‘Aladdin’ (2019) Review: Live-action Retelling Isn’t Quite Magic, But Still Fun

I think it's fair to say that Disney's live-action remakes have ranged wildly from charming (Cinderella) to confounding (Maleficent). Aladdin experienced a turbulent marketing campaign that seemed to suggest the film would fall closer to the latter than the former. Many criticized the film's trailers for looking too over-produced as well as their lack of … Continue reading ‘Aladdin’ (2019) Review: Live-action Retelling Isn’t Quite Magic, But Still Fun

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‘Grease’ Prequel ‘Summer Loving’ Officially In Development At Paramount

Can lightning strike thrice for Grease? The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Paramount is revving up for a Grease prequel written by John August, who previously scripted the upcoming Aladdin remake as well as a number of Tim Burton films, including Big Fish and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John starred in the … Continue reading ‘Grease’ Prequel ‘Summer Loving’ Officially In Development At Paramount