FROG PRINCESS Under Protest Already

[CanadianGuy]

From Contactmusic.com ... which quotes Jim Hill...

Almost two years before its hoped-for release of its first hand-drawn animated film produced under the supervision of Pixar's John Lasseter, Disney has already drawn fire for alleged racial and ethnic insensitivities that were detected in its original announcement of the film, according to Disney watcher Jim Hill. Since the original title, The Frog Princess, might be regarded as a slur on the French, the title has been changed to The Princess and the Frog.

The main character, named Maddy -- who was to become Disney's first black princess -- has had her name changed to Tiana, since Maddy reportedly sounded too much like Mammy. She will no longer be seen as a chambermaid working for a rich, white spoiled Southern débutante.

In a statement, Disney, which said that it ordinarily does not comment on its animated films in the early stages of production, observed: "The story takes place in the charming elegance and grandeur of New Orleans' fabled French Quarter during the Jazz Age. ... Princess Tiana will be a heroine in the great tradition of Disney's rich animated fairy tale legacy, and all other characters and aspects of the story will be treated with the greatest respect and sensitivity."

 

[Jillery]

Good grief!

 

[MJMcBride]

why are we concerned about offending the French?

 

[barreloflaughs]

why are we concerned about offending the French?

And when did anyone ever confuse 'Maddy' with 'Mammy'?

What a load of dung.......

barrel

 

[aspcamhreditor2]

Hmmmm ...

Wonder if the community that complained about Maddy realizes HOW MANY Maddys (Maddie, Madi, etc) there are our there now?

As a parent of one, does that mean I'm racist?

OR, should I be in a some sort of full-on tirade about the discrimination against young girls w/ that name. My APPARENTLY but through NO KNOWLEDGE OF MINE racially-named Maddie would have loved to have an important character named the same.

Unfortunately, the only maid in this house is me ... even on mother's day!

Good grief. I like PRE politically correct days myself.

Guess I better go look into changing my child's name....

 

[mitros]

why are we concerned about offending the French?

Maybe they {Disney/Pixar} heard of the new French leader that won the elections over there recently, who said that he wants to have a closer relationship with us, and wants to be friendlier then they have been in recent years with the USA....... Hey, it's a thought.

PS: I ain't stickin' up for the French, as I said, it's just a thought.

 

[I'mNoPrince]

why are we concerned about offending the French?

I think maybe because they have a park over there and it would be hard to sell all the wonderful stuff that will be out for a year before the movie.

Think about now at DLRP pick your own Frog Princess.

Oh and I agree and think they should just close that park down anyhow.

 

[Luv2Roam]

I knew someone with a daughter they called Mady (short for Madison). They were just fans of the movie Splash. Never considered or confused Mady with the word mammy.

 

[50 years Too!]

Wow,

Know several blue eyed blondes named Maddy!
Including my niece.

 

[msgrimm23]

what is the world coming to. lord all mighty.

 

[jdg345]

Wow ... just ... wow ...

 

[Mickeyistheman]

Geez, come on, if this is how life is going to be that we are going to be watched if we say or write one thing that someone disagrees with, that is has to be racial.

I don't get that. Okay so they wanted to make Maddy a chambermaid ummm wasn't Cinderella and Snow White the same thing before they became Princesses? So why can't Maddy do the same thing and show the new "Little Princesses" out there that she too can overcome adversity and be what she dreamed to be?

Why should it be different for this princess? I just don't get people nowadays I really don't.

Why do we have to pick on everyone? Just because someone has a difference in opinion doesn't mean we have to jump down their throat or have them fired.

This is someone's creation and even before anything is done they have to fight for what their vision is. No wonder there isn't anything more creative coming out, they can't do it because someone will get offended and it will never happen.

So they will keep remaking movies and Broadway shows and nothing origianl will come out it. Such a shame because I am sure there are many fabulous young people out there who have that creativity but will be afraid to show what they can do.

Sorry for the rant

 

[mitros]

Yea, Thanks Bubba Clinton for starting all of this "politically correct" garbage.....

 

[Kim&Chris]

What a ridiculous pile of crap. I knew that Disney was going to get nothing but grief once this project was announced. It won't be long until Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson get their hands in this and ruin it once & for all.

 

[SarahandPaul]

What a ridiculous pile of crap. I knew that Disney was going to get nothing but grief once this project was announced. It won't be long until Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson get their hands in this and ruin it once & for all.

Yeah, it's sad that Disney can't just make a movie and try to make it the best the can't without outside worries.

 

[Charade]

Can't wait to see what protests come if (hopefully!) SOTS is rereleased.

 

[gypsydoodlebug]

Oh for the love of Pete ... half DD's preschool is named Maddy -- Madison is sooo popular now.

Anyone know any Tianas out there?

 

[Luv'sTink]

Looks as though Disney can not do anything right....

www.blackprof.com/archives/2007/03/disneys_black_frog_princess.html

 

[Towncrier]

I hope they eliminate any references to "Dixie" in the film. Afterall, Disney felt it necessary to rename "Dixie Landings" in order not to be offensive.

 

[Briarmom]

Oh for the love of Pete ... half DD's preschool is named Maddy -- Madison is sooo popular now.

Anyone know any Tianas out there?

Exactly. In the school where my son went to kindergarten, there were 5 Madisons. There were 25 girls. You do the math.

This is ridiculous.