The Princess & The Frog

A New Twist on an Old Tale
We’ve all heard about the kiss that turned the frog into a Prince, but this time the story is a bit different. The kiss is only the beginning of a mysterious transformation and sweet love story. Set in the city of New Orleans comes a modern twist on a classic tale, featuring a beautiful girl named Tiana , a frog prince who desperatelywants to be human again, and a fateful kiss that leads them both on an adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana.

Inspired by the fairy tale “The Frog Prince” from the Brothers Grimm. But the filmmakers have put their own spin on the story. Tiana, an attractive and independent woman, comes across Prince Naveen, who was transformed into a frog by evil Dr.Facilier. The Prince tries to use the old fairytale tactic and convinces Tiana to kiss him, but this is not like the curse you saw in “The Frog Prince.” Princess Tiana is transformed into a frog and the twosome has to find a way back into their normal life without being pursued by frog hunters and other obstacles.

Genres: Kids/Family, Musical/Performing Arts, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Animation

Running Time: 1 hr. 35 min.

Release Date: November 25th, 2009 (limited); December 11 (wide)

MPAA Rating: G

Distributors: Walt Disney Studios Distribution

U.S. Box Office: $2,410,810

Actors Voice
Anika Noni Rose - Princess Tiana
Bruno Campos - Prince Naveen
Keith David - Dr. Facilier
Michael-Leon Wooley - Louis
Jimmy Cummings - Ray
Peter Bartlett - Lawrence
Jenifer Lewis - Mama Odie
Oprah Winfrey - Eudora
Ritchie Montgomery - Reggie
Terrence Howard - James
John Goodman - "Big Daddy" La Bouff
Paul Briggs - Two Fingers
Jerry Kernion - Mr Henry Fenner
Corey Burton - Mr Harvey Fenner
Michael Colyar (II) - Buford
Emeril Lagasse - Marlon the Gator
Kevin Michael Richardson - Ian the Gator
Randy Newman - Cousin Randy

Directors
Ron Clements
John Musker

Writers
Screenplay
Ron Clements
John Musker
Rob Edwards

Story By
Ron Clements
John Musker
Greg Erb
Jason Oremland

Additional Story Material
Christopher J. Ure
Jared Stern
Dean Wellins
Will Csaklos
Ralph Eggleston

Source Material
from novel: "The Frog Princess"
E.D. Baker

Music

Original Songs
Score Producer/Conductor
Orchestration
Randy Newman

Executive Music Producer
Chris Montan

Songs
Ne-Yo Song
“Never Knew I Needed”

John Creaux
“Down In New Orleans”

Song Performer
Anika Noni Rose
“Almost There”
“Almost There Reprise”
“When We’re Human”
“Down In New Orleans (Prologue And Finale)”

Keith David
“Friends On The Other Side”

Michael-Leon Wooley & Bruno Campos
“When We’re Human”

Jimmy Cummings
“Gonna Take You There”
“Ma Belle Evangeline”

Jenifer Lewis
“Dig A Little Deeper”

Joseph King Oliver

“Dippermouth Blues”

Leon Russell (II) Song
“Cajun Love Song”

Music Contractor
Sandy DeCrescent