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Netflix in “Active Discussions” with Disney to Keep Star Wars and Marvel Titles
On August 8, 2017, it was announced during Disney’s earnings report that the company would be creating an online direct-to-consumer streaming service. Additionally, this meant they’d also intended on pulling all their content from Netflix by 2019. Now it is being reported by multiple sources that Netflix and Disney are in “active discussions”, possibly working … Netflix in “Active Discussions” with Disney to Keep Star Wars and Marvel Titles
John Kani to Voice Rafiki and Alfre Woodard to Voice Sarabi in Live Action Remake of ‘The Lion King’
John Kani and Alfre Woodard are the latest actors to join Jon Favreau’s The Lion King live-action remake. Woodard will be voicing Sarabi, Simba’s mom, and Kani will voice Rafiki. Kani and Woodard will join Donald Glover as Simba, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa, Billy Eicher as Timone, and James Earl Jones, who will be reprising his … John Kani to Voice Rafiki and Alfre Woodard to Voice Sarabi in Live Action Remake of ‘The Lion King’
Disney’s Upcoming Live Action Remake of ‘Aladdin’ Finds Its Jafar
Marwan Kenzari is reportedly in negotiation with Disney to assume the role of Jafar in Disney’s live-action remake of Aladdin. Kenzari appeared in MGM’s Ben-Hur, Universal’s The Mummy, and stars opposite Noomi Rapace and Glenn Close in Netflix’s action thriller What Happened to Monday. Kenzari also plays the conductor of a train filled with duplicitous … Disney’s Upcoming Live Action Remake of ‘Aladdin’ Finds Its Jafar
Disney Channel Announces Production is Underway to Relaunch ‘Bug Juice’
If you’re looking for a real blast from the past, you’ll be excited to hear that filming is currently underway at Camp Waziyatah in Waterford, Maine to bring Disney Channel’s reality TV show Bug Juice back! Bug juice was named after the juice drinks often served at summer camps. The show provided a genuine portrayal … Disney Channel Announces Production is Underway to Relaunch ‘Bug Juice’
‘The Lion King’ Now Playing Again for a Limited Time in Select Theaters
Disney’s princesses aren’t the only ones getting some re-release treatment; The Lion King is currently delighting fans again as it plays in select AMC theaters starting today. Disney just announced the “Dream Big, Princess” event, where throughout September and October AMC Theaters will re-show some of Disney’s best princess-driven films, along with special showings at Hollywood’s … ‘The Lion King’ Now Playing Again for a Limited Time in Select Theaters
ABC Postpones Live Musical Version of ‘The Little Mermaid Live!’ That Was to Air on October 3
ABC has been planning a live, made-for-TV musical production of The Little Mermaid Live! based on the classic Disney animated film. The live production had originally been scheduled to air on October 3, 2017, under the Wonderful World of Disney brand, but has been canceled. No new air date has been set at this time. “We are postponing … ABC Postpones Live Musical Version of ‘The Little Mermaid Live!’ That Was to Air on October 3
Chiwetel Ejiofor Cast as Scar in Upcoming Live Action Version of The Lion King
According to The Wrap, Chiwetel Ejiofor has been cast as Scar in the upcoming live action retelling of The Lion King. Ejiofor is best known for his role in 2013’s 12 Years a Slave, in which he was an Oscar nominee for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role. Chiwetel Ejiofor now joins … Chiwetel Ejiofor Cast as Scar in Upcoming Live Action Version of The Lion King
‘Dream Big, Princess’ Marathon Brings Favorite Disney Princess Movies to the Big Screen
Straighten your tiaras and get ready to head to theatres this fall as six classic Disney Princess movies are making their way back to the big screen! Disney has just announced their Dream Big, Princess extravaganza; an epic Disney Princess movie spectacular that will take place at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood as well … ‘Dream Big, Princess’ Marathon Brings Favorite Disney Princess Movies to the Big Screen
Ron Howard Shares Photo of New Droid from Untitled Han Solo Film
Ron Howard gave Star Wars fans a look at a new droid that will star in Disney’s upcoming film about a youthful Han Solo. The new droid bares a resemblance to franchise regular R2-D2 but with a different silver, white, and gold look. These droids can be so damn intractable. But we'll go until we … Ron Howard Shares Photo of New Droid from Untitled Han Solo Film
‘Girl Meets World’ Star Sabrina Carpenter Sued by Former Music Managers
Sabrina Carpenter, a singer and actress best known for her role in the Disney Channel’s Girl Meets World, is facing a lawsuit from her previous music managers. The suit against Carpenter, her parents, and her manager claims that Stan Rogow and Elliot Lurie were not paid commissions owed to them after they were fired. Rogow … ‘Girl Meets World’ Star Sabrina Carpenter Sued by Former Music Managers
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