Photo: DisneyPrincess Tiana will look a little more like herself whenRalph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2hits theaters on Nov. 21.Disney animators hit the drawing board again on Disney’s first African-American princess after internet backlash pointed out how thePrincess and the Frogcharacter appeared to look different in a teaser for the upcoming movie,according to theWall Street Journal. Tiana made her debut in the 2008 movie and isone of the princesses featured in theWreck-It Ralphsequel.The outlet reports Disney met with Anika Noni Rose, who voices the princess, as well as other animators and black advocacy group Color of Change to collaborate on what changes Tiana needed. The result shows a darker princess in the latest teaser, who looks more like the original character with similar features.Disney did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.Jesse Grant/Getty Images; Disney (10)Tiana’s appearance inRalph Breaks the Internetcomes alongside the other Disney princesses when Sarah Silverman’s character Vanellope meets all 14 of them. The speed racer quickly inspires the princesses to ditch their ball gowns for a more relaxed style. The resulting loungewear looks bear custom-tailored designs for each individual’s well-trod journey, with imagery like poison apples and fancy carriages and Etsy-ready slogans like “Just Let It Go,” “Beast Friends Forever,” and “Blue Corn Moon” (from the most venerable House of Pocahontas).Ralph Breaks the Internetis in theaters Nov. 21.
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Princess Tiana will look a little more like herself whenRalph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2hits theaters on Nov. 21.Disney animators hit the drawing board again on Disney’s first African-American princess after internet backlash pointed out how thePrincess and the Frogcharacter appeared to look different in a teaser for the upcoming movie,according to theWall Street Journal. Tiana made her debut in the 2008 movie and isone of the princesses featured in theWreck-It Ralphsequel.The outlet reports Disney met with Anika Noni Rose, who voices the princess, as well as other animators and black advocacy group Color of Change to collaborate on what changes Tiana needed. The result shows a darker princess in the latest teaser, who looks more like the original character with similar features.Disney did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.Jesse Grant/Getty Images; Disney (10)Tiana’s appearance inRalph Breaks the Internetcomes alongside the other Disney princesses when Sarah Silverman’s character Vanellope meets all 14 of them. The speed racer quickly inspires the princesses to ditch their ball gowns for a more relaxed style. The resulting loungewear looks bear custom-tailored designs for each individual’s well-trod journey, with imagery like poison apples and fancy carriages and Etsy-ready slogans like “Just Let It Go,” “Beast Friends Forever,” and “Blue Corn Moon” (from the most venerable House of Pocahontas).Ralph Breaks the Internetis in theaters Nov. 21.
Princess Tiana will look a little more like herself whenRalph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2hits theaters on Nov. 21.
Disney animators hit the drawing board again on Disney’s first African-American princess after internet backlash pointed out how thePrincess and the Frogcharacter appeared to look different in a teaser for the upcoming movie,according to theWall Street Journal. Tiana made her debut in the 2008 movie and isone of the princesses featured in theWreck-It Ralphsequel.
The outlet reports Disney met with Anika Noni Rose, who voices the princess, as well as other animators and black advocacy group Color of Change to collaborate on what changes Tiana needed. The result shows a darker princess in the latest teaser, who looks more like the original character with similar features.
Disney did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Jesse Grant/Getty Images; Disney (10)
Tiana’s appearance inRalph Breaks the Internetcomes alongside the other Disney princesses when Sarah Silverman’s character Vanellope meets all 14 of them. The speed racer quickly inspires the princesses to ditch their ball gowns for a more relaxed style. The resulting loungewear looks bear custom-tailored designs for each individual’s well-trod journey, with imagery like poison apples and fancy carriages and Etsy-ready slogans like “Just Let It Go,” “Beast Friends Forever,” and “Blue Corn Moon” (from the most venerable House of Pocahontas).
Ralph Breaks the Internetis in theaters Nov. 21.
source: people.com
