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Beauty and the Beast Maintains Top Spot for Second Week
Disney’s live-action musical adaptation has remained #1 at the box office through its second week. Beauty and the Beast managed to outperform newcomers Power Rangers, CHiPs, and Life, all of which debuted this past weekend. While Disney had estimated weekend sales up to $85 million for the film, it actually brought in $88.3 million (at … Beauty and the Beast Maintains Top Spot for Second Week
Carrie Fisher’s Passing Won’t Be Addressed in Star Wars: The Last Jedi
According to USA Today, Disney CEO Bob Iger has stated that Carrie Fisher’s role in Star Wars: The Last Jedi won’t be changed in reaction to her passing. Star Wars: The Last Jedi will open in theaters on December 15th, 2017. Carrie Fisher’s role as Princess Leia had completed filming for the new film before … Carrie Fisher’s Passing Won’t Be Addressed in Star Wars: The Last Jedi
‘Total Recall’ Screenwriter Claims Disney Stole his ‘Zootopia’ Idea in Lawsuit Filed March 21
The Walt Disney Company was just hit with a lawsuit claiming that they “stole” the idea for its billion-dollar-grossing, Oscar-winning, animated film, ‘Zootopia.’ Hollywood veteran, producer, and screenwriter Gary Goldman filed a lawsuit against the entertainment giant claiming that he pitched the original idea for ‘Zootopia’ twice over the years – once in 2000 and … ‘Total Recall’ Screenwriter Claims Disney Stole his ‘Zootopia’ Idea in Lawsuit Filed March 21
‘Mulan’ Live Action Remake Will Not Be a Musical
Although the ‘full musical’ treatment has proven to be a success for Disney’s recent live action reimagining of Beauty and the Beast, not every upcoming film will be taking that direction. Moviefone recently spoke with Niki Caro, the director set to tackle the live action adaptation of Mulan. Previous endeavors by Caro include Whalerider, Macfarland, … ‘Mulan’ Live Action Remake Will Not Be a Musical
‘Beauty and the Beast’ Opening Weekend Rakes in $170 Million
Disney’s latest live-action remake, Beauty and the Beast, made $170 million dollars in ticket sales in domestically this weekend. The film now has the largest March opening of all time surpassing last year’s Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. The film’s success is largely due to its mass appeal being a PG-rated film, and the good reviews … ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Opening Weekend Rakes in $170 Million
Beauty and the Beast Opening Weekend Could Exceed Expectations
Beauty and the Beast, the new live-action Disney feature, is poised to exceed the company’s opening weekend expectations. Disney initially had hoped to finish with $120 million domestically this weekend, then upped their estimate to somewhere in the range of $140 million to $155 million; but based on ticket sales for Thursday night previews and … Beauty and the Beast Opening Weekend Could Exceed Expectations
Disney-Pixar Releases Coco Teaser Trailer
Disney•Pixar released the first teaser trailer for Coco. The film centers around the adventures of 12-year-old Miguel, his love of music, and a remarkable family reunion. Actors Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, and Renée Victor lend their voices to the film in main roles. The main character Miguel is voiced by the young newcomer Anthony … Disney-Pixar Releases Coco Teaser Trailer
Zachary Levi Claims the Disneyland Turkey Legs are Actually Emu Legs
Actor Zachary Levi, star of the new animated series Tangled: Before Ever After, was on Conan O’Brien on Thursday night. During the interview Zachary Levi claimed an old Disney myth to be true. He believes that the Disneyland turkey legs are actually Emu. This is an old wives tale for Disney park fans, but according … Zachary Levi Claims the Disneyland Turkey Legs are Actually Emu Legs
‘Aladdin’ Casting Call Mentions Ethnicity
The next film in a long line of live-action remakes of classic Disney animated films, Aladdin has put out a casting call for its lead characters, the titular Aladdin as well as Princess Jasmine. The notice calls for actors with song and dance experience between the ages of 18-25. It also mentions “the characters are … ‘Aladdin’ Casting Call Mentions Ethnicity
Another Delay for ‘Avatar’ Sequel Release
Initially set for release by the end of 2014, the sequel to James Cameron’s blockbuster film Avatar will be delayed for a third time. The most recent scheduled release was for Christmas 2018, but Cameron told the Toronto Star, “Well, 2018 is not happening.” “What people have to understand is that this is a cadence … Another Delay for ‘Avatar’ Sequel Release
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