be the best they can. I completely agree with the choices you have in the voice actors for the characters. Please continue to keep us all updated in the production of this wonderfuland groundbreaking movie. Thank you, and best of luck to Disney! ^_~v

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-- posted by SiriusWish

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» Dominic von Riedemann - The Frog Princess

In response to The Frog Princess posted by SiriusWish:
Thank you for your kind words. Don't worry: I'm keeping a very careful eye on The Frog Princess and everything that's going on in the Mouse House. And I'll let you know what's going on. I'm pretty buzzed about this flick too.

There are a few other articles on the Frog Princess in my back catalog, if you haven't read them yet, they'll give you a good idea of what this movie will entail.

- These aren't *my* choices for Maddy, they're the known frontrunners for the role. Based on what I heard at the Grammy Awards, I prefer Jennifer Hudson's vocals to Beyoncé Knowles': I think Hudson has the stronger highs (notice during the duets, Hudson was singing the higher parts while Beyoncé went low?). I haven't heard Anika Noni Rose sing (I haven't seen Dreamgirls yet) but a Tony Award speaks volumes for this woman's talent.

- As I mentioned before, John Lasseter pulled Alan Menken off Frog Princess because Menken's already working on several Disney projects, including Enchanted. I believe Lasseter went with Newman because Newman is from New Orleans and he felt that Newman has a better feeling for New Orleans jazz.

Cheers,
Dominic

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» so4real - Please not Beyonce!

Beyonce is a horrible actress. Yes she is pretty and can sing her butt off but she sucks as an actress (excuse my language its necessary). As we can see in Goldmember and Dreamgirls (there is a reason she didn't win any awards)She is the worst singer turned actress of this time. She is making a mockery to the art of acting (no I'm not a starving actress) Everytime she is casted for a roll I think to myself why? Please look pass the face and body. If she is cast as maddy the film will tank before it has a chance and this movie deserves a chance. I love the raven-symone idea!

-- posted by so4real

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» gpd853 - Casting Frog Princess

What about Tony award winner Audra McDonald? She certainly has the vocal talent. She might not be "commercial" enough for Disney but I think she'd be great.

-- posted by gpd853

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» KrisLJS - Casting for Disney's "The Frog Princess"

Call me crazy, but what I think this film needs is a voice unfamiliar to popular audiences. I think that they should cast an actress and vocalist that is actually a native of New Orleans (not any of the ones seen in Katrina or "One Night Only" footage mind you. There are several educated and talented black ladies in this city capable of bringing a native New Orlenian flair to the film.) In doing such, I believe this will give Maddy much more depth and authenticity.
Take Beyoncee for example, although I believe that she would do well with the part, audiences are going to know that it's her. So much for the "willing suspension of disbelief" right? For what its worth, you may as well just slap a picture of her up there with the other princesses.

-- posted by KrisLJS

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» Dominic von Riedemann - Casting for Disney's "The Frog Princess"

In response to Casting for Disney's "The Frog Princess" posted by KrisLJS:
You're crazy. ;)

Actually, Disney has rarely gone with famous names when casting their animated movies, and the ones that do rarely go over as well with audiences.

Case in point: Demi Moore sucking in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and David Spade sucking big-time in The Emperor's New Groove. Neither of them did well at the box office.

You will often see veterans coming back as animated characters (Angela Lansbury in Beauty and the Beast or John Ratzenberger in nearly every Pixar flick). But those are reliable character actors, not pretty faces.

Off-hand, the only "big stars" I've seen voicing characters in Pixar flicks are Tom Hanks and Tim Allen from Toy Story, Owen Wilson & Paul Newman from Cars (hmm, both John Lasseter pics) and John Goodman and Billy Crystal from Monsters Inc. Generally, you see either veterans (John Ratzenberger again) or talented C-listers such as Holly Hunter and Craig T. Nelson in The Incredibles.

The jury is still out on whether John Lasseter is a good thing for Disney Animation but he seems to be making all the right moves so far. Hopefully he can continue this when casting the Frog Princess. I would love to see a talented unknown from New Orleans get the role of Maddy, especially one that actually looks like a normal black woman!

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» Getreel - Maddy is out there

For Maddy, American Idol's 2006 contestant, PARIS, has the innocent speaking voice that transforms into one filled with rich and beautiful sound quality! I'm sure there is room for Queen Latifah and Ellen (her hometown) as well. I mean, if you're gonna do it, do it right. Yes, I am a fan of Beyonce but let's give someone else a chance...someone on the rise.

-- posted by Getreel

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