With the announcement yesterday of the release date for the remake of the 1994 animated film The Lion King, casting for the film continues to be in full swing for the John Favreau (Iron Man/ The Jungle Book) helmed project.
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Disney Announces Release Dates for Star Wars, The Lion King, Indiana Jones and Frozen 2
In a move that deviates from the current plan of premiering Star Wars saga films at the end of the year, Disney has announced that they are moving up the release date of Star Wars Episode IX to the summer along with release dates from other huge Disney releases.
Captain Marvel Directors Announced
It looks like the next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is on track. With the announcement that James Gunn will return to write and direct the next Guardians of the Galaxy film, there is news that another Marvel Studios property is gearing up to begin with the announcement of its directors.
A Lesson in Balance: Why the Jedi Must Ultimately End
Everyone has been speculating about the ominous words uttered by Jedi Master Luke Skywalker in the recently released trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Many see it as an indication that Luke has turned to the dark side. Others see it as the words of man who has lost his faith and might have… Continue reading A Lesson in Balance: Why the Jedi Must Ultimately End
Carrie Fisher to Return for Episode IX
The return of Peter Cushing’s Governor Tarkin in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story was a huge step forward for both special effects and story telling. The additional cameo from a young Carrie Fisher at the end of the movie was a surprise for fans. Well there is news regarding the fate of Fisher’s General Leia… Continue reading Carrie Fisher to Return for Episode IX
Disney’s Jungle Cruise Movie Going Forward
The Pirates of the Caribbean movies have grossed almost a billion dollars domestically since the first movie premiered in 2003. Tomorrowland, released in 2015, wasn’t as big a success netting a little over $200 million worldwide. Disney is hoping to start a new franchise based on one of their signature attractions with a movie based… Continue reading Disney’s Jungle Cruise Movie Going Forward
Master Comedian Don Rickles Dies at Age 90
There are few people in Hollywood that get to live big lives and have followings that cross generations and last for decades. Don Rickles led one of those lives. Born Donald Jay Rickles in 1928, Don was the son of Jewish immigrants living in Queens, New York. After serving in the Navy in World War… Continue reading Master Comedian Don Rickles Dies at Age 90