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American animated television series
| Sofia the First | |
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| Genre | Fantasy Adventure Musical Comedy |
| Created by | Craig Gerber[1] |
| Developed by | Craig Gerber |
| Directed by | Jamie Mitchell[1] |
| Voices of |
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| Theme music composer | John Kavanaugh Craig Gerber |
| Opening theme | "Sofia The First!", performed by Ariel Winter |
| Ending theme | "Sofia The First!" (Instrumental) |
| Composer | Kevin Kliesch |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 109 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Marc E. Platt Jamie Mitchell Craig Gerber (co, S2-S4)[1] |
| Editor | Pieter Kaufman |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production companies | Disney Television Animation[1] Toiion Animation Studios[2] TeamTO (season 3) [3] |
| Distributor | Disney–ABC Domestic Television |
| Release | |
| Original network | Disney Junior[1] Disney Channel[1] |
| First shown in | November 18, 2012 (pilot) |
| Original release | January 11, 2013 (2013-01-11) – September 8, 2018 (2018-09-08) |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | Elena of Avalor Elena and the Secret of Avalor |
| External links | |
| Official website | |
Sofia the First is an American CGI animated children's television series that premiered on November 18, 2012, produced by Disney Television Animation for Disney Channel and Disney Junior. Jamie Mitchell is the director and executive producer and Craig Gerber serves as creator, story editor, and producer. The show follows the adventures of Sofia, voiced by Ariel Winter. Sofia becomes a princess when her mother, Miranda, marries King Roland II of Enchancia. The show features songs by John Kavanaugh and Erica Rothschild and a musical score by Kevin Kliesch.[4]
History [edit]
The series pilot episode "Once Upon a Princess", premiered on November 18, 2012, on Disney Channel, which featured Cinderella. Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather from Sleeping Beauty were also introduced as the headmistresses of the royal school. The series itself premiered on January 11, 2013, on Disney Channel during its Disney Junior block. Disney Junior renewed Sofia the First for a second season on March 5, 2013,[5] and then the series was renewed for a third season on January 8, 2014.[6] The show's second double-length episode, The Floating Palace, aired on November 24, 2013, with an appearance from Ariel. The third double-length episode, The Curse of Princess Ivy, aired on November 23, 2014, featuring Rapunzel. On April 14, 2015, the series was renewed for a fourth season by Disney Junior.[7] Gerber clarified in December 2016 that it would begin in spring 2017 and have 24 22-minute episodes plus 2 60-minute specials.[8]
On January 29, 2015, a spin-off series was announced titled Elena of Avalor. The series premiered on July 22, 2016, on Disney Channel. In addition, a television movie premiered on November 20, 2016, titled Elena and the Secret of Avalor, which featured characters from Sofia the First.[9] [10]
The series finale episode, "Forever Royal" was aired on September 8, 2018.[11]
Plot [edit]
A young girl named Sofia and her widowed mother Miranda have lived a peasant life in the kingdom of Enchancia, with Miranda working as a shoemaker. One day, the widowed King of Enchancia, King Roland, needed to have his shoes fixed and sent for Sofia's mother Miranda. They fell in love and got married.
The series follows Sofia's adventures as she eases into her new role as a princess and tries to bond with her new family, which includes her step siblings Amber and James, as well as settling into her new royal school, where Flora, Fauna and Merryweather from Sleeping Beauty are headmistresses.
Roland gives Sofia an amulet, which she finds out can give her powers, be them blessings for good deeds or curses for wrongdoings; the most prominent of which is Sofia's ability to speak to animals. Rabbit Clover and birds Mia and Robin are recurring characters throughout the series. The amulet also links "all the princesses there ever were," calling them to help each other when one is in need.
Cedric, the royal sorcerer, is the recurring primary antagonist who attempts regularly to steal Sofia's amulet. Cedric plans to use the power of the amulet to overthrow the royal family and take over the kingdom of Enchancia.
Cast and characters [edit]
Main Cast [edit]
- Ariel Winter as Sofia
- Darcy Rose Byrnes as Princess Amber
- Zach Callison / Tyler Merna / Nicolas Cantu as Prince James
- Sara Ramirez as Queen Miranda
- Travis Willingham as King Roland II
- Jess Harnell as Cedric the Sorcerer
- Wayne Brady as Clover
- Tim Gunn as Baileywick
Guest Cast in one episode [edit]
Disney Princesses [edit]
- Jennifer Hale as Cinderella (from the debut movie/pilot episode "Sofia The First - Once Upon a Princess")
- Linda Larkin/Lea Salonga as Jasmine (from the episode "Two to Tangu")
- Julie Nathanson as Belle (from the episode "The Amulet and the Anthem")
- Jodi Benson as Ariel (from the episode "The Floating Palace")
- Kate Higgins as Aurora (from the episode "Holiday in Enchancia")
- Ming-Na Wen/Lea Salonga as Mulan (from the episode "Princesses to the Rescue")
- Katherine Von Till as Snow White (from the episode "The Enchanted Feast")
- Mandy Moore as Rapunzel (from the episode "The Curse of Princess Ivy")
- Anika Noni Rose as Tiana (from the episode "Winter's Gift")
- Ruth Connell as Merida (from the episode "The Secret Library")
Episodes [edit]
Reception [edit]
In October 2012, Sofia was initially identified as Disney's first Hispanic princess when a producer spoke during a press tour.[12] A Disney Junior general manager later clarified that "...Sofia is a fairytale girl who lives in a fairytale world. All our characters come from fantasy lands that may reflect elements of various cultures and ethnicities but none are meant to specifically represent those real world cultures".[13] Sofia has a mixed fairy-tale heritage, as a Disney spokeswoman elaborated, "...Sofia's mother, Queen Miranda, was born in a fictitious land, Galdiz, a place with Latin influences. Miranda met Sofia's father, Birk Balthazar, who hailed from the kingdom of Freezenberg, and together they moved to Enchancia, the place where Sofia was born."[14]
Galdiz is based on Spain[15] and Freezenberg is based on Scandinavia.[16] The National Hispanic Media Coalition president/CEO interpreted Kanter's half-Spanish(-inspired) description of Sofia as her not qualifying as Latina.[17]
Series creator Craig Gerber later created the spin-off series Elena of Avalor, featuring a Latina princess as the protagonist. Gerber explains in an interview with ABC news: "What the experience from Sofia showed me was what a demand there was a for a Latina princess", Gerber said. "That a misstatement that was made by a producer could snowball virally into this announcement that was never made. And Sofia was not Latina and never meant to be the first Latina princess. But it did really illustrate the fact that people really wanted a Latina princess, and I think it certainly bubbled in my mind and was part of what inspired me to come up with this idea."[18]
Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess premiered on Disney Channel on November 18, 2012, garnering 8.17 million viewers (when the Live+7 ratings were tabulated), which made it the #1 cable TV telecast of all time for kids 2–5 and girls 2–5. It also set a record for the #1 preschool cable TV telecast ever in total viewers and for adults 18–49.[19]
Home media [edit]
Home media is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.
| Title | Release Date | Episodes | Additional Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia the First: Once Upon A Princess | March 5, 2013 |
| Princess in training activity kit with stickers and tiaras |
| Sofia the First: Ready to Be a Princess | September 17, 2013 |
| Dress-up play set with wardrobe |
| Sofia the First: The Floating Palace | April 8, 2014 |
| Sofia friendship bracelets |
| Sofia the First: The Enchanted Feast | August 5, 2014 |
| Enchanted hand mirror |
| Sofia the First: Holiday in Enchancia | November 4, 2014 |
| Sofia light-up ornament |
| Sofia the First: The Curse of Princess Ivy | February 24, 2015 |
| Color-changing necklace |
| Dear Sofia: A Royal Collection | September 29, 2015 |
| Letter to Sofia kit |
| Sofia the First: The Secret Library | June 7, 2016 |
| Sparkling Sofia necklace |
See also [edit]
- Disney Princess
References [edit]
- ^ a b c d e f "Disney Jr's 'Sofia The First' Set To Debut January 11". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media, LLC. November 27, 2012. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
- ^ "Toiion-Sofia".
- ^ "Sofia the First".
- ^ "Kevin Kliesch talks about composing the score for Disney Junior's "Sofia the First"". Media Mikes. 5 June 2014. Retrieved 2018-09-29 .
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 5, 2013). "Disney Junior's 'Sofia The First' Renewed For Second Season". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (January 8, 2014). "'Sofia The First', 'Doc McStuffins' & 'Jake and the Neverland Pirates' Renewed by Disney Junior". TV by the Numbers. Disney Channel. Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (14 April 2015). "'Sofia The First' & 'Doc McStuffins' Renewed At Disney Junior". Retrieved 2015-09-05 .
- ^ @_CraigGerber (4 December 2016). "@JMRollie 24 22-minute episodes and 2 60-minute specials" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 6 December 2016 – via Twitter.
- ^ Evans, Greg (June 9, 2016). "Disney Channel Sets Premiere Date For 'Sofia' Spinoff 'Elena Of Avalor'". deadline.com. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
- ^ Keller, Joel (October 11, 2016). "In Elena and the Secret of Avalor, Jane Fonda Plays Sorceress Who Imprisoned Elena". tvinsider.com. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
- ^ ""Sofia the First: Forever Royal" Premieres Saturday, September 8, on Disney Junior" (Press release). Disney Channel. July 22, 2018. Retrieved August 28, 2018 – via Futon Critic.
a special extended-length finale episode
- ^ Rome, Emily; Mitchell, Jamie (16 October 2012). "'Sofia the First': Disney's first Hispanic princess?". Entertainment Weekly.
She is Latina, .. It's sort of a matter-of-fact situation rather than an overt thing.
- ^ Rodriguez, Cindy; Kanter, Nancy (25 October 2012). "Disney producer 'misspoke': 'First Latina princess' isn't Latina". CNN . Retrieved October 25, 2012.
- ^ Rodriguez, Cindy (19 October 2012). "Backlash for Disney's first Latina princess". CNN . Retrieved October 22, 2012.
- ^ Sieczkowski, Cavan; Kanter, Nancy (23 October 2012). "Princess Sofia Is Not Latina, Says Disney". Huffington Post.
Sofia's mom comes from a fictitious land, Galdiz, which was inspired by Spain.
- ^ Gicas, Peter; Gerber, Craig (22 October 2013). "Disney Backpedal? Mouse House Now Says New Princess Sofia Is Not Latina After Controversy Erupts". Eonline.
a mixed-heritage princess in a fairy-tale world. Her mother is originally from an enchanted kingdom inspired by Spain (Galdiz) and her birth father hailed from an enchanted kingdom inspired by Scandinavia
- ^ "Alex Nogales', NHMC President & CEO, Statement on "Sofia the First"". 23 October 2012.
Yesterday we met with Nancy Kanter, Senior Vice President, Original Programming & General Manager, Disney Junior Worldwide, to discuss Disney Junior's "Sofia the First." She shared that "Sofia the First" is in fact not a Latina
- ^ Williams, Angela. "10 Things You Should Know About Disney's Newest Princess, "Elena of Avalor"". Retrieved 18 December 2016.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda. "Disney Channel's 'Sofia the First' Crowned #1 Cable TV Telecast Ever in Kids 2-5". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on November 4, 2013. Retrieved December 4, 2012.
External links [edit]
- Official website
- Sofia the First at IMDb
- Sofia The First at the Big Cartoon DataBase
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