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Casting for Princess Jasmine in Disney’s Live-Action Aladdin Causes Controversy
After a worldwide search of over 2,000 actors, the leading roles of the Genie, Aladdin, and Princess Jasmine were announced this past weekend at the D23 Expo. Disney is now facing some criticism for the casting of Princess Jasmine. Naomi Scott landed the role of Princess Jasmine, and her heritage as a half-white and half-Indian … Casting for Princess Jasmine in Disney’s Live-Action Aladdin Causes Controversy
Disney Facing Lawsuit over Stolen Motion Capture Technology Used on 3 Films
While Disney has dealt with legal issues lately springing up from claims they stole others’ ideas as the basis for films (Zootopia, Inside Out), this newest lawsuit put before the company is about stolen tech. VFX firm Rearden LLC filed an injunction Monday against The Walt Disney Company to prevent them from distributing three films they … Disney Facing Lawsuit over Stolen Motion Capture Technology Used on 3 Films
‘The Nutcracker And The Four Realms’ Release Date Announced
According to Deadline.com, Disney’s live-action film The Nutcracker And The Four Realms will be released on November 2, 2018. This news is a departure from what was heard at the D23 Expo, where the live-action panel seemed to hint that the film’s release date wouldn’t be until 2019. The Nutcracker And The Four Realms is … ‘The Nutcracker And The Four Realms’ Release Date Announced
Disney and Steve Whitmire Express Differing Views over Kermit Termination
Six days ago it was revealed that long-time Muppeteer and voice of Kermit the Frog for the past 27 years, Steve Whitmire, had been let go by Disney. Now, four days after vague statements by Whitmire on social media, we have some clarification on both sides of the story. Disney has stated that the reason … Disney and Steve Whitmire Express Differing Views over Kermit Termination
Newly Minted Disney Legend Whoopi Goldberg Wants Controversial Film ‘Song of the South’ Released
This past weekend at the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California Whoopi Goldberg was named a Disney Legend. Since then, she has used her new Disney Legend status to talk about the racially insensitive 1946 Disney film, Song of the South. Whoopi Goldberg wants the film to be re-released, because she wants the American public to … Newly Minted Disney Legend Whoopi Goldberg Wants Controversial Film ‘Song of the South’ Released
Will Smith Cast as Genie in the Live Action ‘Aladdin’
Today at D23, it was announced that Will Smith has been cast as the Genie in the upcoming Aladdin live-action remake! Disney also announced the casting of Princess Jasmine and Aladdin. Aladdin will be played by the up and coming Mena Massoud, and Princess Jasmine will be played by Naomi Scott (who recently played the … Will Smith Cast as Genie in the Live Action ‘Aladdin’
Augmented Reality Lightsabers Coming Soon in Star Wars: Jedi Challenges Game!
‘Star Wars: Jedi Challenges’ will let you train your light saber skills in augmented reality! Take a look below! Augmented Reality Lightsabers Coming Soon! #Disneyexpo2017 #DISD23 #starwars #lightsaber pic.twitter.com/Yc6yF9XrQY — The DIS (@TheDIS) July 15, 2017
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Behind the Scenes Clip Released
The live action panel at the D23 Expo has released a lot of exciting information including this behind the scenes clip from Star Wars: The Last Jedi! The clip features Mark Hamill, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, and more! If you are a big Star Wars fan this is a must see! Go behind the scenes … Star Wars: The Last Jedi Behind the Scenes Clip Released
‘A Wrinkle In Time’ Official Teaser Trailer Released
A Wrinkle In Time is set to be released on March 9, 2018, but today during the live action panel at the D23 Expo the official teaser trailer was released! The film is based on Madeleine L’Engle book, which promises to “takes audiences across dimensions of time and space, examining the nature of darkness versus … ‘A Wrinkle In Time’ Official Teaser Trailer Released
‘Dumbo’, ‘Frozen 2’, ‘The Lion King’ and More Part of Disney Films Slate Through 2019
Today, at the D23 Expo in the live action panel, the slate of upcoming Disney films were released through 2019! Walt Disney Studios chairman Alan Horn announced that the 2019 releases will include an untitled Avengers film, Captain Marvel, Dumbo, The Lion King, The Nutcracker, Mary Poppins Returns, Frozen 2, Toy Story 4, Mulan, and Star … ‘Dumbo’, ‘Frozen 2’, ‘The Lion King’ and More Part of Disney Films Slate Through 2019
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