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[Spartan Girl]

2 hours ago, tv echo said:

Moana 2 | Teaser Trailer
Walt Disney Animation Studios   May 29, 2024

 

"Why didn't you bring the pig last time?"

I agree, the pig should have been used more. Glad to see they're fixing that this movie!

[BetterButter]

Disney’s Live-Action ‘Moana’ Casts Catherine Laga’aia in Lead Role Opposite Dwayne Johnson, Filming Starts This Summer

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Disney has posted its event schedule for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, August 9-11, 2024 (Anaheim, CA) ...
https://ultimatefanevent.d23.com/

Schedule:
https://ultimatefanevent.d23.com/assets/D23_2024_Schedule.pdf 

Edited August 3 by tv echo

[Wiendish Fitch]

The husband I recently watched That Darn Cat! (1965)*. Random thoughts:

It's cute, if a touch overlong. I agree with Mr. Fitch that they could have eliminated at least one "follow the cat" sequence.

The fact that Hayley Mills's character has a boyfriend named Canoe never fails to make me giggle.

Does anyone else think that Dean Jones had a vaguely John Mulaney-esque quality to him, physically speaking? He has the lanky frame, boyish face, and ears that stick out a bit, and considering Jones spends all his time in suits, the resemblance really hit me. 

I know I shouldn't have laughed so hard at William Demarest calling the cops on his own busybody wife (Elsa Lanchester), but I couldn't help it. 

DC is one of the most beautiful movie cats I've ever seen, but I'm also glad I don't have a pet like him. I don't think I'd be as forgiving as Patti is.

*No, I've never seen the 1997 remake, nor do I wish to.

Edited August 3 by Wiendish Fitch

[dewelar]

1 hour ago, Wiendish Fitch said:

The husband I recently watched That Darn Cat! (1965)*. Random thoughts:

This is my favorite of Disney's live-action movies of the era. Disney had so many great character actors under contract at the time, several of whom were used here to great effect -- Mills, Jones, Lanchester, Demarest, Roddy McDowall, Richard Deacon -- add in Frank Gorshin and Neville Brand as the villains, Bobby Darin to sing the theme song, and, of course, DC himself and you have what I consider a brilliant film.

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*No, I've never seen the 1997 remake, nor do I wish to.

Good call. A sad waste of Christina Ricci, who looked too bored to even bother to rise above the material. Should've been a DCOM.

Edited August 3 by dewelar

[Constant Viewer]

I loved all the Haley Mills movies as a kid. I do wonder why I never thought to question why she is the only one in her family with an English accent in Summer Magic and That Darn Cat.

[andromeda331]

13 hours ago, Constant Viewer said:

I loved all the Haley Mills movies as a kid. I do wonder why I never thought to question why she is the only one in her family with an English accent in Summer Magic and That Darn Cat.

Or the Parent Trap. I know it was suppose to be a Boston upper class accent. But no one else had it. Not even her mother.

[BetterButter]

 

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[Browncoat]

5 hours ago, BetterButter said:

 

So, a Scar redemption story?  

[BetterButter]

 

[tv echo]

This twitter x thread contains news announcements from Disney, Marvel and Star Wars coming out of yesterday's D23 Disney Entertainment Showcase...

For example:

Also:

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[tv echo]

Summary of announcements from yesterday's D23 Disney Entertainment Showcase panel (I've listed the subheaders within this article below - too long to quote content)...

Disney Unveils Latest from Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm at Star-Packed D23 Panel
By Aaron Couch, Alex Weprin, Borys Kit   August 9, 2024
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/disney-all-updates-marvel-star-wars-pixar-1235971190/ 

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Read on for trailers, highlights and new announcements from the panel.

Mufasa: The Lion King
Tron: Ares
Snow White
Freakier Friday
David Blaine's Do Not Attempt
Agatha All Along
Daredevil: Born Again
Ironheart
Fantastic Four and Captain America: Brave New World
Ryan Reynolds Shows Gratitude (and Takes a Jab at Marvel)
The Mandalorian & Grogu
Andor
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Frozen III
Zootopia 2
The Incredibles 3
Hoppers
Toy Story 6
Inside Out TV Spinoff
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Monster Jame
Moana 2

Bob Iger Opening Speech | D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
Daps Magic   posted Aug 10, 2024

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[JustHereForFood]

10 hours ago, tv echo said:

For example:

 

Whaaat???!!! That is wonderful news!!!

[Spartan Girl]

Totally psyched for the Frozen musical on Disney+ but they’d still better put the Aladdin on at some point.

They also better not write out Bo Peep AGAIN in Toy Story 5. I’d hate to think Woody’s happy ending got overturned because of the whiners on the internet. 🤦‍♀️

The Mufasa trailer: really?! They’re basically giving us villain apologia for Scar saying that Mufasa was adopted and Scar was technically the rightful heir. I can’t even begin to go into all the reasons of how wrong that all is.

Snow White: Rachel looks and sounds great. So does Gal Gadot. Even if the movie is not, I’ll see it just to spite the haters.

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From yesterday's D23 Disney Experiences Showcase...

Villains Land announced for Magic Kingdom (with Rita Ora) | D23 The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2024
Relive the Magic   posted Aug 11, 2024

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[Browncoat]

12 hours ago, Spartan Girl said:

The Mufasa trailer: really?! They’re basically giving us villain apologia for Scar saying that Mufasa was adopted and Scar was technically the rightful heir. I can’t even begin to go into all the reasons of how wrong that all is.

I knew you'd be so, so happy about that, @Spartan Girl! 😉

[Trini]

Mufasa: Animation-wise, looks fine; they improved the expressiveness of the lions. But I don't think many people were clamoring for the backstory on these two. And it's going to be weird watching this story knowing that, eventually, one murders the other.

Snow White: Not especially interested in ANY Snow White story; but seeing as how the original is pretty 'meh' next to every princess movie that came after (the perils of being first, I guess), it was probably due for a re-make. Snow being an actual human, and the dwarves being somewhat cartoony CGI isn't quite working from what little is seen of them in the teaser.

 

22 hours ago, Spartan Girl said:

The Mufasa trailer: really?! They’re basically giving us villain apologia for Scar saying that Mufasa was adopted and Scar was technically the rightful heir. I can’t even begin to go into all the reasons of how wrong that all is.

["Spoilers" for a decades-old direct-to-video sequel, LOL:]

Spoiler

True, but on the other hand, it makes Simba's daughter and Scar's son getting together a lot less incest-y?

 

Psyched about Incredibles 3, though! One of the few Pixar films that should be a franchise. I hope they age up everyone this time, though.

I hope Zootopia 2 is good, too.

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[Spartan Girl]

1 hour ago, Trini said:

 

True, but on the other hand, it makes Simba's daughter and Scar's son getting together a lot less incest-y?

Kovu wasn’t Scar’s actual son. Which makes it even more confusing, because who the hell was his dad? Know what, forget it, I hated that stupid sequel anyway.

[Trini]

16 minutes ago, Spartan Girl said:

Kovu wasn’t Scar’s actual son. Which makes it even more confusing, because who the hell was his dad? Know what, forget it, I hated that stupid sequel anyway.

Wait, what? That doesn't even... you know what; my bad for bringing it up. We don't need to revisit that. 😬

[andromeda331]

Well, I'll be skipping Mufasa, I don't want a Scar apologia story. 

I can't wait for Incredibles 3, Frozen and Zootopia 2. We should have had Incredibles and Zootopia sooner.

I hope Snow White is good. I haven't liked any of the live action remakes. So I'm not optimistic.

I'll skip Toy Story 5 for me the story ended in Toy Story 3 with Andy going off to college and the toys going to a new home with a new kid.

[Kel Varnsen]

Frozen III in 2027 and then possibly Frozen IV after that seems so weird to me. My daughter saw Frozen when she was 3 years old, it was the first movie she saw in theaters and was her favourite for a long time. My wife asked her if she would want to go with her to see III when she is 17 and she said no way.

[Palimelon]

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Kovu wasn’t Scar’s actual son. Which makes it even more confusing, because who the hell was his dad?

A much better question than wondering who Nala's dad was, given how Lion prides work...

[BetterButter]

‘Frozen 3’ Gets Official Thanksgiving 2027 Release; Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ Sets Spring 2026

[Trini]

On 8/12/2024 at 3:12 AM, andromeda331 said:

I'll skip Toy Story 5 for me the story ended in Toy Story 3 with Andy going off to college and the toys going to a new home with a new kid.

They had a good end for Woody in TS3 (and TS4, even though I have issues with it), they really need to move on from Woody and Buzz, if they want to keep churning these out.

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Disney Legends Award Ceremony | D23: The Official Disney Fan Event 4K
Daps Magic   Aug 12, 2024

 

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Frozen 3 Announcement and Concept Art shown at D23
Keena Kindragon   Aug 9, 2024

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Dancing Deadpool was joined by American Idol winner Abi Carter on stage at D23 (corporate synergy at work)...

Deadpool with Abi Carter Perform "Like A Prayer” at Disney D23: Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2024
MouseSteps / JWL Media   Aug 11, 2024

Disney D23 Parks - Deadpool + Abi Carter Cover Madonna’s “Like a Prayer” LIVE Honda Center 2024
PrincessMonkey   Aug 11, 2024

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[Wiendish Fitch]

I recently watched The Ugly Dachshund (1966). It's basically cinematic cotton candy: Sweet and insubstantial, but certainly not bad. If you just want a movie with cute dogs, boy does this one deliver! Dean Jones is charmingly boyish and unthreatening as always, and Suzanne Pleshette sports some fabulous 60s hairdos and fashions. There's some unfortunate racial stereotypes involving some Asian workers (one of whom is played by a young Mako), but at least it doesn't last too long.

[Spartan Girl]

7 hours ago, Wiendish Fitch said:

I recently watched The Ugly Dachshund (1966). It's basically cinematic cotton candy: Sweet and insubstantial, but certainly not bad. If you just want a movie with cute dogs, boy does this one deliver! Dean Jones is charmingly boyish and unthreatening as always, and Suzanne Pleshette sports some fabulous 60s hairdos and fashions. There's some unfortunate racial stereotypes involving some Asian workers (one of whom is played by a young Mako), but at least it doesn't last too long.

I remember that movie! Ah for the days when the Disney Channel opened their vault and let some air in!

[Wiendish Fitch]

Blackbeard's Ghost (1968)

A cute little outing, little bit of Canterville Ghost, with bits of Angels in the Outfield thrown in. I just adore Peter Ustinov (my second favorite Poirot!), and he's his usual, delightfully hammy self in this (it's as if he's teeing up to voice Prince John). Dean Jones actually plays someone with a backbone for a change! Imagine that! Suzanne Pleshette once again manages to make the most of the love interest part, and I think she looks like Gal Gadot from certain angles in this. I did love stuffy Dean Wheaton loudly cheering on the track team and telling Coach Pervis that he hates football. The dumbest things give me joy, I swear. 

Edited September 5 by Wiendish Fitch

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Dwayne Johnson & Auli’i Cravalho Talk 'Moana 2,' Improvising Vocals, & Their Cultures
Entertainment Weekly

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On 9/5/2024 at 4:51 AM, Wiendish Fitch said:

Peter Ustinov […] he's his usual, delightfully hammy self in this (it's as if he's teeing up to voice Prince John)

“[hastily pulls his hand away] Oh no..please…I lose more jewels that way…”

He was so terrific in that role!  One of the weeniest, most hilarious Disney villains ever [“Stop hissing in my ear!”].

[BetterButter]

 

[BetterButter]

Anne Hathaway Returns For ‘Princess Diaries 3’: “Miracles Happen”

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‘Prince Charming’ Movie In Works At Disney With Paul King Aboard To Direct
By Justin Kroll   October 17, 2024
https://deadline.com/2024/10/prince-charming-movie-disney-paul-king-1236118273/ 

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EXCLUSIVE: After helping bring the Paddington franchise and a new Willy Wonka movie to life, director Paul King has his sights set on another iconic character. Sources tell Deadline that King has come on to direct a new Prince Charming movie at Disney. Simon Farnaby and Jon Croker are co-writing along with King.

While plot details are unknown, the Prince Charming character has many origins throughout literature but when it comes to Disney is usually linked to the character that becomes of the love interest of many of the Disney princesses. While many have linked him to classic animated pics like Sleeping Beauty and Snow White, his true origin is Cinderella, where Cinderella’s actual love interest is Prince Charming.

As for the the film project, insiders do add that the film will not specifically be linked to Cinderella.

Edited October 19 by tv echo

[BlueSkies]

Oliver and Company I just re watched

I’d been listening to the Billy Joel Sirius channel and had a remembrance of his music being in a Disney movie once.

 

As it was he was actually the voice of Dodger the dog in the movie too.  Cheech Marin was a voice in the movie of Tito as well and was pretty funny.  If this is torture chain me to the wall!! Pretty memorable and funny quote.

 

3 of 4 stars for me.  And the film is only 78 minutes long 

[BetterButter]

 

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Announcements from yesterday about Disney films and series...

D23 Brazil, November 8-10, 2024 (São Paulo, Brazil)
https://d23.com/brazil/ 

https://www.laughingplace.com/w/disney-entertainment/previewing-d23-brazil-a-disney-experience-2024/ 

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Friday, November 8th:

4:00 p.m. (2:00 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT): Walt Disney Animation, Pixar, Disney Live Action and 20th Century Animation

 

D23 Brazil — A Disney Experience Surprised Fans on its First Day with News, Presentations and Exclusive Products
November 8, 2024
https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/d23-brazil-day-one/

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D23 Brazil fans were delighted with the announcement that Ice Age 6 is officially in production. Manny, Diego, Ellie, Sid, Scrat and Baby Scrat are heading back to the big screen in an epic animated adventure. A short video to celebrate the announcement was also released featuring returning cast members Ray Romano, Queen Latifah and John Leguizamo, who will also be joined by Denis Leary and Simon Pegg in the new film. More details and cast announcements will be revealed at a future date.
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• Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King director Barry Jenkins greeted excited fans, offering details about the all-new story that explores the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands. Fans were the first to see a new trailer for the film that opens nationwide in theaters on Dec. 20.

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• Rachel Zegler, star of Disney’s Snow White, a live-action reimagining of the classic tale, gave a magical shout-out via video to the D23 Brazil attendees, who were treated to an exclusive new trailer. Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy and Sneezy will join the fairest of them all in theaters on March 21, 2025.
• The crowd caught a glimpse of the fan-favorite fugitive alien from Disney’s much-anticipated feature Lilo & Stitch. The live-action reimagining of the animated classic about the lonely Hawaiian girl and her new, out-of-this-world alien friend who helps mend her broken family opens in theaters on May 23, 2025.

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• TRON: Ares, which opens in theaters Oct. 10, 2025, didn’t disappoint when star Jared Leto appeared on the big screen via video. Fans were also treated to a special look at the film, which follows a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s first encounter with A.I. beings.

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• Dream Productions, a new limited series from the world of Inside Out, returns to the Riley’s mind where a team of directors hope to find the next hit dream. Fans were treated to a special look at the series, plus the very first episode in its entirety. All four episodes begin streaming on Disney+ on Dec. 11, 2024.

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• The D23 Brazil audience was the first to see an exclusive new trailer in the works for Pixar’s upcoming feature film Elio, which opens in theaters June 13, 2025. Fans learned more about Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination who gets beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization that mistakes him for Earth’s leader.

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• Hoppers introduces Mabel, an animal lover who seizes an opportunity to use new technology to ‘hop’ her consciousness into a life-like robotic beaver. The audience saw a special piece about the film, which opens in theaters in 2026.
• Audiences first met Buzz, Woody and a toybox full of toys nearly 30 years ago — D23 Brazil fans were invited to reminisce. And on June 19, 2026, fans will see their next chapter when Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 hits theaters. This time around it’s Toy meets Tech. Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs get exponentially harder when they go head to head with this all-new threat to playtime.
• The Parr family is back on the big screen in Incredibles 3. Fans were delighted to see first-hand that their favorite Super-family have another adventure in the works.

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• Moana 2 voyages into theaters this month, on Nov. 27, and fans at D23 Brazil were treated to a sneak peek of the film. Stars Auli‘i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson gave fans a chee hoo via video to build excitement for the film, which picks up three years later when Moana sets out to save her people’s future. Brazilian superstar Any Gabrielly, who voices Moana in the Brazilian dub, performed the end-credits version of new song from the film, “Beyond.”

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• For Zootopia 2, Bush introduced a very special video greeting from Shakira, who shared for the first time that she’d be returning to play Zootopia’s pop sensation, Gazelle, in the new movie. The sequel to the global phenomenon sees detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who turns the mammal metropolis upside down. Fans got a special look at the film, which hits theaters in November 2025.

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D23 Brazil - "Mufasa" Director Barry Jenkins Talks About "The Lion King" Prequil
Laughing Place   Nov 8, 2024

D23 Brazil: Pixar's Jonas Rivera Showcases "Elio," "Hoppers," "Toy Story 5," "Incredibles 3"
Laughing Place   Nov 8, 2024

D23 Brazil: Disney Animation's Jared Bush Teases "Zootopia 2" and "Moana 2"
Laughing Place   Nov 8, 2024

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Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Marvel Studios Share Trailers, Sneak Peeks, and More at D23 Brazil — A Disney Experience
November 9, 2024
https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/d23-brazil-day-two/ 

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• Earlier today, during the Toy Story 30th Anniversary Panel, Jonas Rivera, Pixar Executive Vice President of Production, and animators Priscila Vertamatti and Claudio De Oliveira gathered to reminisce about the iconic film, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and revealing a never-before-seen piece of concept art from the upcoming film Toy Story 5.