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‘The Last Jedi’ Passes $600 Million Box Office Milestone
Although only the eighth highest-grossing film this weekend, Star Wars: The Last Jedi brought in enough money at the box office to push it past the $600 million mark for domestic sales. It currently stands at $604.3 million domestic, with international numbers reaching $692 million. This weekend’s success makes The Last Jedi not only the sixth film … ‘The Last Jedi’ Passes $600 Million Box Office Milestone
Former Apple, Samsung Executive Hired to Oversee Disney Streaming Service
BAMTech has chosen a leader for the Disney streaming service currently in development: Kevin Swint has been named senior vice president and general manager for the project. As first reported by Variety, Swint will be tasked with overseeing development and operations of the upcoming direct-to-consumer video service. Swint began working for BAMTech this month. Initially … Former Apple, Samsung Executive Hired to Oversee Disney Streaming Service
Disney in Talks with ’28 Weeks Later’ Director for ‘The Sword in the Stone’ Remake
Disney’s quest to develop a live-action re-imagining of their animated classic about a young King Arthur just passed a milestone. According to The Hollywood Reporter, director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo is currently in talks with Walt Disney Pictures to sit in the director’s chair, or throne as the case may be, for the upcoming project. The … Disney in Talks with ’28 Weeks Later’ Director for ‘The Sword in the Stone’ Remake
Disney Digital Network Partners with Twitch to Bring Exclusive Content
Under a multiyear agreement with Disney Digital Network, Twitch will begin getting exclusive content from four of Disney’s largest YouTube content-creator partners: Markiplier, Jacksepticeye, LuzuGames, and Strawburry17. Variety reports that the majority of new and exclusive content will make its debut on Twitch beginning Thursday. Each of the four YouTubers will not only create exclusive … Disney Digital Network Partners with Twitch to Bring Exclusive Content
Danny Strong, Thomas Kail, and Ice Cube Attached to Disney’s ‘Oliver Twist’ Project
Charles Dickens’ famous orphan is getting the Disney musical treatment; a modern Oliver Twist project is in the works with some major creative forces already signed on to it. The film, which follows the titular orphan boy through a life of exploitation and crime on the streets of London, will be directed by Thomas Kail. Kail … Danny Strong, Thomas Kail, and Ice Cube Attached to Disney’s ‘Oliver Twist’ Project
Stephany Folsom Takes Screenwriter Position for Disney Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 4’
Stephany Folsom has been hired by Disney Pixar as the screenwriter for the upcoming Toy Story 4 which is set to be released on June 21, 2019. Folsom is reportedly taking over for Rashida Jones and her writing partner Will McCormack from when they parted ways with the Toy Story 4 project back in November. You … Stephany Folsom Takes Screenwriter Position for Disney Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 4’
Get Ready for an Amazing 2018 at the Movies with This Lineup from Walt Disney Studios
Take a look at the 2018 release schedule from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures including the official synopsis, trailer, and additional information on each film. We’re in for an incredible year at the movies! Black Panther Marvel Studios’ Black Panther follows T’Challa who, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home … Get Ready for an Amazing 2018 at the Movies with This Lineup from Walt Disney Studios
Script Nearly Finished for ‘Disenchanted’ – Enchanted’s Upcoming Sequel
According to an update provided by Adam Shankman, Director of Enchanted 2 (a.k.a. Disenchanted), the long-planned sequel may begin filming in the near future! The following update was provided [by Shankman] at a Television Critics Association panel: “We are handing in a script in a couple of weeks that I’m super happy with. Then [we] … Script Nearly Finished for ‘Disenchanted’ – Enchanted’s Upcoming Sequel
‘A Wrinkle in Time’ Director Ava DuVernay Presented with NAACP Entertainer of the Year Award
The director of the upcoming Disney feature A Wrinkle in Time, Ava DuVernay, just received the NAACP Entertainer of the Year Image award. The awards were held last night, the day our nation honors the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. DuVernay’s acceptance speech listed off some of the recent creative contributions and successful … ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ Director Ava DuVernay Presented with NAACP Entertainer of the Year Award
‘Black Panther’ Ticket Presales Exceed ALL Marvel Films in First 24-Hours
Black Panther, the most-anticipated Marvel film of 2018, has already broken the record for highest ticket presales for a Marvel film in the first 24-hours according to Fandango, the popular online movie ticket retailer which is owned by Comcast Corp.’s (CMCSA) NBC Universal. 2016’s Captain America: Civil War held the previous record. For those who aren’t aware, … ‘Black Panther’ Ticket Presales Exceed ALL Marvel Films in First 24-Hours
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