Originally Posted By greenbean I can't believe no one is talking about the "Opening 5 Minute" clip that is online now from The Princess and the Frog! I just kept watching it over and over again and it left me wanting more. <a href="http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/princess-and-the-frog/first-5-minutes" target="_blank">http://www.traileraddict.com/t...-minutes</a>
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA I love the pencil test footage that's in there. I always feel there is much lost in the animation between the breezy, sketchiness of the pencil footage, and the inked in stuff. Anyone else feel that way?
Originally Posted By basil fan I love pencil tests and drawings! Can't get enough of 'em. In fact, I prefer a good drawing to a cel. It's Tough to Be a Bird <a href="http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/disney/tough.html" target="_blank">http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/...ugh.html</a>
Originally Posted By basil fan Just watched it. Wow! Her father is astoundingly cool! It's Tough to Be a Bird <a href="http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/disney/tough.html" target="_blank">http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/...ugh.html</a>
Originally Posted By greenbean I can see what you mean, but I also enjoy all the beautiful colors that are always in the movie's final product. They make the movie come to life in my opinion.
Originally Posted By KittyPrincess1206 I have to admit, when I forst started to hear about this film, I was a little less than thrilled. I don't really know why, it just didn't really excite me. But, now, after seeing the trailer...yes, I'm hooked! I totally love the pencil sketches! Very excited for this one!
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA >>>Anyone else feel that way?<< <------ me!!!> Thanks, brother! I always enjoy the rough looking Xerox animation that was used in 101 Dalmatians, The Sword in the Stone, and The Jungle Book. In certain sequences you can see a lot of the rough pencil lines that the animators drew originally.
Originally Posted By greenbean KittyPrincess1206 -- How did you have any doubt with a classic animated Disney film? Just kidding! I know what you mean, I was already fully on board at the mere mention of this film, but after watching all the trailers and clips my excitement has just reached a completely different level. It is going to be nothing less than amazing I am sure. I am probably partial because I own every Disney animated film to date too! Ha Ha.
Originally Posted By KittyPrincess1206 Lol, I am probably more partial just because it is a Disney animated film myself! I'll have to find someone to see this with, as my husband has already told me that he refuses to see it. I guess it's just not the "classic" fairytale that we all know and love.
Originally Posted By FiveBearRugs I guess I'll have to check it out then... at first I thought the topic said "first 15 minutes..." lol
Originally Posted By greenbean If you think about it Mulan wasn't a "classic" fairytale either, but it ended up being one of my favorite Disney films actually. If your husband won't go with you grab your girlfriends and make a night out of it! It is nice to be a kid again sometimes.
Originally Posted By KittyPrincess1206 I don't have any friends except him. I know it sounds a little strange, but I have my puppy dog to keep me company while he's away. I may be able to talk him into it. Ya never know!
Originally Posted By greenbean Well, if your husband is like any of my guy friends he won't be ashamed to admit that he loves Ne-Yo's music. Try to lure him in with the fact that Ne-Yo sings one of the songs, “Never Knew I Needed” in the film! Enjoy! <a href="http://www.s2smagazine.com/node/1871" target="_blank">http://www.s2smagazine.com/node/1871</a>
Originally Posted By greenbean Did anyone else see cute little "Princess Tianas" during Halloween this past weekend? I saw a couple and just couldn't believe how adorable they looked in the princess gown.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I have a friend who is a huge Disney fan and tends to look at things pretty critically, and she got to see an advanced screening of PATF last night. From what I can tell, she really liked it. She said that it was classic Disney at its finest, which I think translates to a good movie. We're talking about going to one of the screenings at the studio, but they only have the super expensive seats left ($50 each!), so we're not so sure. But given that she got to see it for free, and she doesn't have to see it again, the fact that she's even considering paying an arm and a leg to see it again seems like a really positive review.
Originally Posted By greenbean Wow FerretAfros that is pretty impressive. I think that speaks a lot for how good PATF truly is. I wonder if they do anything special in those $50 screenings, but then again when else would you have such an opportunity to experience an advanced screening at the studio itself...I would jump on the chance if I could!
Originally Posted By basil fan I don't know if anybody else posted this, but I saw a Geico commercial with Prince Naveen as a frog talking to the Gecko. It was cute! Just used animation from the film, nothing newly made for the commercial, but still a treat for this Disney fan! Mouse History 101 <a href="http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/disney/history.html" target="_blank">http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/...ory.html</a>
Originally Posted By greenbean Oh! I know which commercial you are talking about basil fan! I loved it too and I get so excited every time it comes on.
