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November 14, 2021

By Aisha Powell, The Grio

Disney releases new concept art showing Princess Tiana embarking on a “grand adventure” ahead of the release of the new animated series.

…Disney announced in 2020 that a slew of new animated series would be coming to its streaming service, including spinoff shows for Princess and the Frog and the movies Zootopia and Moana.

“Thank you to Walt Disney Animation Studios for entrusting me to continue Tiana’s story,” said Meghie in a Twitter post Friday. The director, whose most recent work includes the film The Photograph featuring Issa Rae and LaKeith Stanfield, has become one of the most sought-after storytellers for Black film and television…

Disney+ revealed new concept art for their new animated series “Tiana,” which is a spinoff of their 2009 film “Princess and the Frog.” (PhotoCred: Disney+/Twitter)

Princess Tiana made history in 2009 by becoming the first Black character to join the coveted Disney princess list. Princess and the Frog is set in New Orleans during the 1920s, following the life of hardworking waitress Tiana, whose dream is to open up her own restaurant.

The animated musical romantic comedy enlisted the voices of a heavy-hitting cast, including Tony-winning singer and actress Anika Noni Rose as Tiana, Emmy-winning actor Keith David as Dr. Facilier and Brazilian lawyer turned actor Bruno Campos as Prince Naveen. The film went on to gross nearly $300 million globally. Rose will reprise her role as the princess in the series.

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