The Swan Princess (film series)

The Swan Princess is an animated film series that began with the 1994 film The Swan Princess.

The Swan Princess
Production
company
Distributed bySony Pictures Home Entertainment
Release date
1994–present
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Films

Film U.S.
release date
Director Screenwriter Story by Producers
The Swan Princess November 18, 1994 (1994-11-18) Richard Rich Brian Nissen Richard Rich & Brian Nissen Richard Rich and Jared F. Brown
The Swan Princess:
Escape from Castle Mountain
July 18, 1997 (1997-07-18)
The Swan Princess III:
and the Mystery of the Enchanted Treasure
August 4, 1998 (1998-08-04)
The Swan Princess:
Christmas
November 6, 2012 (2012-11-06) Richard Rich, Seldon O. Young and Jared F. Brown
The Swan Princess:
A Royal Family Tale
February 25, 2014 (2014-02-25)
The Swan Princess:
Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today!
November 6, 2016 (2016-11-06)
The Swan Princess:
Royally Undercover
March 28, 2017 (2017-03-28)
The Swan Princess:
A Royal Myztery
March 27, 2018 (2018-03-27)
The Swan Princess:
Kingdom of Music
August 6, 2019 (2019-08-06)
The Swan Princess:
A Royal Wedding
August 4, 2020 (2020-08-04)[1]

The Swan Princess (1994)

The Swan Princess is a 1994 American animated musical fantasy film based on the ballet Swan Lake. Starring the voices of Jack Palance, John Cleese, Steven Wright, and Sandy Duncan, the film was directed by a former Disney animation director, Richard Rich, and produced by Nest Family Entertainment / Rich Animation Studios and with a music score by Lex de Azevedo.[2] The story follows the relationship between Princess Odette and Prince Derek, who, pushed together by their respective parents, dislike each other as children and teenagers, but develop romantic feelings for each other as adults, get married, and are established as the future rulers of the kingdom. It was released theatrically on November 18, 1994, where it received mixed reviews from critics.

Soundtrack

The Swan Princess: Music from the Motion Picture is the soundtrack album of the first film.

"Far Longer than Forever" is the theme song for the first film The Swan Princess and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. It is performed by Regina Belle and Jeffrey Osborne.

The Swan Princess: Escape from Castle Mountain (1997)

The Swan Princess: Escape from Castle Mountain / The Swan Princess: The Secret of the Castle is a 1997 American animated musical-fantasy film and the direct-to-video sequel to the animated film The Swan Princess. Directed by Richard Rich (who also directed the original), the film follows Derek and Odette one year after their wedding. Their anniversary celebrations are suddenly disrupted by the actions of the wizard Clavius, who wants to regain the Forbidden Arts and destroy their happiness.

The Swan Princess: The Mystery of the Enchanted Treasure (1998)

The Swan Princess: The Mystery of the Enchanted Kingdom / The Swan Princess III: The Mystery of the Enchanted Treasure is a direct-to-video film and the third installment in The Swan Princess franchise. It was released in 1998, directed again by Richard Rich, and features the voices of Michelle Nicastro and Brian Nissen as Odette and Derek. This film follows Derek and Odette having to deal with Zelda, a sorceress who is seeking the Forbidden Arts and wishes to use it to destroy Odette and Derek's happiness.

The Swan Princess Christmas (2012)

The Swan Princess Christmas is a 2012 American computer-animated fantasy film directed by Richard Rich, produced by Crest Animation Productions and Nest Family Entertainment. It is the fourth film in The Swan Princess series and follows the adventures of Odette and Derek celebrating their first Christmas together. While the three previous films in the series were animated using traditional 2D hand-drawn animation, The Swan Princess Christmas was computer-animated. In addition, the outfits were slightly altered in color and design.

The Swan Princess: A Royal Family Tale (2014)

The Swan Princess: A Royal Family Tale is a 2014 American computer-animated fantasy film produced by Crest Animation Productions and Nest Family Entertainment, directed by Richard Rich and starring the voices of Laura Bailey as Odette and Yuri Lowenthal as Derek. It is the fifth film in The Swan Princess series and follows Odette and Derek's adoption of a young girl named Alise, and their battle to defeat the Forbidden Arts. The film marks the 20th anniversary of The Swan Princess. It was released direct-to-DVD and Blu-ray on February 25, 2014.

The Swan Princess: Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today (2016)

The Swan Princess: Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today is a 2016 direct-to-DVD computer-animated sequel and sees Alise on an adventure overseas.[3][4]

The Swan Princess: Royally Undercover (2017)

The Swan Princess: Royally Undercover is a 2017 direct-to-DVD computer-animated sequel and sees Alise and Lucas on a secret spy adventure.

The Swan Princess: A Royal MyZtery (2018)

The Swan Princess: A Royal Myztery is a 2018 direct to DVD CGI sequel where Odette and her friends investigate the mysterious appearance of the "Z" and learn what it signifies.

The Swan Princess: Kingdom of Music (2019)

The Swan Princess: Kingdom of Music is a 2019 direct to DVD CGI sequel where Odette is hosting a music competition to celebrate Princess Alise's birthday. This film commemorates the 25th anniversary of The Swan Princess.

The Swan Princess: A Royal Wedding (2020)

The Swan Princess: A Royal Wedding is a 2020 direct to DVD CGI sequel where Princess Odette and Prince Derek are going to the wedding of Princess Mei Li and her beloved Chen. But evil forces are at stake, the wedding plans are tarnished, and true love has difficult conditions.

Cast and characters

Character Film
The Swan Princess The Swan Princess:
Escape from Castle Mountain
The Swan Princess III:
The Mystery of the Enchanted Treasure
The Swan Princess:
Christmas
The Swan Princess:
A Royal Family Tale
The Swan Princess:
Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today!
The Swan Princess:
Royally Undercover
The Swan Princess:
A Royal MyZtery
The Swan Princess:
Kingdom of Music
The Swan Princess:
A Royal Wedding
Princess Odette Michelle Nicastro
Liz Callaway[lower-alpha 1]
Adrian Zahiri[lower-alpha 2]
Michelle Nicastro Laura Bailey Nina Herzog
Prince Derek Howard McGillin
Adam Wylie[lower-alpha 3]
Douglas Sills Brian Nissen Yuri Lowenthal
Jean-Bob John Cleese
David Zippel[lower-alpha 4]
Donald Sage MacKay Clayton James Mackay
Speed Steven Wright
Jonathan Hadary[lower-alpha 5]
Doug Stone
Puffin Steve Vinovich Gardner Jaas
Queen Uberta Sandy Duncan Christy Landers Jennifer Miller Catherine Lavin
Lord Rogers Mark Harelik Joseph Medrano
Bridget Bess Hopper Rosie Mann Cameo Catherine Lavine
Bromley Joel McKinnon Miller Owen Miller Joey Lotsko
Chamberlain James Arrington
Davis Gaines[lower-alpha 6]
James Arrington Cameo James Arrington Cameo Brian Nissen Brian Nissan
Rothbart Jack Palance
Lex de Azevedo[lower-alpha 7]
Portrait Sean Wright Flashback
King William Dakin Matthews Portrait Portrait
Clavius Jake Williamson
Knuckles Joey Camen
Zelda Katja Zoch
Whizzer Paul Masonson
Princess Alise Carly G. Fogleson Jayden Isabel Bleau Essen
Lucas Grant Durazzo
Number 9/Jasper David Lodge David Lodge
Scully Joseph Medrano Joseph Medrano
Niccolo David Lodge
Count Antonio Kirk Thornton Statue
Prince Li Francis Huang
Princess Mei Li Stephanie Sheh
Chen Alexandre Chen

Notes

  1. Callaway provided Odette's singing vocals.
  2. Zahiri provided Young Odette's voice.
  3. Wylie provided Young Derek's voice.
  4. Zippel provided Jean-Bob's singing vocals.
  5. Hadary provided Speed's singing vocals.
  6. Gaines provided Chamberlain's singing vocals.
  7. Azevedo provided Rothbart's singing vocals.

Additional crew & production details

Film Crew/Detail
Composer Lyricist(s) End Credits
title song
Art
Director(s)
Editor(s) Production
companies
Distributing
companies
Running time
The Swan Princess Lex de Azevedo David Zippel & Lex de Azevedo "Far Longer than Forever"
performed by: Jeffrey Osborne & Regina Belle
Mike Hodgson & James Koleman James Koford & Arnetta Jackson-Hamlett Nest Family Entertainment,
Rich Animation Studios
New Line Cinema 1hr 30mins
The Swan Princess:
Escape from Castle Mountain
Lex de Azevedo & Clive Romney "Far Longer than Forever"
performed by: Michelle Nicastro & Kenneth Cope

"No Fear (Rap Version)"
performed by: The Swan Princess 2 Cast

Steven E. Gordon Joseph Campana & Paul Murphy Nest Family Entertainment,
Rich Animation Studios,
Swan II LLC
Legacy Releasing Corporation, Warner Bros. Family Entertainment,
Warner Home Video
1hr 11 mins
The Swan Princess III:
The Mystery of the Enchanted Treasure
"Because I Love Her"
performed by: Connell Moss
James D. Koford & Paul Murphy Nest Family Entertainment,
Rich Animation Studios,
Swan III
Columbia TriStar Home Video 1hr 11mins
The Swan Princess:
Christmas
Vassal Benford "Season of Love"
performed by: Anna Graceman
Kyung Duk Kim & Brian Sebern Joseph L. Campana Stage 6 Films,
Nest Entertainment Productions,
Nest Family Entertainment,
Crest Animation Studios,
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Nest Learning,
Sony Pictures Entertainment,
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
1hr 23mins
The Swan Princess:
A Royale Family Tale
J Bateman Jenny Frogley & J Bateman "Right Where I Belong"
performed by: Charice
Kyung Duk Kim Sony Wonder,
Nest Family Entertainment,
Crest Animation Productions,
Motion Makers Animation Studio Pvt. Ltd.
Sony Pictures Entertainment 1hr 19mins
The Swan Princess:
Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today!
J Bateman & Tyler Castleton "I'll Be Your Star"
performed by: Macy Kate
Everette JBob Webber Sony Wonder,
Nest Entertainment Productions,
Nest Family Entertainment,
StreetLight Animation
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment 1hr 21mins
The Swan Princess:
Royally Undercover
"Born to Be Me"
performed by: Macy Kate
Ajit Gangawane Sony Wonder,
Nest Family Entertainment,
StreetLight Animation
1hr 19mins
The Swan Princess:
A Royal MyZtery
J Bateman, Emily Pearson & Rob Moffat "After All"
performed by: Lexi Mae Walker
Arvind Chaurasiya 1hr 19mins
The Swan Princess:
Kingdom of Music
J Bateman N/A Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions 1hr 22mins
The Swan Princess:
A Royal Wedding
TBA TBA 1hr 23mins

References

  1. "THE SWAN PRINCESS: A ROYAL WEDDING | Sony Pictures Entertainment". www.sonypictures.com.
  2. Lenburg, Jeff (2009). The Encyclopedia of Animated Cartoons (3rd ed.). New York: Checkmark Books. pp. 230–231. ISBN 978-0-8160-6600-1.
  3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdpTTZ14S94
  4. "The Swan Princess: Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today!". IMDB. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.