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03-17-2009, 10:59 PM
Disney to release film featuring its first ever black princess... but viewers are outraged that her prince appears WHITE (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1162718/Disney-release-film-featuring-black-princess--viewers-outraged-prince-appears-WHITE.html)
By Paul Thompson (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/search.html?s=y&authornamef=Paul+Thompson)
Last updated at 8:14 PM on 17th March 2009
Move over Snow White. Make room for Disney’s first black princess.
With America’s first African-American president in the White House, Disney is counting on an African-American princess to be a big hit in Hollywood.
But even though The Princess and the Frog isn’t released until later this year, it is already stirring up controversy.
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/03/17/article-1162718-03F37C2E000005DC-317_468x377.jpg Disney's first black princess, Princess Tiana - and the 'white' Prince Naveen
For while Princess Tiana and many in the cartoon cast are black – the prince is not.
Which has led some critics to complain that Disney has ducked the opportunity for a fairytale ending for a black prince and princess.
While some have hailed Disney’s decision as a reflection of melting pot America, others say the company is sending out a mixed message.
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The prince looks Middle Eastern imo...
By Paul Thompson (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/search.html?s=y&authornamef=Paul+Thompson)
Last updated at 8:14 PM on 17th March 2009
Move over Snow White. Make room for Disney’s first black princess.
With America’s first African-American president in the White House, Disney is counting on an African-American princess to be a big hit in Hollywood.
But even though The Princess and the Frog isn’t released until later this year, it is already stirring up controversy.
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/03/17/article-1162718-03F37C2E000005DC-317_468x377.jpg Disney's first black princess, Princess Tiana - and the 'white' Prince Naveen
For while Princess Tiana and many in the cartoon cast are black – the prince is not.
Which has led some critics to complain that Disney has ducked the opportunity for a fairytale ending for a black prince and princess.
While some have hailed Disney’s decision as a reflection of melting pot America, others say the company is sending out a mixed message.
More (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1162718/Disney-release-film-featuring-black-princess--viewers-outraged-prince-appears-WHITE.html)
The prince looks Middle Eastern imo...