Facilier appears in the live nighttime water show at Disney California Adventure. Everyone else simply calls him "Shadow Man". Both operating a business where they claim to use their powers to help make the dreams of others come true when in reality, they do what they do for their benefit and enjoyment, ultimately double-crossing their victims and ruining their lives. However, in the case of Facilier/the Voodoo spirits, it's strongly implied throughout the film that Facilier acted as the spirits' henchmen. Dr. Facilier (commonly known as the Shadow Man) is the main antagonist of Disney's 2009 animated feature film The Princess and the Frog. He tries to manipulate Tiana into handing over the talisman in exchange for granting Tiana's dreams to open the restaurant she's dreamed of having since she was a little girl. Walt Disney Animation Studios has provided CartoonBrew with an exclusive behind-the-scenes featurette for The Princess and the Frog titled “Conjuring the Villain”. Dr. Facilier (or at least his shadow) encounters Peter Pan's shadow and begins to sing Friends on the Other Side, leading to the castle taking on a mechanized appearance and eventually leading to the arrival of Captain Hook. Facilier made his debut as a meetable character at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort in 2009. Dr. Facilier has Shadowy, cunning, charming, short-tempered, greedy, and cowardly personality. Facilier waits in the shadows, watching closely as Lawrence and Charlotte are about to be pronounced husband and wife. 4.8 out of 5 stars 554. Doctor Facilier is voiced by veteran voice actor, Keith David, known to many as Goliath from the Disney melodrama animated show, Gargoyles. Like most Disney Villains, Facilier wears mostly purple, red, and black in his clothing. Biography. Since The Princess and The Frog took place in New Orleans, jazz music was instrumental to the film. But I want to look at a film released more than a decade ago, to critical and viewer acclaim, that has largely evaded any criticism, that film being, of course, The Princess and the Frog. Facilier must now ask for help from his "friends on the other side". The effects of this powder include the reversal of the frog spell on Tiana, a man spontaneously growing hair (then having it sprouts all over him), producing puffs of smoke that display memories, and the creation of a full-scale rendition of Tiana's dream restaurant (although it is possible, and implied, that what he works with the powder are only illusions). They both kill a character who's on the good side Ray for Facilier). The Princess and the Frog. Facilier seems to use his cane for show performances, a tool, or a weapon. As the vision of the restaurant fades back into the graveyard, transforming Tiana in a frog. The villain here is the best since Hades from Hercules. His shadow may be a similar spirit given to Facilier by his "Friends," though as it fears the same fate that will befall Facilier if he cannot pay back his debt, it is perhaps a more personal creation of the doctor; it is obedient to his wishes and seems to reflect his mood at several points. Facilier manages to persuade the former valet to continue going along with the plan, assuring that all will be well so long as they have Naveen's blood in the voodoo talisman. Fanfiction Romance Disney Evil Villains Wiggins ... Pocahontas Hercules Danger Hades Gaston The Princess And The Frog Beauty And The Beast Disney Villains Frollo Hunchback Of Notre Dame Facilier Rattcliffe. Jan 1, 2020 - Explore Carlitosbg Ahumada's board "Dr. Facilier (The Princess and the Frog)" on Pinterest. Dr. Facilier However, she was merely wearing a costume in honor of the party. Right after, a meet and greet with the watching guest's proceeds. Facilier also shares many similarities to. Dr. Facilier, also known as the Shadow Man, is the main antagonist of Disney's 2009 feature film The Princess and the Frog. Our main villain Doctor Facilier will be played the actor Damion Poitier (suggested by Twitter user Gustavo16070184). Facilier's past is mostly unknown, though he mentions being a descendant of royalty through his mother (whose severed, shrunken head he keeps in his emporium). One of the graves turns into the gigantic Head Voodoo Mask, which opens it's mouth and reveals a portal. Peppa Princess Fort Adventure Playset - 8 Inch Expandable Playset with Carry Handle, Including Character Toy Princess and Frog, Picnic Basket, Sir George (Knight), Dragon and Catapult Accessories. Curiously, despite having great power, the nature of his voodoo leaves Dr. Facilier unable to conjure a thing for himself. Fortunately, Naveen escapes yet again and prevents this. The Princess and the Frog (2009) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Facilier begs for his life but one of his Friends grab Facilier's Shadow, pulling him to the ground. Tiana is a fictional character in Walt Disney Pictures' 49th animated feature film The Princess and the Frog (2009). Facilier gives Lawrence a trinket filled with the Naveen's blood, which allows Lawrence to magically transform into an exact copy of the Prince, thus impersonating him. ), Dr. Facilier is the third Disney Villain to tempt a Disney Princess (Tiana) with an offer to make her dreams come true; the first two being. Facilier has a daughter named Freddie Facilier(which comes from Descendants Wicked World on Disney Channel). Meanwhile, Naveen manages to escape and heads off. Facilier and the shadows chase after Ray while Naveen is being held captive by Lawrence. Once Naveen was returned, Lawrence steals back the blood and stores it in the talisman, restoring the power of his Naveen disguise. (Lawrence, Kronk). Released on December 11, 2009, The Princess and the Frog is the 49th animated feature of the Disney Animated Canon, as well as the first since 2004's Home on the Range to be traditionally animated. In a twist of fate, she kisses a frog and goes on an adventure through the New Orleans bayou. Like Jafar or Captain Hook before him, The Princess and the Frog sees Dr. Facilier – aptly nicknamed “Shadow Man” – wanting to defeat the good guys and let darkness triumph. He can see into the past of a person and see what people desire the most. Dr. Facilier is one of the few male Disney villains to wear a shirt that shows off his navel. Dr. Facilier is the second Disney villain to be killed by a Disney heroine in their debut film. In Naveen's place, the disguised Lawrence was now meant to marry Charlotte. Facilier and his sidekick shadow yearn to spread darkness and corruption, and become fantastically wealthy in the process. 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