Disney’s latest teaser for their live-action remake of The Little Mermaid really plays up the remake aspect of the whole affair. It shows some new glimpses of the film, directed by Rob Marshall, most of which directly evoke famous shots and moments from the original animated classic, like Ariel (now played in live-action by Halle … Read more
When Disney started making live-action version of their classic animated movies, their subjects were decades and decades old: A new version of Dumbowhich came out in 1941, gold Alice in Wonderlandwhich premiered in 1951, gold Cinderellaoriginally from 1950. The just-announced live-action remake that Disney is now developing, though, is Moana. And the original Moana premiered … Read more
Dwayne Johnson proudly announces Disney’s live-action Moana, bringing the mana, spirit, and magic of the original to a new medium. You’re welcome, Disney fans! A live-action reimagining of Moana is in development! Dwayne Johnson revealed plans for the project today in a recorded message from Hawaii. Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger shared the announcement during … Read more
Newcomer Maia Kealoha to star as Lilo in Disney’s upcoming live-action Lilo & Stitch remake from director Dean Fleischer Camp. It’s been revealed that newcomer Maia Kealoha will play Lilo in Disney’s upcoming live-action Lilo & Stitch remake. The news was first reported by Knight Edge Media and later confirmed by THR. Maia Kealoha has … Read more
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson to direct a live-action/hybrid reimagining of The Aristocats for Disney as well as oversee the music. I can’t say I ever would have expected to hear that Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson would direct a live-action/hybrid reimagining of The Aristocats for Disney, but here we are. Deadline reports that Questlove will be getting behind … Read more