Originally Posted By basil fan So buy your Frog Princess DVD as soon as it comes out, because it may never be available again! Henchmen, Minions & Thugs: Disney's Second-Class Villains <a href="http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/disney/henchmen.html" target="_blank">http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/ disney/henchmen.html</a>
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 I'm shocked that Disney is going to use the dialect of the time period! This is a nice surprise. I agree with Tcsnwhite, that sugarcoating is not the answer. Yes, it was the way people spoke at the time, and should be represented. Knowing Disney, they won't get into too much stereotype area though, as they're still holding out on Song of the South. I can't wait to see the final product, and I'll reserve my judgement until I've seen it, or at least close to release.
Originally Posted By BlueOhanaTerror There are a few modern-day anomalies in the dialogue of a few characters, just peppered here and there. It kind of took me out of the moment, but I can see where these would be funny if read and pointed up properly. That said, it's very early, and the script is already going through changes and will doubtless go through many more between now, during animation, and all the way up till it's released.
Originally Posted By BlueOhanaTerror I meant to add, regardless of anything else, audiences are going to love Maddy. She's got noble dreams, she's spirited and smart. Though I've got other concerns with the material, they've paid good attention to making her distinctive.
Originally Posted By veu <<<BlueOhanaTerror wrote: I meant to add, regardless of anything else, audiences are going to love Maddy. She's got noble dreams, she's spirited and smart. Though I've got other concerns with the material, they've paid good attention to making her distinctive.>>> Why Maddy distinguishes herself from others Disney's princesses? What means this? Help me!
Originally Posted By basil fan He means that Maddy is going to be a unique character. She won't act like she could be Snow White or Belle or any other princess. Easy Disney Costumes <a href="http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/disney/costume.html" target="_blank">http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/ disney/costume.html</a>
Originally Posted By BlueOhanaTerror Maddy has her own unique challenges. Her social standing, and the fact that there are limitations placed by society on her rights to achieve certain desires, are unique among Disney heroines. Others have been poor, or held back by circumstance. In a sense, she's got some similarities to Cinderella, in that they are both basically servants with dreams of much more. But Maddy's dreams are very forward-thinking... they're not about having her prince. They're more ...entrepreneurial, one might say.
Originally Posted By sapphireprima Could you drop us so info on her prince or any other characters for that matter BlueOhanaTerror?
Originally Posted By BlueOhanaTerror You mean stuff about Prince Harry? Well... It's awfully early, and the script, frankly, ain't that impressive. So I'm sure there's a lot of changes ahead. However, the basic story is good, and the script will doubtless get better. It's got some great characters, and a good use of the locale. I mentioned this in another thread, but don't be surprised if the Blue Bayou at Disneyland gets a slight touching up in relation to this movie.
Originally Posted By veu Thank you very much BlueOhanaTerror!!! I have only 2 question: 1) Frog Princess will be a movie with human characters (like Disney's "Cinderella") and Maddy is turned into frog? Or the main characters will be animal à la Disney's "Robin Hood"? 2) Charlotte LaBouff will be the rival of Maddy? Many thanks by advance for the info!!!
Originally Posted By sapphireprima Interesting. May I ask what kind of job do you have to get in such a postion to read scripts. And how can I get one?
Originally Posted By xrayvision Regarding Alicia Keyes vs Jennifer Hudson for the voice of Maddy- Disney should split up the speaking and singing voices for Maddy as great singers are not always great actors, and great actors are not always the best singers. And, you need a strong, skillful and verbally expressive actor to successfully and convincingly portray the spoken roles of an animated character. I've never seen Alicia Keyes act and Jennifer Hudson's spoken parts in Dreamgirls were somewhat unexpressive and unconvincing. But, Hudson's SINGING VOICE...OMG...YES YES YES! I'm 100% for Jennifer Hudson providing the singing talents for Maddy. Jennifer's voice is SO AMAZING and SO STRONG that it sends tingles up your spine and commands you to feel the emotions that she's feeling. Hudson is also closer in age to Maddy than Alicia Keyes. And, Hudson's recent claim to Oscar fame is sort of a Cinderella story in itself. Thus, still up-and-coming and unspoiled within the Hollywood scene, Hudson could better relate to the up-and-coming Maddy character than the older and more Hollywood saavy Alicia Keyes. Regarding the possibility of Frog Princess overlays in Disneyland, IMO changing Pooh to Frog Princess would turn NOS/Critter Country into the best themed land in DL in regards to maintaining it's theme and providing differentiated offerings of attractions that can appeal to all ages. Change Pooh to Frog Pricess (if the movie is successful) AND leave Blue Bayou alone.
Originally Posted By xrayvision If there is another female singing voice in this movie, Mary J Blige would be awesome! Hudson and Blige...I'll buy that soundtrack!
Originally Posted By BlueOhanaTerror yeu: 1) Human characters, yes. She's turned into a frog. Other human characters are turned into animals as well. 2)Charlotte's not exactly Maddy's rival, though there's an aspect to their relationship that has that dynamic.
Originally Posted By BlueOhanaTerror >>>May I ask what kind of job do you have to get in such a postion to read scripts<<< You may ask.
Originally Posted By tcsnwhite What I am wondering is are these characters in their animal form for the majority of the film? or just a part? Personally, I would prefer more human characters for the bulk of the movie, especially since this is the first time Disney as done such a large African-American cast, or so it seems.
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle ^^^ Plus, I hate frogs and can't handle looking at a frog for the majority of the movie!! I like Kermit though, maybe it will be okay ...
Originally Posted By FerretAfros If they need to get a voice for a frog, why not just use Macy Gray? She really wouldn't have to change anything that she does to fit in perfectly with the role.
Originally Posted By BlueOhanaTerror >>>What I am wondering is are these characters in their animal form for the majority of the film? or just a part? Personally, I would prefer more human characters for the bulk of the movie, especially since this is the first time Disney as done such a large African-American cast, or so it seems.<<< There's quite a few African-American characters in the film who remain human, so this shouldn't be a concern. I think you'll be quite pleased. The human characters are very much archetypes of the classic fairy tale, even though it takes place in America. Like I said, not crazy about the script in its current form - the dialogue could be much sharper - but it WILL get better. They have a lot of time, and these things always get better when they're in the hands of competent helmsmen. And they don't get much better than FROG's directors.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORGOCH: Well, where the @#$% has I been durin' all this talk? Got a mind ta slap both my looney sisters up the sides a their fool heads fer not tellin' me 'bout all the frogs ta be had after this here movie gits made. Guess it's not too late ta build a fire under the ol' cauldron. Just think a all the frog legs ta be gulped down! Ummmmmmm....
