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Macaco, Omara Portuondo, Álex Ubago, King Africa, Javier Gurruchaga, Chila Lynn y Jose María Guzmán participan en la banda sonora.

Variety reports this morning that Randy Newman's score for Disney's The Princess and the Frog has been ruled ineligible for Oscar consideration by the Academy music-branch executive committee.

The competition for the Academy Awards' Original Score category is heating up with 84 film scores vying for a spot in the competition - yet one film's inclusion as potential nominee may have barely squeaked in despite the Academy's staunch rules on eligibility.

In celebration of over ten years of creating holiday musicals specifically written with multigenerational appeal, one of Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati's (ETC) most popular family-friendly holiday productions, SLEEPING BEAUTY by Joseph McDonough and David Kisor, returns December 2 through January 3 and is directed by D. Lynn Meyers. In the tradition of ETC's 'fractured fairytale' holiday productions, SLEEPING BEAUTY is a modern spin on the classic fairytale, and features Briar Rose, her overprotective parents, a rock n' roll prince, and three wacky fairies (and an evil one!).

In a recent interview with Essence Magazine, Broadway star and current Disney Princess revealed that among her upcoming projects is starring in a new Broadway-bound musical that she has co-composed.

Broadway favorite Jennifer Cody, who voices Charlotte LaBouff in the current Disney hit The Princess and the Frog, has been named one of the top performers of 2009 by New York Magazine.

Weekend Movie Box Office Update: December 18 - December 20, 2009

Weekend Movie Box Office Update: December 11 - December 13, 2009

Estimated Weekend Movie Box Office: December 11 - December 13, 2009

Variety is reporting that the latest Disney animated release 'The Princess and the Frog' claimed the the top of the box office chart on Friday, making $7 million off 3,434 theaters in its first Friday of wide release. Disney's Princess and the Frog, featuring for the first time four major Broadway voices - Anika Noni Rose, Jen Cody, Micheal Leon Wooley, and Peter Batlett - had its nationwide opening Friday, December 11.

Anika Noni Rose (voice of Princess Tiana in Disney's 'The Princess and the Frog') signed copies of the book 'Princess Tiana and the Royal Ball' at Barnes and Noble 86th Street and Lexington Ave.

Disney's Princess and the Frog, featuring for the first time four major Broadway voices - Anika Noni Rose, Jen Cody, Micheal Leon Wooley, and Peter Batlett - gets it's nationwide opening today, December 11.

Walt Disney Studios has has moved up the nationwide release of the upcoming traditionally-animated musical film 'The Princess and the Frog' according to Variety. The release date was moved from Christmas Day to Dec. 11th, 2009.

In celebration of over ten years of creating holiday musicals specifically written with multigenerational appeal, one of Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati's (ETC) most popular family-friendly holiday productions, SLEEPING BEAUTY by Joseph McDonough and David Kisor, returns December 2 through January 3 and is directed by D. Lynn Meyers. In the tradition of ETC's 'fractured fairytale' holiday productions, SLEEPING BEAUTY is a modern spin on the classic fairytale, and features Briar Rose, her overprotective parents, a rock n' roll prince, and three wacky fairies (and an evil one!).

'Dreams Come True: A Celebration of Disney Animation' is a look back at 75 years of Disney magic on the silver screen and a look ahead to the all-new animated adventure comedy, 'The Princess and the Frog.' Host Vanessa Williams is joined by some of the brightest stars of television, movies, music and sports, who share their favorite memories of Disney animation, Friday, December 4 from 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET on the ABC Television Network.

Walt Disney Studios has has moved up the nationwide release of the upcoming traditionally-animated musical film 'The Princess and the Frog' according to Variety. The release date was moved from Christmas Day to Dec. 11th, 2009.

In celebration of over ten years of creating holiday musicals specifically written with multigenerational appeal, one of Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati's (ETC) most popular family-friendly holiday productions, SLEEPING BEAUTY by Joseph McDonough and David Kisor, returns December 2 through January 3 and is directed by D. Lynn Meyers. In the tradition of ETC's 'fractured fairytale' holiday productions, SLEEPING BEAUTY is a modern spin on the classic fairytale, and features Briar Rose, her overprotective parents, a rock n' roll prince, and three wacky fairies (and an evil one!).

According to Amazon.com, the soundtrack for Disney's Princess and the Frog will be released and available for purchase on November 23. The album, with original songs by Academy Award winner Randy Newman, features the voices of the movie's stars, Anika Noni Rose, Keith David, and Jenifer Lewis.

As previously reported, the soundtrack for Disney's Princess and the Frog will be released and available for purchase on November 23. The album, with original songs by Academy Award winner Randy Newman, features the voices of the movie's stars, Anika Noni Rose (Caroline or Change, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Footloose), Keith David, and Jenifer Lewis.

Variety reports that Disney's 'Princess and the Frog' is among the 20 animated features that could be up for Oscar nominations this year. It is anticipated that come nomination time, the category of Best Animated Feature will have five contenders.