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They hadn't even really started making it and it is already cancelled.
Looks like it's not just the Star Wars and Marvel franchises in trouble
thanks to Disney's mismanagement and lack of creative talent.
The Princess and the Frog Television Show Canceled at Disney+
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Walt Disney Animation Studios has decided not to move forward
with a The Princess and the Frog Disney+ series focused on the
Tiana character.
It was announced in December 2020 that Disney was developing a
long-form TV series based on the 2009 animated movie The
Princess and the Frog. Anika Noni Rose was set to reprise her
vocal role in the show, which would have focused on the
character as she continues to explore New Orleans.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, Disney has pulled the plug on the
series, as it has now been canceled.
Why did Disney cancel its The Princess and the Frog series?
Official reasons as to why Disney is no longer making the Tiana
series aren't immediately clear. The Hollywood Reporter's
article mentions that the studio is abandoning "making original
long-form content for streaming."
The article further notes, "Sources close to the streaming
series say that despite best efforts, including several changes
to the creative team,áTianaáultimately could not get to where
it needed to be given production costs."
Additionally, the studio has canceled an untitled,
feature-length animated project that was going to debut on
Disney+. Further details regarding what this project may have
been remain under wraps at this time.
The good news is that Walt Disney Animation Studios is now in
early development on a "separate short-form special inspired by
The Princess and the Frog." Plot details remain under wraps at
this time, though Joyce Sherri is attached as the director and
Steve Anderson as the writer.
Directed by John Musker and Ron Clements, The Princess and the
Frog made approximately $271 million at the global box office.
In addition to Rose, the voice cast of the movie also includes
Bruno Campos as Prince Naveen, Keith David as Dr. Facilier,
Michael-Leon Wooley as Louis, Jim Cummings as Ray, Oprah Winfrey
as Eudora, Terrence Howard as James, John Goodman as Eli 'Big
Daddy' La Bouff, and more.
The Princess and the Frog is currently available to stream on
Disney+.
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