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‘Cruella 2’: Emma Stone Reveals New Update!!

During a recent interview with Variety, Oscar winner Emma Stone shared an update regarding the current development status of Disney’s highly-anticipated Cruella 2. Stone also expressed her desire to work on the sequel. “Hopefully sooner, rather than later,” Stone said. “There’s a work in progress kind of thing going on. Yeah, yeah. We’ll see… She’s a blast, so we’ll see.” What was Cruella about? The … Continue reading ‘Cruella 2’: Emma Stone Reveals New Update!!

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‘CODA’ Wins Best Picture at Oscars 2022!! Check Out the Full List of Winners!!

While plenty of attendees quietly shared their frustration about the 94th Academy Awards cutting the live presentation of eight categories, there were a lot of wins to celebrate tonight. With Amy Schumer, Regina Hall, and Wanda Sykes as the award show’s hosts, there were plenty of laughs (and a few huh moments as well). The Academy Awards kept us entertained with musical performances by four … Continue reading ‘CODA’ Wins Best Picture at Oscars 2022!! Check Out the Full List of Winners!!

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Oscar Nominations 2022′ Revealed!!! Check Out the Full List!!

In another sign that things are starting to get back to normal, or at least settle into a new normal, the Oscar nominations are here! The 94th Academy Awards will hopefully look a bit different than last year’s ceremony. But one thing is for sure, the nominees will get us talking for the next few weeks as we theorize about who will win the big … Continue reading Oscar Nominations 2022′ Revealed!!! Check Out the Full List!!

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‘The Suicide Squad’ Crosses $100 Million at the International BO!!!

Over the weekend, the overseas box office gross earnings for The Suicide Squad finally crossed the $100 million mark. It was already very close at the onset of the weekend; but the extra $4.6 million it earned airing in 6,530 theaters in 73 different international markets was just enough to tip it over the edge. It has now grossed a total of $101.8 million dollars … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’ Crosses $100 Million at the International BO!!!

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‘Cruella 2’: Emma Stone Returning for Sequel!!!

Oscar winner Emma Stone has closed a deal to return for Cruella 2, prompting her agent to address dealmaking in the streaming age. Some people (i.e. know-nothings on Twitter) speculated that Stone would be among the stars to file lawsuits against Disney after Scarlett Johansson waged war with the Mouse House, accusing it of interfering with her Marvel contract when the studio decided to make … Continue reading ‘Cruella 2’: Emma Stone Returning for Sequel!!!

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‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Takes Over Top Spot from ‘Black Widow’ with $31M+ Opening at the BO!!

Even with Space Jam: A New Legacy in homes on HBO Max, Warner Bros. proves again that when they shell out on TV spots, they can open the film in movie theaters to a solid number. In this case, it was the best 3-day we’ve seen for a family film during the pandemic, with $31.65M. That’s also the best for Warner Bros. during the Covid-19 era, beating … Continue reading ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Takes Over Top Spot from ‘Black Widow’ with $31M+ Opening at the BO!!

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‘Black Widow’ Opens at Pandemic Best $215M+ Including Disney+ Premier at the WW BO!!

The Walt Disney Company sent out a widespread announcement that Black Widow made $215M-plus WW this weekend: Broken down, that’s $80M at the domestic box office, $78M in international box office, and over $60M in Disney+ Premier Access consumer spend globally. I understand that the latter figure skews more heavily toward US Disney+ Premier spending. This is the first time that Disney has released actual … Continue reading ‘Black Widow’ Opens at Pandemic Best $215M+ Including Disney+ Premier at the WW BO!!

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‘F9,’ ‘Boss Baby 2’ and ‘Forever Purge’ Show July 4th Synergy at the BO!!

For the first time since the onset of the pandemic in mid-March 2020, the top 10 films (on a 3-day basis) are set to gross well over $1M+ each. It may not sound like a big deal, but it is, because it finally demonstrates depth and breadth at the box office and a rebuild of the business. While that’s good news, the big screen business … Continue reading ‘F9,’ ‘Boss Baby 2’ and ‘Forever Purge’ Show July 4th Synergy at the BO!!

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‘F9’ Zooms to a $70M Pandemic Opening Record at the BO!!

Universal’s F9 grossed in one day what some movies have made in a weekend during the pandemic, earning $30M on Friday, on its way to a revised 3-day of $70M. It’s an amount achieved on a pure theatrical window, which is expected to be around 45 days, and that’s important to note: So far the movies that have opened to big numbers this summer ($50M+) are those … Continue reading ‘F9’ Zooms to a $70M Pandemic Opening Record at the BO!!

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‘Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’ Leads Weekend with a $17M Debut at a Dull BO!!

The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard is coming in higher over five days with $17M and a 3-day of $11.7M at 3,331 locations. It’s an OK result, and better than expected, but it’s not a result that has the town skipping about the return of the summer box office as the pandemic winds down, especially over what is typically a lucrative Father’s Day weekend. Speaking of Father’s … Continue reading ‘Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’ Leads Weekend with a $17M Debut at a Dull BO!!

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‘A Quiet Place Part II’ Continues Domination as ‘In The Heights’ Bows Tepidly at the BO!!

Paramount’s A Quiet Place Part II in its third weekend has beaten Warner Bros. highly-publicized Jon M. Chu-directed, Lin-Manuel Miranda musical In the Heights for the top spot at the weekend box office, $11.7M to $11.4M. It is a defeat no one really saw coming. A Quiet Place Part II‘s domestic running B.O. stands at $109M. As one rival marketing exec told me this weekend, “Warner Bros. … Continue reading ‘A Quiet Place Part II’ Continues Domination as ‘In The Heights’ Bows Tepidly at the BO!!

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‘Conjuring 3’ Scares ‘A Quiet Place Part II’ From Top Position at the BO!!

It use to be that the studios would space their horror movies apart on the schedule. It’s not usual that one would open up immediately after the other for fear of cannibalizing the same audience. That didn’t happen this weekend as New Line’s The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It opened to $24M, while Paramount’s second weekend of A Quiet Place Part II took in $19.5M. … Continue reading ‘Conjuring 3’ Scares ‘A Quiet Place Part II’ From Top Position at the BO!!

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‘Cruella 2’ Is in Early Development!!

Disney‘s live-action prequel to one of their older animated films, Cruella, has only just released, but development has already begun on a sequel. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the studio has started the process of assembling a second Cruella movie. Both screenwriter Tony McNamara and director Craig Gillespie are expected to return for the follow-up to the film that starred Emma Stone as the famed … Continue reading ‘Cruella 2’ Is in Early Development!!

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‘Cruella 2’: Craig Gillespie Talks Potential Sequel Plans!!

Following its theatrical release and Disney+ debut last Friday, Disney’s newest live-action feature Cruella has been receiving a good amount of positive responses from critics and audiences alike, who are praising the film’s direction, costume design, and soundtrack as well as Emma Stone and Emma Thompson’s performances. The film currently sits at a gross of over 40 million worldwide, which helped to reignite the box … Continue reading ‘Cruella 2’: Craig Gillespie Talks Potential Sequel Plans!!

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‘A Quiet Place Part II’ Leads With $58M+ Opening, ‘Cruella’ Shines With $27M Marking Return of the BO!!

Any major studio executive who is out to prove that the theatrical business doesn’t work can rip up that presentation they had planned for next week about projected streaming revenues. Because this weekend, the domestic box office finally came back, and no, it wasn’t with Tenet or a No. 1 movie that’s being released on streaming day-and-date with theatrical. Paramount’s A Quiet Place Part II … Continue reading ‘A Quiet Place Part II’ Leads With $58M+ Opening, ‘Cruella’ Shines With $27M Marking Return of the BO!!

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‘Ursula’: Emma Stone Wants an Origin Movie of ‘The Little Mermaid’ Villain!!

Emma Stone is currently starring in Disney’s Cruella, but if it was up to her, another popular and iconic Disney villain would be getting their own movie. In a recent interview with Variety, Emma Stone said that she would love to see Ursula, the main villain of the Disney film The Little Mermaid, get her own feature film. “She’s an octopus and the world you … Continue reading ‘Ursula’: Emma Stone Wants an Origin Movie of ‘The Little Mermaid’ Villain!!

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Cruella (2021) Review!!

Synopsis – A live-action prequel feature film following a young Cruella de Vil. My Take – Personally, I have detested most of Disney‘s live action remakes. While I unlike most enjoyed Tim Burton‘s take on Alice in Wonderland (2010), I can’t say the same for its horrendous sequel, Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016), or his take on Dumbo (2019). My disdain for these cash … Continue reading Cruella (2021) Review!!

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‘Spiral’ Puts ‘Saw’ Franchise Over $1B as ‘F9’ Zooms to a $162.4M Opening at the Overseas BO!!

The domestic box office isn’t going to get interesting until next weekend when Paramount’s A Quiet Place Part II and Disney’s Cruella launch the summer season. From that point on, we largely won’t have any weekends where the major studios are taking a break from releasing wide entries, which is the case this weekend as Lionsgate’s Spiral: From the Book of Saw repeats in its second frame with $1.38M on … Continue reading ‘Spiral’ Puts ‘Saw’ Franchise Over $1B as ‘F9’ Zooms to a $162.4M Opening at the Overseas BO!!

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‘Spiral’ Leads Slow Weekend at the BO!!

At a time when the box office looked to be making progress, especially with No. 2 chain Regal reopening more theaters, it was a downer of a weekend. Lionsgate’s R-rated Spiral: From The Book of Saw, starring Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson, came in with $8.7M, under the $10M-$15M many were hoping for. This despite the fact that it’s the 6th No. 1 opening … Continue reading ‘Spiral’ Leads Slow Weekend at the BO!!

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‘Shang-Chi’ and ‘Free Guy’ Set for a 45-Day Window of Theatrical Exclusivity!!

Disney continued to lay out its upcoming release plans today during an investors call. The studio revealed that both Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and the Ryan Reynolds action comedy Free Guy will debut in theaters with a 45-day window of exclusivity. Recently, Disney announced that it would be continuing its Premier Access program of simultaneously releasing features theatrically and on the studio’s … Continue reading ‘Shang-Chi’ and ‘Free Guy’ Set for a 45-Day Window of Theatrical Exclusivity!!

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Guy Ritchie’s ‘Wrath Of Man’ Leads Weekend With $8M at the BO!!

By the calendar’s measure of recent box office years, it is the first weekend of summer. But because movie theaters are still closed in most of Europe and Brazil because of the pandemic, Disney decided to move Marvel’s Black Widow to July 9. The good news is that we will finally have a semblance of a summer box office season, unlike last year, and UnitedArtistsReleasing is … Continue reading Guy Ritchie’s ‘Wrath Of Man’ Leads Weekend With $8M at the BO!!

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‘Cruella’ Gets a New Behind-the-Scenes Video!! Check It Out!!

With less than a month until Cruella hits both theaters and Disney+ Premier Access, Disney has released a fresh set of character posters and a new behind-the-scenes look featuring Emma Stone. In the new video, Stone explains how much of a unique experience it is to play the iconic Disney villain, and presents new footage that shows us more of the fabulous and wicked world of Cruella. The … Continue reading ‘Cruella’ Gets a New Behind-the-Scenes Video!! Check It Out!!

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‘Cruella’ Set to Hit Theaters and Disney+ on May 28!!

Disney did hold out for as long as it could, but the wheel of release dates waits for no man or mouse. Today, the studio announced it would continue to semi-follow in Warner Bros.‘ footsteps and release more of its upcoming blockbusters simultaneously in theaters and on its streaming service, Disney+, with the $30 Premier Access. Among the same-day options is Cruella, the live-action 101 Dalmations … Continue reading ‘Cruella’ Set to Hit Theaters and Disney+ on May 28!!

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‘Cruella’: The Disney Villain’s Origin Story Gets a First Poster!! Check It Out!!

Disney has released the first poster for their upcoming live-action origin story of the animated villain, Cruella. Emma Stone stars as the eponymous villain, and the movie will explain how she became someone who thought it was a good idea to try and murder dozens of puppies to make a new outfit. We’ll get our first trailer for the film tomorrow, but I honestly don’t … Continue reading ‘Cruella’: The Disney Villain’s Origin Story Gets a First Poster!! Check It Out!!

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Disney Considering Moving ‘Cruella’ and Others to Disney+!!

After the premier access Disney+ debut of giant, international action-blockbuster Mulan and the Christmas Day “regular Disney+” debut of giant, critically acclaimed Pixar film Soul, it’s clear that Disney is investing a ton more resources into their streaming services, a move only exacerbated by loss in revenue and pandemic-era difficulties. But now, it sounds like Disney is going even further with this “skip the theaters, go straight … Continue reading Disney Considering Moving ‘Cruella’ and Others to Disney+!!

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Dev Patel to Star in Chippendales True Crime Movie!!

Dev Patel has joined the true crime movie from I, Tonya director Craig Gillespie about the rise and violent fall of the 1980s male strip club Chippendales. As reported by Deadline, the attachment of both star and filmmaker has spurred interest from several studios in the project, which was developed by producer David Permut of Permut Presentations. Patel will portray Somen “Steve” Banerjee, an Indian … Continue reading Dev Patel to Star in Chippendales True Crime Movie!!

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‘Cruella’: Disney Live-Action Remake Adds Kirby Howell-Baptiste!!

Following the exciting first-look at Cruella during Disney’s D23 Expo in August, even more fun casting news has emerged. The live-action remake of Disney’s beloved 1961 animated film 101 Dalmatians will be directed by I, Tonya helmer Craig Gillespie and stars Oscar-winner Emma Stone as the titular villain with the memorable black-and-white hairdo. The story will take place in London in the 1970s as Cruella de Vil attempts to make it in the high-fashion … Continue reading ‘Cruella’: Disney Live-Action Remake Adds Kirby Howell-Baptiste!!

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‘Knights’: Disney Developing Live-Action Adventure Movie Set in Middle Ages!!

Disney is developing a live-action adventure movie titled Knights that will be set in the Middle Ages, and the studio has tapped Operation Finale scribe Matt Orton to write the script, Collider has confirmed. The story is said to follow a headstrong young woman who joins a knight in his quest to destroy a world-threatening artifact before it falls into the wrong hands. According to Deadline, Knights … Continue reading ‘Knights’: Disney Developing Live-Action Adventure Movie Set in Middle Ages!!

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‘Cruella’: First Look Reveals Emma Stone as the Disney Villain!! Check It Out!!

Disney unveiled a first look at Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone in the title role of the studio’s upcoming live-action prequel Cruella. The film is, of course, a new spin on the classic 101 Dalmatians story, with Stone playing a younger version of the titular villain in a 1970s setting. I, Tonya and Lars and the Real Girl director Craig Gillespie takes the helm, and the … Continue reading ‘Cruella’: First Look Reveals Emma Stone as the Disney Villain!! Check It Out!!

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‘Cruella’: Disney moves Release from Christmas 2020 to Summer 2021!!!

Disney has delayed the release of its Emma Stone movie Cruella by five months and assigned a new release date for Joe Wright‘s thriller The Woman in the Window starring Amy Adams, the studio announced Tuesday. Cruella is a live-action prequel to 101 Dalmatians that follows a young Cruella de Vil, played by Stone. Emma Thompson co-stars alongside Joel Fry and Paul Walter Hauser, the … Continue reading ‘Cruella’: Disney moves Release from Christmas 2020 to Summer 2021!!!

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‘Cruella’: Joel Fry Joins Emma Stone in Disney’s Live-Action Film!!

The live-action Disney train keeps on a-rollin’ as the cast of Cruella, an origin story for 101 Dalmations baddie Cruella de Vil, comes together. Joel Fry, who co-starred in Danny Boyle‘s Yesterday this year and once met a very stabby end as Hizdahr zo Lora on Game of Thrones, has joined the project, according to Variety. The actor will play Jasper, one half of the fumbling … Continue reading ‘Cruella’: Joel Fry Joins Emma Stone in Disney’s Live-Action Film!!

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‘Cruella’: Paul Walter Hauser to join the Disney film!!

I, Tonya and BlacKkKlansman star Paul Walter Hauser is in negotiations to join Disney’s live-action 101 Dalmatians prequel Cruella, with The Wrap reportedly that he is being eyed for the role of Roger Dearly. Emma Stone (La La Land) is attached to portray the young, pre-villain Cruella de Vil, while Emma Thompson (Howards End) has been linked to the role of the film’s antagonist, The … Continue reading ‘Cruella’: Paul Walter Hauser to join the Disney film!!

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‘Cruella’: Emma Thompson in Talks to Join Disney’s Live-Action Movie!!!

Hot off hosting Saturday Night Live this past weekend, Late Night star Emma Thompson is in early talks to join Emma Stone in Disney’s live-action movie Cruella, which tells the origin story of 101 Dalmatians villain Cruella de Vil, Collider has confirmed. Craig Gillespie (I, Tonya) is directing from a script by Tony McNamara and Dana Fox. Marc Platt and Kristin Burr are producing along with … Continue reading ‘Cruella’: Emma Thompson in Talks to Join Disney’s Live-Action Movie!!!

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Disney Shuffles More Release Dates Following Fox Acquisition!!!

We knew when Disney acquired 20th Century Fox that they’d likely be shuffling up their release date calendar, and today that announcement came. With Fox no longer its own standalone studio, Disney doesn’t want Fox’s films to infringe upon its box office prospects, and vice versa, so some changes were in order. Indeed, the changes were aplenty. The most notable shifts/announcements have to do with … Continue reading Disney Shuffles More Release Dates Following Fox Acquisition!!!

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Disney Cancels More FOX Movies!!

Late last week we learned that Disney had pulled the plug on Wes Ball‘s $170 million adaptation of Mouse Guard just weeks before it was slated to start production — a move that came on the heels of the studio’s decision to put Fox 2000’s Tom Hanks movie News of the World and an adaptation of Angie Thomas‘ bestseller On the Come Up into turnaround. And now, yet … Continue reading Disney Cancels More FOX Movies!!

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‘The Menu’: Emma Stone, Ralph Fiennes Eyed to Star in Alexander Payne’s Next!!

Oscar winner Emma Stone and two-time Oscar nominee Ralph Fiennes are being eyed to star in Alexander Payne‘s next film The Menu, multiple sources familiar with the project have told Collider. Will Tracy (Succession) and Seth Reiss (Late Night With Seth Meyers) wrote the script, and the comedic horror-thriller is being produced by Will Ferrell, Adam McKay and Betsy Koch via Gary Sanchez Productions. Set … Continue reading ‘The Menu’: Emma Stone, Ralph Fiennes Eyed to Star in Alexander Payne’s Next!!

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‘Cruella’: Nicole Kidman Rumored To Be Joining Emma Stone’s Disney Film!!!

Back in 2016, it was announced that Emma Stone will be taking on the iconic Disney villain Cruella de Vil in a live-action movie for Walt Disney Pictures, and having enlisted I, Tonya director Craig Gillespie last year, it seems the studio is finally pushing ahead on the project. The logline for the film – titled Cruella – reads: “Estella (Cruella De Vil) lives on … Continue reading ‘Cruella’: Nicole Kidman Rumored To Be Joining Emma Stone’s Disney Film!!!

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‘Cruella’: ‘I, Tonya’ Director in Talks to Direct the Live-Action Film With Emma Stone!!

Director Craig Gillespie is in talks to direct “Cruella” at Disney, the live-action Cruella de Vil movie starring Emma Stone, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap. Gillespie is making his follow-up to 2017’s Oscar-winning “I, Tonya.” He previously directed the films “Million Dollar Arm” and “The Finest Hours” for Disney. Alex Timbers, known for his work on Broadway and Amazon’s “Mozart in … Continue reading ‘Cruella’: ‘I, Tonya’ Director in Talks to Direct the Live-Action Film With Emma Stone!!

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Disney’s Live-Action ‘Aladdin’ Holding Open Casting Call for Leads; Filming Dates Revealed!!!

With the theatrical release of Beauty and the Beast just around the corner, which is tracking to rake in as much as $120 million on its opening weekend, Disney is already gearing up for the next live-action reboot on the docket: Aladdin. THR confirms that the studio has sent out a casting call for Middle Eastern actor ages in the 18 to 25 age range … Continue reading Disney’s Live-Action ‘Aladdin’ Holding Open Casting Call for Leads; Filming Dates Revealed!!!

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Disney’s ‘Cruella’ Taps ‘Mozart in the Jungle’ Co-Creator to Direct Origin Story!!!

Disney has closed in on a director to helm its live-action Cruella De Vil origin story, Cruella. Alex Timbers, who co-created Amazon’s Golden Globe-winning Mozart in the Jungle, is in negotiations to head the film, which stars Emma Stone as the titular fur-loving fashionista. And the decision may be indicative of the vibe Disney is going for. THR first reported the news of Timbers, who … Continue reading Disney’s ‘Cruella’ Taps ‘Mozart in the Jungle’ Co-Creator to Direct Origin Story!!!

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‘The Little Mermaid’: Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda Board Disney’s Live-Action Remake!!

Disney is moving forward with their live-action The Little Mermaid and they’re recruiting some of the best talent in the creative talent in the business. Lin-Manuel Miranda of Hamilton fame and legendary Disney songwriter Alan Menken will team up to write the music for the live-action adaptation of the beloved 1989 animated film. Miranda will also produce the film alongside Marc Platt (Grease Live!). Per Deadline, The plan is for the soundtrack to be a mix of … Continue reading ‘The Little Mermaid’: Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda Board Disney’s Live-Action Remake!!

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Disney Releases Calendar With More Live Action Fair Tale Movies!!

Disney has taken the success of The Jungle Book, Maleficent, and Alice in Wonderland to heart if their new release date schedule is any indication. Though none of the following dates have hard titles attached to them, this will certainly change before long. Basically, Disney is marking its territory well before it has any final decisions about which movies will occupy which slots, daring any … Continue reading Disney Releases Calendar With More Live Action Fair Tale Movies!!

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