Alan Horn Stepping Down As Head Of Walt Disney Studios

Disney announced Monday morning that Alan Bergman is officially taking over for Alan Horn as the Chairman of Walt Disney Pictures, a position Horn has held since 2012. The two Alan's have been serving as co-chairman since May of 2019. Horn will stay on with the Mouse House as Chief Creative Officer. The announcement comes … Continue reading Alan Horn Stepping Down As Head Of Walt Disney Studios

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Tom Hanks In Talks To Play Gepetto In Disney’s Live-Action ‘Pinocchio’

The Disney live-action remake extravaganza has been going strong now for a few years. Now it seems Pinocchio is getting ready to crash the party. Viva Variety, Tom Hanks has entered into early negotiations with the Mouse House about the possibility of taking on Gepetto in their live-action Pinocchio remake. Gepetto of course is the … Continue reading Tom Hanks In Talks To Play Gepetto In Disney’s Live-Action ‘Pinocchio’

Sequel To Live-Action ‘Aladdin’ In Development

Disney wants to grant your wish, that is if your wish was to get a sequel to last year’s live-action Aladdin remake. Variety first broke the news that such a follow-up is indeed in development? And why not? The movie grossed over a billion dollars worldwide. The Mouse House has summoned writers Andrea Berloff (Straight … Continue reading Sequel To Live-Action ‘Aladdin’ In Development

Sam Raimi Taking Over As Director On ‘Doctor Strange’ Sequel

Sam Raimi launched the modern era of modern superhero movies with 2002's Spider-Man. After almost two decades away from the genre, it appears he's set to make his return. According to Variety, Raimi is currently in talks to take over as director for Marvel Studios on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Raimi will … Continue reading Sam Raimi Taking Over As Director On ‘Doctor Strange’ Sequel

Disney Drops “FOX” From 20th Century, Searchlight Brands

Disney is officially dropping the "Fox" moniker from the 20th Century and Searchlight labels, which it purchased nearly a year ago as part of a historic buyout. Going forward, the brands will now be known, simply, as Searchlight Pictures and 20th Century Studios. The updated logo can be seen in the TV spots and some … Continue reading Disney Drops “FOX” From 20th Century, Searchlight Brands

‘Frozen II’ Movie Review: Disney puts sequel’s story on ice

Directed by: Jennifer Lee & Chris BuckWritten by: Jennifer LeeStarring: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad, Jonathan Groff, Sterling K. Brown & Evan Rachel WoodRating: PG (for action/peril and some thematic elements) Runtime: 104 minutes Studio: Walt Disney PicturesRelease date: Nov 21, 2019 (Wide) Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure It’s been six years, believe it or … Continue reading ‘Frozen II’ Movie Review: Disney puts sequel’s story on ice

‘The Mandalorian’ Episode 1– ‘Chapter One’ Review

Directed by: Dave FiloniWritten by: Jon FavreauStarring: Pedro Pascal, Carl Weathers, Werner Herzog, Nick Nolte, & Taika Waititi Available on: Disney+ The Star Wars galaxy doesn’t seem so far, far away these days thanks to Disney+, the new Netflix-esque streaming service for all things Disney, including Marvel, Pixar, National Geographic and, of course, LucasFilm. In … Continue reading ‘The Mandalorian’ Episode 1– ‘Chapter One’ Review

Spider-Man Staying In MCU After All

My Spider-sense is tingling! It was reported not long ago that Sony and Disney would not be re-upping their deal to keep Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Well we can all rest assured now as it seems the two parties have come to an understanding, at least for the time being. Courtesy of Variety, … Continue reading Spider-Man Staying In MCU After All

Disney Made Up HOW MUCH Of The Summer Box Office?!

It’s Mickey’s world, we’re all just living in it. With the summer moviegoing season now in the rear view, the final domestic box office numbers reveal just how dominant Disney was. Of the $4.31 billion grossed from the first weekend of May through Labor Day weekend, $1.83 billion came from movies distributed by the Mouse … Continue reading Disney Made Up HOW MUCH Of The Summer Box Office?!

Ewan McGregor In Talks To Star In Obi-Wan Series For Disney Streaming Service

The Force it seems is still with Ewan McGregor. Variety is reporting that the actor is indeed in talks with Disney to reprise his role as the Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi in a new standalone series for the Disney Plus streaming service. No other details are available at this time. McGregor first took on the … Continue reading Ewan McGregor In Talks To Star In Obi-Wan Series For Disney Streaming Service