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hmmm…close, but no cigar.
a nice teaser. I love the traditional 2-D animation…takes me back…
Looks like it could be a pretty good. Other than the 2-d, I think it’s gonna be okay!
Wow, we’ve finally got an African-American Disney princess. Hallelujah. New Orleans is not where I imagined the story taking place, but it’s kinda a nice change from the typical European fairytale setting with American accents.
Wow. I hope the crows from Dumbo have a cameo. It looks like they would fit right in. I also hope one of the characters is a large, loud, sassy black woman. They are always hilarious!
I don’t know if I’m too hot on the trailer, but it is a teaser after all.
Anyway, I’m excited for the return to 2D animation. Disney has let the Pixar folks (who are part of them now but still produce just 3D movies) had their way long enough, and while I can’t complain about Wall-E or Ratatouille, to me they are no Beauty and the Beast or Lion King. I think the Disney Renaissance (1989-1999) period was by far the best era for Disney. 2D seems like a breath of fresh air!
And yes, jennybee, I agree: what a nice thing to finally have an African-American princess. They’ve had Caucasian, Asian, Arabian, even Native-American “princesses”, but no African-Americans. I know that the majority of fairy tales come from Europe, but even still, Disney should have done this before.
“Wow. I hope the crows from Dumbo have a cameo. It looks like they would fit right in. I also hope one of the characters is a large, loud, sassy black woman. They are always hilarious!”
I was wondering when we’d get the first irrational “This movie’s RACIST!” post. Geez, Disney finally gets around to making an animated film with a strong black female role model and all the buzz I’ve heard about it is people harping on how all these ridiculously trivial things make the film the next Song of the South. What in that trailer was in any way racially insensitive?
“Geez, Disney finally gets around to making an animated film with a strong black female role model and all the buzz I’ve heard about it is people harping on how all these ridiculously trivial things make the film the next Song of the South.”
That’s probably the main reason why it has taken Disney so long to make a black-centric movie. Too much of a risky area to go in.
I was reading on IMDB a while ago that there was controversy about it being racist because one of the characters (a fairy godmother-type or the villain, I would assume) is a voodoo witch-doctor. It seems to me that the people making those kinds of complaints have no idea about African folktales such as Anansie the Spider Man, etc. otherwise they wouldn’t be criticizing the movie.
The only problem I would have with the trailer is that it seems a bit too modern and “cynical”, like most animated movies these days. You’d never catch characters from The Little Mermaid or Beauty & The Beast being so sassy or sarcastic to that frog.
Sheesh, it’s not (from this little teaser, at least) racist! It’s representative of a very much alive Southern culture, one I’ve lived around all my life. Why do people think anytime someone makes a black character that, egads, SOUNDS black, it’s racist? It’s simply reflective of a reality and a proud heritage. The racism if it exists is in the beholder’s eye.
Jack, I hear ya on the sass, but I’m just happy there were no fart jokes in this one.
my only question is why a score by Randy Newman??? not that the whole movie should’ve only included African Americans, but they couldn’t find Quincy Jones, or Stevie Wonder, or a Jazz artist to do the score for a African American focused movie set in New Orleans??? That teaser wreaks of Randy Newman…..not a good smell.
I don’t think it would be as much controversy if they just took an African fairytale ( They do exist ya know).
Overall, it looks cute, I see nothing controversial about the teaser.
I’m glad that they’re finally doing an African American fairy tale, but why does it also have to be on the same film that they decide to return to 2-D animation. Not that I don’t like 2-D but it looks like they’re just trying to be cheap because they don’t think the masses will watch it.
I actually miss 2-D animation. So I’m glad, besides this is a princess movie, all of the princesses are in 2d. They actually returned to 2D with Enchanted.
I think this has potential. I’ll be looking forward to it.
I think the 2D style brands classic Disney animation. It’s nice. Nothing against it.
Looking forward to it, I really like the teaser. Now you just need to post the new PIXAR “UP” teaser that came out a couple of days ago!
“I’m glad that they’re finally doing an African American fairy tale, but why does it also have to be on the same film that they decide to return to 2-D animation. Not that I don’t like 2-D but it looks like they’re just trying to be cheap because they don’t think the masses will watch it.”
It’s designed to be in the vein of the “Disney princess” movies (at least that’s how Disney is branding them, these days). Beauty and the Beast, Sleeping Beauty, Little Mermaid, Cinderella, etc. If it was 3-D it would have seemed like something different. I like that they’re at least attempting to bring traditional 2-D animation back, I don’t really think it seems like it’s on the cheap at all.
Anika Noni Rose of DG is the voice of Princess.
*Very* cute.
This looks awfully sweet. I’m optimistic about the switch back to 2-D animation and love the New Orleans setting. Hopefully this marks the beginning of more high-quality 2-D Disney animated films- I haven’t cared for a 2-D Disney film since Tarzan.
Well, with my young bunch, I will be seeing this trailer or trailer, good or bad reviews. The premise is interesting enough, and the 2 D may give it some added visual attraction, even if the advertised 3D of NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS turned out to be 2 D.
I liked the teaser. I do admit, as an African-American myself (and just as someone with some sense) I am definitely not a huge fan of Disney. Walt the person was a pretty crappy human being. But one thing that has been pretty consistent is the animated films. And I personally LOVE that this will be 2-D. It’s about time they brought it back. I’m looking forward to this one.
everyone (not necessarily here) is saying this movie is racist because there are stereotypes. ok. the departed portrayed some irish americans as drunks or good for nothings and nobody got upset about that. why are people allowed to be racist towards some ethnic groups but not others? racism is never ok, ever!
Why hasn’t anyone mentioned the movie…..IN SEARCH OF A MIDNIGHT KISS….it’s the one i want to see.
A return to classic 2D quality animation with strong characters, story and a superb lead princess? I’m game!
As for it being “racist”, well, its America. Land of the Fucking Sensitive (to quote The Divine Miss Bette Midler)
I 2nd the emotion over the return to 2D, hand drawn stuff. I also didn’t see a lick of racism in the thing.
so, uh, Free…you knew Walt personally? what an odd statement to make. this “crappy human being” sure produced some amazing stuff. those who worked for him said he could be a bit difficult as a perfectionist, but overall, co-workers and family loved the guy.
I believe he’s referring to Disney’s antisemitism and general racist attitude.
IN SEARCH OF A MIDNIGHT KISS. Let’s hear about this one.
I love the trailer…gives me that fuzzy champagne feeling. Something that’s so worth the wait!