Tag: Robert Zemeckis
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Robert Zemeckis | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 14, 1954
On this day in 1952, Academy Award-winning filmmaker Robert Zemeckis was born. He is known for using visual effects in new and innovative ways. For Disney, Zemeckis directed 1988’s ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit,’ where he combined hand-drawn animation with live-action footage. He integrated groundbreaking performance capture techniques in his direction of 2009’s ‘A Christmas Carol.’…
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‘Pinocchio’ World Premiere Held at Walt Disney Studios
The world premiere for Disney’s live-action Pinocchio was held on Wednesday night at the Walt Disney Studios. Stars Tom Hanks, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Cynthia Erivo and Luke Evans, along with Director/Writer/Producer Robert Zemeckis, Writer/Producer Chris Weitz, Producer Andrew Miano, Executive Producers Jack Rapke and Jacqueline Levine, and Composers Alan Silvestri (Score and Original Songs) and Glen Ballard…
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First Look Gives Glimpse at Geppetto and Pinocchio Ahead of Disney+ Arrival
A first look at the upcoming Pinocchio movie that stars Tom Hanks as Geppetto and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Pinocchio was released today by Disney. This movie will be streaming on Disney+ this September. It is the retelling of the animated classic where a little wooden puppet goes on an adventure in the quest of…
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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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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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We’re Afraid to Ask – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1004 (#475)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot to cover. Along with the topics of the week, the geeks are also dressed for Halloween and play a game. The topics range from Star Wars, including the Mandalorian, to the Muppet Christmas Carol book that is now out and Mr. DAPs reviewed. On top…
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Robert Zemeckis in Discussions to Direct Disney’s Live-Action Pinocchio
Robert Zemeckis is in talks to direct Disney’s live-action Pinocchio. While discussions are still fairly early, Zemeckis has been reportedly eyeing the project since early summer. The timing was a bit of an issue though. Now that he is wrapping up production on The Witches for Waner Bros., he can set his sights on this…