Disney's 'Tiana' series based on 'The Princess and the Frog' was shelved by the network due to its shift out of long-form content. Here's what to know.

Disney+ has officially shelved Princess and the Frog series Tiana as the streamer abandons long form animation stories.

Disney has officially shelved its highly anticipated Tiana series, disappointing fans who have waited years for the return of its groundbreaking princess character. The cancellation represents part of a larger strategic shift at Walt Disney Animation Studios as the entertainment giant moves away from producing long-form original content for its streaming platform.