Disney gives traditional animation another shotBoy, I hope this ends up successful…
[Reuters] Walt Disney Studios has reunited with the directors of its box office disaster “Treasure Planet” as part of a plan to get back into the decidedly unfashionable business of traditional animation.
The new project, “Frog Princess,” will put a female spin on the classic fairy tale, according to sources.
It will be overseen by John Musker and Ron Clements, who left the studio shortly after “Treasure Planet” bombed at the end of 2002, grossing just $38 million domestically.
In their heyday at Disney, they demonstrated their ability to spin a popular tale around a female protagonist with 1989’s “The Little Mermaid.” They also worked on such traditionally animated Disney musicals as “Aladdin” and “Hercules.”
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Evil Inc comic – April 14, 2025
Panel 1: Cassie is at a coffee shop when her assistant, Jeremy texts her.
Jeremy (text): We need to talk about your office redesign.
Cassie (text): What redesign?
Panel 2:
Jeremy (text): …specifically, the carpet
Cassie (text): WHAT carpet??
Panel 3:
Jeremy (text): When you get back to the office, you’ll see…
Cassie (text): On my way.
Panel 4: Cassie stands in shock at the entrance to her office. All of her furniture has sunk several feet into the carpet. Jeremy is in the middle of the room, sunk to his neck.
Cassie: What the hell?!?
Jeremy: Please hurry… Getting shagged to death is less fun than it sounds.
