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  • Every Live-Action Remake Disney Is Currently Working On

    Every Live-Action Remake Disney Is Currently Working On

    Disney’s Live-Action Remake Machine is in high gear! The studios has already turned out several successful remakes of their animated films, including Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella, Maleficent, Beauty and the Beast, The Jungle Book and The Lion King and it doesn’t look like they are stopping anytime soon.

    Disney’s proved winning model of remaking its animated hits already has several films in the can and is reportedly working on many more. We’ve put together a list of every Live-Action Remake Disney is currently working on or rumored to be in production.

    Keep scrolling to see if your favorite Disney classic is getting the live-action treatment.

    THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME

    The Hunchback of Notre Dame

    Tony-winning playwright David Henry Hwang is reportedly writing the movie, and Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz are said to be doing the music. Josh Gad is also reportedly producing the film.

    MULAN

    Live Action Mulan

    Don’t mess with Liu Yifei! The actress is bringing back the 1998 film’s classic character and starring in the new version of Mulan. The film hits theaters in March 2020.

    BAMBI

    The remake of the 1942 film won’t be live-action with a real deer, rabbit, and skunk. Disney will utilize the technology that helped bring “The Lion King” remake to life to look photorealistic. Geneva Robertson-Dworet (“Captain Marvel”) and Lindsey Beer (“Sierra Burgess Is a Loser”) will write the screenplay for the film.

    ROBIN HOOD

    A live-action version of the 1973 film will be heading to Disney Plus. The film follows the outlaw Robin Hood, a fox, and his friend Little John who steal from Prince John to give to the poor woodland creatures of the forest.

    HERCULES

    Hurcules

    The 1997 animated film about the son of Zeus will get a live-action remake. “Avengers: Endgame” directors Anthony and Joe Russo will produce, but not direct, the film.

    LILO & STITCH

    lilo and stitch

    Experiment 626 is beaming back into your universe. Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich are reportedly producing the film.

    PINOCCHIO

    Pinocchio With Blue Fairy

    The live-action remake reportedly has a star-studded cast—and that’s no lie. In November, reports that Tom Hanks is set to play the famous puppet’s father, Geppetto surfaced.

    PETER PAN

    You won’t need faith, trust or pixie dust to see this remake. In 2016, The Hollywood Reporter claimed David Lowery is working on a new version of the 1953 classic. While a live-action film has yet to fly into theaters, fans can always watch other versions, like Hook, in the meantime.

    SNOW WHITE

    snow white

    In 2016, The Hollywood Reporter claimed The Girl on the Train’s Erin Cressida was in negotiations to make a live-action remake of Snow White. Benj Pasek and Justin Paul—from La La Land—were also allegedly set to work on the music. However, a film has yet to be released. So, we’ll just have to see if it will be the fairest of them all.

    THE SWORD IN THE STONE

    Sword in the Stone

    Last year, news broke that Juan Carlos Fresnadillo would direct the remake about a young King Arthur and his magical mentor Merlin. Game of Thrones‘ Bryan Cogman was also reported to be working on the script.

    THE LITTLE MERMAID

    According to Disney, production for the live-action movie will begin in early 2020. There is no set release date for the film. Disney announced 19-year-old singer Halle Bailey will play the lead role of Ariel.

    CRUELLA

    One of Disney’s famous villains is back. While Glenn Close played Cruella de Vil in the 1996 live-action remake of 101 Dalmatians, Emma Stone is reportedly set to take on the role in Cruella.

    ATLANTIS: THE LOST EMPIRE

    tom holland atlantis

    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.

    These films are all either in production or rumored to be in early stages of development. If your favorite classic animated Disney movie isn’t on the list then just wait, because it seems that they are on a mission to remake them all! Which one are you looking forward to the most? Let us know in the comments!

  • New Loungefly Minnie Mouse Sequined Stars and Stripes Mini Backpack Now on shopDisney

    New Loungefly Minnie Mouse Sequined Stars and Stripes Mini Backpack Now on shopDisney

    With Independence Day right around the corner Loungefly has released a Minnie Mouse Sequined Stars and Stripes Mini Backpack that’s a perfect way to show your patriotic spirit!

    As you salute the stars and stripes you’ll be celebrating with your essentials tucked safely in this sparkling mini backpack.

    It’s decked out with blue sequins and is outfitted with adjustable straps and a patriotic lining pattern. The new Backpack is currently available online from shopDisney and can be ordered now through the link below:

    Minnie Mouse Sequined Stars and Stripes Mini Backpack by Loungefly – $90.00

    The interior is lined with star spangled blue stripes and red stripes with little Mickey’s on them and is super cute.

    Athough you might not get to sport this awesome backpack to Disney World this 4th of July it will still make an amazing addition to the collection.

  • NBA and Disney Confirm Talks to Restart Season at Florida Complex

    NBA and Disney Confirm Talks to Restart Season at Florida Complex

    The NBA is in talks with The Walt Disney Company to use the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex to resume the season in late July.

    The National Basketball Players Association is also part of the talks with Disney to use the massive campus on the Disney property near Orlando.

    NBA spokesman Mike Bass said the conversations were still “exploratory,” and that the site would be used not only for games but for practices and housing as well. Take a look at the post below:

    “Our priority continues to be the health and safety of all involved, and we are working with public health experts and government officials on a comprehensive set of guidelines to ensure that appropriate medical protocols and protections are in place,” Bass said.

    The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is a 255-acre campus with multiple arenas that could host games simultaneously and has been home to, among other things, the Jr. NBA World Championship in recent years. ESPN is primarily owned by Disney, one of the NBA’s broadcast partners.

    Space won’t be an issue, even if Major League Soccer — which is also in talks to resume its season at Disney — is there at the same time as the NBA. The entire Disney complex is roughly 40 square miles, with nearly 24,000 hotel rooms owned or operated by Disney within the campus.

    The NBA suspended its season March 11, becoming the first of the U.S. major pro leagues to do so after it became known that All-Star center Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz tested positive for COVID-19. The list of NBA players who were known to test positive eventually grew to 10 — not all were identified — and Commissioner Adam Silver said last month that the actual total was even higher.

    But the league has been working on countless return-to-play scenarios for several weeks, all with the caveat that testing would be an integral part of any resumption of the season. Teams have been allowed to welcome players back to their training facilities for voluntary sessions since May 8, and more than half of the league’s franchises have taken advantage of that opportunity.

    The next steps would likely include a loosening of the restrictions for those voluntary workouts — no more than four players are currently allowed inside any facility at a time — and then a plan for when training camps could open. If the league plans to resume play in late July, then camps conceivably could open around the start of that month.

  • Pixar’s First Gay Main Character Arrives in Disney+ Short Film

    Pixar’s First Gay Main Character Arrives in Disney+ Short Film

    “Out,” a short film that features Pixar’s first gay main character, was released Friday on Disney+.

    The computer animation studio, owned by Disney, premiered the film on the Disney+ streaming service through its SparkShorts series. It follows the story of a man named Greg who struggles with coming out to his parents before moving in with his boyfriend, Manuel.

    Disney+ announced the “heartwarming” tale on its Twitter account along with the short’s trailer. Take a look at it below:

    “Out” was directed by Steven Clay Hunter, known for animating “Finding Nemo” and “WALL-E,” among other Pixar films. Max Sachar, known for his work on “Coco” and “Toy Story 3” produced the short.

    In March, Bob Chapek, CEO of the Walt Disney Company, shut down a critic who claimed that the company is losing money because its products “promote LGBT ideology.” Chapek stated that the company wants “to tell stories that our audience wants to hear that reflects their lives.”

    Walt Disney Studios has been stepping up its LGBTQ representation recently by including LGBTQ storylines in films including “Avengers: Endgame” and “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” It also recently made history with “Onward,” an animated film that features a lesbian character voiced by Lena Waithe.

    A number of upcoming Disney projects are also slated to include LGBTQ characters, including “The Eternals” and “Thor: Love and Thunder.”

  • New Loungefly 101 Dalmatians Mini Backpack is Adorable

    New Loungefly 101 Dalmatians Mini Backpack is Adorable

    Now you can outdress Cruella De Vil with a stylish accessory as a new Loungefly 101 Dalmatian mini backpack is available for pre-order and it’s as cute as a pup.

    The BoxLunch exclusive Loungefly features an allover Disney 101 Dalmatians print, silver tone hardware, a brand plaque, and a darling Dalmatian charm.

    Take a look at the details below:

    Loungefly Disney 101 Dalmatians Mini Backpack – $69.90

    The straps are adjustable and you won’t run out of space with a front zipper pocket, two side pockets, and main compartment with a polka dot interior lining and zip pocket!

    Your dotted style statement will be easy to spot when you stash your essentials in this 101 Dalmatians Mini Backpack. 

  • Disney World to Submit Reopening Plans and Date Next Week

    Disney World to Submit Reopening Plans and Date Next Week

    Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings shared that Disney World be submitting their proposed reopening plan and date next week, in an interview with CNBC.

    “Disney has given an indication that next week, they will submit their plans” Demings said. “At this time it’s an undefined time or date but we do look forward to seeing that sometime next week.”

    Once the plans have been submitted they will schedule a full briefing with the Orange County Task Force, and then Mayor Demings and Governor DeSantis, must sign-off their approval.

    Universal presented their plans to the Orange County Task Force on Thursday, saying they would like to begin reopening in phases starting on June 1st. They said the opening would be gradual and would manage capacity across the entire resort, including within attractions, restaurants, and stores.

    Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has approved Universal Orlando Resort’s reopening plans and has sent a letter to Governor Ron DeSantis for the final signature.

  • ‘The Simpsons’ to Stream in Original Aspect Ratio on Disney Plus Beginning May 28

    ‘The Simpsons’ to Stream in Original Aspect Ratio on Disney Plus Beginning May 28

    “The Simpsons” fans are finally getting what they want from Disney+ as most of the animated sitcom’s older episodes will be available in the original 4-by-3 aspect ratio starting May 28.

    When the streaming service launched last November, it presented the full batch of “Simpsons” episodes in 16-by-9 format. That cropped out key details from older episodes — literally destroying some of the sight gags. After a backlash, Disney said it would restore the first 19 seasons and some of Season 20 in the original pre-HD aspect ratio.

    Now, months later, the archived episodes of “The Simpsons” in their original glory are nearly ready to come to Disney Plus. Al Jean, the show’s longtime showrunner, writer and executive producer, announced the release date for the 4:3 episodes on Twitter. Take a look below:

    After Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox, Disney Plus became the exclusive subscription VOD home of “The Simpsons.”

    “The Simpsons,” from creator and executive producer Matt Groening, last year was renewed for Seasons 31 and 32 by Fox Corp.’s Fox broadcast network. The show remains the longest-running primetime scripted TV show in history after surpassing “Gunsmoke” with season 29.

  • Babirusa Piglet Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

    Babirusa Piglet Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

    Disney’s Animal Kingdom is celebrating a first for the park: the birth of a babirusa piglet.

    It’s a girl and the Disney animal care team has chosen to name her Kirana, which translates to “sunbeam” in Indonesian. 

    Babirusas are part of the hog family, native to the swamps and rainforests of the Indonesian Islands. They’re known for their unique snouts and magnificent tusks that can grow up to almost 17 inches! Close relatives of the babirusa also live at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, such as the warthogs on Kilimanjaro Safaris and the KuneKune pigs at Affection Section. 

    This birth is another success story for the dedicated team of Disney animal care experts, as parents Betty and Mentari were chosen to breed through the Species Survival Plan (SSP) overseen by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The SSP assures responsible breeding for endangered species, such as the babirusa pigs and Asha, the Hartmann’s Mountain zebra foal recently born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.  

    Over the last 15 years, Disney animal care experts partnered with reproductive biologists and the SSP to “crack the code” on breeding a babirusa pair. The piglet is making an important contribution toward the worldwide conservation and understanding of the species, which will help ensure a future generation for these vulnerable animals. 

    The Disney Conservation Fund has supported projects in Africa for more than 20 years to inspire grassroots conservation and improve livelihoods. These projects can help protect Africa’s amazing wildlife and benefit the hogs – such as babirusas – living in these habitats. 

  • New Pastel Minnie Mouse Sequined Loungefly Mini-Backpack & Wristlet Now Available on shopDisney

    New Pastel Minnie Mouse Sequined Loungefly Mini-Backpack & Wristlet Now Available on shopDisney

    Disney Springs has begun it’s phased re-opening today, but that’s not the only good news. Disney and Loungefly have released a new pastel Minnie Mouse sequined mini backpack and wristlet and they are too cute!

    The mini back pack is the standard size and design, but the wristlet which is shaped like the full size “mini backpack” is small enough to wear on your wrist and includes a detachable wrist strap.

    Take a closer look at the designs below:

    Minnie Mouse Sequined Mini Backpack with Bow by Loungefly – $90.00

    Mouse ears and a Minnie bow top this sequined mini backpack by Loungefly in shimmering pastel colors.

    The interior of both the mini backpack and the wristlet is lined with rainbow colored bows. Take a closer look atthe wristlet below:

    Minnie Mouse Sequined Mini Backpack Wristlet by Loungefly – $40.00

    Minnie’s ears and bow are ever in style on this metallic simulated leather wristlet with a pastel rainbow sequined bow and pouch pocket. ”Mini backpack” styling with a whimsical flair make this clutch sparkle in more ways than one.

  • DIY Recipe for Peanut Butter & Jelly Milk Shake from 50’s Prime Time Café Released by Disney

    DIY Recipe for Peanut Butter & Jelly Milk Shake from 50’s Prime Time Café Released by Disney

    Be sure to clean up your dinner plate before you tackle this yummy Peanut Butter & Jelly Milk Shake from 50’s Prime Time Café at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

    This recipe is quick and easy and sure to please! We even have a handy dandy video to show you how to make it. Just be sure to mind your manners and behave yourself at the dinner table…and save room for dessert!

    Take a look below at the ingredients and instructions:

    Peanut Butter & Jelly Milk Shake from 50’s Prime Time Café at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

    Serves 1

    Ingredients:

    • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
    • 2 tablespoons jelly (strawberry or grape)
    • 2 cups vanilla ice cream
    • 1/4 cup milk

    Directions:

    1. Add all ingredients to blender and blend until smooth.
    2. Add additional peanut butter or jelly to taste.

    Cook’s Notes: Two cups sliced strawberries can be substituted for jelly.