Tag: remakes
Moana Remake Will Recast Lead Role
News has broken that Auli’i Cravalho will not be reprising the role of Moana for the live-action remake. Check out Cravalho’s Instagram statement here: “When I was cast as Moana at 14, it wonderfully changed my life and started my career. In this live-action retelling, I will not be reprising ...
Read MoreLilo and Stitch Casts Cobra Bubbles
A Deadline exclusive reveals that Disney’s live-action Lilo and Stitch remake has cast Courtney B. Vance as Cobra Bubbles. The social worker, who is anything but bubbly, was voiced by Ving Rhames in the original movie and is a fan-favorite character. When Jolene Purdy was cast as a new socia...
Read MoreQuestlove Will Direct Disney’s Aristocats Remake
A Deadline exclusive reports that Questlove will direct Disney’s remake of The Aristocats. The 1970 original Aristorcats starred Eva Gabor and Disney mainstay Phil Harris as cats on the run from a murderous butler. At this time, the film’s release date is unknown, as well as whether it w...
Read MoreMelissa McCarthy “Surprised Herself” Singing For The Little Mermaid
Sunday night, March the 13th, Melissa McCarthy commented on her singing abilities at the Critics Choice Awards red carpet. Talking about her role in the upcoming live-action Little Mermaid remake, she said, “I am not a singer, but I think, getting ready for Ursula, I was so surprised that I ...
Read MoreDisney’s Newest Snow White Is Not “As White As Snow”
Lyndon Hall | Jun 22, 2021 | 1
Disney’s newest Snow White is brown-skinned she/her/hers Colombian-Polish actress Rachel Zegler. Zegler’s announcement (courtesy of Deadline) comes as no surprise because, as we all know, Disney has already race-swapped Ariel in the upcoming Little Mermaid remake. This will be ZeglerR...
Read MorePlanes, Trains & Automobiles is Being Remade
Another classic is about to be modernized for the whiny crowd. Deadline reports that a Planes, Trains & Automobiles remake is in the works at Paramount, and that Will Smith and Kevin Hart will be the leads. The film will be produced by both stars’ production companies, Westbrook Studios and Ha...
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