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The Swan Princess is a 1994 animated musical fantasy film directed by Richard Rich. Loosely based on the Swan Lake tradition, it follows Princess Odette, who is transformed into a swan by the sorcerer Rothbart, and Prince Derek as they attempt to overcome the spell and reunite. The film was produced outside the Disney studio system and is intended for family audiences seeking a fairy-tale story with romance, comedy, music, and hand-drawn animation.
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Is The Swan Princess based on Swan Lake?
Yes. The 1994 animated musical fantasy is loosely based on Tchaikovsky's 1877 ballet Swan Lake, but it gives the story a more direct romantic adventure structure. Princess Odette is transformed into a swan by Rothbart and tries to reunite with Prince Derek. [AFI Catalog](https://catalog.afi.com/Film/60252-THE-SWAN-PRINCESS)
Was The Swan Princess made by Disney?
No. It was directed by former Disney animation director Richard Rich and produced by Rich Animation Studios and Nest Entertainment, with New Line handling United States distribution. [The Swan Princess](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Swan_Princess)
Who voices Odette and Derek in The Swan Princess?
Michelle Nicastro voices Princess Odette, and Howard McGillin voices Prince Derek. Jack Palance voices the sorcerer Rothbart in the 1994 film. [The Swan Princess](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Swan_Princess)
What spell does Rothbart cast on Odette?
Rothbart transforms Odette into a swan, with the spell controlling when she can appear as a human. The film's central romance follows Odette and Derek as they try to break the curse and defeat Rothbart. [The Swan Princess](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Swan_Princess)
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