New York: Disney and Sony Pictures are suspending the release of their films in theatres in Russia after Moscow’s assault on Ukraine, the companies announced separately on Monday. It follows the example of other major firms choosing to pull out of the country since President Vladimir Putin launched the invasion last week. “Given the unprovoked […]
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Micheal Jackson was stopped by Disney from joining a movie
The King of pop Micheal Jackson was rejected by Disney for working on a soundtrack of a movie. Any guesses which movie it could be? It was not just any movie. It was ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame.’ The music composer of the movie, Alan Menken, mentioned in an interview that he got a call […]
Neglected creator of ‘Bambi’ celebrated in Vienna show
While the 1942 Disney film “Bambi” is world famous as a classic of animated cinema, the man behind the story — an eminent writer in pre-war Vienna who had to flee the Nazis — is little known. Felix Salten was a product of the cultural blossoming in the capital of the then Austro-Hungarian empire around […]
Fawad Khan set for Hollywood debut, bags role in Disney’s ‘Ms. Marvel’
Pakistani very own superstar, Fawad Khan has reportedly signed up for Disney’s mega project, the Marvel series. Following the success he earned with his hits in India, the acclaimed actor is reportedly gearing up to enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe by joining the cast of Disney’s upcoming series, Ms. Marvel. “He is listed on the […]
Disney offers $5m for the Notre-Dame it once immortalized on film
Disney, which scored millions with the 1996 animated blockbuster “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” said Wednesday it would give $5 million to restore the fire-damaged Paris cathedral. “Notre-Dame is a beacon of hope and beauty that has defined the heart of Paris and the soul of France for centuries, inspiring awe and reverence for its […]
‘Shazam!’ rakes in $53.5 million over the weekend, hands DC its latest success
Seven films in, the DC Extended Universe is finally flying with some wind behind its back. The well-reviewed, relatively modestly budgeted ‘Shazam!’ debuted with $53.5 million in ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates on Sunday, handing DC its latest critical and box office success. Though one of the oldest characters in DC’s […]
Disney’s ‘Mulan’ live-action remake
Disney has released the first official look of their upcoming live-action remake of the 1998 classic “Mulan”. Actress, Liu Yifei will star as the legendary warrior, Hua Mulan. Also read: Makeup artist re-creates Disney princesses with a desi twist The remake of “Mulan” will follow the original plot of the 1998 animated film, and Disney described it […]
Belgium beach hosts the Hollywood sand festival
An artist adds the final touches to the sand sculpture of the Incredible Hulk which is going to be displayed in the sand festival. This festival is going to be one of it’s kind and is one of the biggest festivals arranged globally. A total of 150 sculptures will be exhibited on the beach in […]
‘Incredibles 2’ set to break more records for Disney
LOS ANGELES: After a glut of lucrative box office juggernauts from its Marvel Cinematic Universe, Disney is looking to break more records with “Incredibles 2,” the long-awaited return of a quirky animated superhero family. The film — which comes out Friday, a full 14 years after “The Incredibles” — looks set to score the highest […]