The live-action remake of Disney’s “Tangled” is reportedly on hold. Live-Action ‘Tangled’ Paused According to Variety, sources state the film was in active development but is now on an indefinite hold. Variety says Michael Gracey (“The Greatest Showman”) was attached to direct and Kaytin Robinson (“Thor: Love and Thunder”) was writing the script. Deadline says … Read more
Daria Cercek, former Co-President of the Motion Picture Group at Paramount Pictures, has been hired by Walt Disney Studios as President of Disney Live Action Theatrical Division. Daria Cercek Hired as President of Disney Live Action Division According to Deadline, this new role will see Cercek take on all aspects of Disney Live Action’s theatrical … Read more
Disney has updated their release schedule for upcoming movies, including another delay for Pixar’s “Elio.” Disney Release Dates According to Deadline, the new release date for Pixar’s “Elio” will be June 20, 2025, instead of the previously announced date of June 13. The film was set to release on the same date as Universal and … Read more
Disney’s “Tangled” live-action movie is currently in development with “The Greatest Showman” film director Michael Gracey. Variety reports that the studio is currently developing a reimagining of the 2010 animated movie. It will be a musical take on the Brothers Grimm story about the magically long-haired princess Rapunzel. Michael Gracey, the filmmaker behind “The Greatest … Read more
Disney has released an official list of some upcoming theatrical film releases for the remainder of 2024 into 2025 following today’s Q4 Earnings Presentation, including an untitled film coming in September 2025. Select Theatrical Releases from Disney in 2025 The list consists of three columns: release dates, film titles, and brands. The Brand “Disney” refers … Read more
There’s a new box office heavyweight on the block, taking the crown from the titan heavyweight that is The Walt Disney Company: Universal Pictures ranked as the highest-grossing studio at the box office in 2023, according to Variety. Universal Takes Top Spot at the Box Office for 2023 For the first time since 2015, Disney … Read more
A media executive thinks that no movie will top $1 billion at the box office in 2024. The prediction comes in CNBC‘s Alex Sherman’s roundup of 2024 predictions that also include thoughts on Bob Iger’s successor as Disney CEO. 2023 and 2024 Box Office In 2023, “Barbie” and “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” were the … Read more
“The Marvels” earned just $10.2 million at the domestic box office in its second weekend, dropping 79% from its already underwhelming opening weekend take of $47 million, per Variety. The 79% fall is the worst second-weekend percentage drop ever posted by a Marvel Cinematic Universe film. ‘The Marvels’ Box Office Drops 79% In Second Weekend … Read more
Pixar has released a new teaser trailer and poster for “Inside Out 2,” the studio’s next theatrical release that’s set to hit theaters on June 14, 2024. The film is a follow-up to 2015’s “Inside Out,” which was a critical and commercial hit for the animation house. Pixar Releases ‘Inside Out 2’ Teaser Trailer The … Read more
Walt Disney Animation Studios has long positioned their upcoming film “Wish” as a celebration of the studio’s decorated history, apropos given that the film is releasing in the year in which The Walt Disney Company is celebrating their centennial anniversary (marketed as Disney100). During a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, “Wish” directors Chris Buck and … Read more
Eight iconic Disney films are returning to theaters for two-week limited runs starting this summer in honor of 100 years of The Walt Disney Company and movie magic. Here are the films and the dates they will be in theaters: Tickets are available now at fandangomovietickets.com/disney100. After the eight films leave theaters, Disney’s “Wish” will … Read more
‘Hocus Pocus 3’ has gotten the green light. The fan-favorite Halloween movie about the Sanderson Sisters will be getting a third movie. According to a New York Times article profiling Sean Bailey, who is responsible for many of the live-action Disney movies, the Sanderson Sisters will be back again for ‘Hocus Pocus 3.’ In the … Read more
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ animated comedy adventure “Strange World” has lost the company nearly $200M, marking its place as “the worst box office flop of 2022” according to Deadline. “Strange World” debuted in movie theaters on Thanksgiving and was quickly transitioned to Disney+ before Christmas, less than a month later, following a lackluster premiere week. … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
A trio of Disney-connected films have been named as part of this year’s selections to the National Film Registry, including a story of a robot in love, a groundbreaking short film, and the final chapter of the original Star Wars trilogy. “Return of the Jedi” received the highest number of votes from the public, according … Read more
Disney and Marvel Studios have just released a new trailer for the upcoming “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” The newest superhero blockbuster film stars Simu Liu as the titular Shang-Chi and arrives in theaters on September 3. Watch the official trailer below: Unlike recent releases by Disney and Marvel, “Shang-Chi and the … Read more