Princess Natasha

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Princess Natasha
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Genre
Created by Larry Schwarz
Directed byGrant Sligh
Creative directorSean Lahey
Starring
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes44
Production
Executive producerLarry Schwarz
Running time6–10 minutes
Production company Animation Collective
Original release
Network
ReleaseMay 9, 2003 (May 9, 2003) –
July 1, 2006 (July 1, 2006)

Princess Natasha is an American flash cartoon that was developed by Larry Schwarz for AOL Kids. [1] The episodes were released between May 9, 2003 and July 1, 2006 and total 44 episodes overall, each running between 6 and 12 minutes apiece. The series follows the title character of Natasha, a princess of the fictional country of Zoravia. She must attend school in the United States, but without divulging that she is a princess or a spy.

Contents

The show has been featured on Cartoon Network, ABC Kids, [2] and included products such as a game adaptation through Nintendo and a line of chapter books. [3] Episodes of Princess Natasha were released on DVD in December 5, 2006 and plans were announced to create a line of bedding products featuring the character. [4] [5]

Synopsis

Natasha is the princess of the fictional Zoravia, which is composed of two parts: an old side and a new side. The old side holds all of the country's landmarks while the new side is more technologically advanced. The country is ruled over by King Carl, but was previously ruled over by his older brother Lubek. Lubek had been crowned king after the death of their father, but was ousted due to the kingdom unanimously disliking and voting against him. Upset, Lubek moved outside of the country and launched a series of attacks against Zoravia from the United States.

In order to stop these attacks the ruling family reluctantly allows their daughter Natasha to travel to the United States in order to stop Lubek's plans. However, she must keep her status of royalty and as a spy secret. While in the States, Natasha lives with the O'Brien family. Natasha develops a crush on their son Greg, who already had a girlfriend named Kelly that Natasha doesn't like. She also meets Maya, a tomboyish young girl that soon becomes one of Natasha's closest friends. School life is awkward for Natasha and is made more so by her duties to the crown, as she must sneak off to combat Lubek's latest plans.

Characters

Episodes

Season 1

No.TitleDirected byOriginal release date
1"From Zoravia to Zoravia"Grant SlighMay 9, 2003 (2003-05-09)
2"The Bold & the Beautiful"Grant SlighMay 16, 2003 (2003-05-16)
3"Boynki, Oleg Boynki"Grant Slight

Season 2

Tie-in media

Comic book

A comic book adaptation of the series was released through DC Comics in 2006. The series ran for four issues and featured Natasha in several scenarios where she must fend off Lubek's attempts at control. [6]

Games

There have been multiple games based upon the Princess Natasha series, many of which were flash games made available on the AOL Kids' website. A handheld game adaptation of the series was released through Nintendo on their Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS systems, entitled Princess Natasha: Student/Secret Agent/Princess.

Gameplay for the Nintendo game involved players controlling the title character as she battles enemies and rescues citizens. IGN gave a negative review for the game, criticizing its monotonous gameplay and difficult controls. [7] Nintendojo also gave a negative review for the game, saying that the "web is full of free flash games better than Natasha". [8]

Books

Chapter books

  1. Cloning Around (2006)
  2. Time Warped (2006)
  3. Game Over (2006)
  4. Thunderstruck (2006)
  5. Can It (2006)
  6. Sweet Nothings (2006)

Other books

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References

  1. ↑ DeMott, Rick. "AOL Launches Princess Natasha Online Comic & Game". AWN. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
  2. ↑ DeMott, Rick. "KOL To Bring Princess Natasha to ABC Australia". AWN. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
  3. ↑ "Time Warner to turn Princess Natasha into TV, book". USA Today. 24 March 2005. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
  4. ↑ "'Princess Natasha' jumps media to DVD". Detroit News. August 15, 2006. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
  5. ↑ "WestPoint Home to make products for KOL's Natasha". Kids Today. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
  6. ↑ "PRINCESS NATASHA 2006". DC Comics. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
  7. ↑ Thomas, Lucas (11 January 2007). "Princess Natasha: Student~Secret Agent~Princess Review". IGN. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
  8. ↑ "Princess Natasha: Student, Secret Agent, Princess (review)". Nintendojo. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
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