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Disney Cancels 'Tiana' Amid Cost Cuts and Layoffs

3/4/2025

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Disney has made the heartbreaking decision to cancel "Tiana," an animated series that promised to delve deeper into the journey of its first Black princess from "The Princess and the Frog." This move reflects a broader strategy to pivot away from long-form content on Disney+, driven by soaring production costs and a renewed emphasis on theatrical releases. Sadly, layoffs at the Vancouver studio are expected to follow.

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Story summary

Disney has made the heartbreaking decision to cancel "Tiana," an animated series that promised to delve deeper into the journey of its first Black princess from "The Princess and the Frog." This move reflects a broader strategy to pivot away from long-form content on Disney+, driven by soaring production costs and a renewed emphasis on theatrical releases. Sadly, layoffs at the Vancouver studio are expected to follow.