The “D’Amaro Era” at The Walt Disney Company isn’t just about theme park expansion and boardroom stabilization. It is also about a fundamental, and perhaps ruthless, shift in how the studio tells stories. On the heels of the recent executive shakeup that saw Josh D’Amaro named as the incoming CEO, another titan has officially taken the reins of the studio’s ...

Live-Action Gaston Film Announcement Disney has officially announced a live-action film centered around Gaston, the infamous antagonist from the beloved animated classic Beauty and the Beast. This move marks a significant shift in Disney’s storytelling direction, as the company aims to delve deeper into the complexities and motivations of its characters. Originally intended as a series on Disney+, the project ...

Disney’s Live-Action Remake Plans Disney is reportedly considering a live-action remake of its iconic animated classic, Sleeping Beauty. This time, the studio may take a bold step by relocating the beloved fairy tale from its original medieval French setting to vibrant Mexico. While this idea is generating excitement, it is also causing skepticism among fans and industry experts. Credit: Disney ...

For years, Disney has been putting millions of dollars into live-action remakes, with things kicking into high gear in 2015 with the remake of Cinderella (1950). Since then, Disney has made a dozen live-action remakes, and several more are in various stages of production. While many of the remakes have done well at the box office, they have become more ...

David Hekili Jenui Bell, who portrayed a recurring character in Disney’s new live-action Lilo & Stitch remake, has died. David’s sister, Jalene, broke the news of David’s passing in a lengthy Facebook post on Sunday, calling him a “generous, funny, brilliant, and handsome little brother.” Related: Disney Plans To Modernize the PeopleMover, Changing 1975 Original Operations David portrayed a character simply credited ...

Mickey’s Return to the Big Screen Rumors abound regarding a potential new film featuring the iconic character Mickey Mouse, suggesting a significant return to the big screen after over two decades. Industry insiders speculate that this project could involve a collaboration with esteemed director Jon Favreau, known for his successful reinventions of classic franchises. Such a film could resonate with ...

High Expectations for Lilo & Stitch Early projections indicate that Disney’s latest live-action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch could achieve significant box office success, with estimates suggesting it may gross around $1 billion. The buzz surrounding the film has been amplified by positive early reviews, which have led to pre-sales exceeding expectations. Industry observers have pointed out that the excitement ...

The Rise and Fall of Disney’s Live-Action Films A rollercoaster of success and failure has marked Disney’s transition to live-action adaptations. The studio previously celebrated monumental achievements with films like Beauty and the Beast (2017), Aladdin (2019), and The Lion King (2019), which captured widespread admiration and amassed billions at the box office. However, the industry landscape shifted drastically with ...

A poster for a live-action Cars (2006) movie has done the rounds on social media – and let’s just say that it didn’t go down too well with Disney fans. As of 2025, Disney is deep into its live-action remake era, having rehashed a significant portion of its animated canon over the past few years. The next film to get this treatment ...

In 2002, Experiment 626, AKA Stitch, crash-landed on the Hawaiian island of Kaua’i and turned the lives of Lilo and her big sister Nani upside down. At first, Stitch only knew how to cause chaos and destroy things. But through love and patience, Lilo taught him that he could be kind and part of the family he never had or ...