Disney Strategy: Dazzle With Familiarity, Then Take Over the World — CinemaCon Analysis
From “The Avengers” to “Solo” and “Christopher Robin,” there’s not a single original idea — and that’s only one reason that Disney remains poised to win.
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‘The Lion King,’ ‘Dumbo,’ and ‘Aladdin’ First Footage Delights Disney’s CinemaCon Crowd
Live-action clips directed by Tim Burton, Guy Ritchie, and Jon Favreau whetted NATO members’ appetites.
‘A Wrinkle in Time’: Tackling VFX Was Ava DuVernay’s Most Daunting Challenge
The director went from VFX novice to nerd as she learned on the job, working closely with Disney through previews to find the best results, including a revised finale.
John Musker, Co-Director of ‘Aladdin,’ ‘The Little Mermaid,’ and ‘Moana,’ Retires After Four Decades With Disney
He co-wrote and -directed seven features throughout his 41-year tenure.
‘A Wrinkle in Time’ Review: Ava DuVernay’s Eye-Popping Spectacle Proves that a Little Imagination Can Go a Long Way
Reese Witherspoon transforming into a giant piece of kale is only the beginning of what this strikingly unique blockbuster has in store.
‘Frozen 2’ Co-Director Responds to Fan Requests for a Lesbian Plotline: ‘We’ll See Where We Go’
She addressed the upcoming sequel while promoting her next Disney feature, “A Wrinkle in Time.”
‘Black Panther’ May Pass ‘The Avengers’ to Become the Biggest-Ever Comic Book Movie
Marvel may soon be ruled by Wakanda. How could “Black Panther” top “The Avengers” in North America? We chart the path.
Disney’s Thomas Schumacher, Executive Producer of Live-Action ‘Lion King,’ Accused of Sexual Harassment
Schumacher, a three-decade veteran of Disney, denies each incident detailed in a February 21 Wall Street Journal investigation.
‘Black Panther’ Kills: Here’s the 3 Biggest Box-Office Records Ryan Coogler Broke This Weekend
It didn’t break every record, but the film’s four-day performance exceeded even the highest expectations.
The Future of TV Blackouts: As Big Companies Consolidate, Viewers Get Screwed
The changes in how we watch television, as well as who owns it, mean a whole new era of TV is coming, and it could be a scary one.
White ‘Aladdin’ Actors Had Their Skin Made to Look Darker for Guy Ritchie’s Live-Action Disney Remake — Report
One of the film’s stand-ins spoke to The Sunday Times about seeing Caucasian actors lined seeking pigment-changing makeup and heavy tans.
‘The Simpsons’ Won’t Be ‘Disney-fied,’ As Fox Broadcasting Bosses Say Business As Usual Despite Questions About Its Fate
TCA: Fox TV Group chairmen Gary Newman and Dana Walden address the elephant in the room, but say nothing will change for at least another year.
