The Princess Diaries 2

The family film The Princess Diaries 2 is the sequel to The Princess Diaries. Now 21 and a college graduate, Princess Mia moves to Genovia to take her grandmother's place as Queen. She then learns that she must marry in 30 days in order to keep her crown.

Fast Facts

1. Director: Garry Marshall
2. Starring: Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews, Heather Matarazzo
3. MPAA Rating: G
4. Release Date: August 11, 2004
5. Tagline: To get the kingdom of Genovia... There's just a little hitch.

Trivia

1. Julie Andrews does her own stunt in the mattress-surfing scene.
2. Anne Hathaway's real mother, Kate McCauley, appears in the movie as the choir director.
3. This was the first time Julie Andrews had sung since having throat surgery
4. The jewelry used by Mia and the queen is all real. A guard was on set the whole time. The most expensive piece is the necklace the queen is wearing at the wedding.

Movie Goofs

1. The princess is shown practicing archery. In more distant shots, the string of the bow can be seen. In close-ups, however, the bow has no string.
2. When Mia is eating ice cream she gets some on the side of her face but in the next shot it has disappeared.
3. When Nicholas kisses Mia his lips are above hers but in the next shot they are lip locked.
4. After Mia falls in the fountain with Nicholas her lipstick has rubbed off but in the next shot it has been reapplied.
5. When they are reviewing potential husbands for Mia, Mia and Lily are eating popcorn but in the next shot it has disappeared.

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