One of the Strongest Animated Princess Franchises

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Princess Odette, The Princess Parents Love for their Daughters The Swan Princess Legacy:

•TheSwanPrincesswasthe#1 selling videointheUnitedStatesuponitsoriginal

releasein1994.

• Millions of peoplehavegrownupwatchingthesweetPrincessOdette,andanew

generationisenjoyinghercontinuingadventures.

•Thesefanscansing,byheart,manyofthefantasticsongsfromtheseries,including

theGolden Globe nominated song of love lasting “Far Longer Than Forever.”

•Distributioninover109 countries.

•Ratedthe#1 non-Disney animated filmofthe80’s&90’s.

•SwanPrincess6&SwanPrincess7tobereleased in (Q3) 2016 & 2017by Sony Pictures Worldwide.

“It’s got everything, beautiful dasmel-in-distress, the daring prince, the villian, and the funny sidekicks.”

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The Swan Princess brand is a proven winner for merchandise,

whether you wear it, save it, play with it, collect it, use it or teach with it.

“A great addition to the princess movies. My daughter loves the songs and still sings it while playing.”

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#1 - The Swan Princess (1994, Nest Family Entertainment/Rich Animation Studios)“From Odette’s tomboy antics in the opening song, to John Cleese’s turn as a drawlingly French frog (who wrongly assumes he’s just a kiss from princehood), to the bonkers Drop Dead Gorgeous-style themed princess costumes during the dance number at the final ball - there is not a single thing wrong with this movie. Far longer than forever, it will be my favorite.” Bustle.com - News/Entertainment/Fashion & Beauty/Lifestyle

The Swan Princess is ranked as the #1 Non-Disney animated film of the 80’s & 90’s.

“It has some very funny scenes and lines. The two scenes that stand out for me is when the Prince is practicing his marksmanship with painted arrows and the targets are musicians

dressed up as animals.”

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The Swan Princess - 1994-TheatricalreleaseinUS&Europe

The Swan Princess - Escape from Castle Mountain1997-TheatricalreleaseinUS

The Swan Princess - The Mystery of the Enchanted Kingdom1998-TheatricalreleaseinUS2004-TheSwanPrincessTrilogy(first3films)DVDreleaseinEurope

The Swan Princess Christmas2012-HomeDVDvideoreleaseworldwide

The Swan Princess - A Royal Family Tale2014-HomeDVD/Blu-Rayreleaseworldwide

The Swan Princess 6 and 7 2016&2017-HomeDVD/Blu-Rayreleaseworldwide

“I have ALWAYS loved this movie. I just barely watched it over again (because now I’m in high-school and I hadn’t watched it in a long time), and I still love it!”

A Proven Princess Franchise for over 20 years

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#1sellingvideointheUnitedStatesuponitsoriginalreleaseandwith

itssequelshassoldmillionsofDVD’s

globallywhicharedistributed

bySONYPicturesWorldwide.

“I found The Swan Princess to be a satisfying and re-watchable movie.”

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Viewed in Theaters, on DVD, Pay-per-view, Cable, On-demand and Broadcast by hundreds of millions of loyal fans in over 109 countries.

“Rodgers remains my favorite character of the movie. I love his sarcastic humor- “You should write a book; How to offend women in 5 syllables or less.” Come on- that’s hilarious!”

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The Swan Princess is acclaimed by the critics and families.

“...an auspicious debut of Rich Animation. The Swan Princess is vigorous, graceful and gorgeous...and a lot of fun.” DennisMichael,CNNShowbizToday

“The Swan Princess is absolutely enchanting! Parents and Children will adore it.” JeffreyLyons,SneakPreviews/ABCWorldNewsNow

“Best non-Disney animated film of recent years!” MichaelMedved,SneakPreviews

“The Swan Princess is a winner!” JeffCraig,SixtySecondPreview

“This film has it all- romance, humour, magic, action, brilliant animation and a moral story where good triumphs over evil.”

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(4 Stars) It finally happened, someone besides Disney made an animated movie that would have impressed the late Walt Disney himself.” AnnRoberts,ParentalDiscretion/DallasChild

“The Swan Princess is outstanding animation with glorious color. An exciting adventure classic for the entire family.” ElayneBlythe,President,FilmAdvisoryBoard

“The Swan Princess,” is the latest and probably the best in a series of Disney wannabes - animated features combining music, advanced graphics and more sophisticated characters, in the recent tradition of Disney’s enormous hits.” RogerEbert,ChicagoSun-Times

The Swan Princess wins critical acclaim! Decisively filling a void in the family entertainment marketplace, Richard Rich’s “the Swan Princess” arrives Friday in a feature-length cartoon that seeks to do far more than just reinforce the status quo.

The ‘Swan Lake’ derived story is no more complex than that, but rich characterizations keep interest high and respect the audience’s intelligence at all turns. The boy-girl relationship is portrayed from childhood into young adulthood, ranging from a competitive comradery, to romance, to the princess’ rejection of the prince after he declares the he loves her mostly for her good looks.Jack Palance mingles menace and self-aware comical touches in the bad-guy role, proving himself as naturally suited to the cartoon milieu as he has been to tough-guy roles since the 1950’s. The other character voices are vividly realized, only the musical score

is inconsistent, with forgettable tunes outnumbering the more substantial ones.As its title suggests, “The Swan Princess” also takes pains to address the audience of young girls ‘who customarily find little room to escape the domestic stereotypes and passive romantic longings to relate to its films from the top-dog studio Disney.‘Swan’ is no Disney film, but rather a breakout offering from Nest Entertainment. Many Disney defectors, including Rich, populate the new studio, the Mouse Factory’s stylistic influence is obvious, but “The Swan Princess” is its own movie, with its own agenda – which does not include the paternistic patronizing values that

compromise the appeal of even the better Disney’s.And besides, any film that features a cartoon version of Jack Palance doing one-armed pushups is bound to be a keeper.

Palance supplies the voice of the villain, a magician who longs to marry a princess (Michelle Nicastro) so as to gain control of her father’s kingdom. Failing at this, Palance transforms the young woman into a swan. She finds unexpected allies in a frog (John Cleese), a turtle (Stephen Wright) and a Puffin (Steve Vinovich), who seek to restore the princess’ humanity and arrange her reunion with a royal suitor (Howard McCallion).

‘Swan’ refeathers fairytale values!By Michael H. Price Fort Worth Star Telegram

Jean-Bob the frog, Speed the turtle and Puffin visit with the Swan Princess

surprised by the hungry croc.

R E V I E WThe Swan PrincessScreenplay by Brian Nissen. Produced by Richard Rich, Terry noss and Tom Tobin. Directed by Richard Rich. A New Line Cinema release. Rated G, 80 minutes.Featuring the voices of John Cleese, Jack Palance, Sandy Duncan and Steven Wright.

Earlier this year, there was Disney’s “The Lion King,” which is back in theaters for a second run. Now there is new Line Cinema’s “The Swan Princess” and, if you ask me, the latter is far the better of the two.Produced and directed by Richard Rich, a Disney veteran, “The Swan Princess” is a beautifully animated romantic tale about a mad sorcerer named Rothbart (the voice of Jack Palance) who transforms the statuesque Princess Odette (Michelle Nicastro) into a swan to foil her marriage to Prince Derek (Howard McGillin), her dashing childhood sweetheart. It’s a story of an evil usurper trying to claim the kingdom for himself, which makes the film at least superficially similar to Disney’s African epic. But its tone couldn’t be more different. Child or adult, you can watch it without feeling that you’ve had a shopping mall erected in your brain.

As lovers, Odette and Derek, who have been “intended” for one another since infancy, are a cut above the bland pair in “Beauty and the Beast.” Even so, the course of true romance does not run smoothly, just as they are about to announce their engagement, Derek tells his beloved that she is beautiful, to which she replies, “What else?” Poor Dope that he is, Derek answers: “What else is there?”Immediately, the wedding is called off, giving Rothbart room to launch his vile scheme.Transformed, the swan Odette is exiled to an enchanted forest, where she is befriended by a couple of lakeside wildlife knuckleheads. The first is a frog named Jean-Bob – get it? A frog who’s French – who is under the impression that he, too, is a royal person trapped in an animal’s body. The estimable John Cleese brings him to

life with an accent that makes Inspector Clouseau look like a Berlitz valedictorian.Jean-Bob’s best pal is a turtle names Speed. Of course, the handle is ironic, a point underscored by the phlegmatic brilliance of comedian Steven Wright’s deadpan delivery.

Perhaps the most pleasing aspect of the film is its fluid, unhurried pace. Rich and his team aren’t interested in roller-coaster effects of sledgehammer manipulations. They have a lush, original sense of color, even a flair for the poetic. The score – by lyricist David Zippel and composer Les de Azevedo – isn’t terribly distinctive (it’s probably the movie’s weakest link), but there is a merciful absence of the hard sell in that area as well.In the past, the Disney studios, for all their bullying and gargantuanism, have held a complete lock on feature animation. They were it. Now it seems, they’ve got talented company.

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‘Swan Princess’:Lovely Duckling

By Hal Hinson Washington Post Staff Writer

Young lovers Princess Odette (the Swan Princess) and Prince Derek

November 19, 1994

Jean-Bob the frog, Speed the turtle and Puffin visit with the Swan Princess surprised by the hungry croc.

It’s tough to compete with Disney in the field

of animation. But that’s exactly what Rich

Animation Studios and Nest Entertainment

are attempting with “The Swan Princess.”

A feature-length film shot in the style of

animated classics, “the Swan Princess”

reportedly cost $35 millino. If so, it

was money well spent. The film looks

beautiful, and it will no doubt be popular

with the youngsters (especially once the

merchandising assault begins).

Nearly every image is hand drawn and hand

painted according to traditional animation

techniques. The lush backgrounds in

hundreds of different colors lend a dreamy,

impressionistic look to this charming tale of

courage and faith.

This is the love story fo Prince Derek and

Princess Odette. Deemed a perfect royal

match by their parents, Queen Uberta and

King William, Derek and Odette are forced

to spend summers together in the hope that

they wi8ll fall in love, marry and unite the

two kingdoms. Sort of a romance with a side

fo politics.

As children, Derek and Odette develop an

instant dislike for each otehrh. Eventually,

they fall in love and plan to marry, or

soiit seems untils Derek commits tna

unpardonable sin. It seems his love for

Odette is basen on her beauty alone. After

all, he says, “What else is there?” For Odette

– who wants to be valued for her mind and

her character – it is not enough. She rejecte

his proposal as unworthy and leaves the

kingdom with her father.

On the way home, they are attacked by

the evil Rothbart, banished by the king

yers earlier for conspiring to take over the

kingdom. Rushing to their rescue, Derek

finds king William near death and Odette

missing, kidnapped by Rothbart – disguised

as a “great animal.” Rothbart plans to force

Odette to marry him, tgiving him control

over the kingdom. When she refuses, he turns

her into a swan. It is only by night when the

moonlight hits her wings that Odette returns

to human form.

At her new home, a lake near a ruined castle,

she meets a ragtag trio: Jean-Bob, a French

frog who fancies himself a prince; a languid

turtle names Speed and a lovable Puffin.

Together they try to help the princess break

the spell and return her to her prince.

Meanwhile Queen Uberta invites all the

beautiful young princesses to a ball in hope

that Derek will choose a wife from them. Derek,

distraught over the loss of Odette, prefers to

spend his time hunting the “great animal” so

that he may rescue his true love.

Howard McGillin as the voice of Derek and

Liz Callaway (the singing Odette) duet nicely.

They possess sweet, warm voices suitable

for ballads like “Longer than Forever.” Tony

Award-winning lyricist David Zippel (“City of

Angels”) and composer Lex de Azevedo have

created pleasant enough tunes, although

there isn’t a stand-out like “Under the Sea”

(“The Little Mermaid”) or “Be Our Guest”

(“Beauty and the Beast”).

Whether “The Swan Princess” takes its place

among animated classics remains to be seen,

but as an entry into the animated film wars,

this Princess holds her own.

Princess Odette and Prince Derek try to dance around some of their

differences in the animated fantasy “The Swan Princess.”

Lush imagery, dreamy colors give ‘Swan Princess’ impressionist look.Movie Review

The Swan Princess

Screenplay by Brian Nissen. Produced by

Richard Rich, Terry noss and Tom Tobin.

Directed by Richard Rich. A New Line

Cinema release.

Rated G, 80 minutes.

Voices:Prince Derek ….........Howard McGiffin

Princess Odette .........Michelle Nicastro

Rothbart.....................Jack Palance

Jean-Bob...................John Cleese

With Sandy Duncan and Steven Wright

By Barbara Vitello

Daily Herald Correspondant

“I just think that there’s something in the Swan Princess for every age (though keep in mind that I can only attest to 15).”

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John Cleese

Nostalgia: Top Talent Brought the Characters to Life!

Steven Wright

Howard McGillinJack Palance

“It’s got a great vocal cast, and the animation is really pretty good.”

Michelle Nicastro

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Vassal Benford - Composer

“This has a great plot, some very good musical numbers. And the prince and princess are good role models.”

Great talent has kept The Swan Princess Franchise growing over the decades.

Jared Brown - Producer

Lex de Azevedo - Composer

Seldon Young - Producer

Richard Rich - Producer/Director

J Bateman - Composer

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The Swan Princess Music Magic

I love the song ‘This Is My Idea,’ Odette and Derek grow up together and it’s quite funny when they come to the “This isn’t my idea.. of fun” since it usually concludes humorous scenes.

Charice Pempengco

Jennifer Jordan FrogleyAnna Graceman

Liz Callaway Summer Eguchi

© and ℗ 2013 by Swan Princess Partners All Rights Reserved.

Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Featuring “Right Where I Belong” Performed by Charice

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A Loyal Fan Base

MillionsofpeoplehavegrownupwatchingthesweetPrincessOdette,andanewgenerationisenjoyinghercontinuingadventures.

It’s a movie that every girl would enjoy seeing at least once.

I was very young when this movie came out, so I grew up watching it. I have ALWAYS loved this movie. I just barely watched it over again and I still love it!It’s still better than most Disney movies that I’ve seen (but then again, that’s just my personal opinion).

I have the VHS for this which is 16 years old and I always watch it whenever there is nothing on TV.

Can I also say, that this is one of the few animations that makes excellent use of the evil-sorcerer-back-for-revenge formula?

This movie is one

of my favorites and

considering it was

made awhile ago the

animation isn’t bad.

I mistake it for a

Disney movie a lot of

the time but who can

blame me?

The songs “Eternity” and “Far Longer than Forever” have been stuck in my head for a long time now and I love it! I give this movie 10 out of 10, it was EXCELLENT!!!

I watched this movie not too long ago and it reminded me of how much I loved it. It is a sweet movie with incredible songs and a great plot. I watched it three times in a row, and it never failed to impress me.

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LittleGirlshavealwaysloved the fantasy in fairy taleswithprincessesincastlesandprincesonwhitehorses.

Whethertheydressuplikeprincesses,playwithprincessthemedtoys,decoratetheirroomswithprincessart,sheetsandaccessories,theprincesslifeisenchanting.

Whethertheylearn compassion, bravery, resourcefullness or many more pure virtues,growingupinaworldofenchantment,girlslearnpositivemessagesinamemorableway.

“I still love them to this day when I am 15. This movie tells the timeless tale of two lovers who are drawn apart by one shallow prince who eventually learns that

there is more to love than looks and beauty.”

The Princess Fantasy Propels a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry

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What’sgreataboutprincessfantasiesisthatparentscanbeproudoftheirlittlegirlwhoemulatesthequalitiesofindependence,sensitivity,loveandvirtue.

“Derek saves the day and finally learns the movie’s apparent lesson--that beauty is not all there is in matters of love or anything else.”

Parents are an Important Part of the Princess Fantasy

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“The animal-trio are hilarious especially Jean-Bob and Speed.”

A Strong and Growing Cast of Engaging Characters

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“I agree with those who say that the sidekicks are the best; but Derek’s sidekicks are just as amusing as Odette’s.”

Swan Princess 6 - Cast of Characters

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“I still laugh when Brodie tells the queen they’re going to ‘Fling her’ and she’s more worried about her hair than her eminent doom”

Swan Princess 6 - An Exciting Oceanic Adventure

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“The music, the color, the animation all found in The Swan Princess, makes for a totally enjoyable experience”

Swan Princess 6 - New Lands and Living Spaces

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“And you will learn all the Royal Etiquette.”

Swan Princess 6 - Princess Bootcamp

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Proven Merchandising Opportunity

“I’d always enjoyed it before, so I decided to watch it again - it still holds up.”

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The Swan Princess offers a license for one of the most beloved Princesses in the world.

The princess market is a very lucrative market!

Allofthecharacters,themusicandthebeautifulstory-arcofThe Swan Princess Series,allowforbeautifulandendlessthemesofarticlesthatcanbeworn,playedwith,saved,collectedandevenusedinthelittlegirl’sday-to-daylifeasshebuildsuponherownfantasyPrincessstory.

Contact Information: Mary Mueller - 310-387-7722 mary.m.mueller@gmail.com

Laura Young - 801-540-1885 odette123@aol.com

www.mySwanPrincess.com

“A total classic love story where the two “lovers” are separated and the Prince has to find the Princess.”

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