Disney made history by premiering its first Black Princess to the world in the movie, The Princess and The Frog in December of 2009. The film is based on “The Frog Prince”, a popular children’s tale by The Grimm Brothers, however, Disney spun the classic into what could be called an animated jazz filled classic of its own. It was a record breaking box office film and was even nominated for three Academy Awards. Although critics, such as Lisa Schwarzbaum author of “PUCKER UP Tiana and her amphibious…
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thoughts and attitudes towards their own and others appearances. Both Sleeping Beauty suggests the power of love whilst The Emperor’s New Clothes suggests 93hr32io32. The concept that fairy tales pervaded through time and culture, is evident through the audiences understanding throughout both texts The Ugly Duckling and The Emperor’s New Clothes in which the main themes of appearance and humility versus pride are apparent. By dissecting both fairy tales, it will become evident that your attitudes towards…
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The name Disney instantly pops into the average American's mind when Mickey's silhouette is seen or a section of "When You Wish Upon a Star" is heard. Disney is iconic, and has played a role in the childhoods of many. It is the epitome of goodness and is always associated with happy endings. But, though the term 'Disney' encompasses these ideals, there has been a shift in themes and messages since the Golden Age. More modern Disney films, such as The Princess and the Frog (2009) explore stronger…
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sexism in the Disney Princess Animated movies. The Walt Disney Company is an American diverse multinational mass media corporation that is located at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California. It is also known to be the world’s second largest broadcasting and cable company. Walt and Roy O. Disney who were known as the “Disney Brothers” founded it on October 16, 1923. 1 Disney expanded and started divisions that focused upon theater, radio, music, publishing, and online media. Also, Disney has created…
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Ashley Runyan Childrens Lit Mon & Wed 5-6:15 May 1, 2013 Disney and Sexuality Disney is a franchise geared toward the youth of the world. They tell amazing stories of adventure, bravery and romance, but is Disney over sexual with their heroines. If you are an evil character you will be described as; ugly, mean, and scary, but if you are a prince or princess you are, beautiful, submissive, sexual, and most of the time quiet. Disney floods their young and impressionable audience with the reification…
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in the 1920s- 30s. Now, the love story of Cinderella and Prince Charming could be glimpsed on the big screen. With the creation of Disney, fairy tales became even more popular. Though women gained immense rights and power previously unknown to them during this decade, ironically the patriarchal tales remained unchanged (largely due to Disney’s own personal attitudes.) Many historians claim, that the fairy tales remained unchanged during the 1920s, as the tales were means of escapism. “The film allowed…
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perceive the real world in ways that reflect the most common and recurrent messages of the TV world”.[3] I shall be exploring the ways in which Disney acts as a powerful cultivation tool both through its media products and the merchandise associated with the films and TV programmes that it produces. The way in which children are targeted by companies such as Disney potentially has great significance for our consumer culture since children are assuming greater roles in household consumer decisions, making…
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Disney World: The Unhappiest Place on Earth Walt Disney World is often called the “Happiest place on Earth”, when in reality it may be one of the most miserable and regrettable locations anyone will ever waste hi or her days at. A vacation to Disney World is exciting and special to young children, but what about adults and adolescents? For them, it’s less of a paradise and more of a money and time-consuming tourist trap that will leave wallets empty and people exhausted. The truth, like it or…
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but she still prefers the classics. What my mother took to be “obnoxious and unwanted violation[s],” however, were Bucher 2 actually clever parodies. This film satirizes the countless fairy tales and themes that have been characterized by Disney. There is no defenseless damsel of a princess or dashing Prince Charming to fight for her; instead we are given an ogre and a donkey fighting for possession of a foul swamp. However, when watched critically, it becomes apparent that there is more to this cartoon tha…
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boy’s television shows, and vice versa. African Americans have appeared as racial minority, yet, a Caucasian character has been the racial minority in a children’s television show. For example, Chelsea Daniels is the only Caucasian character in the Disney Channel series, That’s So Raven,1 (2003-2007) which features an almost majority African American Cast. These characters have been created for various reasons. Some producers claimed to include token characters to attract a wider target audience, other…
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