So, if you're like me, you were brought up on and love the Disney musicals. Everything from Snow White to Mulan.<3 Also if you're like me, you will notice that there has been a severe lack of classic animation. Everything is going toward Pixar, which I am not a huge fan of.
Well, coming in 2009 there will be a new revival of the classic traditions! The Princess and the Frog, with Anika Noni Rose slated to play the main character, Princess Tiana and Keith David slated as the villain, Dr. Facilier. Not only is this the first animated Disney musical since who-knows-when, but it is also the first African-American princess! (Also notable is Disney's claim that Home on the Range would be the last 2D picture that they produce.)
There will be a jazzy feel to the music, and Randy Newman will be in charge of composing the score.
So will this be the next Little Mermaid? Will we be seeing less Pixar and more animation? Personally, I hope so.
Here are some links for you to check out. (If you have any more, please list them so I can check them out!)
Princess and the Frog official website
Princess and the Frog on IMDB
Princess and the Frog on Wikipedia
...there will be a show tonight. domokun