Tag: remake
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Tom Hanks in Discussions to Portray Geppetto in Robert Zemeckis’ Pinocchio
Tom Hanks is reportedly in early discussions to play Geppetto in a new version of Pinocchio being directed by Robert Zemeckis. The news, being reported by Deadline, has Tom Hanks reaching out to Zemeckis to express interest after reading the script. The Disney remake has wanted Tom Hanks for the role of Geppetto for quite…
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Back to the 80s – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. Each week we deliver the top Disney and geek headlines as covered by DAPS MAGIC. This week there is a lot going on in news both locally and abroad. At Disneyland, fans dressed up in the 80s best for Disneyland After Dark: 80s Nite. Sporks are now…
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Disney to Reimagine “Bambi” as Newest Live-Action Remake
The latest trend for Disney films has been remaking classic live-action movies! With everything from Cinderella all the way to Pinocchio, another magical story lays just around the corner! It has been announced today that Disney has hired writers to take on the script for a live-action Bambi that will bring this classic tale to a…
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Robert Zemeckis Signs On to Direct Live-Action Pinocchio Remake
Robert Zemeckis has signed with Disney to helm the upcoming live-action remake of the Pinocchio. He will also be a co-writer for the film. Pinocchio was originally released by Disney in 1940 and tells the story of a marionette who’s creator Geppetto wishes he would become a real boy. Joined by his “conscience” Jiminy Cricket,…
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Live-Action ‘Sword in the Stone’ Remake Coming Soon by Disney
On Monday, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Disney will create a live-action Sword in the Stone film. This remake will be based off of the 1963 animated classic. The article goes on to say that the writer and producer of HBO’s Game of Thrones, Brian Cogman, will construct the film’s script. Other roles include Brigham Taylor as…
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A Remake of 'Pete's Dragon' in the Works
Going along with the new trend of remaking Disney classics such as Cinderella and The Jungle Book into live action films, here is another remake to add to that list; Pete’s Dragon. Some of you may be cringing at the sound of a remake. The 1977 classic starring Mickey Rooney, follows a young orphaned boy…