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Dismissal of ‘Zootopia’ Copyright Lawsuit Granted to Disney – For Now

Disney has been granted their request for dismissal of the copyright lawsuit filed by Gary Goldman via Esplanade Productions. Goldman’s complaint targeted Disney’s Zootopia stating that the film was derived from work he pitched to Disney. Esplanade reportedly failed to include Goldman’s materials for review in their original complaint and their attempt of detailing similarities Dismissal of ‘Zootopia’ Copyright Lawsuit Granted to Disney – For Now

Disney Casts John Oliver to Voice ‘Zazu’ in Upcoming Live-Action Remake of ‘The Lion King’

It has been confirmed that John Oliver has been cast to portray Zazu, the high-strung hornbill who serves as Mufasa’s loyal majordomo, in Disney’s live-action remake of The Lion King. Oliver will join the star-studded cast that includes Donald Glover as Simba, James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Billy Eichner as Timon, and Seth Rogen as Pumbaa. Jon Disney Casts John Oliver to Voice ‘Zazu’ in Upcoming Live-Action Remake of ‘The Lion King’

Disney Pixar’s New ‘Coco’ Trailer Gives a New Glimpse into the ‘Land of the Dead’

Back in March when the first teaser trailer was released for Disney Pixar’s upcoming Coco, we told you that the film is deeply influenced by Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Today we’re sharing a few more details along with the new official movie trailer. Despite his family’s baffling generations-old embargo on music, Disney Pixar’s New ‘Coco’ Trailer Gives a New Glimpse into the ‘Land of the Dead’

Review: “Beauty and the Beast” (2017) Available on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital HD

It was only inevitable that the animated classic Beauty and the Beast (1991) would get the live action treatment after previous successes like Maleficent and Alice in Wonderland. Disney made the right call in this case, because the reimagining of Beauty and the Beast is the top domestic film of the year so far bringing in over $500 million, Review: “Beauty and the Beast” (2017) Available on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital HD