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Disney Theatrical and Frozen director part ways

Disney Theatrical Productions has “chosen to go in another direction” in regards to their upcoming Broadway production of “Frozen,” so director Alex Timbers has left the production. Thomas Schumacher, President of Disney Theatrical described the decision as “especially painful.” Timbers has worked with Disney before as co-director on “Peter and the Starcatcher,” but his edginess Disney Theatrical and Frozen director part ways

Morgan Freeman to join cast of Disney’s live-action film The Nutcracker?

Disney currently has a live-action version of The Nutcracker in the works and it looks like Morgan Freeman is in talks to join the cast. If this pans out, Morgan will play Drosselmeyer, Clara’s godfather. Already signed on are Mackenzie Foy as Clara and Misty Copeland as the lead ballerina. News source/photo credit: The Disney Morgan Freeman to join cast of Disney’s live-action film The Nutcracker?

Director Garry Marshall dies at age 81

Garry Marshall, legendary Hollywood Director, died Tuesday, July 19, at age 81, of pneumonia after a recent stroke. Marshall was the creator of such classics as Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, The Odd Couple, and Mork & Mindy. As a director, he oversaw 18 films, including Pretty Woman, The Princess Diaries, Beaches, and Runaway Bride. Director Garry Marshall dies at age 81