Princess Power
Princess Power is an American animated television series based on the 2005 book of the same name by Savannah Guthrie and Allison Oppenheim, which was created by Elise Allen. The series' first episode was released on YouTube on January 16, 2023 and it was initially called "Unstoppable Unpoppable Princesses" but it was renamed to "Unstoppable Unpoppable Bubble" due to a misnaming on the Netflix Jr. YouTube channel. The series was released on Netflix on January 30, 2023. A second season was released on October 23, 2023. A third season was released on May 20, 2024.
 | This article reads like a press release or a news article and may be largely based on routine coverage. (March 2023) |
| Princess Power | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | |
| Created by | Elise Allen |
| Based on | Princesses Wear Pants by Savannah Guthrie and Allison Oppenheim |
| Voices of |
|
| Theme music composer |
|
| Opening theme | "Princess Power Theme Song" |
| Composers |
|
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 45 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
|
| Running time | 14–34 minutes |
| Production company | Flower Films |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | January 30, 2023 – May 20, 2024 |
Princess Power is an American animated television series based on the 2005 book of the same name by Savannah Guthrie and Allison Oppenheim, which was created by Elise Allen. The series' first episode was released on YouTube on January 16, 2023 and it was initially called "Unstoppable Unpoppable Princesses" but it was renamed to "Unstoppable Unpoppable Bubble" due to a misnaming on the Netflix Jr. YouTube channel. The series was released on Netflix on January 30, 2023.[1] A second season was released on October 23, 2023. A third season was released on May 20, 2024.[2]
Premise
[edit]In each episode of Princess Power, the four princesses help the people in their lives as well as the "Frutizens" of their "Fruitdoms" with any problems they may have by using whimsical problem solving. While helping, they regularly sing songs about teamwork and being true to oneself.[3]
Characters
[edit]Main
[edit]- Dana Heath as Kira Kiwi
- Madison Calderon as Beatrice "Bea" Gertrude Ingeborg Blueberry
- Trinity Jo-Li Bliss as Rita Raspberry
- Luna Bella Zamora as Penelope "Penny" Pineapple
- Alanna Ubach as Miss Fussywiggles
- Andrew Rannells as Mister Scrumbles
Recurring
[edit]- Rita Moreno as Great Aunt Bussyboots
- Andrew Rannells as King Barton and King Bertram
- Jenna Ushkowitz as Queen Ryung
- Ian Loh as Joon and Jun
- Tan France as Sir Benedict
- Micaiah Chen as Ara
- Eric Bauza as Seung
- Ciera Payton as Queen Katia
- Anairis Quiñones as Karina
- Antonio Raul Corbo as Felipe
- Isabella Russo as Sena
- Jermaine Fowler as Sir Kaue
Minor
[edit]- Isabella Russo as Delia Dragonfruit
- Kimberly Brooks as Alana Apple
- Nevin Kar as Oliver
- Lily Sanfelippo as Lila Lemon
- Leela Ladnier as Omera and Oraida
- Antonio Raul Garcia as Royal Attendant
- Jack Stanton as Cyrus
- Jordan Preston Carter as Kiwi Boy
- Alanna Ubach as Gabriella Goldenrod, Pineappleite Woman, Kiwi-ian 1, Kiwi-ian 3, Blueberrian, Gracie, Kiwi-ian Kids, Dignitary 2, Dignitary 4, Fruitizen 1, Kiwi Vendor
- Eric Bauza as Sebastian, Jayden, Pineappleite Man, Dignitary 1, Dignitary 3, August, Fruitizens
- Madison Calderon as Georgina, Lemonite Kid, Kiwi-ian 4, Camilla
- Trinity Jo-Li Bliss as Minji
- Dana Heath as Ariana
Guest stars
[edit]- Savannah Guthrie as Susie Seedplanter
- Drew Barrymore as Headmistress Miranda
- Jessica DiCicco as The Principal
- Jenifer Lewis as Hilda
Episodes
[edit]Series overview
[edit]Season 1 (2023)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Unstoppable Unpoppable Princesses" | Donna Brockopp | Dena Diamond | January 30, 2023 |
| 2 | 2 | "Princesses Garden Party" | Katya Rosario-Bowser | Gus Constantellis | January 30, 2023 |
| 3 | 3 | "A Whale of a Princess Tale" | Donna Brockopp | Jack Monaco | January 30, 2023 |
| 4 | 4 | "Princess Creation Station" | Unknown | Unknown | January 30, 2023 |
| 5 | 5 | "Happy Princess Birthday Fussy" | Unknown | Unknown | January 30, 2023 |
| 6 | 6 | "Princess Lights Out" | Unknown | Unknown | January 30, 2023 |
| 7 | 7 | "Princess Shooting Stars" | Unknown | Unknown | January 30, 2023 |
| 8 | 8 | "Princess Royal Portrait" | Unknown | Unknown | January 30, 2023 |
| 9 | 9 | "A Princess Dad-Dilemma" | Unknown | Unknown | January 30, 2023 |
| 10 | 10 | "The Great Princess Punchbowl Feastival" | Unknown | Unknown | January 30, 2023 |
| 11 | 11 | "Princess Fun in the Sun" | Unknown | Unknown | January 30, 2023 |
| 12 | 12 | "The Princesses and the Bees" | Unknown | Unknown | January 30, 2023 |
| 13 | 13 | "Princesses Soccer Spectacular" | Unknown | Unknown | January 30, 2023 |
| 14 | 14 | "A Prince in the Princess Pack" | Unknown | Unknown | January 30, 2023 |
Season 2 (2023)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1 | "The Princess and the Frosty Fruitdom Fiasco" | Unknown | Unknown | October 23, 2023 |
| 16 | 2 | "Practice Makes Princess" | Unknown | Unknown | October 23, 2023 |
| 17 | 3 | "Princess Farmers' Market" | Unknown | Unknown | October 23, 2023 |
| 18 | 4 | "The Princess Get a Roommate" | Unknown | Unknown | October 23, 2023 |
| 19 | 5 | "The Princess' Speech" | Unknown | Unknown | October 23, 2023 |
| 20 | 6 | "Princess Suggestion Box" | Unknown | Unknown | October 23, 2023 |
| 21 | 7 | "The Missing Princess" | Unknown | Unknown | October 23, 2023 |
| 22 | 8 | "Princess All-Nighter" | Unknown | Unknown | October 23, 2023 |
| 23 | 9 | "Little Shop of Princess Horrors" | Unknown | Unknown | October 23, 2023 |
| 24 | 10 | "Princess Surprise Party" | Unknown | Unknown | October 23, 2023 |
| 25 | 11 | "I Dig Being a Princess" | Unknown | Unknown | October 23, 2023 |
| 26 | 12 | "The Princess Crown Cover Up" | Unknown | Unknown | October 23, 2023 |
| 27 | 13 | "Princess Processional Professional" | Unknown | Unknown | October 23, 2023 |
| 28 | 14 | "How to Be a Princess" | Unknown | Unknown | October 23, 2023 |
| 29 | 15 | "Princess Bon Voyage" | Unknown | Unknown | October 23, 2023 |
| 30 | 16 | "The Perfect Princess Welcome" | Unknown | Unknown | October 23, 2023 |
| 31 | 17 | "Fussy and Scrumples' Princess Adventure" | Unknown | Unknown | October 23, 2023 |
| 32 | 18 | "Princess Donation Distress" | Unknown | Unknown | October 23, 2023 |
| 33 | 19 | "Busyboots and the Four Princesses" | Unknown | Unknown | October 23, 2023 |
| 34 | 20 | "Princess Freaky Fruit-Day" | Unknown | Unknown | October 23, 2023 |
Season 3 (2024)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 1 | "Four-Fruitdom Princess Coronation" | Unknown | Unknown | May 20, 2024 |
| 36 | 2 | "Princess Camp Out Stake Out" | Unknown | Unknown | May 20, 2024 |
| 37 | 3 | "Princess Pie Surprise" | Unknown | Unknown | May 20, 2024 |
| 38 | 4 | "Princess Babysitters Club" | Unknown | Unknown | May 20, 2024 |
| 39 | 5 | "Princess Royal Wedding" | Unknown | Unknown | May 20, 2024 |
| 40 | 6 | "Princess Eco-Chase" | Unknown | Unknown | May 20, 2024 |
| 41 | 7 | "Princess Nest Pest" | Unknown | Unknown | May 20, 2024 |
| 42 | 8 | "Princess Bridge Over Troubled Water" | Unknown | Unknown | May 20, 2024 |
| 43 | 9 | "The Princesses and the Beanstalk" | Unknown | Unknown | May 20, 2024 |
| 44 | 10 | "Princess Friends Un-Forever" | Unknown | Unknown | May 20, 2024 |
| 45 | 11 | "Princesses Seas the Day" | Unknown | Unknown | May 20, 2024 |
Development
[edit]Development of Princess Power began in 2018 after it was optioned by Atomic Cartoons.[4]
It was important for the show to examine the aspects embodied by traditional animated princesses and look at how it might be possible to preserve the elements that draw so many people towards them, especially young children, but evolve that definition to prioritize being more active, empathetic, and to also just be yourself.[5][6]
The fundamental DNA of the show revolves around the understanding that "Princess is a verb, not a noun". This crystallization came from showrunner Elise Allen after reading Princesses Wear Pants. The core message of the show is that "it's not what you wear but what you do that makes all the difference".[7]
For executive producer Savannah Guthrie, It was important that, "You don't have to see a carbon copy of yourself. You just have to see an aspect that you can connect with and that tells you you're accepted". One example of this in the show is by Princess Beatrice having gay dads.[8]
Soundtrack
[edit]On January 27, 2023, songs from the first season were released on multiple streaming services.[9]
All tracks are written by JP Rende, Kathryn Raio-Rende, and Alana Da Fonseca.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Princess Power Theme Song (from the Netflix Series)" | 3:59 |
| 2. | "Travel Song" | 4:02 |
| 3. | "Gems in Your Crown" | 1:03 |
| 4. | "Out in the Blue" | 0:48 |
| 5. | "Practice Makes Princess" | 1:04 |
| 6. | "Shooting Stars" | 1:52 |
| 7. | "We Get Tougher" | 1:00 |
| 8. | "Kiwi Kindness" | 1:00 |
| 9. | "Doing It for the Fruitdom" | 0:49 |
| 10. | "The Way We Play the Game" | 1:08 |
References
[edit]- ^ Sarto, Debbie Diamond (September 7, 2022). "Netflix's Fun-Filled 'Fall Preschool Slate' Kicks Off in October". Animation World Network. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
- ^ "Princess Power". Netflix. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
- ^ "Here's Everything Coming to Netflix in May 2024". April 24, 2024.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (September 19, 2018). "Atomic Cartoons Options Savannah Guthrie's 'Princesses Wear Pants' for Series". Animation Magazine. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
- ^ Bianchini, Elisabetta (February 2, 2023). "'Princess Power': Drew Barrymore, Savannah Guthrie modernize the definition of a princess". Yahoo! News. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
- ^ Azzopardi, Chris (February 6, 2023). "Watch: 'Princess Power' Producers Drew Barrymore and Savannah Guthrie on Gay Dads, Girl Power and Helping Kids Love Who They Are". Pride Source. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
- ^ "'Princess Power': Where 'Princess' is a Verb, not a Noun". Animation World Network. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
- ^ Azzopardi, Chris (February 6, 2023). "Watch: 'Princess Power' Producers Drew Barrymore and Savannah Guthrie on Gay Dads, Girl Power and Helping Kids Love Who They Are". Pride Source. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
- ^ "Princess Power (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series)". feature.fm. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ^ "Spotify – Princess Power (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series)". Spotify. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
External links
[edit]
Wikiquote has quotations related to Princess Power.
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||