Walt Disney Animation Studios has reanimated the character of Princess Tiana in the upcoming “Wreck-It Ralph” sequel, “Ralph Breaks the Internet.” The studio faced backlash from fans after the release of a publicity still in August showed Tiana with lighter skin color and a thinner nose compared to what the she looked like in her standalone Disney movie, “The Princess and the Frog.”
According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Disney met with actress Anika Noni Rose, who originally voiced Tiana in “The Princess and the Frog,” and members of Color of Change, which champions proper racial representation in cinema, in the wake of the backlash. The groups came together to talk about the concerns over the character’s depiction and ensure Tiana is animated appropriately when the move is released in November.
Color of Change president Rashad Robinson praised Disney on social media for taking action and correcting the mistake.
According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Disney met with actress Anika Noni Rose, who originally voiced Tiana in “The Princess and the Frog,” and members of Color of Change, which champions proper racial representation in cinema, in the wake of the backlash. The groups came together to talk about the concerns over the character’s depiction and ensure Tiana is animated appropriately when the move is released in November.
Color of Change president Rashad Robinson praised Disney on social media for taking action and correcting the mistake.
- 9/24/2018
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
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