Disney has reinstated James Gunn to write and direct ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.’ Gunn was originally going to helm the last film in the trilogy, until he was fired last July. This was due to the resurfacing of old tweets from 2008 and 2009, where he made insensitive and controversial jokes. Deadline had… Continue reading James Gunn Will Return to Write and Direct ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ (After ‘The Suicide Squad’)
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Disney’s ‘20,000 Leagues Under the Sea’ Reboot is in the Works Once Again
According to HN Entertainment, Disney’s ‘20,000 Leagues Under the Sea’ reboot is back in active development. However, that’s really all we know right now. It is also unknown whether or not director James Mangold is still onboard. The ‘3:10 to Yuma’ and ‘Logan’ director came onto the project back in 2016. That screenplay was from… Continue reading Disney’s ‘20,000 Leagues Under the Sea’ Reboot is in the Works Once Again
‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Reboot Has Original Writer Terry Rossio (‘Aladdin,’ ‘Shrek’) in Talks to Return
Discussing Film reports that original writer Terry Rossio is in talks to return to the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ franchise. He would be signing on for a reboot that would redirect the franchise without Johnny Depp, aka Captain Jack Sparrow. With $4.5 billion in worldwide box office and $2.5 billion more in global merchandise since… Continue reading ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Reboot Has Original Writer Terry Rossio (‘Aladdin,’ ‘Shrek’) in Talks to Return
‘Aladdin’ Enlists Alan Tudyk to Voice Iago
Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ remake finally found its voice for the character Iago: Alan Tudyk. Iago is the wise-cracking parrot sidekick to the villain Jafar (Marwan Kenzari). Gilbert Gottfried was the voice of the role in the original film. The cast also comprises of Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Navid Negahban, Nasim Pedrad, Billy Magnussen, and Will Smith.… Continue reading ‘Aladdin’ Enlists Alan Tudyk to Voice Iago
‘What If’ Animated Anthology Series, Produced by Marvel Studios, in the Works for Disney+
Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios are overseeing a new anthology series for the Disney+ streaming service. Rather than the usual live-action, this show will be an animation installment, and non-canon to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Now, it will be non-canon due to the nature of the series itself: “The series will provide stories that explore… Continue reading ‘What If’ Animated Anthology Series, Produced by Marvel Studios, in the Works for Disney+
‘Book of Enchantment’ Disney+ Series Will Begin Filming April 2020
The upcoming Disney+ series ‘Book of Enchantment’ will begin filming April 2020, at Ardmore Studios in Dublin, Ireland. Michael Seitzman (‘Code Black,’ ‘Quantico’) is developing the project, and has been for six months. The series is an adaptation of Serena Valentino’s ‘Villains’ book series, which features some of Disney’s most popular villains. It will be… Continue reading ‘Book of Enchantment’ Disney+ Series Will Begin Filming April 2020
‘Cruella’ Has Nicole Kidman Eyed for Antagonist; Tony McNamara (‘The Favourite’) Will Rewrite Script
Another one of Disney’s live-action reimaginings is now is the casting stages. The role in question is for the film’s antagonist: Baroness, who is pivotal to Cruella’s rise as the classic Disney villain. Here are the actresses on the shortlist, with the first one being the frontrunner: Nicole Kidman (‘Big Little Lies,’ Aquaman’) Emma Thompson… Continue reading ‘Cruella’ Has Nicole Kidman Eyed for Antagonist; Tony McNamara (‘The Favourite’) Will Rewrite Script