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  • Comment: Currently, this might be a case of WP:TOOSOON as references appear to be trivial mentions, short coverage, or non-WP:SIGCOV routine announcements. The Collider piece has four paragraphs, but other than a short analysis of the art style it instead covers other upcoming Disney TV series or routine plot information, so overall is probably not significant coverage. I found this write-up that is decent with some analysis on plot and style and could be added, but on its own WP:GNG isn't met. Though this draft is promising, given that the TV series will be premiere sometime this year or in 2024 per this Disney tweet; therefore more in-depth coverage will be gradually available. Thanks. VickKiang (talk) 02:29, 12 January 2023 (UTC)

Tiana
Genre
Based on
Directed byJoyce Sherri
StarringAnika Noni Rose
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
ProducerNathan Curtis
Production companyWalt Disney Animation Studios
Original release
NetworkDisney+

Tiana is an upcoming animated musical television series produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios for the streaming service Disney+. It is based on the 2009 film The Princess and the Frog by Ron Clements, John Musker, and Rob Edwards. Joyce Sherri serves as the series' lead writer and director, while Jennifer Lee and Stella Meghie serve as executive producers.

The series features Anika Noni Rose reprising her role as the title character. It was announced in December 2020, during Disney's Investor Day. Meghie was set to write and direct the series in November 2021, during Disney+ Day. Sherri joined the series in October 2023.

Synopsis

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The series will center on Princess Tiana, a restaurant owner and Princess of Maldonia, as she explores her city of New Orleans.[1][2][3] The series will also focus on the kingdom of Maldonia.[3]

Voice cast

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Production

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Development

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On December 10, 2020, then-Walt Disney Animation Studios chief creative officer Jennifer Lee announced that a musical series titled Tiana, based on the 2009 film The Princess and the Frog, was in development at the studio for Disney+.[5] It was also announced in December 2020 that Anika Noni Rose, who voiced Tiana in the film, would be reprising her role in the series.[6]

On November 12, 2021, Stella Meghie was announced as writer and director, making her the first African-American director to helm a Walt Disney Animation Studios project.[7] Lee contacted Meghie for the project following the latter's attempt to pitch a live-action remake of The Princess and the Frog.[8] Meghie was also reported to be executive-producing the series alongside Lee in February 2023,[9] and by October of that year, it was announced that Joyce Sherri would be replacing Meghie as lead writer and director. It was also reported that Zootopia+ (2022) producer Nathan Curtis would produce the series.[4]

Writing

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According to Lee, Tiana will explore "a new world" with the title character, in addition to giving her "a new direction [and] a new voice".[10]

Animation

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Animation services will be provided by Walt Disney Animation Studios' Vancouver studio, with storyboarding and pre-production handled at the Burbank studio.[11] Unlike the original film, which was animated with traditional animation, Tiana is said to be animated in a hybrid animation style according to Drew Taylor, who has cited the 2018 film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse as a direct inspiration on the style.[12]

Release

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A first look of Tiana was revealed in 2021,[7] with the series originally scheduled to release in 2022.[13][14][15] The release date was later changed to 2023[16][17] and eventually 2024.[18][4] In March 2023, the show's page changed to "coming soon to Disney+" with mention of a date removed.[19] The series will be released exclusively on Disney+.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Porter, Rick (December 10, 2020). "'Moana,' 'Tiana' Animated Series Set at Disney+". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on November 15, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. ^ Taylor, Drew (November 12, 2021). "Disney's 'Tiana': Stella Meghie Will Write and Direct 'Princess and the Frog' Sequel Series". The Wrap. Archived from the original on July 4, 2022. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Bonomolo, Cameron (December 12, 2020). "Tiana, Moana, and More: All Walt Disney Animation Studios Series Synopses". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on January 24, 2022. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  4. ^ a b c Otterson, Joe (October 9, 2023). "'Tiana' Disney+ Animated Series Sets Joyce Sherri as Lead Writer, Director (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on October 9, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  5. ^ a b Holloway, Daniel (December 10, 2020). "'Moana,' 'Cars,' 'Princess and the Frog' Spinoff Series Set for Disney Plus". Variety. Archived from the original on May 31, 2022. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  6. ^ Inman, DeMicia (December 11, 2020). "Disney+ sets 'Tiana' and 'Iwaju' animated series". TheGrio. Archived from the original on December 12, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  7. ^ a b "Princess and the Frog sequel series called Tiana announced by Disney+". Digital Spy. November 13, 2021. Archived from the original on January 24, 2022. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  8. ^ Keegan, Michael (January 21, 2022). "The Magic Maker: Jennifer Lee's Plan for Walt Disney Animation — and Finding the Next 'Frozen'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 21, 2022. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  9. ^ Kroll, Justin (February 22, 2023). "Stella Meghie To Direct Episodes Of Disn'Wonder Man' Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II For Disney+". Deadline. Archived from the original on March 1, 2023. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  10. ^ Dick, Jeremy (September 5, 2023). "Tiana Series Producer Teases a 'New Direction' for the Disney Princess". CBR. Archived from the original on September 6, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  11. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 4, 2021). "Walt Disney Animation Amps Up Production With New Vancouver Studio, First Project Is 'Moana' Musical Series". Deadline. Archived from the original on April 12, 2022. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  12. ^ Taylor, Drew (August 15, 2024). "Drew Taylor on X". X.
  13. ^ McKay, Alexia (December 14, 2020). "New Animated Series Starring Princess Tiana & Moana Are Coming To Disney+". Romper. Archived from the original on July 30, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  14. ^ Radulovic, Petrana (December 10, 2020). "Moana and Tiana get their own musical Disney Plus shows". Polygon. Archived from the original on July 12, 2022. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  15. ^ @DisneyAnimation (December 10, 2020). "JUST ANNOUNCED: Disney Animation's first-ever original animated series on #DisneyPlus: Baymax!, Zootopia+, and Tiana are coming in 2022, and Moana, the series, in 2023" (Tweet). Retweeted by no. Archived from the original on January 22, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2023 – via Twitter.
  16. ^ Boccella, Maggie (November 12, 2021). "'Tiana' First Look Reveals an All-New Magical Adventure in Disney's 'Princess and the Frog' Sequel Series". Collider. Archived from the original on July 11, 2022. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  17. ^ Amber, Ashley (December 31, 2022). "10 Most Anticipated Series & Films Coming To Disney+ In 2023". Collider. Archived from the original on January 12, 2023.
  18. ^ "Tiana". Walt Disney Animation Studios. The Walt Disney Company. Archived from the original on November 29, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  19. ^ Winarski, Jessica (March 15, 2023). "'Princess and the Frog' Series Faces Uncertain Future". Inside the Magic. Archived from the original on March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
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