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Most Recent Change to Disney’s 20th Century Studios: Emma Watts, Head of Studio, Resigns
Emma Watts, head of 20th Century Studios (formally 20th Century Fox), has resigned. Watts joined the studio in 1997 as creative executive, and stepped into the role of president of production in 2009. Walt Disney Studios chairmen, Alan Bergman and Alan Horn, released a statement thanking Watts: “Emma has made many wonderful contributions to Fox … Most Recent Change to Disney’s 20th Century Studios: Emma Watts, Head of Studio, Resigns
Artist Suing Pixar, Disney Regarding Van Featuring Unicorn in ‘Onward’
A San Fransisco-based artist, Sweet Cecily Daniher, is suing Disney, Pixar and Onward producer Kori Rae for allegedly covertly using her vehicle as a basis for the van featured in the soon-to-be released movie, Onward. Daniher’s 1972 Chevrolet G10 van, featuring red shag carpeting, a roof covered in white shag carpet, red velour seats and walls, and a large … Artist Suing Pixar, Disney Regarding Van Featuring Unicorn in ‘Onward’
John Williams Presented with Grammy Award for Star Wars: Symphonic Suite
Legendary composer John Williams took the win in the 2020 Grammy Awards in the category of Best Instrumental Composition for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Symphonic Suite. Best Instrumental Composition is a “Composer’s Award for an original composition (not an adaptation) first released during the Eligibility Year, Singles, or Tracks only.” Below is a 5-minute clip of … John Williams Presented with Grammy Award for Star Wars: Symphonic Suite
Disney Shares New Character Artwork for Upcoming Live-Action ‘Mulan’
In more live-action news, Disney has just shared the character posters for the upcoming live-action adaptation of Mulan. You can catch Mulan in theatres on March 27, 2020.
Walt Disney Studios to Turn ‘Bambi’ into Latest Live-Action Remake
The Walt Disney Company is reportedly in the process of developing a live-action remake of their 1942 movie Bambi as part of its aim to reimagine their classic films for a new generation of audiences. Two writers have been hired to pen the screenplay but Disney has not committed to a production or release date … Walt Disney Studios to Turn ‘Bambi’ into Latest Live-Action Remake
Margaret Kerry, Model for Tinker Bell, To Marry Lost Love at Age 90
Disney fan favorite Margaret Kerry, who was the reference model for Tinker Bell in 1953’s Peter Pan, recently reunited with a lost love and the pair plan to marry this spring. For Peter Pan, Kerry was filmed by special effects crews performing scenes with oversized props. The footage was later used by the animators to … Margaret Kerry, Model for Tinker Bell, To Marry Lost Love at Age 90
Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Put On Hold Awaiting New Scripts
According to several sources, the much-anticipated Obi-Wan Kenobi series being created for Disney+, featuring Ewan McGregor returning to the role, has been put on hold. The limited series, which is set eight years following Revenge of the Sith, is not being cancelled but is being reconfigured and reduced from 6 episodes to just 4. Deborah … Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Put On Hold Awaiting New Scripts
Disney Moves Away from Fox Brand; Studios Now 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures
In a move that insiders reportedly characterized as “rather inevitable,” The Walt Disney Company has decided to drop the “Fox” branding from its 21st Century Fox properties, 20th Century Fox and Fox Searchlight Pictures studios. The Walt Disney Company acquired the 21st Century Fox properties, including 20th Century Fox and Fox Searchlight Pictures, for $71.3 … Disney Moves Away from Fox Brand; Studios Now 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures
Review: Marc Davis in His Own Words: Imagineering the Disney Theme Parks
“Marc can do anything I ask,” said Walt Disney. “He can do story, he can develop characters, he can animate, he can design these rides. I have a whole building over there filled with animators, but I have only one Renaissance man, and that’s Marc.” Marc Davis truly was a Renaissance man. And, if there … Review: Marc Davis in His Own Words: Imagineering the Disney Theme Parks
Walt Disney Studios Garners 23 Academy Award Nominations
Hooray for Hollywood! The 2020 Oscar nominations were announced this morning, and Walt Disney Studios (along with Disney+, Pixar, and it’s 20th Century Fox and Fox Searchlight Studios) made the esteemed list with twenty-three nominations. Let’s take a peek at Walt Disney Studios’ nominations: Motion Picture Ford v Ferrari (Fox), Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping and James Mangold, Producers Jojo … Walt Disney Studios Garners 23 Academy Award Nominations
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