The Hollywood Reporter was first to report that Disney has put into development a live-action remake of its 1997 animated movie Hercules.

According to the outlet, Dave Callaham will pen the script, while Avengers: Endgame and Infinity War filmmakers, Joe and Anthony Russo, are set to produce via their AGBO banner. The Russos are the only producers on the project and will not direct. 

We already know that Disney either follows the original material closely or takes a much looser approach to the source material, but for now, it’s too early to tell…

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Multiple outlets confirm that Disney is working on a remake of its 1973 animated film Robin Hood. The original was directed by Wolfgang Reitherman with Hood portrayed as a fox, leading the fight against Prince John’s excessive taxation.

The new iteration of the classic story of Robin Hood hails from Blindspotting director Carlos Lopez Estrada. Kari Granlund, the Lady and the Tramp reboot scribe, is attached to pen with Justin Springer set to produce the pic. 

The forthcoming film for Disney+ is being developed in a CGI — live-action hybrid format, similar to the remakes of The Jungle Book and Dumbo. 

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Disney’s forthcoming live-action Peter Pan feature had added Anderson and Molony to its cast in the lead roles of the latest adaptation of the J.M. Barrie novel. 

On board to direct the pic is David Lowery who co-wrote the script with Toby Halbrooks. Jim Whitaker is producing.

Anderson’s credits include Scarlett Johansson’s younger version in Marvel’s Black Widow and Resident Evil: Final Chapter. Molony starred in the Sky One series The Reluctant Landlord and the Disney Junior series Claude.

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Multiple outlets confirm that a prequel series to the hit 2017 live-action adaptation of the animated classic is in development at Disney+. Luke Evans and Josh Gad set to reprise their roles as Gaston and LeFou respectably. 

According to Deadline, the six-episode series is set many years before the time period of the feature film.

The musical series hails from co-writers and showrunners Eddy Kitsis and Adam Horowitz. The two will also executive produce alongside Gad, who will also serve as co-writer on the project. 

The 2017 Beauty and the Beast film, starred Emma Watson and Dan Stevens in the lead roles. Directed by Bill Condon, it grossed more than $1 billion worldwide.

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Parenting Without Borders (working title), officially greenlit by the streamer, is described as Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown but with parenting as its focus rather than food. Variety reports that the travel show will follow Alba as she immerses herself with families around the world, exploring the parenting beliefs and practices shaping families today.

Kathryn O’Kane will serve as director and showrunner of Parenting Without Borders. Alba will also executive produce alongside Boardwalk Pictures’ Andrew Fried and Dane Lillegard, Jamie Patricof of Hunting Lane, Doug Banker of Five All In The Fifth and Trevor Engelson of Underground.

Alba, an actress and entrepreneur, is a mother of three and the co-founder of The Honest Company. 

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Variety was first to report Shankman will helm the sequel to the 1993 cult classic set at Disney’s streaming service, Disney+. He will direct from a screenplay penned by Workaholics writer and co-producer Jen D’Angelo

The original film starred Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy as three witch sisters, who 300 years after they were cursed, were inadvertently resurrected only to discover to their horror that Halloween has become a holiday. According to the outlet, the three are not attached to the sequel, but Disney is hopeful that they will become involved in some capacity.

Shankman is best known for directing Hairspray as well as Step Up and a Walk to Remember. He is currently in pre-production on Disney’s Enchanted sequel, Disenchanted.

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A sequel to the 2019 live-action adaptation of the animated classic, Aladdin, is officially happening.

According to sources, the producers took six months to think about the sequel’s direction, but now it seems that they’ve figured it out

The project is in early development at Disney. According to Variety, Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich, who produced the original, will be back producing through their Rideback banner, with Ryan Halprin executive producing.

It is unknown if Guy Ritchie will return to direct, and according to the outlet, offers to Will Smith, Mena Massoud, and Naomi Scott, will only go out after the script has been written. 

2019’s Aladdin was only the fourth film to cross the billion-dollar global box office milestone. It joined a very exclusive club joining The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast and Alice in Wonderland.

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The Cars and Zoolander actor has joined Tom Hiddleston in the forthcoming Disney+ series Loki. Wilson’s role is still unknown, but according to multiple sources, Wilson is set to play a major character. 

The series will be executive produced by Kevin Feige like all of the announced Marvel shows for Disney+.

“You guys saw Avengers, right?” Hiddleston said during the show’s Comic-Con reveal in 2019. “So he’s still that guy. And just about the last thing that happened to him was he got Hulk-smashed. So there’s a lot of psychological evolution that is still yet to happen. Kevin [Feige] has generally shown me what his plans are. I can’t tell you any of them, but it is one of the most exciting creative opportunities I think I’ve ever come across. This is new territory, a new world, new challenges, and I cannot wait to get started.”

Loki is expected to premiere in spring 2021.

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The classic 1942 animated feature is being adapted as a live-action feature, well, sort of. The forthcoming feature will be similar to The Jungle Book and The Lion King, which were not live-action per se. This basically means that it’ll be made to look very real but will not include a living deer, rabbit, or skunk.

Tapped to pen the screenplay for the remake are Captain Marvel and Chaos Walking writers Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Lindsey Beer respectively. 

Bambi joins other animated classics that got the live-action remake treatment including The Little Mermaid, Pinocchio, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Peter Pan, Lilo & Stitch, and Hunchback of Notre Dame.

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The streamer has renewed the docuseries that investigates familiar objects for another season. 

The renewal of Disney+ and National Geographic’s The World According to Jeff Goldblum comes a week ahead of the show’s first-season finale. 

“Jeff has captured the imagination and curiosity of our audience with his distinct perspective and illuminating adventures,” said Ricky Strauss, president of content & marketing at Disney+. “We can’t wait to see where Jeff and our partners at National Geographic take us in season two.”

“Jeff’s genuine curiosity in the world makes him a natural fit for the National Geographic brand,” added Courteney Monroe, president of National Geographic Global Television Networks. “There is something special and intangible about Jeff and his fascination with the world is infectious. We’re thrilled to be able to share his humor and sensibilities to a broader audience on Disney+.”

A premiere date for season two of The World According to Jeff Goldblum has yet to be announced. 

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The Hollywood Reporter was first to report that Disney has put into development a live-action remake of its 1997 animated movie Hercules.

According to the outlet, Dave Callaham will pen the script, while Avengers: Endgame and Infinity War filmmakers, Joe and Anthony Russo, are set to produce via their AGBO banner. The Russos are the only producers on the project and will not direct. 

We already know that Disney either follows the original material closely or takes a much looser approach to the source material, but for now, it’s too early to tell…

The post Disney is Making a Live-Action Adaptation of “Hercules” appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.

Multiple outlets confirm that Disney is working on a remake of its 1973 animated film Robin Hood. The original was directed by Wolfgang Reitherman with Hood portrayed as a fox, leading the fight against Prince John’s excessive taxation.

The new iteration of the classic story of Robin Hood hails from Blindspotting director Carlos Lopez Estrada. Kari Granlund, the Lady and the Tramp reboot scribe, is attached to pen with Justin Springer set to produce the pic. 

The forthcoming film for Disney+ is being developed in a CGI — live-action hybrid format, similar to the remakes of The Jungle Book and Dumbo. 

The post Disney+ Is Developing “Robin Hood” Remake appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.

Disney’s forthcoming live-action Peter Pan feature had added Anderson and Molony to its cast in the lead roles of the latest adaptation of the J.M. Barrie novel. 

On board to direct the pic is David Lowery who co-wrote the script with Toby Halbrooks. Jim Whitaker is producing.

Anderson’s credits include Scarlett Johansson’s younger version in Marvel’s Black Widow and Resident Evil: Final Chapter. Molony starred in the Sky One series The Reluctant Landlord and the Disney Junior series Claude.

The post Live-Action “Peter Pan” Movie Finds its Wendy & Peter appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.

Multiple outlets confirm that a prequel series to the hit 2017 live-action adaptation of the animated classic is in development at Disney+. Luke Evans and Josh Gad set to reprise their roles as Gaston and LeFou respectably. 

According to Deadline, the six-episode series is set many years before the time period of the feature film.

The musical series hails from co-writers and showrunners Eddy Kitsis and Adam Horowitz. The two will also executive produce alongside Gad, who will also serve as co-writer on the project. 

The 2017 Beauty and the Beast film, starred Emma Watson and Dan Stevens in the lead roles. Directed by Bill Condon, it grossed more than $1 billion worldwide.

The post Disney+ Develops a “Beauty and the Beast” Prequel Series appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.

Parenting Without Borders (working title), officially greenlit by the streamer, is described as Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown but with parenting as its focus rather than food. Variety reports that the travel show will follow Alba as she immerses herself with families around the world, exploring the parenting beliefs and practices shaping families today.

Kathryn O’Kane will serve as director and showrunner of Parenting Without Borders. Alba will also executive produce alongside Boardwalk Pictures’ Andrew Fried and Dane Lillegard, Jamie Patricof of Hunting Lane, Doug Banker of Five All In The Fifth and Trevor Engelson of Underground.

Alba, an actress and entrepreneur, is a mother of three and the co-founder of The Honest Company. 

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Variety was first to report Shankman will helm the sequel to the 1993 cult classic set at Disney’s streaming service, Disney+. He will direct from a screenplay penned by Workaholics writer and co-producer Jen D’Angelo

The original film starred Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy as three witch sisters, who 300 years after they were cursed, were inadvertently resurrected only to discover to their horror that Halloween has become a holiday. According to the outlet, the three are not attached to the sequel, but Disney is hopeful that they will become involved in some capacity.

Shankman is best known for directing Hairspray as well as Step Up and a Walk to Remember. He is currently in pre-production on Disney’s Enchanted sequel, Disenchanted.

The post Adam Shankman to Direct “Hocus Pocus 2” appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.

A sequel to the 2019 live-action adaptation of the animated classic, Aladdin, is officially happening.

According to sources, the producers took six months to think about the sequel’s direction, but now it seems that they’ve figured it out

The project is in early development at Disney. According to Variety, Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich, who produced the original, will be back producing through their Rideback banner, with Ryan Halprin executive producing.

It is unknown if Guy Ritchie will return to direct, and according to the outlet, offers to Will Smith, Mena Massoud, and Naomi Scott, will only go out after the script has been written. 

2019’s Aladdin was only the fourth film to cross the billion-dollar global box office milestone. It joined a very exclusive club joining The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast and Alice in Wonderland.

The post “Aladdin” Sequel is Officially In the Works appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.

The Cars and Zoolander actor has joined Tom Hiddleston in the forthcoming Disney+ series Loki. Wilson’s role is still unknown, but according to multiple sources, Wilson is set to play a major character. 

The series will be executive produced by Kevin Feige like all of the announced Marvel shows for Disney+.

“You guys saw Avengers, right?” Hiddleston said during the show’s Comic-Con reveal in 2019. “So he’s still that guy. And just about the last thing that happened to him was he got Hulk-smashed. So there’s a lot of psychological evolution that is still yet to happen. Kevin [Feige] has generally shown me what his plans are. I can’t tell you any of them, but it is one of the most exciting creative opportunities I think I’ve ever come across. This is new territory, a new world, new challenges, and I cannot wait to get started.”

Loki is expected to premiere in spring 2021.

The post Owen Wilson joins “Loki” Series on Disney+ appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.

The classic 1942 animated feature is being adapted as a live-action feature, well, sort of. The forthcoming feature will be similar to The Jungle Book and The Lion King, which were not live-action per se. This basically means that it’ll be made to look very real but will not include a living deer, rabbit, or skunk.

Tapped to pen the screenplay for the remake are Captain Marvel and Chaos Walking writers Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Lindsey Beer respectively. 

Bambi joins other animated classics that got the live-action remake treatment including The Little Mermaid, Pinocchio, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Peter Pan, Lilo & Stitch, and Hunchback of Notre Dame.

The post A “Bambi” Remake is In the Works appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.

The streamer has renewed the docuseries that investigates familiar objects for another season. 

The renewal of Disney+ and National Geographic’s The World According to Jeff Goldblum comes a week ahead of the show’s first-season finale. 

“Jeff has captured the imagination and curiosity of our audience with his distinct perspective and illuminating adventures,” said Ricky Strauss, president of content & marketing at Disney+. “We can’t wait to see where Jeff and our partners at National Geographic take us in season two.”

“Jeff’s genuine curiosity in the world makes him a natural fit for the National Geographic brand,” added Courteney Monroe, president of National Geographic Global Television Networks. “There is something special and intangible about Jeff and his fascination with the world is infectious. We’re thrilled to be able to share his humor and sensibilities to a broader audience on Disney+.”

A premiere date for season two of The World According to Jeff Goldblum has yet to be announced. 

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