There are two things of note in the press release, which I've include in full after the jump. One, obviously, Disney is making another go at having an animated feature directed by a woman and actually featuring female protagonists (plural!) at its center. Obviously one can only hope this story has a happier ending than Brenda Chapman's experiences on Pixar's Brave and one can only hope we'll soon reach the point when hiring a female filmmaker to direct a major animated feature isn't considered major news. Anyway, Ms. Lee recently co-wrote Wreck It Ralph. The other bit, arguably almost burying the lead, comes right at the end.
"With original songs by Tony®-award winner Robert Lopez (“The Book of Mormon,” “Avenue Q”) and Kristen Anderson-Lopez (“In Transit”), “Frozen” journeys into theaters Nov. 27, 2013, in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters."
That's right, folks. Disney is apparently crafting another old-school 90s-style musical and just like the Waking Sleeping Beauty era, they are stealing from Broadway to do it. Interesting... Anyway, the press release is below and feel free to share your thoughts on this nugget of news.
Scott Mendelson
