After a several decade-long career, famous director and animator John Musker is slowly preparing to retire. The 70-year old director is responsible for revitalizing Disney in the late 80s and 90s, so he is definitely one of the most important animators in history. His classic works include The Great Mouse Detective (1986), The Little Mermaid (1989), Aladdin (1992), Hercules (1997), and Treasure Planet (2002), but he has also worked on The Princess and the Frog (2009) and Moana (2016); although he won’t be returning for the sequel, Musker definitely left his mark on that movie as well.
The director recently attended the Animayo International Summit in Gran Canaria, where he promoted his new short film, I’m Hip!, but he also talked to El País about his beginnings at Disney, as well as about his opinions on the current state of things at the House of the Mouse.
At the time when Musker came to Disney,...
The director recently attended the Animayo International Summit in Gran Canaria, where he promoted his new short film, I’m Hip!, but he also talked to El País about his beginnings at Disney, as well as about his opinions on the current state of things at the House of the Mouse.
At the time when Musker came to Disney,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
While John Musker's name won't necessarily be instantly familiar to a lot of you, he's written and directed iconic Disney movies such as The Great Mouse Detective, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Hercules, Treasure Planet, The Princess and the Frog, and Moana.
However, despite his lengthy working relationship with the House of Mouse, the filmmaker has now lashed out at the studio's recent offerings. Like many fans, Musker believes Disney needs to dial back the political messaging in its movies, something even Disney CEO Bob Iger has strongly hinted will take a backseat moving forward.
"I think they need to do a course correction a bit in terms of putting the message secondary, behind entertainment and compelling story and engaging characters," he told Spanish outlet El País (via Toonado.com). "The classic Disney films didn’t start out trying to have a message."
"They wanted you to get involved in...
However, despite his lengthy working relationship with the House of Mouse, the filmmaker has now lashed out at the studio's recent offerings. Like many fans, Musker believes Disney needs to dial back the political messaging in its movies, something even Disney CEO Bob Iger has strongly hinted will take a backseat moving forward.
"I think they need to do a course correction a bit in terms of putting the message secondary, behind entertainment and compelling story and engaging characters," he told Spanish outlet El País (via Toonado.com). "The classic Disney films didn’t start out trying to have a message."
"They wanted you to get involved in...
- 5/27/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Animated filmmaker John Musker — who directed such Disney films as “The Little Mermaid,” “Aladdin” and “Hercules” — called out the Walt Disney Company for prioritizing political messaging over story in its recent films.
“I think they need to do a course correction a bit in terms of putting the message secondary, behind entertainment and compelling story and engaging characters,” Musker told Spanish outlet El País at this year’s Animayo International Summit in Gran Canaria, Spain.
“The classic Disney films didn’t start out trying to have a message. They wanted you to get involved in the characters and the story and the world, and I think that’s still the heart of it,” Musker added. “You don’t have to exclude agendas, but you have to first create characters who you sympathize with and who are compelling.”
Musker has collaborated with fellow director Ron Clements on several Disney animated features,...
“I think they need to do a course correction a bit in terms of putting the message secondary, behind entertainment and compelling story and engaging characters,” Musker told Spanish outlet El País at this year’s Animayo International Summit in Gran Canaria, Spain.
“The classic Disney films didn’t start out trying to have a message. They wanted you to get involved in the characters and the story and the world, and I think that’s still the heart of it,” Musker added. “You don’t have to exclude agendas, but you have to first create characters who you sympathize with and who are compelling.”
Musker has collaborated with fellow director Ron Clements on several Disney animated features,...
- 5/26/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Oscar Isaac continues to prove his versatility as an actor after he officially signed up to play Jesus Christ in The King of Kings. The project will be an animated family film produced by South Korean-based animation house, Mofac Animation.
The King of Kings via Mofac Animation
The film includes a star-studded cast: Forest Whitaker, Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, and Roman Griffin Davis also joined in. Seong-ho “Jay” Jang will be directing the animated movie while Anfernee Kim will serve as producer.
Oscar Isaac Joins The King of Kings As The Voice Of Jesus Christ
Anfernee Kim expressed enthusiasm to work with the cast of The King of Kings, particularly with Moon Knight star Oscar Isaac. He said in a statement via The Hollywood Reporter:
A film capturing the epic life of Jesus Christ warrants a stellar cast, and our actors announced to date – Oscar Isaac, Forest Whitaker, Kenneth Branagh,...
The King of Kings via Mofac Animation
The film includes a star-studded cast: Forest Whitaker, Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, and Roman Griffin Davis also joined in. Seong-ho “Jay” Jang will be directing the animated movie while Anfernee Kim will serve as producer.
Oscar Isaac Joins The King of Kings As The Voice Of Jesus Christ
Anfernee Kim expressed enthusiasm to work with the cast of The King of Kings, particularly with Moon Knight star Oscar Isaac. He said in a statement via The Hollywood Reporter:
A film capturing the epic life of Jesus Christ warrants a stellar cast, and our actors announced to date – Oscar Isaac, Forest Whitaker, Kenneth Branagh,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Mofac Animation has found Jesus.
Oscar Isaac has signed on to portray Jesus Christ in The King of Kings, the animated family film being made by the South Korean-based animation house. At the same time, Forest Whitaker has been tapped to give voice to the apostle Peter.
The duo join a growing A-list voice cast that includes Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, and Jojo Rabbit actor Roman Griffin Davis.
Seong-ho “Jay” Jang, known as a visual effects pioneer in Korea, is directing King of Kings while Anfernee Kim (Last Knights, John Woo’s The Crossing 2) is producing.
The faith-based feature is very loosely inspired by The Life of Our Lord, a little-known Charles Dickens short story that was published posthumously and that depicted the life and times of Jesus.
The script, by Jang and Rob Edwards (Disney’s The Princess and the Frog), sees Charles and Walter Dickens, voiced by Branagh and Davis,...
Oscar Isaac has signed on to portray Jesus Christ in The King of Kings, the animated family film being made by the South Korean-based animation house. At the same time, Forest Whitaker has been tapped to give voice to the apostle Peter.
The duo join a growing A-list voice cast that includes Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, and Jojo Rabbit actor Roman Griffin Davis.
Seong-ho “Jay” Jang, known as a visual effects pioneer in Korea, is directing King of Kings while Anfernee Kim (Last Knights, John Woo’s The Crossing 2) is producing.
The faith-based feature is very loosely inspired by The Life of Our Lord, a little-known Charles Dickens short story that was published posthumously and that depicted the life and times of Jesus.
The script, by Jang and Rob Edwards (Disney’s The Princess and the Frog), sees Charles and Walter Dickens, voiced by Branagh and Davis,...
- 5/16/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Disney Parks Blog recently announced that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom will open to all guests on June 28th.
Today, Disney has released many more details on what to expect from the new attraction, how to ride, where to smile for the camera, and when select guests can preview the new attraction.
How to Ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
When Tiana’s Bayou Adventure first opens, it will use a virtual queue system in lieu of a standby line. Guests can request to join the virtual queue via the My Disney Experience app at one of two times: 7 Am or 1 Pm. Disney expects a standby line to become available within a few weeks of the attraction’s opening.
Tiana’s will be part of the Genie+ program, available for reservations per the program’s usual operation. Interestingly, it will not be offered as an Individual Lightning Lane purchase.
Today, Disney has released many more details on what to expect from the new attraction, how to ride, where to smile for the camera, and when select guests can preview the new attraction.
How to Ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
When Tiana’s Bayou Adventure first opens, it will use a virtual queue system in lieu of a standby line. Guests can request to join the virtual queue via the My Disney Experience app at one of two times: 7 Am or 1 Pm. Disney expects a standby line to become available within a few weeks of the attraction’s opening.
Tiana’s will be part of the Genie+ program, available for reservations per the program’s usual operation. Interestingly, it will not be offered as an Individual Lightning Lane purchase.
- 5/14/2024
- by James Smith
- Pirates & Princesses
Tonight on “American Idol,” multiplatinum country star Kane Brown serves as guest mentor for the Top 5, who perform beloved classics on fan-favorite “Disney Night.” After America’s live vote, host Ryan Seacrest announces the Top 3 finalists.
Below, follow with our live blog for “American Idol 22” Episode 17 airing Sunday, May 12 (8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Et).
See ‘American Idol’ deaths: Full list of singers we’ve lost
8:00 p.m. — Previously on “American Idol”! The Top 7 performed two songs — a dance number and an Adele favorite. America voted live for the Top 5, and McKenna Faith Breinholt and Julia Gagnon were eliminated. Who will go home tonight? And who will advance to the Season 22 finale?
8:05 p.m. — This fan-favorite night kicks off with Lionel, Luke, Katy…and even Ryan singing “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” from “Toy Story4.” Of course that was pre-recorded, so next Ryan comes out...
Below, follow with our live blog for “American Idol 22” Episode 17 airing Sunday, May 12 (8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Et).
See ‘American Idol’ deaths: Full list of singers we’ve lost
8:00 p.m. — Previously on “American Idol”! The Top 7 performed two songs — a dance number and an Adele favorite. America voted live for the Top 5, and McKenna Faith Breinholt and Julia Gagnon were eliminated. Who will go home tonight? And who will advance to the Season 22 finale?
8:05 p.m. — This fan-favorite night kicks off with Lionel, Luke, Katy…and even Ryan singing “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” from “Toy Story4.” Of course that was pre-recorded, so next Ryan comes out...
- 5/13/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Disney has finally announced the opening date for the upcoming ‘Splash Mountain’ retheme, “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.” The date was announced in a press release this morning, and they took down and then re-announced on American Idol.
The opening date is June 28, 2024.
This is later than I was expecting. Early estimates placed it around June 10 or even Juneteenth, but the official date will be the end of the month on June 28 at Walt Disney World and later this year at Disneyland.
Here is the official press release from Disney:
“Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – “Drop on in” with Princess Tiana this summer, as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens in Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort on June 28!
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure invites guests to join beloved characters Princess Tiana, Mama Odie, Louis, and all-new friends on a thrilling adventure, all set against the music and excitement of a New Orleans celebration.
The opening date is June 28, 2024.
This is later than I was expecting. Early estimates placed it around June 10 or even Juneteenth, but the official date will be the end of the month on June 28 at Walt Disney World and later this year at Disneyland.
Here is the official press release from Disney:
“Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – “Drop on in” with Princess Tiana this summer, as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens in Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort on June 28!
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure invites guests to join beloved characters Princess Tiana, Mama Odie, Louis, and all-new friends on a thrilling adventure, all set against the music and excitement of a New Orleans celebration.
- 5/12/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
The “American Idol” Top 7 hit the stage singing dance songs and Adele hits on Sunday night, with host Ryan Seacrest revealing the Top 5 in front of judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. So, who do You think gave the best performance? Vote in our poll below.
Those named to the Top 5 will sing again on Sunday, May 12, on “Disney Night.” They take on iconic hits from beloved films, as America votes live for the Top 3 heading to the finale. Meanwhile, Kane Brown mentors and Jenifer Lewis performs “Dig a Little Deeper” from “The Princess and the Frog.”
See ‘American Idol 22’ predictions: Now You can predict who will win and who’ll be voted out next
The revival of “American Idol” continues with its seventh season on ABC and 22nd overall. The Season 22 Top 24 were chosen from those who survived Hollywood Week. Each of these contestants had to sing...
Those named to the Top 5 will sing again on Sunday, May 12, on “Disney Night.” They take on iconic hits from beloved films, as America votes live for the Top 3 heading to the finale. Meanwhile, Kane Brown mentors and Jenifer Lewis performs “Dig a Little Deeper” from “The Princess and the Frog.”
See ‘American Idol 22’ predictions: Now You can predict who will win and who’ll be voted out next
The revival of “American Idol” continues with its seventh season on ABC and 22nd overall. The Season 22 Top 24 were chosen from those who survived Hollywood Week. Each of these contestants had to sing...
- 5/6/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
One of country music’s most accomplished mainstays and global entertainers, Kane Brown, will serve as mentor for the fan-favorite “American Idol” Disney Night episode airing Sunday, May 12.
The contestants will head to “The Most Magical Place On Earth,” Walt Disney World and perform classics from your favorite Disney movies. Also joining the fun is award winning actress, activist and singer Jenifer Lewis, who will perform “Dig a Little Deeper” during the episode. Eight-time Grammy winner Terence Blanchard will accompany Lewis on the trumpet.
See ‘American Idol’ deaths: Full list of singers we’ve lost
Opening this summer at Walt Disney World Resort and later this year at Disneyland Resort, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will take guests on a musical adventure inspired by “The Princess and the Frog.” The attraction’s story picks up where the film left off as guests join Princess Tiana, Naveen, Mama Odie, jazz-loving alligator Louis...
The contestants will head to “The Most Magical Place On Earth,” Walt Disney World and perform classics from your favorite Disney movies. Also joining the fun is award winning actress, activist and singer Jenifer Lewis, who will perform “Dig a Little Deeper” during the episode. Eight-time Grammy winner Terence Blanchard will accompany Lewis on the trumpet.
See ‘American Idol’ deaths: Full list of singers we’ve lost
Opening this summer at Walt Disney World Resort and later this year at Disneyland Resort, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will take guests on a musical adventure inspired by “The Princess and the Frog.” The attraction’s story picks up where the film left off as guests join Princess Tiana, Naveen, Mama Odie, jazz-loving alligator Louis...
- 5/6/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Unmasking the Mystery: Who is Cleocatra? Last seen dazzling viewers with her performance of Etta James’ ‘Stormy Weather’, Miss Cleocatra returns to challenge Group B on The Masked Singer. Her identity has sparked discussions, with many asserting she’s none other than the multi-talented Jenifer Lewis. Diving Into Cleocatra’s Clues Jenifer’s distinct vocal prowess was reminiscent of her roles, such as in The Princess and the Frog. Furthermore, Cleocatra mentioned a life-altering diagnosis she turned into a beacon of hope. Jenifer Lewis has openly shared her journey with bipolar disorder, advocating for mental health awareness after years of concealing her condition.
The post Masked Singers Cleocatra Unmasked: Our Best Guess Revealed first appeared on TVovermind.
The post Masked Singers Cleocatra Unmasked: Our Best Guess Revealed first appeared on TVovermind.
- 5/2/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Unmasking the Mystery: Who is Cleocatra? Last seen dazzling viewers with her performance of Etta James’ ‘Stormy Weather’, Miss Cleocatra returns to challenge Group B on The Masked Singer. Her identity has sparked discussions, with many asserting she’s none other than the multi-talented Jenifer Lewis. Diving Into Cleocatra’s Clues Jenifer’s distinct vocal prowess was reminiscent of her roles, such as in The Princess and the Frog. Furthermore, Cleocatra mentioned a life-altering diagnosis she turned into a beacon of hope. Jenifer Lewis has openly shared her journey with bipolar disorder, advocating for mental health awareness after years of concealing her condition.
The post Masked Singers Cleocatra Unmasked: Our Best Guess Revealed first appeared on TVovermind.
The post Masked Singers Cleocatra Unmasked: Our Best Guess Revealed first appeared on TVovermind.
- 5/2/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Kenneth Branagh has spent much of his career bringing to life the works of British writers William Shakespeare and Agatha Christie. Now he will not get a chance to play a different famed scribe. Branagh will voice star as Charles Dickens in The King of Kings, a faith-based feature inspired by the lives of both Dickens and Jesus Christ.
Uma Thurman will voice star as Catherine Dickens, the wife of the author, while Jojo Rabbit‘s Roman Griffin Davis will voice the couple’s youngest son, Walter.
The King of Kings is inspired by “The Life of Our Lord,” a Dickens short story published in 1934, decades after his death. It follows Dickens and Walter as they — and their cat Willa — become immersed in the story of Jesus.
“It is through the Dickens family that our audience experiences the life of Jesus Christ, and Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman and Roman Griffin Davis bring all the emotion,...
Uma Thurman will voice star as Catherine Dickens, the wife of the author, while Jojo Rabbit‘s Roman Griffin Davis will voice the couple’s youngest son, Walter.
The King of Kings is inspired by “The Life of Our Lord,” a Dickens short story published in 1934, decades after his death. It follows Dickens and Walter as they — and their cat Willa — become immersed in the story of Jesus.
“It is through the Dickens family that our audience experiences the life of Jesus Christ, and Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman and Roman Griffin Davis bring all the emotion,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“I’m always waiting for something different, a different and new challenge,” reveals Anika Noni Rose. A worthy challenge arose in the form of Anton Chekhov, and the latest Broadway revival of his classic play “Uncle Vanya.” The actress had never performed in a Chekhov play before, but for her first Broadway role in 10 years, she “thought it was just time to do something for me that was going to be very different.” Watch the exclusive video interview above.
Rose portrays Yelena in the revival, who is wedded to the older and egotistical professor Serebryakov (Alfred Molina). At their rural estate, the glamorous Yelena expresses boredom and begins to question whether her life choices have led her to the right destination. When Yelena agrees to help Sonia (Alison Pill) discover if her feelings for Astrov (William Jackson Harper) are reciprocated, she unknowingly unleashes a fiery passion in him which overwhelms the estate.
Rose portrays Yelena in the revival, who is wedded to the older and egotistical professor Serebryakov (Alfred Molina). At their rural estate, the glamorous Yelena expresses boredom and begins to question whether her life choices have led her to the right destination. When Yelena agrees to help Sonia (Alison Pill) discover if her feelings for Astrov (William Jackson Harper) are reciprocated, she unknowingly unleashes a fiery passion in him which overwhelms the estate.
- 4/23/2024
- by Sam Eckmann
- Gold Derby
Mofac Animation Inc., South Korea’s most decorated visual effects studio, proudly announces its first-ever full-length animated movie: The King of Kings, an animated family film inspired by a little-known short story by Charles Dickens depicting the life and times of Jesus Christ.
The faith-based movie is in its final stages of production at Mofac Animation, as well as in performance recordings from the United Kingdom to the Hawaiian Islands – and numerous locations in between. The ever-growing, A-list cast will be announced at a future date. Mofac Animation is currently seeking potential distributors.
In the film, Charles Dickens finds trouble balancing his writing and performing with the parenting of his children – particularly his youngest son, Walter. Charles discovers the perfect bonding element via the sharing of his short story The Life of Our Lord – the reading of which would become an annual tradition in the Dickens’ family Christmas celebration. Master...
The faith-based movie is in its final stages of production at Mofac Animation, as well as in performance recordings from the United Kingdom to the Hawaiian Islands – and numerous locations in between. The ever-growing, A-list cast will be announced at a future date. Mofac Animation is currently seeking potential distributors.
In the film, Charles Dickens finds trouble balancing his writing and performing with the parenting of his children – particularly his youngest son, Walter. Charles discovers the perfect bonding element via the sharing of his short story The Life of Our Lord – the reading of which would become an annual tradition in the Dickens’ family Christmas celebration. Master...
- 4/3/2024
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
South Korean animation house Mofac Animation is working on a new feature inspired by both Charles Dickens and the life of Jesus Christ.
Director Seong-ho “Jay” Jang’s faith-based feature The King of Kings, inspired by a posthumously published Dickens story, is currently in the final stages of production and seeking distribution. The film’s team has quietly been recording dialogue with what they say is a high-profile voice cast that it plans to reveal at a later date.
The King of Kings follows Charles Dickens and youngest son Walter as they bond over the famed author’s short story “The Life of Our Lord,” which was a holiday tradition in the Dickens household, though it was never published until 1934, decades after the author’s death. Through animation, the pair and their cat Willa become immersed in the story of Jesus, involving notable friends and foes.
Jang, who has worked...
Director Seong-ho “Jay” Jang’s faith-based feature The King of Kings, inspired by a posthumously published Dickens story, is currently in the final stages of production and seeking distribution. The film’s team has quietly been recording dialogue with what they say is a high-profile voice cast that it plans to reveal at a later date.
The King of Kings follows Charles Dickens and youngest son Walter as they bond over the famed author’s short story “The Life of Our Lord,” which was a holiday tradition in the Dickens household, though it was never published until 1934, decades after the author’s death. Through animation, the pair and their cat Willa become immersed in the story of Jesus, involving notable friends and foes.
Jang, who has worked...
- 3/28/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sterlin Harjo’s FX drama pilot starring Ethan Hawke has set its main cast, Variety has learned.
The new cast members are: Keith David, Siena East (“The Sex Lives of College Girls”), Jeanne Tripplehorn, Tim Blake Nelson, Scott Shepherd, Tracy Letts, Kyle Maclachlan, and Macon Blair.
The pilot, which was ordered in February, is titled “The Sensitive Kind.” Exact plot details are being kept under wraps aside from the fact it is described as a “Tulsa noir about a guy (Hawke) who knows too much.” Further character details for the new cast members are also being kept under wraps.
Harjo created the project and will also serve as director and executive producer. Hawke will executive produce in addition to starring, with Garret Basch also executive producing. FX Studios, where Harjo is under an overall deal, will produce.
The pilot marks a reunion for Harjo and Hawke. Hawke appeared in the...
The new cast members are: Keith David, Siena East (“The Sex Lives of College Girls”), Jeanne Tripplehorn, Tim Blake Nelson, Scott Shepherd, Tracy Letts, Kyle Maclachlan, and Macon Blair.
The pilot, which was ordered in February, is titled “The Sensitive Kind.” Exact plot details are being kept under wraps aside from the fact it is described as a “Tulsa noir about a guy (Hawke) who knows too much.” Further character details for the new cast members are also being kept under wraps.
Harjo created the project and will also serve as director and executive producer. Hawke will executive produce in addition to starring, with Garret Basch also executive producing. FX Studios, where Harjo is under an overall deal, will produce.
The pilot marks a reunion for Harjo and Hawke. Hawke appeared in the...
- 3/26/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is coming soon to Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Ahead of the new version of the Splash Mountain attraction, Disney has released some information on the adorable animal friends that will be introduced to guests on the attraction.
If you have been following along with news on the attraction, you’ve likely seen the image of the animal band. These are the animals we will be introduced to first in the attraction.
They will be playing a version of “Gonna Take You There” from “The Princess and the Frog” on their cute little “handmade” instruments and found objects.
Now let’s meet our band members (they are so cute!)
Byhalia the Beaver –
“Byhalia doesn’t just build dams; she helps build musical instruments using natural materials from the bayou. As a strong-willed percussionist, it’s safe to say Byhalia is the heartbeat of the band, as...
If you have been following along with news on the attraction, you’ve likely seen the image of the animal band. These are the animals we will be introduced to first in the attraction.
They will be playing a version of “Gonna Take You There” from “The Princess and the Frog” on their cute little “handmade” instruments and found objects.
Now let’s meet our band members (they are so cute!)
Byhalia the Beaver –
“Byhalia doesn’t just build dams; she helps build musical instruments using natural materials from the bayou. As a strong-willed percussionist, it’s safe to say Byhalia is the heartbeat of the band, as...
- 3/26/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
It's a testament to Disney's branding that mainstream audiences don't necessarily know who directed or starred in some of their better-known movies. Although many have seen the studio's 1950 animated feature "Cinderella," most audiences wouldn't be able to tell you that Ilene Woods played the title character, or that Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske, and Clyde Geronimi directed the film. Disney's "Aladdin" changed that with the casting of Robin Williams as the Genie. And the trend of hiring known screen celebrities, often not voice actors, to sell an animated feature to a broad audience went to a whole other level in the wake of DreamWorks' "Shrek." The advent of the internet also helped certain actresses become known among Disney fans. Nowadays, many adults know the names of the actresses who played characters like Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, or Ariel the Mermaid.
By Disney's own selection, there are thirteen "official" Disney Princesses: Snow White,...
By Disney's own selection, there are thirteen "official" Disney Princesses: Snow White,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The songs in the running for the 2024 Best Original Song Oscar are “It Never Went Away” (“American Symphony”), “I’m Just Ken” (“Barbie”), “What Was I Made For?” (“Barbie”), “The Fire Inside” (“Flamin’ Hot”), and “Wahzhazhe (A Song for My People)” (“Killers of the Flower Moon”). Our current odds show that “What Was I Made For?” (31/10)) is favored to win, followed in order by “I’m Just Ken” (37/10), “It Never Went Away” (9/2), “The Fire Inside” (9/2), and “Wahzhazhe” (9/2).
This year’s roster of eight individual songwriters includes two pairs of former winners, each of which is associated with a “Barbie” song. Those who prevailed most recently are sibling duo Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell, whose bid for “What Was I Made For?” comes two years after they took the gold for the title tune from the “James Bond” movie “No Time to Die” (2022). They are now set to battle “I’m...
This year’s roster of eight individual songwriters includes two pairs of former winners, each of which is associated with a “Barbie” song. Those who prevailed most recently are sibling duo Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell, whose bid for “What Was I Made For?” comes two years after they took the gold for the title tune from the “James Bond” movie “No Time to Die” (2022). They are now set to battle “I’m...
- 3/7/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
As Tiana's Bayou Adventure nears the final stages of construction, fans are asking when Disney's next big ride will open.
Back in 2020, Disney announced the closure of its stateside Splash Mountain attractions to make way for an overhauled experience themed after The Princess and the Frog.
Titled Tiana's Bayou Adventure, this log flume redo picks up after the events of the 2009 film and involves a magical Mardi Gras mission through the bayou.
Read full article on The Direct.
Back in 2020, Disney announced the closure of its stateside Splash Mountain attractions to make way for an overhauled experience themed after The Princess and the Frog.
Titled Tiana's Bayou Adventure, this log flume redo picks up after the events of the 2009 film and involves a magical Mardi Gras mission through the bayou.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 2/23/2024
- by Savannah Sanders
- The Direct
James “Rhodey” Rhodes is a central character in the MCU—having appeared in eight films to date. The character has also featured in the miniseries The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021) and is poised to be the main focus in Armor Wars, which is in production now. And Don Cheadle is all set to wield the suit of War Machine.
Don Cheadle as James Rhodes in a still from The Falcon And The Winter Soldier
Terrence Howard was supposed to keep playing War Machine in the Marvel movies, but he got replaced by Cheadle in Iron Man 2. It was partly due to decrease in pay. The actor didn’t get along well with Robert Downey Jr., which also added to the tension.
Suggested“This is objectively meaner than anything Scorsese has said”: Robert Downey Jr. ‘Trashing’ Iron Man Yet Again After BAFTA Win Upsets Fans Terrence Howard’s...
Don Cheadle as James Rhodes in a still from The Falcon And The Winter Soldier
Terrence Howard was supposed to keep playing War Machine in the Marvel movies, but he got replaced by Cheadle in Iron Man 2. It was partly due to decrease in pay. The actor didn’t get along well with Robert Downey Jr., which also added to the tension.
Suggested“This is objectively meaner than anything Scorsese has said”: Robert Downey Jr. ‘Trashing’ Iron Man Yet Again After BAFTA Win Upsets Fans Terrence Howard’s...
- 2/19/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
The three short film categories can be such a pain to try to predict the nominees for. Don’t worry Derbyites, we are here to help you all. With the shortlist for the 96th Oscars having been released, below we have listed all 15 shortlisted films in the Best Animated Short category along with descriptions of each one. We also have information and links listed for where you can currently watch these finalists.
Among the subjects that are covered in this year’s crop are birds protecting eggs during a volcanic eruption, an overly confident singing cat, a woman attending her husband’s funeral, and an old man appreciating all of the body’s senses.
See Dozens of video interviews with 2024 awards contenders
“Boom” – Two birds that aren’t very bright try to protect their eggs in the midst of a volcano’s eruption. This won the Gold Medal for Animation...
Among the subjects that are covered in this year’s crop are birds protecting eggs during a volcanic eruption, an overly confident singing cat, a woman attending her husband’s funeral, and an old man appreciating all of the body’s senses.
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“Boom” – Two birds that aren’t very bright try to protect their eggs in the midst of a volcano’s eruption. This won the Gold Medal for Animation...
- 12/25/2023
- by Charles Bright
- Gold Derby
It's time to dive into the online speculation regarding a rumored live-action remake of the Disney animated classic, The Princess and the Frog.
Rumors Teasing The Princess and the Frog Live-Action Remake
A fan-made poster is making the rounds on the internet teasing that Disney is planning a live-action remake of The Princess and the Frog, the studio's 49th official animated movie from 2009, setting it for a 2025 release.
Read full article on The Direct.
Rumors Teasing The Princess and the Frog Live-Action Remake
A fan-made poster is making the rounds on the internet teasing that Disney is planning a live-action remake of The Princess and the Frog, the studio's 49th official animated movie from 2009, setting it for a 2025 release.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 12/16/2023
- by Richard Nebens
- The Direct
In just a few weeks, the 18th recipient of the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature will be revealed. While it is highly likely that the new winner will share a 3D visual style in common with nearly all of its predecessors, voters may instead decide to finally honor a fully hand-drawn movie for the first time. Fittingly, this monumental distinction would be credited to the legendary Studio Ghibli and its esteemed cofounder, Hayao Miyazaki, who suspended his brief retirement in order to make his dozenth film, “The Boy and the Heron.”
With an original plot that pointedly references the classic Japanese novel “How Do You Live?,” “The Boy and the Heron” is the 25th entry in Studio Ghibli’s animated canon and the company’s 10th film released after the creation of this Golden Globe category. Although four of its post-2005 productions earned Oscar notices for Best Animated Feature,...
With an original plot that pointedly references the classic Japanese novel “How Do You Live?,” “The Boy and the Heron” is the 25th entry in Studio Ghibli’s animated canon and the company’s 10th film released after the creation of this Golden Globe category. Although four of its post-2005 productions earned Oscar notices for Best Animated Feature,...
- 12/8/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
With this year being the 100 year anniversary of The Walt Disney Company and the release of their latest animated title, Wish, we wanted to know what animated Disney film has been your favorite over the years? We stuck to films specifically released by Disney, so no Pixar titles are included. What struck me while compiling the list is the progression of their films. From the innocence of their early work to what many consider their heyday in the early 90’s to the emergence of the CGI era. For many of us, Disney films defined our youth, but which is the one that has remained with you all these years? As always, if you don’t see your favorite listed, please click “Other” and let us know what it is in the comments section as well as any fond memories you have of these timeless classics.
What is your favorite Disney Animated Film?...
What is your favorite Disney Animated Film?...
- 11/26/2023
- by Brad Hamerly
- JoBlo.com
Spoiler Alert: This story discusses major plot points for “Wish,” currently playing in theaters.
Disney’s animated feature “Wish” features over 100 nods.
As the animation studio celebrates its centennial year, “Wish” pays homage to classic Disney films from “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” to “Peter Pan,” “Sleeping Beauty” and more. Speaking with Variety, director Chris Buck explained they are “Disney nods” rather than easter eggs.
“We wanted to get the story to work first,” Buck says. “Once we had that, and we started going into production, we could start layering in all the nods.”
It wasn’t just fellow director Fawn Veerasunthorn and writer and Disney Animation chief creative officer Jennifer Lee helping to incorporate them. According to Buck, “every artist and every department was saying, ‘What if we tried this?'”
While some are more obvious than others, Buck teases, “There are so many that are truly hidden,...
Disney’s animated feature “Wish” features over 100 nods.
As the animation studio celebrates its centennial year, “Wish” pays homage to classic Disney films from “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” to “Peter Pan,” “Sleeping Beauty” and more. Speaking with Variety, director Chris Buck explained they are “Disney nods” rather than easter eggs.
“We wanted to get the story to work first,” Buck says. “Once we had that, and we started going into production, we could start layering in all the nods.”
It wasn’t just fellow director Fawn Veerasunthorn and writer and Disney Animation chief creative officer Jennifer Lee helping to incorporate them. According to Buck, “every artist and every department was saying, ‘What if we tried this?'”
While some are more obvious than others, Buck teases, “There are so many that are truly hidden,...
- 11/23/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay and Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Spoilers for "Wish" follow.
The villains from Walt Disney Animation's feature films have traditionally been so striking and scary that the company has thought to separate them into their own brand. The brand tends to focus on Maleficent (Eleanor Audley) from 1959's "Sleeping Beauty," Cruella de Vil (Betty Lou Gerson) from 1961's "One Hundred and One Dalmatians," Ursula the Sea Witch (Pat Caroll) from 1989's "The Little Mermaid," the Evil Queen (Lucille La Verne) from 1937's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," Captain Hook (Hans Conreid) from 1953's "Peter Pan," Hades (James Woods) from 1997's "Hercules," and Dr. Facilier (Keith David) from 2009's "The Princess and the Frog."
Occasionally, one might find Gaston (Richard White) from 1991's "Beauty and the Beast" in the mix or Chernabog from 1940's "Fantasia." These characters are all memorable for their scary designs, their misguided lust for power or destruction, their resentment, their hatred of the world,...
The villains from Walt Disney Animation's feature films have traditionally been so striking and scary that the company has thought to separate them into their own brand. The brand tends to focus on Maleficent (Eleanor Audley) from 1959's "Sleeping Beauty," Cruella de Vil (Betty Lou Gerson) from 1961's "One Hundred and One Dalmatians," Ursula the Sea Witch (Pat Caroll) from 1989's "The Little Mermaid," the Evil Queen (Lucille La Verne) from 1937's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," Captain Hook (Hans Conreid) from 1953's "Peter Pan," Hades (James Woods) from 1997's "Hercules," and Dr. Facilier (Keith David) from 2009's "The Princess and the Frog."
Occasionally, one might find Gaston (Richard White) from 1991's "Beauty and the Beast" in the mix or Chernabog from 1940's "Fantasia." These characters are all memorable for their scary designs, their misguided lust for power or destruction, their resentment, their hatred of the world,...
- 11/22/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The co-director of Disney Animation’s Wish revealed whether the company would look into creating new 2D animated movies.
Wish sports a unique look. While it is 3D animated, its style is directly inspired by the many 2D movies that came before—though it's been a while since Disney Animation launched any 2D animated films. Nonetheless, Wish has received positive reviews thus far.
The last Disney Animation movie in 2D was 2011’s Winnie the Pooh and The Princess and the Frog before that. Since then, the studio leaned fully into 3D animation, producing hits such as Frozen, Moana, and Encanto.
Read full article on The Direct.
Wish sports a unique look. While it is 3D animated, its style is directly inspired by the many 2D movies that came before—though it's been a while since Disney Animation launched any 2D animated films. Nonetheless, Wish has received positive reviews thus far.
The last Disney Animation movie in 2D was 2011’s Winnie the Pooh and The Princess and the Frog before that. Since then, the studio leaned fully into 3D animation, producing hits such as Frozen, Moana, and Encanto.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 11/14/2023
- by Russ Milheim
- The Direct
The SAG-AFTRA strike has officially ended, and David Harbour is ready to return to Hawkins as the beloved, curmudgeonly police chief Jim Hopper.
On the red carpet for the BoxLunch Gala honoring Feeding America, where Harbour was named the Giving Ambassador, he expressed his excitement to return to the set of “Stranger Things.” He relayed a sense of urgency to get back to work, sharing that production could resume in just “a couple of days.”
When asked what comes first on his post-strike agenda, Harbour said, “I mean, we got to film that last season of ‘Stranger Things,’ don’t we? I got to be down there, like, in a couple of days. We got to get going — we’re late.”
Production for the final season of the Duffer Brothers’ hit Netflix series, which infuses classic sci-fi elements with 1980s nostalgia, was halted alongside other film and television projects...
On the red carpet for the BoxLunch Gala honoring Feeding America, where Harbour was named the Giving Ambassador, he expressed his excitement to return to the set of “Stranger Things.” He relayed a sense of urgency to get back to work, sharing that production could resume in just “a couple of days.”
When asked what comes first on his post-strike agenda, Harbour said, “I mean, we got to film that last season of ‘Stranger Things,’ don’t we? I got to be down there, like, in a couple of days. We got to get going — we’re late.”
Production for the final season of the Duffer Brothers’ hit Netflix series, which infuses classic sci-fi elements with 1980s nostalgia, was halted alongside other film and television projects...
- 11/10/2023
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
The “Tiana” animated series in the works at Disney+ has enlisted Joyce Sherri as the show’s lead writer and director, Variety has learned exclusively.
The musical project was originally announced in 2020 during a Disney investor day. The series has previously been described as a followup to the 2009 animated film “The Princess and the Frog,” which introduced the character of Tiana. Anika Noni Rose will once again provide the voice of Tiana. The series was originally expected to debut in 2023 but is now said to be launching in 2024.
Sherri’s most recent TV writing credit was on the Netflix horror miniseries “Midnight Mass” from Mike Flanagan. She has also written and directed short films like “Beauty,” “Forever,” “Down, Down, Baby” and “The Family Romance.” She also won the 2020 Slamdance screenplay competition for her feature, “Sweet Sixteen,” and was selected for the 2021 Sundance Institute Screenwriters Intensive.
She is repped by Gersh,...
The musical project was originally announced in 2020 during a Disney investor day. The series has previously been described as a followup to the 2009 animated film “The Princess and the Frog,” which introduced the character of Tiana. Anika Noni Rose will once again provide the voice of Tiana. The series was originally expected to debut in 2023 but is now said to be launching in 2024.
Sherri’s most recent TV writing credit was on the Netflix horror miniseries “Midnight Mass” from Mike Flanagan. She has also written and directed short films like “Beauty,” “Forever,” “Down, Down, Baby” and “The Family Romance.” She also won the 2020 Slamdance screenplay competition for her feature, “Sweet Sixteen,” and was selected for the 2021 Sundance Institute Screenwriters Intensive.
She is repped by Gersh,...
- 10/9/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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Disney fans and physical media collectors, rejoice! This November will see the release of a gargantuan 100-film Blu-ray collection called the Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection. The catch? It’ll cost you $1,499.96.
The boxed set officially releases on Nov. 14, but preorders are currently available exclusively at Walmart’s website.
Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection $1,499.96 Buy Now
The collection is packaged as a three-volume set, featuring animated films from Disney, Walt Disney Animation and Pixar. But unlike other behemoth boxed sets, this one isn’t filled with lame direct-to video snoozers but beloved titles that includes classics and recent favorites. For example, the long-running list includes all the “Toy Story” movies, both of “The Incredibles,” “The Black Cauldron,” “Frankenweenie” and “Robin Hood.” It even includes films as recent as this...
Disney fans and physical media collectors, rejoice! This November will see the release of a gargantuan 100-film Blu-ray collection called the Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection. The catch? It’ll cost you $1,499.96.
The boxed set officially releases on Nov. 14, but preorders are currently available exclusively at Walmart’s website.
Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection $1,499.96 Buy Now
The collection is packaged as a three-volume set, featuring animated films from Disney, Walt Disney Animation and Pixar. But unlike other behemoth boxed sets, this one isn’t filled with lame direct-to video snoozers but beloved titles that includes classics and recent favorites. For example, the long-running list includes all the “Toy Story” movies, both of “The Incredibles,” “The Black Cauldron,” “Frankenweenie” and “Robin Hood.” It even includes films as recent as this...
- 9/21/2023
- by Anna Tingley
- Variety Film + TV
Tim Burton is sharing his thoughts on AI getting inspired by his work for new creations. Earlier this year, BuzzFeed shared a piece where it prompted AI to “Tim Burton-Ize Disney Movies.”
The piece shared what Disney movies like Frozen, The Little Mermaid, The Princess and the Frog and others would look like if Burton had created them.
“They had AI do my versions of Disney characters!” the director said in an interview with The Independent. “I can’t describe the feeling it gives you. It reminded me of when other cultures say, ‘Don’t take my picture because it is taking away your soul.'”
He continued: “What it does is it sucks something from you. It takes something from your soul or psyche; that is very disturbing, especially if it has to do with you. It’s like a robot taking your humanity, your soul.”
One of the...
The piece shared what Disney movies like Frozen, The Little Mermaid, The Princess and the Frog and others would look like if Burton had created them.
“They had AI do my versions of Disney characters!” the director said in an interview with The Independent. “I can’t describe the feeling it gives you. It reminded me of when other cultures say, ‘Don’t take my picture because it is taking away your soul.'”
He continued: “What it does is it sucks something from you. It takes something from your soul or psyche; that is very disturbing, especially if it has to do with you. It’s like a robot taking your humanity, your soul.”
One of the...
- 9/11/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
If you’re a Disney fan who wants each and every animated movie they’ve ever made in one place, then you’re in luck. The Walt Disney Company announced the Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection, which features 100 animated movies from Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Pixar on Blu-ray. Everything from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Elemental is included, encompassing nearly one hundred years of storytelling.
Related Disney and Pixar’s Elemental comes to Disney+ on September 13th
The Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection is a self-standing, three-volume set that will be available for pre-order on September 19th, but only on Walmart.com. There will be a limited amount of sets available, so each will include a numbered certificate of authenticity. The set will also feature digital codes for each title, along with a collectible lithograph from Disney Animation’s all-new musical comedy Wish, and a collectible...
Related Disney and Pixar’s Elemental comes to Disney+ on September 13th
The Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection is a self-standing, three-volume set that will be available for pre-order on September 19th, but only on Walmart.com. There will be a limited amount of sets available, so each will include a numbered certificate of authenticity. The set will also feature digital codes for each title, along with a collectible lithograph from Disney Animation’s all-new musical comedy Wish, and a collectible...
- 9/11/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
The Walt Disney Company is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a hefty new Blu-ray box set containing 100 of its best animated films.
Officially titled the Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection, the box set comes with three volumes that open up to feature the original theatrical artwork for each film. Additionally, the package offers digital codes to all 100 movies, a certificate of authenticity, a lithograph from the upcoming feature Wish, and a collectible set of crystal Mickey Mouse ears engraved with “Disney 100.”
Drawing films from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, and the now-closed DisneyToon Studios, the collection offers a pretty comprehensive timeline of the company, founded in 1923. The box set features early classics like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, and Peter Pan, 1990s renaissance films like Aladdin, The Lion King, and Toy Story, and more modern offerings — many of which got the direct-to-Disney+ treatment thanks to Covid — including Soul,...
Officially titled the Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection, the box set comes with three volumes that open up to feature the original theatrical artwork for each film. Additionally, the package offers digital codes to all 100 movies, a certificate of authenticity, a lithograph from the upcoming feature Wish, and a collectible set of crystal Mickey Mouse ears engraved with “Disney 100.”
Drawing films from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, and the now-closed DisneyToon Studios, the collection offers a pretty comprehensive timeline of the company, founded in 1923. The box set features early classics like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, and Peter Pan, 1990s renaissance films like Aladdin, The Lion King, and Toy Story, and more modern offerings — many of which got the direct-to-Disney+ treatment thanks to Covid — including Soul,...
- 9/11/2023
- by Carys Anderson
- Consequence - Film News
Disney just announced the release of the Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection, featuring 100 animated films from Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar. It’s packaged together as a three-volume set that unfolds into your own storybook.
The set is festooned with original poster designs and comes with digital codes for every movie, alongside a lithograph from Disney’s upcoming feature “Wish,” a certificate of authenticity and crystal Mickey Mouse ears engraved with the “Disney 100” logo. The limited-edition collection will be available on Nov. 14, with pre-orders beginning on Walmart.com on Sept. 18. It has a retail price of $1,500.
What’s fascinating about the set is that it includes a wide array of classic Walt Disney Animation Studios features, along with beloved Pixar favorites and a smattering of films (many of them direct-to-video sequels to earlier masterworks) created by the since-shuttered DisneyToon Studios. That includes “Tinker Bell,” “Return to Neverland,” “The...
The set is festooned with original poster designs and comes with digital codes for every movie, alongside a lithograph from Disney’s upcoming feature “Wish,” a certificate of authenticity and crystal Mickey Mouse ears engraved with the “Disney 100” logo. The limited-edition collection will be available on Nov. 14, with pre-orders beginning on Walmart.com on Sept. 18. It has a retail price of $1,500.
What’s fascinating about the set is that it includes a wide array of classic Walt Disney Animation Studios features, along with beloved Pixar favorites and a smattering of films (many of them direct-to-video sequels to earlier masterworks) created by the since-shuttered DisneyToon Studios. That includes “Tinker Bell,” “Return to Neverland,” “The...
- 9/10/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
A Walt Disney Animation Studios executive brought fans up to speed on the Disney+ sequel series to 2009’s The Princess and the Frog.
Disney’s Tiana was originally announced back in 2020 during the company’s virtual Investor Day presentation. It was slated for release in 2022 but was subsequently delayed to 2023, then 2024.
Complicating matters even further, the streaming series is now without an announced release date and is, in fact, not searchable on Disney+.
Read full article on The Direct.
Disney’s Tiana was originally announced back in 2020 during the company’s virtual Investor Day presentation. It was slated for release in 2022 but was subsequently delayed to 2023, then 2024.
Complicating matters even further, the streaming series is now without an announced release date and is, in fact, not searchable on Disney+.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 9/6/2023
- by Jennifer McDonough
- The Direct
“Tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme.” The magic of Disney Princess movies is indeed timeless. These films, from “Cinderella” to “Moana,” have captivated audiences worldwide with their enchanting tales, breathtaking animation, and unforgettable characters. But which are truly the best? Which ones stand the test of time, enchanting audiences young and old? In this article, we’ll present the best Disney Princess movies in order, based on viewer ratings and critical acclaim.
Related: 20 Best Disney Movies For Toddlers
Over the years, IMDb ratings, popularity indexes, Metascores, and more have painted a picture of the impact of each film. Whether you’re revisiting these classics or discovering them for the first time, let this guide illuminate the magic and wonder of Disney’s most beloved heroines.
10 ‘The Princess and the Frog’ (2009)
IMDb: 7.1/10 159K | Popularity: 1190 | Metascore: 73
Duration: 1h 37m | Genres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Directors: John Musker, Ron Clements
Cast: Anika Noni Rose,...
Related: 20 Best Disney Movies For Toddlers
Over the years, IMDb ratings, popularity indexes, Metascores, and more have painted a picture of the impact of each film. Whether you’re revisiting these classics or discovering them for the first time, let this guide illuminate the magic and wonder of Disney’s most beloved heroines.
10 ‘The Princess and the Frog’ (2009)
IMDb: 7.1/10 159K | Popularity: 1190 | Metascore: 73
Duration: 1h 37m | Genres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Directors: John Musker, Ron Clements
Cast: Anika Noni Rose,...
- 9/5/2023
- by Buddy TV
- buddytv.com
Earlier this year, we lost Lance Reddick, a brilliant actor and commanding presence in film, television, video games, and beyond. When he wasn’t tending to the needs of assassins in the John Wick franchise or hiding secrets about a zombie apocalypse in Netflix’s Resident Evil series, he voiced Commander Zavala for Bungie’s long-running first-person-shooter video game franchise, Destiny. Sadly, now that Reddick is no longer with us, Bungie must appoint his successor. Thankfully, beloved actor Keith David is stepping into Zavala’s reinforced boots.
Bungie announced David’s appointment to the role on its official website, alongside a heartfelt message about Reddick and his contribution to the franchise:
Earlier this year, we lost Lance Reddick, the English-language voice actor of Commander Zavala. The passion and professionalism Lance brought to the role over the last decade was unmistakable and loved by all. Lance’s iconic voice led us...
Bungie announced David’s appointment to the role on its official website, alongside a heartfelt message about Reddick and his contribution to the franchise:
Earlier this year, we lost Lance Reddick, the English-language voice actor of Commander Zavala. The passion and professionalism Lance brought to the role over the last decade was unmistakable and loved by all. Lance’s iconic voice led us...
- 8/10/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Disney's magical live-action reimagining of "The Little Mermaid" hit theaters in May, and now it's finally heading to streaming. The remake, which stars Halle Bailey as Ariel, was one of the most anticipated movies of the year, especially after unveiling its sprawling, full-length trailer during the 2023 Oscars. Its cast also includes Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, Awkwafina as Scuttle, Jacob Tremblay as Flounder, Javier Bardem as King Triton, and Daveed Diggs as Sebastian.
Though live-action Disney remakes can sometimes be hit or miss, it seems the new "The Little Mermaid" has something everyone can enjoy (even adults who are fans of the iconic story). From exciting new songs to renditions of classics from the original 1989 movie, the rebooted movie breathes new life into a familiar tale that today's generation has fallen in love with - especially with Bailey at the forefront.
Bailey's role as Ariel has...
Though live-action Disney remakes can sometimes be hit or miss, it seems the new "The Little Mermaid" has something everyone can enjoy (even adults who are fans of the iconic story). From exciting new songs to renditions of classics from the original 1989 movie, the rebooted movie breathes new life into a familiar tale that today's generation has fallen in love with - especially with Bailey at the forefront.
Bailey's role as Ariel has...
- 8/8/2023
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
To mark its 100th anniversary on October 16th, 2023, Disney is set to launch the Disney100 ‘Celebrating Timeless Stories’ limited screening programme, showcasing 100 years of classic and groundbreaking films on the big screen across the UK.
From Friday 4th August, 2023 over 600 cinemas across the UK and Ireland are partnering with Disney on this Disney100 initiative, whereby cinemas have the opportunity to engage audiences in the magic of Disney and screen these timeless stories. The screening programme will run throughout the summer holidays, from August 4th until October 19th, with a different film playing across most weeks.
The ten films included in the programme:
Disney’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (1937) Disney’s “Bambi” (1942) Disney’s “Cinderella” (1950) Disney’s “Peter Pan” (1953) Disney’s “One Hundred and One Dalmatians” (1961) Disney’s “The Jungle Book” (1967) Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” (1991) Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story” (1995) Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog...
From Friday 4th August, 2023 over 600 cinemas across the UK and Ireland are partnering with Disney on this Disney100 initiative, whereby cinemas have the opportunity to engage audiences in the magic of Disney and screen these timeless stories. The screening programme will run throughout the summer holidays, from August 4th until October 19th, with a different film playing across most weeks.
The ten films included in the programme:
Disney’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (1937) Disney’s “Bambi” (1942) Disney’s “Cinderella” (1950) Disney’s “Peter Pan” (1953) Disney’s “One Hundred and One Dalmatians” (1961) Disney’s “The Jungle Book” (1967) Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” (1991) Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story” (1995) Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog...
- 8/4/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Whenever a person of color appears in a Disney project, like the new live-action iteration of “The Little Mermaid,” the racial vitriol automatically comes with the territory. Even in an age where we watched Meghan Markle become a literal Princess and a member of the royal family with our own two eyes, the heated conversation around race rages onward.
Whether it’s an album cover, film or TikTok dance, the racism, misogyny, and obsessive comments over what Black people can and can not become is exhausting and unnecessary. We live in a multicultural world where stories are no longer seen through a monolithic lens. With Disney features alone this issue has become even more pronounced. Remember when Brandy was Cinderella in 1997? Or when Princess Tiana hit the scene in “The Princess and the Frog” in 2009?
This predictable racism escalated even further when plans to produce a live-action version of “The...
Whether it’s an album cover, film or TikTok dance, the racism, misogyny, and obsessive comments over what Black people can and can not become is exhausting and unnecessary. We live in a multicultural world where stories are no longer seen through a monolithic lens. With Disney features alone this issue has become even more pronounced. Remember when Brandy was Cinderella in 1997? Or when Princess Tiana hit the scene in “The Princess and the Frog” in 2009?
This predictable racism escalated even further when plans to produce a live-action version of “The...
- 6/23/2023
- by Carla Renata
- The Wrap
Three days after a barbarous playground attack left the lakeside town in grief and shock, and in an amphitheater facing the public park where the tragedy occurred, the Annecy Intl. Animation Festival inaugurated this year’s edition with a show of solidarity and communal defiance.
“In response to barbarity, this festival will hold up creativity and artistic perspective,” said event organizer Dominique Puthod as he addressed the lively crowd. “You will bring color and wonder to the eyes of young and old alike, on bruised and battered paper, as a tribute to life.”
“The best response to this tragedy is to live even more forcefully and more intensely,” added Annecy mayor François Astorg. “With this conviction art and culture celebrates life, and enables us to change the world to make it a better place.”
With those rousing words, the animation showcase kicked off what promises to be a banner edition,...
“In response to barbarity, this festival will hold up creativity and artistic perspective,” said event organizer Dominique Puthod as he addressed the lively crowd. “You will bring color and wonder to the eyes of young and old alike, on bruised and battered paper, as a tribute to life.”
“The best response to this tragedy is to live even more forcefully and more intensely,” added Annecy mayor François Astorg. “With this conviction art and culture celebrates life, and enables us to change the world to make it a better place.”
With those rousing words, the animation showcase kicked off what promises to be a banner edition,...
- 6/11/2023
- by Ben Croll
- Variety Film + TV
Image Source: Getty / Axelle / Bauer-Griffin / FilmMagic
Olympia Ohanian is having a spectacular month. Weeks after her parents broke the exciting news that she's going to be a big sister, the 5-year-old received another surprise: a Halle Bailey Princess Ariel doll inspired by the live-action "The Little Mermaid" remake. "What is it?" Olympia asked as her parents, Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian, watched her unwrap the gift at the dinner table. "Mama and Papa wanted to get this for you," her dad replied. After looking the doll over once, Olympia's eyes lit up with delight.
"I've never had a mermaid doll before."
"Little Mermaid! Thank You, Daddy! Thank you!" Olympia shouted. As she clutched the doll between a Barbie-pink manicure - a perfect match for her "Encanto" princess dress - Olympia couldn't contain her excitement. Within seconds of opening the package, she let out an unintelligible shriek, jumping up and down enthusiastically to celebrate.
Olympia Ohanian is having a spectacular month. Weeks after her parents broke the exciting news that she's going to be a big sister, the 5-year-old received another surprise: a Halle Bailey Princess Ariel doll inspired by the live-action "The Little Mermaid" remake. "What is it?" Olympia asked as her parents, Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian, watched her unwrap the gift at the dinner table. "Mama and Papa wanted to get this for you," her dad replied. After looking the doll over once, Olympia's eyes lit up with delight.
"I've never had a mermaid doll before."
"Little Mermaid! Thank You, Daddy! Thank you!" Olympia shouted. As she clutched the doll between a Barbie-pink manicure - a perfect match for her "Encanto" princess dress - Olympia couldn't contain her excitement. Within seconds of opening the package, she let out an unintelligible shriek, jumping up and down enthusiastically to celebrate.
- 5/30/2023
- by Chanel Vargas
- Popsugar.com
Splash Mountain, the Disneyland flume ride which has been criticized for racist and stereotyping related to its roots in the 1946 Disney film Song of the South, will officially close at the end of the day today to begin its renovation into an attraction based on the more modern film The Princess and the Frog. Walt Disney World closed its version of the ride in January.
According to Disneyland officials, the renovation project is expected to last more than a year. The re-imagined ride, which will be called Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, is scheduled to open in late 2024. When the attraction closed in Orlando earlier this year, Splash Mountain saw a record wait time of 220 minutes on its final day. It looks like there is a similar turnout at Disneyland today, with some reporting a 200-minute wait by 2 p.m.
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According to Disneyland officials, the renovation project is expected to last more than a year. The re-imagined ride, which will be called Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, is scheduled to open in late 2024. When the attraction closed in Orlando earlier this year, Splash Mountain saw a record wait time of 220 minutes on its final day. It looks like there is a similar turnout at Disneyland today, with some reporting a 200-minute wait by 2 p.m.
How’s This for a Disneyland crowds check?! Here’s Adventureland...
- 5/30/2023
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
‘The Little Mermaid’ is expected to take home $117 million over Memorial Day WeekendThe live action version of the 1989 animated classic - which kicked off the Disney Renaissance of the 90s - cost $250 million to make so it is on track to turn a profit for the Walt Disney Studios. The Rob Marshall-helmed remake - which stars Halle Bailey in the title role - was dubbed “a classic” by big wigs at the movie studio as they looked forward to droves of people watching the flick with “the next generation. Tony Chambers, the head of distribution at Disney told Variety: “It’s a classic. You ask a lot of women or men of my age and it’s ‘Little Mermaid’ and ‘Beauty and the Beast’ that rank as their favorite animated movie. It’s a story that takes them back to their respective childhoods and this movie is the perfect...
- 5/29/2023
- by Clara Hill
- Bang Showbiz
A whole new generation of little girls are falling in love with “The Little Mermaid” and that’s thanks to Halle Bailey.
The 23-year-old actress stars as the titular, headstrong princess in Disney’s new live-action reimagining, and her casting has hit home in a big way for little Black girls who are seeing themselves portrayed as the beloved Disney character for the first time onscreen.
The film also stars Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, and Javier Bardem as King Triton, with Daveed Diggs as the voice of Sebastian the crab, Jacob Tremblay as Flounder, and Awkwafina as Scuttle.
The role feels like a dream come true according to Bailey, whose previous forays into acting include starring alongside her older sister and musical partner, Chlöe Bailey, on Freeform’s “Grown-ish” series. The singer tells Et that while it “feels absolutely amazing” to join the iconic ranks of the Disney Princesses,...
The 23-year-old actress stars as the titular, headstrong princess in Disney’s new live-action reimagining, and her casting has hit home in a big way for little Black girls who are seeing themselves portrayed as the beloved Disney character for the first time onscreen.
The film also stars Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, and Javier Bardem as King Triton, with Daveed Diggs as the voice of Sebastian the crab, Jacob Tremblay as Flounder, and Awkwafina as Scuttle.
The role feels like a dream come true according to Bailey, whose previous forays into acting include starring alongside her older sister and musical partner, Chlöe Bailey, on Freeform’s “Grown-ish” series. The singer tells Et that while it “feels absolutely amazing” to join the iconic ranks of the Disney Princesses,...
- 5/28/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
The recently announced live-action remake of “Moana” is still in development, but Auli’i Cravalho won’t be returning, a least not in front of the camera. The actress took to Instagram to pass the proverbial torch to whoever will be playing the title role for the next go-around.
“When I was cast as Moana at 14,” stated Cravalho in an upbeat and affirmative statement, “it wonderfully changed my life and started my career.” The 22-year-old continued, stating “In this live-action retelling, I will not be reprising the role. I believe it is absolutely vital that casting accurately represents the characters and stories we want to tell.”
“I can’t wait to find the next actress to portray Moana’s courageous spirit, undeniable wit and emotional strength. I’m truly honored to pass this baton to the next woman of Pacific Island descent to honor our incredible Pacific peoples, cultures and communities that help inspire her story,...
“When I was cast as Moana at 14,” stated Cravalho in an upbeat and affirmative statement, “it wonderfully changed my life and started my career.” The 22-year-old continued, stating “In this live-action retelling, I will not be reprising the role. I believe it is absolutely vital that casting accurately represents the characters and stories we want to tell.”
“I can’t wait to find the next actress to portray Moana’s courageous spirit, undeniable wit and emotional strength. I’m truly honored to pass this baton to the next woman of Pacific Island descent to honor our incredible Pacific peoples, cultures and communities that help inspire her story,...
- 5/19/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Under the sea! Under the sea! Well, at least temporarily!
On Monday, Hollywood was transformed into an underwater seascape for the world premiere of the live-action Disney film, “The Little Mermaid.”
Stars Halle Bailey (Ariel), Jonah Hauer-King (Eric), Melissa McCarthy (Ursula), and more took to the blue carpet. They were joined by several Disney Legends: Composer Alan Menken; Jodi Benson (voice of Ariel in the 1989 animated film); and Anika Noni Rose (voice of Princess Tiana in “The Princess and The Frog”).
This live-action version of “The Little Mermaid” is directed by Rob Marshall and opens May 26 in theaters, with an expected run later on Disney+.
Click through to see all the red carpet arrivals at the Dolby Theatre.
On Monday, Hollywood was transformed into an underwater seascape for the world premiere of the live-action Disney film, “The Little Mermaid.”
Stars Halle Bailey (Ariel), Jonah Hauer-King (Eric), Melissa McCarthy (Ursula), and more took to the blue carpet. They were joined by several Disney Legends: Composer Alan Menken; Jodi Benson (voice of Ariel in the 1989 animated film); and Anika Noni Rose (voice of Princess Tiana in “The Princess and The Frog”).
This live-action version of “The Little Mermaid” is directed by Rob Marshall and opens May 26 in theaters, with an expected run later on Disney+.
Click through to see all the red carpet arrivals at the Dolby Theatre.
- 5/10/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
Disney princess dreams came true at the world premiere of "The Little Mermaid," as Halle Bailey, star of the new live-action remake, and Jodi Benson, lead of the original 1989 classic, united on the sea-blue carpet on May 8. A TikTok from the star-studded event captured a sweet moment where the two actors embraced one another and exchanged kind words before heading off to see the highly anticipated Disney film.
But before then, Benson spoke to "Entertainment Tonight" and shared nothing but praise for Bailey's "brilliant" performance as Ariel. "She doesn't need any advice from me," Benson laughed when asked if she helped Bailey prepare to become a real-life Disney princess. "I did get to meet her a few times and chat with her, and just to tell her how proud I was of her. But I love that she has a purity of heart and a pure spirit, and you...
But before then, Benson spoke to "Entertainment Tonight" and shared nothing but praise for Bailey's "brilliant" performance as Ariel. "She doesn't need any advice from me," Benson laughed when asked if she helped Bailey prepare to become a real-life Disney princess. "I did get to meet her a few times and chat with her, and just to tell her how proud I was of her. But I love that she has a purity of heart and a pure spirit, and you...
- 5/9/2023
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
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