) and noticed this on the book cover.
It's even more weird because Ralph Breaks the Internet, while did barely well than the original, was essentially a flop, especially in the US. And it's possible Ralph won't even appear in the franchise, which would a pity, considering his fun little bit with the girls at the end. And why are they doing this two-three years later when the Wreck-It Ralph series is essentially dead? (It's funny because a WiR short that involved COVID-19, be it Ralph staying with Vanellope or a classy lesson about Zoom that would involve the whole WiR cast would be so perfect and fitting, instead of the Olaf shorts.) Will people even know who Vanellope is?Sotiris wrote:Interesting. This is the third time Disney's trying to squeeze another franchise out of the Disney Princesses. Neither Palace Pets nor Lego Disney Princess have had long-term success. We'll see how this one fares. If they have to make animated content to support it, I hope it's not done by WDAS. If this is a strictly consumer products brand, any content made for it will most likely be produced by Disney Digital Network.
I think they waited to see if merch was popular enough to sustain a separate brand. I don't expect Ralph to be a part of it, but it's possible he'll make a cameo of some sort. My biggest question is when will these potential shorts be set, timeline-wise. Will these new adventures take place in the middle of the film before Vanellope leaves or will they be set after? If it's the latter, does it mean Vanellope keeps leaving her new game to visit the princesses?disneyprincess11 wrote:And it's possible Ralph won't even appear in the franchise, which would a pity, considering his fun little bit with the girls at the end. And why are they doing this two-three years later when the Wreck-It Ralph series is essentially dead?
The quality of those is dirt poor. I hope they spring a little more dough for the princesses. If they're going to do this, they need to put some actual effort and resources into it.disneyprincess11 wrote:That's where Descendants and ZOMBIES are getting their shorts from.
Oh, really? I've wished for ages they'd make video games for the Disney princess films in the style of the Lego games for Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Pirates or the Caribbean, etc. Even if they combined 2 or 3 films into one game, it would have been cool.Sotiris wrote:Interesting. This is the third time Disney's trying to squeeze another franchise out of the Disney Princesses. Neither Palace Pets nor Lego Disney Princess have had long-term success. We'll see how this one fares. If they have to make animated content to support it, I hope it's not done by WDAS. If this is a strictly consumer products brand, any content made for it will most likely be produced by Disney Digital Network.
Well, the upcoming book has the Princesses actually on Slaughter Race, so it's clearly after. In Amy Mebberson's first comic, Vanellope had to time to visit the Princesses because Slaughter Race was down for reboots. So, I guess the writers are coming up with millions of excuses for Slaughter Race to be down. At least, the franchise is being more accurate to the sequel than the sequel being accurate with the first one. Guess being accurate only counts for money.Sotiris wrote:My biggest question is when will these potential shorts be set, timeline-wise. Will these new adventures take place in the middle of the film before Vanellope left or will they be set after? If it's the latter, does it mean Vanellope keeps leaving her new game to visit the princesses?
Unless there is a short with Princessses in Sugar Rush (Hence the Sugar Rush Merch), has Vanellope abandon Litwak's altogether? 
To be fair, all of these animators are at home, hence less software and resources. It could be me, but I do notice that the Raya animation looks a little plastic with the quality. Is it just me?Sotiris wrote:The quality of those is dirt poor. I hope they spring a little more dough for the princesses. If they're going to do this, they need to put some actual effort and resources into it.
Me neither.Disney's Divinity wrote:Likewise, I wouldn't be surprised if Vanellope is nowhere to be found.
Vanellope is in the book, thank God. But minus a horrible mini-doll and action figure on the Comfy Princess sets, she's legit nowhere to be found in the franchise. I wouldn't buy them, but I'd love to see Vanellope dolls with her in more comfy clothes or even a Slaughter Race touch-up.
Sotiris wrote: Neither Palace Pets nor Lego Disney Princess have had long-term success.
A new storybook inspired by the iconic Disney Princess scene in Disney Ralph Breaks the Internet - with 2 stories in 1!
In the Internet, the avatars of the Disney princesses and Frozen's Anna and Elsa are rulers of OhMyDisney.com, leading sing-alongs and participating in quizzes and games. But all that changed when Vanellope von Schweetz rushed into their dressing room! Now, the princesses and their new friend explore the Internet, and occasionally save it, too! From using their skills to save the day to learning to drive racecars in Slaughter Race, this girl squad is always on an action-packed adventure!
Kids ages 3 to 7 who love the Disney princesses and Frozen will enjoy this two-in-one storybook, which features the princesses' new outfits and amazing adventures!
Inspired by the princess scene from Disney Ralph Breaks the Internet, these stories feature the princesses dressed in casual, comfy outfits with fun, modern-day accessories and going on exciting adventures through the internet!
Oh, I didn't know that. I guess it's easier to come up with new stories that way.disneyprincess11 wrote:Well, the upcoming book has the Princesses actually on Slaughter Race, so it's clearly after. In Amy Mebberson's first comic, Vanellope had to time to visit the Princesses because Slaughter Race was down for reboots. So, I guess the writers are coming up with millions of excuses for Slaughter Race to be down.
I always find CG animation kinda plastic-y, so I'm not the best person to ask that.disneyprincess11 wrote:I do notice that the Raya animation looks a little plastic with the quality. Is it just me?
Because the series of storybooks where they were all together that launched in late 2018 underperformed, resulting in them canceling a book they had previously announced (the "Four Wishes" one).bruno_wbt wrote:Why would you say that? LEGO Disney Princess launched a magazine this year, and lots of LEGO Disney Princess sets are coming next month!
This premise seems more conducive to standalone shorts or a short-form series than a half-hour show.bruno_wbt wrote:Now, the princesses and their new friend explore the Internet, and occasionally save it, too! From using their skills to save the day to learning to drive racecars in Slaughter Race, this girl squad is always on an action-packed adventure!
I'm probably alone, whatever, but I'd love if Disney was inspired to make a racing game from this Comfy Squad thing. Going off the line I bolded above, it could take place in Slaughter Race. The princesses could have their own themed cars, with audio as they race and sabotage one another. It would be a lot of fun if done right...bruno_wbt wrote:According to the description of the book, the Princesses are going to explore the Internet, so all the Sugar Rush toys that are being released right now, would make sense if there's an episode about that.
A new storybook inspired by the iconic Disney Princess scene in Disney Ralph Breaks the Internet - with 2 stories in 1!
In the Internet, the avatars of the Disney princesses and Frozen's Anna and Elsa are rulers of OhMyDisney.com, leading sing-alongs and participating in quizzes and games. But all that changed when Vanellope von Schweetz rushed into their dressing room! Now, the princesses and their new friend explore the Internet, and occasionally save it, too! From using their skills to save the day to learning to drive racecars in Slaughter Race, this girl squad is always on an action-packed adventure!
Kids ages 3 to 7 who love the Disney princesses and Frozen will enjoy this two-in-one storybook, which features the princesses' new outfits and amazing adventures!
Inspired by the princess scene from Disney Ralph Breaks the Internet, these stories feature the princesses dressed in casual, comfy outfits with fun, modern-day accessories and going on exciting adventures through the internet!
I really hope WDAS is doing these shorts for Disney Plus. The princesses deserve the best animation!
But you're only talking about the book series, I thought you were talking about the brand in general.Sotiris wrote: Because the series of storybooks where they were all together that launched in late 2018 underperformed, resulting in them canceling a book they had previously announced (the "Four Wishes" one).
That would be great for an episode, but I would also like to see them in Sugar Rush with all the candy clothes like the new dolls form Hasbro.Disney's Divinity wrote: I'm probably alone, whatever, but I'd love if Disney was inspired to make a racing game from this Comfy Squad thing. Going off the line I bolded above, it could take place in Slaughter Race. The princesses could have their own themed cars, with audio as they race and sabotage one another. It would be a lot of fun if done right...
Atlantica wrote:
Anything new from the Princesses gets the thumbs up from me at the moment - they seem to have been dropped quite dramatically by Disney ?
Another reason I don't want WDAS to be doing the potential shorts is that they will use the 3D models from the Ralph Breaks the Internet which I find quite unappealing. I feel the Comfy Squad's 2D incarnation as seen in concept art and storybooks looks much better in terms of design.bruno_wbt wrote:I really hope WDAS is doing these shorts for Disney Plus. The princesses deserve the best animation!
That would be really nice, but I don't believe Disney's willing to put that kind of effort into it, anymore. Every subsequent Disney Princess campaign has had less fanfare and promotion and they don't even do coronations for their new inductees, anymore. The type of effort and content being put into the franchise during its early years is a thing of the past, unfortunately. We'll see what they'll actually deliver for the Comfy Squad iteration of the brand.Atlantica wrote:Couldn't it be a whole thing, like Alan Menken does a new song for them as a group, or any of the individual girls etc ? I think it would be massive personally, but they did it once with 'If you can dream' then haven't bothered since. We don't even have new Princess recorded songs and things anymore, like the Christmas album etc.
..... determined ?blackcauldron85 wrote:How are we describing Ariel's facial expression on the Spanish cover?
