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  • Live-Action ‘Atlantis: The Lost Empire’ Remake Reportedly in the Works Starring Tom Holland

    Live-Action ‘Atlantis: The Lost Empire’ Remake Reportedly in the Works Starring Tom Holland

    A live-action remake of Disney’s 2001 animated classic, Atlantis: The Lost Empire, is in the early stages of development by The Walt Disney Pictures according to reports.

    Evidently, Disney intends to “stick fairly close to the animated film,” and it seems that Holland is being eyed to play the role of geeky Smithsonian cartographer Milo Thatch, initially voiced by Michael J. Fox in the 2001 animated version, according to MovieWeb.

    The movie is in the early stages of development by Walt Disney Pictures, according to a source at The Illuminerdi. There are not many details about the movie and there is no report on who is being considered as the director and who will be cast in the film.

    Atlantis: The Lost Empire follows an inexperienced young adventurer becomes the key to unraveling an ancient mystery when he joins up with a group of daredevil explorers to find the legendary lost empire of Atlantis. A naive-but-determined museum cartographer Milo Thatch dreams of completing the quest begun by his late grandfather, a famous explorer. When a journal surfaces, an eccentric billionaire funds an expedition, and the action shifts to high gear.

    Atlantis: The Lost Empire is a 2001 American animated science-fantasy action-adventure film created by Walt Disney Feature Animation, marking the 41st entry in Disney’s animated features canon and its first science-fiction film.

    Disney is now developing 101 Dalmatians prequel Cruella, starring Emma Stone and set for release in 2021, and The Little Mermaid, starring Halle Bailey and directed by Rob Marshall (Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Into the Woods). Disney first releases its Angelina Jolie-starring Maleficent sequel, Mistress of Evil, Oct. 18 before debuting the live-action Mulan March 27, 2020.

  • Unofficial Club Penguin Site Shuts Down After Disney Copyright Claim

    Unofficial Club Penguin Site Shuts Down After Disney Copyright Claim

    After Disney shut down the official Club Penguin game in 2018, an unlicensed version took it’s place, but the site is now shut down due to copyright issues.

    The shutdown of Club Penguin Online came after Disney issued a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown notice against the site this week.

    “We continue to enforce our rights against this, and other, unauthorized uses of the Club Penguin game,” Disney said in a statement.

    Club Penguin Online, an unlicensed revival of the popular Disney-owned children’s social network, is one of the largest fan replicas of the game, accruing over 8 million users over the last two years.

    According to a BBC report, police arrested a London man involved in Club Penguin Online on suspicion of possessing “child abuse images.”

    And BBC News investigation found, among other things, that the unauthorized Club Penguin Online game had disabled content filters that removed offensive language and that the game’s moderators were no longer removing racist content.

  • ‘Avatar 2’ Set Photos Highlight James Cameron’s Underwater Technology

    ‘Avatar 2’ Set Photos Highlight James Cameron’s Underwater Technology

    A new behind-the-scenes Avatar 2 image has been released showing the cast of the sci-fi action film using u underwater motion-capture technology.

    This week, the official Avatar Twitter account posted a photo showing stars Sigourney Weaver (Dr. Grace Augustine) and Joel David Moore (Dr. Norm Spellman) alongside producer Jon Landau on the set of the body-hopping sci-fi sequel.

    The caption of the photo reads, “From the set of the Avatar sequels: Producer Jon Landau, Sigourney Weaver, and Joel David Moore revisited the Site 26 Shack to shoot scenes for the new films.” Take a look at the tweet below:

    The Avatar sequels are bringing back the original movie’s cast members Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Joel David Moore, Dileep Rao, Stephen Lang, Sigourney Weaver, and Matt Gerald. But there are several new cast members in the mix as well, including Kate Winslet, Edie Falco, Michelle Yeoh, Vin Diesel, Jemaine Clement, and Oona Chaplin. There’s also a whole group of young actors playing Na’vi children in the movie.

    Avatar 2 is aiming for a December 27, 2021 release, and three more sequels are set to quickly follow in December 2023, December 2025, and December 2027.

  • VIDEO: New Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Augmented Reality Game Now Available in DisneyNOW App

    VIDEO: New Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Augmented Reality Game Now Available in DisneyNOW App

    You can now bring the magic of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse to life in your home with Mickey & Minnie’s Runway Railway: Adventure Kit, an all-new free game in the DisneyNOW app!

    Control Mickey and friends’ cars, trains, and more through a series of scenic adventures in this delightfully surprising, off-the-rails sandbox game, based off the newest attraction in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.  

    Using augmented reality, this game brings the magic of Disney Parks into your home and you’ll never know what you’ll find! Choose from three characters (Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Goofy) and three worlds (Runnamuck Park, Big City Snarl, and Carnival Chaos). Take a look at the video below where you can see how each setting is taken directly from the Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction, so you can truly relive the attraction at home and see how Mouse rules apply!

    DisneyNOW is a kids-safe app with the newest episodes and current seasons of your favorite Disney Channel shows, DCOMs and dozens of games. Click here to access the Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway: Adventure Kit in DisneyNOW!

  • ‘The Wonderful World of Disney’ Returns to ABC With Broadcast Debut of ‘Moana’

    ‘The Wonderful World of Disney’ Returns to ABC With Broadcast Debut of ‘Moana’

    ABC has announced, “The Wonderful World of Disney” is returning to ABC to bring some of that iconic Disney magic back to your movie nights.

    Across four consecutive Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. ET, you and your loved ones can cuddle up on the couch to watch four beloved family films from the Disney library — all of which are currently available on Disney+. The fun begins May 20 when “Moana” hits the small screen.

    The following Wednesday nights will feature Marvel Studios’ “Thor: The Dark World” (airing May 27), Disney and Pixar’s “Up” (airing June 3) and Disney’s “Big Hero 6” (airing June 10).

    With the networks’ original series’ production halted and people looking for comfort-food entertainment while sheltering at home amid the coronavirus pandemic, blockbuster theatrical movies are becoming a viable programming option.

    While The Wonderful World of Disney originally aired on Sundays, its new installment is slated for Wednesdays so it does not clash with CBS’ theatrical movie showcase. Once a weekly staple, over the past decade or so The Wonderful World of Disney has become a brand occasionally used by ABC for special programming, most recently The Little Mermaid Live! and The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration.

    Fans can also find more entertainment from Disney brands — including “Star Wars” and “National Geographic” in addition to those mentioned above — at DisneyMagicMoments.com.

  • Disney Shares Tonga Toast Recipe Used at One of it’s Resorts and it’s Delicious

    Disney Shares Tonga Toast Recipe Used at One of it’s Resorts and it’s Delicious

    When you read “banana-stuffed sourdough bread, battered, deep-fried, and dusted with cinnamon-sugar” you know what’s coming – Tonga Toast! Today, Disney shared the recipe for the breakfast favorite and now you can make it at home!

    Currently served at Kona Cafe and Capt. Cook’s, this decadent breakfast classic has been on the menu at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort since 1971.

    This blissfully rich breakfast recipe is the perfect is a great way for the family to enjoy a taste of Disney magic. Take a look at the ingredients and instructions below:

    Tonga Toast from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort 
    Serves 4 

    Ingredients: 

    Sugar-Cinnamon 

    • 3/4 cup granulated sugar 
    • 2 teaspoons cinnamon 

    Batter 

    • 4 large eggs 
    • 1 1/3 cup whole milk 
    • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 
    • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 

    Tonga Toast 

    • 1 quart canola oil, for frying 
    • 1 loaf sourdough bread (uncut, 12 inches long) 
    • 2 large bananas, peeled 

    Directions: 

    For Sugar-Cinnamon: 

    Mix sugar and cinnamon in medium bowl (large enough to roll toast) with a fork until thoroughly blended.  Set aside. 

    For Batter: 

    Whip eggs in medium bowl (large enough to dip toast) until well beaten. Add milk, cinnamon, and sugar. Mix well and set aside.   

    For Tonga Toast: 

    1. Using caution, preheat oil to 350°F in a large pot or a deep fryer. (If using a large pot, use a candy thermometer to make certain the oil does not get any hotter or it will burn.) 
    2. Slice the bread into four three-inch-thick slices. 
    3. Cut each banana in half crosswise, then each piece lengthwise. 
    4. Place a bread slice flat on the counter and tear out just enough from the middle (do not tear all the way through) to stuff half a banana into; repeat with each bread slice. 
    5. Dip stuffed bread into batter, covering both sides, allowing excess batter to drip off bread and place carefully into hot oil. 
    6. Cook 4-5 minutes until golden brown. If needed, turn toast over after 2 minutes and cook for another 2 minutes on other side. Remove and drain excess oil. 
    7. Roll toast in cinnamon-sugar. Repeat for each piece of toast. 
  • Rumor: Disney Rebooting “Pirates Of The Caribbean” with A Female, Eyeing Karen Gillan For Lead

    Rumor: Disney Rebooting “Pirates Of The Caribbean” with A Female, Eyeing Karen Gillan For Lead

    The sixth installment to the Pirates of the Carribean franchise is unlikely to see the return of Johnny Depp’s Jack Sparrow as Disney is now eyeing a female lead for the reboot.

    Late last year, it was announced that Disney is planning to reboot its Pirates of the Caribbean franchise without Johnny Deep. Now, according to insider Daniel Richtman, Disney is looking at Guardians of the Galaxy‘s Karen Gillan to star in the project.

    With Gillan’s name being thrown into the mix, this would tie-in with previous rumours that a reboot will be focused on Pirates of the Caribbean Disneyland ride character Redd – a red-headed female swashbuckler.

    The long-running franchise has tapped Chernobyl creator Craig Mazin to develop a story for the planned reboot alongside veteran writer Ted Elliott.

    Deadpool writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick are no longer on board the project.

  • Live-Action Hercules in the Works at Disney

    Live-Action Hercules in the Works at Disney

    Disney is once again going from zero to hero with another live-action remake. The studio is in early development of a live-action remake of its 1997 animated movie “Hercules.”

    No director has been attached yet, and casting is still a ways off, but Hercules seems like an obvious choice to join Disney’s ever-growing list of live-action remakes.

    There have also been casting rumors in recent weeks, partially spurred on by Ariana Grande’s performance of the movie’s “I Won’t Say I’m in Love” during The Disney Family Singalong, which engendered a petition on Change.org for her to play Megara, the female lead. Also, Idris Elba and Ryan Gosling’s names have also been floated by enthusiasts.

    Anthony and Joe Russo are producing and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings screenwriter David Callaham tapped to write.

    The original “Hercules” followed the title demigod as a youngster (voiced by Tate Donovan) who has to prove he’s worthy of hanging with the gods on Mount Olympus and runs afoul of the evil fast-talking king of the underworld, Hades (James Woods).

    “Hercules” was Disney’s prime 1997 summer animated toon grossing $99.1M domestic, and over $153M world wide.

  • Disney Introduces Cloth Face Masks with Your Favorite Characters

    Disney Introduces Cloth Face Masks with Your Favorite Characters

    Following the CDC’s recent recommendation to wear cloth face coverings in public settings, Disney is introducing non-medical, reusable cloth face masks featuring favorite Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars characters in the U.S., available for pre-order now on shopDisney.com. 

    The cloth face masks are available for $19.99 for a four-pack, and feature a wide range of fan favorite characters, including: Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, Anna and Elsa, Woody and Buzz Lightyear, The Avengers, the Child – affectionately known as Baby Yoda – and more!

    Take a look at some of the cute designs below:

    To further help those in need, Disney is donating one million cloth face masks for children and families in underserved and vulnerable communities across the U.S., including California and Florida, that will be distributed by MedShare.

    Disney will also donate all profits from the sales in the U.S. of Disney’s cloth face masks to Medshare, up to $1 million, now through September 30, 2020. 

    “Disney’s donations will make a tremendous impact in the communities we serve,” says Charles Redding, CEO and president of MedShare. “Their contribution of one million Disney cloth face masks will be provided to families in underserved communities and organizations working to limit the spread of COVID-19, while their monetary donation will be used to support the medical community’s ongoing efforts to provide lifesaving care to those who need it most.”

  • ‘The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II’ to Air this Mother’s Day on ABC

    ‘The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II’ to Air this Mother’s Day on ABC

    Earlier this month, millions of people across the United States joined together in spirit and song for ABC’s “The Disney Family Singalong,” and today, Disney announced an enchanting reprise will air this Mother’s Day with even more celebrities bringing Disney magic directly into your home once again.

    ABC will broadcast “The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II” on Sunday, May 10, at 7 p.m. EDT, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. “Volume II” will feature new star-studded performances, inventive at-home choreography and even more Disney magic.

    The animated Mickey also returns, guiding you through on-screen lyrics so you can follow along in perfect harmony with celebrities performing beloved Disney tunes. The special will then be followed by a new episode of “American Idol,” following in the innovative remote format that debuted this past Sunday when audiences voted for the Top 10 finalists.

    The new singalong special will also continue to raise awareness about Feeding America’s vast network and resources for people across the United States who are finding themselves in unfamiliar circumstances and facing hunger for the first time.

    Performers for “The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II” will be announced soon, and we’ll share the highly anticipated lineup with you as soon as we can. In the meantime, if you’re looking for some more Disney magic, visit DisneyMagicMoments.com to discover entertaining stories, videos and activities from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel and National Geographic.