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Babaloo wrote:So with weekend estimates, Princess and the Frog made $92,600,000, which is the second highest grossing traditionally animated movie for Disney in the 2000's, behind Lilo and Stitch and ahead of Emperor's New Groove. Still that's not higher than much of Disney's computer animated movies, but it's still pretty good!

It will sell more tickets than Meet the Robinsons and Bolt, because their Box Office takes only look impressive because of inflated 3D ticket prices.

And it will make $100 million. It's over $4 million ahead of Meet the Robinsons on the comparable weekend so it will land at around $102 million.

estefan wrote:Just please let make at least eight million dollars more and then I will be satisfied. *Rushes out to the Evening Star, even though it's day-light* Please, please, please, please...please.

Mind if I wish with you?

Absolutely! And maybe Ray can put in a word for Evangeline.


You know you're obsessed with The Princess and the Frog, when you refer to the characters in the film as real people. But, I don't care.

*puts hands together* Please, please, please, please, please, please, PLEASE let this movie break even!

Babaloo wrote:So with weekend estimates, Princess and the Frog made $92,600,000, which is the second highest grossing traditionally animated movie for Disney in the 2000's, behind Lilo and Stitch and ahead of Emperor's New Groove. Still that's not higher than much of Disney's computer animated movies, but it's still pretty good!

I was just about to post this.

I was surprised by the numbers. After New Years the film took a major dive in numbers. But went back up significantly, taking another ten million.

Looks like we did cry Chicken Little very early. I don't know how much Disney expected from this film, but if the film breaks even it should bode very well for 2D return at the studio.

This is the best in-house Disney animated film since Aladdin. I might even go so far as to say its the best animated feature since Walt exceeded room temperature.

It's so good.

If you haven't seen it, run to your neareast theater. Don't wait.

i really hope too, that the movie makes enough money (in disney's eyes), so that it won't be one of the last 2D movie from Disney.

Pixar should do the 3D animation movies and Walt Disney Studios should concentrate on these kind of movies. i think that works better than trying to copy pixar movies.

Is it me or did the film get even better iwth a second viewing? Clements and Musker should do all the 2D movies!

The music suprisingly wasn't that bad either although I'd still like to know what Menken would have done.

Cannot wait to see it! Just a few weeks off.

I'm bit afraid of the Dutch reviews though. Not that it will stop me from watching PatF, but Dutch "quality" newspaper tend to be quite sour when it comes to criticising Disney movies. I was a bit more than dismayed with what several newspaper reviewers wrote about "Mulan and " Hunchback of Notre Dame" back in the 90s. Yes sure, "just someone's opinion", but I thought they were needlessly malicious. As if they decided to " turn against ' Dinsey movies all of a sudden. Just my feeling though.

BelleGirl wrote:Cannot wait to see it! Just a few weeks off.

I'm bit afraid of the Dutch reviews though. Not that it will stop me from watching PatF, but Dutch "quality" newspaper tend to be quite sour when it comes to criticising Disney movies. I was a bit more than dismayed with what several newspaper reviewers wrote about "Mulan and " Hunchback of Notre Dame" back in the 90s. Yes sure, "just someone's opinion", but I thought they were needlessly malicious. As if they decided to " turn against ' Dinsey movies all of a sudden. Just my feeling though.

but people reading quality newspapers don't tend to see Disney films in the first place. And let's be honest, quality newspapers are about to go the way of the Dinosaur here in Holland. No one cares about them anymore. De Telegraaf and het AD will give it a positive review and the review Veronica Magazine will do so as well (they're total Lasseter fanboys) and Veronica is the only review that will matter. It's the most read magazine n the country. They were very favorable to Bolt and Enchanted by the way.

Not to mention how successful Bolt was in its February 2009 release date. School holidays will guarantee $3 million+... so TPATF will be a success here. Big time. No need to worry.

PatrickvD wrote:

BelleGirl wrote:Cannot wait to see it! Just a few weeks off.

I'm bit afraid of the Dutch reviews though. Not that it will stop me from watching PatF, but Dutch "quality" newspaper tend to be quite sour when it comes to criticising Disney movies. I was a bit more than dismayed with what several newspaper reviewers wrote about "Mulan and " Hunchback of Notre Dame" back in the 90s. Yes sure, "just someone's opinion", but I thought they were needlessly malicious. As if they decided to " turn against ' Dinsey movies all of a sudden. Just my feeling though.

but people reading quality newspapers don't tend to see Disney films in the first place. And let's be honest, quality newspapers are about to go the way of the Dinosaur here in Holland. No one cares about them anymore. De Telegraaf and het AD will give it a positive review and the review Veronica Magazine will do so as well (they're total Lasseter fanboys) and Veronica is the only review that will matter. It's the most read magazine n the country. They were very favorable to Bolt and Enchanted by the way.

Not to mention how successful Bolt was in its February 2009 release date. School holidays will guarantee $3 million+... so TPATF will be a success here. Big time. No need to worry.

Well, to put things into perspective; the review of "Hunchback" in NRC wasn't even that bad, but the one in Trouw was horrible. Some weeks ago there was an article on PatF in NRC Cultureel supplement but it was mainly about all the troubles the creators had with making the movie because of the whining (sorry, 'honest concern') of several parties.
But to be fair, NRC does occasionaly have good articles about Disney animation that show they regard it as a serious art form.

I just turned down the DMC title of the month....and here's whats coming next which I thought was differ...maybe this post should be in the DMC thread but I thought it could be here too....here's the email I got that confirmed I turned down the title of the month but here's what it said that I thought was interesting in the coming soon to the club...regarding TPATF

DMC wrote:
COMING SOON TO THE CLUB


The Princess And The Frog. Available for advance Club order, beginning Feb. 9!

Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure

From the creators of 'The Little Mermaid' and 'Aladdin' comes a modern twist on a classic tale, featuring a beautiful girl named Tiana, a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again, and a fateful kiss that leads them both on a hilarious adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana.

'The Princess and the Frog' marks the return to hand-drawn animation from the revered team of John Musker and Ron Clements, with music by Oscar-winning composer Randy Newman.

Reserve your copy soon!

I'd bet that is just a bit of deceptive wording... it will probably be nothing more than a pre-order (at the ridiculous club prices.) A pre-order means that it's release can't be far off though, so looks like the 16 March date that has been floating around may be about right !!

Apparently, The Princess and the Frog is not going to be allowed to compete for Best Original Score at the Oscars:

http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleas ... 00112.html

Shame, since I really like Newman's score for this (especially the "This Is Gonna Be Good" track). Oh, well. Hopefully, they're smart enough to nominate a couple of the songs.

They won't nominate a couple songs. Maybe one.

Am I the only one who doesn't mind if Randy isn't nominated for best score? I mean the score is good, but nothing stood out for me. In comparison, Michael Giachinno's score for up was amazing and made the film better, so that should get nominated.

As for the songs, I think "Down in New Orleans" and "Almost There" should be nominated. Both songs capture the spirit of the film well and are, in my opinion, the best songs in the movie.

I really don't know why people don't like the songs/music? I've been listening to them ever since I first saw the film. It's a good soundtrack to have playing in the background when you're working on something or when you need some kind of uplifting song to cheer you up!

What I don't understand is why they didn't explain why the score wasn't considered eligible.

ajmrowland wrote:What I don't understand is why they didn't explain why the score wasn't considered eligible.

It's complicated, but from what I understand any movie that is a musical isn't eligible to be nominated for best score because the songs overpower the musical score of the film.

As for Princess and the Frog, I'm not saying that the music is bad. I actually think the songs are worthy of a nomination. Just stating that the musical score isn't as strong as it should be (and I already listened to the whole soundtrack).

Not sure why, but the backgrounds in The Princess and the Frog almost seem like paintings. You know, something like in the style of George Seurat, or something like that. Kind of reminds me how painterly Sleeping Beauty's backgrounds are.