Disney Princess Remixed - An Ultimate Princess Celebration

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Disney Channel Presents an All-New Music Special, "Disney Princess Remixed - An Ultimate Princess Celebration," Premiering Friday, Aug. 27
Narrated by 12-year-old social media star Txunamy Ortiz, the half-hour special will celebrate the empowering attributes of Disney princesses and queens through reimagined performances of their iconic songs.

[via press release from Disney Channel]
EMBRACE YOUR INNER PRINCESS!

DISNEY CHANNEL PRESENTS AN ALL-NEW MUSIC SPECIAL: 'DISNEY PRINCESS REMIXED - AN ULTIMATE PRINCESS CELEBRATION' PREMIERING FRIDAY, AUG. 27

- Dara Reneé, Frankie Rodriguez, Julia Lester, Ruth Righi, Izabela Rose and Sophia Hammons Are Set to Perform Covers of Iconic Disney Princess Songs -

- Classic Disney Movies 'Tangled' and 'Frozen' to Kick-Off Disney Channel's Princess Night -

Coinciding with World Princess Week, Disney Channel will unveil an all-new music special, "Disney Princess Remixed - An Ultimate Princess Celebration," FRIDAY, AUG. 27 (7:30 p.m. EDT/PDT). Narrated by 12-year-old social media star Txunamy Ortiz, the half-hour special will celebrate the empowering attributes of Disney princesses and queens through reimagined performances of their iconic songs. GRAMMY(R) Award-winning recording artist Brandy will also debut her music video for "Starting Now," the anthem for The Walt Disney Company's year-long event, "Ultimate Princess Celebration," which spotlights the courage and kindness that Disney heroines inspire in fans all around the world. "Disney Princess Remixed - An Ultimate Princess Celebration" will also be available on Disney+ same day in select markets, including the U.S.

Disney stars Dara Reneé, Frankie Rodriguez, Julia Lester ("High School Musical: The Musical: The Series"), Izabela Rose ("Secrets of Sulphur Springs"), Ruth Righi ("Sydney to the Max") and Sophia Hammons ("Under Wraps") are set to perform pop, rock and R&B remixes of "Into the Unknown" from Disney's "Frozen 2," "Home" from Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," "Almost There" from Disney's "Princess and the Frog" and "Part of Your World" from Disney's "The Little Mermaid," respectively. Walt Disney Records will also release three singles from the special, "Into the Unknown (Disney Princess Remixed)" set for release on Aug. 13, followed by two additional singles available Aug. 27.

To kick off Disney Channel's Princess Night, fans can also enjoy a special presentation of the classic Disney movies "Tangled" beginning at 4:05 p.m. EDT/PDT and "Frozen" at 5:45 p.m. EDT/PDT. Immediately following the special, a new princess-themed episode of "Disney's Magic Bake-Off" will debut at 8:00 p.m. EDT/PDT.

"Disney Princess Remixed - An Ultimate Princess Celebration" is executive produced by Emmy(R) Award-winning team NappyTabs ("World of Dance," "So You Think You Can Dance").

About "Ultimate Princess Celebration"

Ultimate Princess Celebration is a yearlong event spotlighting the courage and kindness that Disney heroines inspire in fans all around the world. From Cinderella's generosity and Belle's ingenuity to Mulan's selflessness and Moana's adventurous spirit, Disney is honoring these strong women through music, experiences, products, and a campaign to give back to children around the country. Find out more about Ultimate Princess Celebration at princess.Disney.com, or follow on @thedisneyprincesses on Instagram / disneyprincess on Facebook.

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Your Favorite Disney Stars Take Us Behind the Scenes of Disney Princess Remixed – An Ultimate Princess Celebration
AUGUST 25, 2021
By Zach Johnson



This Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT, Disney Channel will unveil an all-new, half-hour music special, Disney Princess Remixed – An Ultimate Princess Celebration, coinciding with World Princess Week. Narrated by social media sensation Txunamy Ortiz, it will celebrate the empowering attributes of Disney princesses and queens through pop, rock and R&B performances of their iconic songs. Tune into see Dara Renée and Frankie Rodriguez perform “Into the Unknown” from Frozen 2; Julia Lester perform “Home” from Beauty and the Beast; Reneé, Ruth Righi, and Izabela Rose perform “Almost There” from The Princess and the Frog; and Sophia Hammons perform “Part of Your World” from The Little Mermaid.

Grammy® Award winner Brandy will also debut her music video for “Starting Now,” the anthem for The Walt Disney Company’s year-long event, Ultimate Princess Celebration, which spotlights the courage and kindness that Disney heroines inspire in fans all over the world. Plus, Walt Disney Records has already released a single from the special, “Into the Unknown (Disney Princess Remixed),” with two more songs available on Friday, August 27.

Disney Channel’s Princess Night will kick off with a special presentation of the Disney films Tangled at 4:05 p.m. ET/PT and Frozen at 5:45 p.m. ET/PT. Immediately following the special, a new princess-themed episode of Disney’s Magic Bake-Off will air at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The special will also be available on Disney+ same day in select markets, including the U.S.

Before the premiere of Disney Princess Remixed – An Ultimate Princess Celebration, four stars—Hammons, Reneé, Righi, and Rose—are taking us behind the scenes of the special.



D23: The Ultimate Princess Celebration celebrates the courage and kindness Disney heroines inspire in fans around the world. Which Disney Princess inspires you most?
Sophia Hammons (SH): It’s hard to choose which Disney Princess inspires me most because they’re all so great, and each Disney Princess shares the same admirable trait: They all have a dream and the courage to pursue it. If I had to choose one, I would say that the Disney Princess that inspires me most is Raya. Raya is a brave and determined young woman who knows what she wants, and when faced with an obstacle, she does her absolute best to overcome it. She’s an amazing leader, and something I really admire about her is that she’s willing to work with a team. Throughout the movie Raya and the Last Dragon, she makes new friends and learns to trust others in order to bring back Kumandra. Raya is a very special Princess to me, not only because of her amazing qualities, but also because she’s Southeast Asian, and it’s always awesome to feel represented by a Disney Princess.
Izabela Rose (IR): I would vote for Princess Tiana because she is hardworking, optimistic, and never gave up on her dreams. This inspires me to reach for all of mine, as well.
Ruth Righi (RR): One of the most inspiring Disney Princesses to me is the one and only Mulan. She represents the classically kind, giving, curious, powerful, and passionate traits of a princess while also representing her own unmatched courage and style.

D23: Dara, how do you relate to Princess Tiana?
Dara Reneé (DR): Princess Tiana has been such a role model for me—not only for her representation, but also for her determination, wisdom, and power. She knows what she wants in this world, and she goes after it! I’m so glad that I had someone that exudes greatness to look up to.



D23: How did each you approach your performance?
SH: I approached this performance with the inspiring curiosity that Ariel has in the song “Part of Your World.” The song is all about dreaming of a different and better world and then going after that dream. I want other boys and girls when watching my performance to understand that it’s OK to be adventurous and explore the world in search of something more. At times change can be scary, but this performance shows that it’s worth the risk.
RR: I tried to approach the performance with the same love, excitement, and dedication that I know Tiana would have had. Now, I am just waiting at the edge of my seat to see the finished performance.

D23: Sophia, how does it feel to make your Disney Channel debut in this special?
SH: Even though I filmed Under Wraps before filming Disney Princess Remixed – An Ultimate Princess Celebration, it’s amazing that this can be my Disney debut. I love the Disney Princesses, and this special is really going to encourage young kids to overcome some of the challenges we’ve faced in recent times, but also give them something to sing and dance along to! (Editor’s note: Under Wraps will debut October 1 on Disney Channel.)


D23: Dara, can you share any behind-the-scenes moments from filming “Into the Unknown” with your High School Musical: The Musical: The Series co-star Frankie Rodriguez?
DR: Rehearsals were so fun with Frankie! We couldn’t stop laughing and cracking jokes 24/7! Also, we FaceTimed each other while we were recording our vocals and competed over who was Anna and Elsa! Working with Frankie was like a dream, and I can’t wait for y’all to see what magic we created!

D23: Izabela and Ruth, what makes your version of “Almost There” with Dara different from the original?
IR: There is a mixture of current and poppy kind of beats, along with that New Orleans swag sound, and a twist of gospel, as well.
RR: The new remixed and modernized version of “Almost There” takes an iconic Disney classic and reimagines it to add a layer of magic to an already beautifully empowering song. Everything from the horns to the dancing is perfectly presented in Tiana’s trademark yellow theme.

D23: What makes “Almost There” such a fan-favorite Disney song?
IR: We all need some inspiration to keep moving forward, especially with everything going on in the world today—and the verses in “Almost There” encourage us to never give up. Every second, every minute, and every day you are one step closer to reaching your goals.
RR: “Almost There” is an inspiring and empowering song that I am beyond lucky to perform alongside Dara and Izabela. I think it is so loved because it represents what it means to have a dream, be passionate, and have hope.



D23: Sophia, why do you think “Part of Your World” has been a fan-favorite since 1989?
SH: I think “Part of Your World” is so beloved more than 30 years later because of its message about facing your fears and believing in yourself, which anybody at any age can relate to. Curiosity and adventure are inspiring!

D23: What do you hope Disney fans take away from this special?
RR: I really hope that you all love the show as much as we do and, after watching, feel capable of achieving anything. I hope you all feel strong, courageous, and inspired, because each and every one of you has the ability to do amazing things.

D23: Izabela, what is your favorite memory from your performance?
IR: I will never forget the feeling of just stepping on the set for the first time to shoot the music video. Even though we had recorded our vocals separately, when we came together in person there was this kinetic energy between us all. It was so big, and so beautiful. I think we did a really good job of bringing Princess Tiana’s spirit to life in 2021.

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ExclusiveDisney Channel Stars Celebrate World Princesses Week With the ‘Ultimate Princess Celebration’
Aug 25, 2021 10:58 am
By J-14 Staff


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It’s the most magical week ever, and Disney Channel’s biggest stars are here to help celebrate!

Monday, August 23, kicked off Disney’s first-ever World Princess Week, and stars like Dara Reneé, Frankie Rodriguez, Julia Lester, Ruth Righi, Izabela Rose and Sophia Hammons are set to help celebrate with stunning covers of your favorite songs during the Disney Princess Remixed – An Ultimate Princess Celebration.

Set to air via Disney Channel on Friday, August 27, at 7:30 p.m. EST, the half-hour-long special will celebrate the most empowering aspects of the Disney princesses. Narrated by social media star Txunamy Ortiz, the special will also include a special debut of the music video for singer Brandy‘s “Starting Now” music video.

Throughout the special, each star will get a chance to sing their favorite Disney song.

“I was able to sing ‘Almost There’ from Princess and the Frog, which was so special for me,” High School Musical: The Musical: The Series star Dara told J-14 exclusively. “I mean, I auditioned with ‘Almost There’ for High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, and every single musical thing I’ve ever done I always performed ‘Almost There,’ so I was literally just so grateful to be able to sing my favorite Disney song.”

Disney+ star will also get a chance to duet with her HSMTMTS star Frankie. Together, the duo will sing “Into the Unknown” from Frozen 2. Other performances include Sophia Hammons performing a “Part of Your World” remix from Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Julia singing a remixed version of “Home” from Beauty and the Beast.

World Princesses Week showcases the courage and kindness of each princess. Each day, Disney showcased a different princess via their blog.

“From Moana’s courageous efforts to rescue her people, to the kindness Belle extended to a stranger, we take this time to celebrate their valiant acts and stories of personal triumph,” a statement from Disney Parks read.

Ahead of Disney Channel’s Disney Princess Remixed – An Ultimate Princess Celebration, all the stars spoke with J-14 exclusively about celebrating the Disney princesses and getting a chance to perform their favorite songs from some of the films.

Scroll through our gallery to read all the Disney star’s exclusive quotes.

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Izabela Rose
“I certainly do relate to Princess Tiana in many ways,” the actress gushed. “I am very goal-oriented and never let anyone tell me I can’t do something, just like her.”

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Ruth Righi
“One of Tiana’s most lovable traits is that she is easily relatable,” Ruth explained. “Both of us prioritize our family and dreams, are driven and hardworking, as well as have a big love for food.”

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Julia Lester
“I’m super excited for fans to see their favorite songs that they grew up knowing and loving, reimagined in this super cool way and to see some really awesome performances,” the HSMTMTS star said.

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Frankie Rodriguez
“I totally relate to Anna and Elsa,” the actor shared. “I grew up with an older sister, so I get that close bond of always wanting to do what the other one did. But also trying to make your own path.”

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Sophia Hammons
“Something Ariel and I both have in common is that we’re both driven and free-spirited, but we’re also very determined, and when we have a dream, we will do anything to achieve it,” she said.