Disney has produced a significant number of live-action remakes of its classic animated films in the past decade, including Cinderella (2015), The Jungle Book (2016), Beauty and the Beast (2017), Dumbo (2019), Aladdin (2019), The Lion King (2019), Mulan (2020), Pinocchio (2022), and The Little Mermaid (2023).

Nostalgia is a powerful factor in Disney’s decision-making, as audiences who grew up with the original films are attracted to seeing beloved stories reimagined for the present day.

The company’s streaming platform Disney+ leverages these iconic brands to maintain a strong market position, with production executives noting Disney holds “the most powerful brands on Earth.”
Disney has explored new storytelling avenues while revisiting older classics, sometimes consulting with communities and experts to update representations and avoid perpetuating outdated stereotypes, as seen in the development for the live-action Snow White remake.

The adaptations often involve technical and creative challenges in bringing animated characters to life in realistic settings and making sure they coexist plausibly with new or reimagined characters, such as blending Moana and Flounder in shared scenes.

Writers and directors at Disney are continually encouraged to pitch inventive ways to keep these worlds fresh, ensuring that both legacy and contemporary audiences are engaged.

Many remakes have updated their narratives and characters to be more inclusive and relevant, with casting choices and storylines that reflect current social values and encourage open-mindedness toward different cultures, as highlighted in The Little Mermaid (2023).

Public reactions to these adaptations are mixed: some celebrate the new interpretations and inclusivity, while others scrutinize deviations from original films or voice concerns over changes in beloved characters and stories.

Disney executives regularly emphasize the importance of authenticity and innovation in their approach, looking to both preserve the core magic of classic tales and adapt them for new generations.

Through live-action remakes, Disney both honors its animated legacy and ensures continued financial success by tapping into the cross-generational appeal of nostalgia and storytelling evolution.

In recent years, Disney has produced many live action remakes of their classic animated films, including Cinderella (2015), The Jungle Book (2016), Beauty and the Beast (2017), Dumbo (2019), Aladdin (2019), The Lion King (2019), Mulan (2020), Pinocchio (2022), and The Little Mermaid (2023).

The decision to create these remakes is heavily driven by the power of nostalgia, as audiences who grew up with the original films are eager to revisit beloved stories and introduce them to new generations.

These remakes consistently generate strong box office returns and significant merchandise sales, demonstrating the profitability of leveraging well-known intellectual properties.

Disney also seeks to adapt the stories to contemporary sensibilities by updating character motivations, altering problematic or outdated content, and increasing the diversity and agency of lead characters.

For example, Mulan (2020) removes the character Mushu and musical numbers, emphasizing a more realistic and empowering depiction of Chinese culture, while The Little Mermaid (2023) features a more diverse cast and greater focus on Ariel’s independence.

Live action remakes often introduce new characters, expand backstories, and rework underlying themes to better reflect modern values around gender, race, and social issues.

Public reaction to these adaptations is mixed, as some viewers appreciate the visual spectacle and upgraded storytelling, while others criticize the remakes for lacking the originality and emotional impact of the animated classics.

Certain remakes such as The Jungle Book (2016) and Beauty and the Beast (2017) were praised for technical achievements and successful modernization, while others like Dumbo (2019) received lukewarm responses due to changes perceived as unnecessary or less engaging than the original.

Disney’s balancing act between maintaining authenticity to classic narratives and ensuring relevance to current audiences is a central challenge in the creative and commercial strategies behind these remakes.

Ultimately, the continued production of live action adaptations is a calculated move by Disney to capitalize on the enduring appeal of its legacy content, using nostalgia both as a storytelling tool and a means to drive significant financial profits.

Disney has produced a short film featuring its iconic heroes, highlighting the company’s extensive legacy of characters.

The project saw the return of 40 actors and involved more than 100 professionals, including former animators, reflecting Disney’s collaborative creative tradition.

Co-director Trent Corey described the film production as assembling an enormous, intricate puzzle.

Recent releases like "The Little Mermaid" have topped box office charts in North America, indicating strong commercial success for live action adaptations.

These releases come as Disney faces broader business challenges, making reliable film franchises more financially significant.

Live shows, such as Mickey and Friends on Ice, actively engage audiences by invoking collective memories and allowing participation in classic narratives.

Multiple news sources have verified and reported on these Disney ventures, and coverage has included both direct syndication and quoted summaries.

Disney’s recent short film is described as a love letter to the studio’s past as it celebrates its centenary.

"Once Upon a Studio," available on Disney+, melds hand-drawn animation, CGI, and real footage, reflecting both technical skill and homage to tradition.

The short reimagines Disney’s universe by reuniting 543 characters from 85 films for a symbolic family portrait at company headquarters, underscoring nostalgia's crucial role.

Disney is also leveraging its legacy by expanding popular properties, such as the "Star Wars" and Marvel universes, into new series and original shows.

Animated series like "Tales of the Empire" and spy-themed ventures like "Secret Invasion" further broaden the company’s reach into new audiences and genres.

Live action remakes remain a core strategy, as demonstrated by the upcoming "Lilo and Stitch," casting Maya Kelloha as Lilo, which updates the 2002 animated original for new generations.

Plans for "The Lion King" universe include potential sequels or series, with stories exploring the origins and development of beloved characters such as Mufasa.

Recent remakes—the likes of "Cinderella," "The Jungle Book," "Beauty and the Beast," "Dumbo," "Aladdin," "The Lion King," "Mulan," "Pinocchio," and "The Little Mermaid"—have been adapted to modern sensibilities, often altering characterizations and storylines for contemporary audiences.

These adaptations typically introduce new character backgrounds and explore diverse narratives while maintaining essential elements of the originals, aiming for a balance between authenticity and relevance.

Public response to live action remakes has been mixed, with strong box office performance but ongoing debates around creative choices, nostalgia, and updating classic material.

Nostalgia serves as both a creative compass and a financial driver, as Disney continues to revisit, reimagine, and celebrate its most famous animated properties.

Disney has showcased a variety of audio and video content on Disney+, highlighting its expanding regional strategies.

Disney+ will debut Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars film and TV series in Hong Kong next year.

Content availability depends on regional demand, and new Asia Pacific shows will be available on Disney+ in those territories.

Disney is expanding its cooperation with Kodansha, Japan’s top publisher, launching new anime like “Tokyo Manjidai Avengers: Christmas Duel.”
The "Disney Animation Exhibition" displays the company’s century-old legacy and its innovations in animation.

The exhibition emphasizes that Disney is continually seeking new stories, inspired by hits like Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, Bambi, and The Lion King.

Disney’s reputation in animation is attributed to pushing creative boundaries instead of settling for the status quo.

A key feature at the exhibition, the “mirror scene” from Snow White, ties classic tales to the ongoing evolution of animation.

Disney’s animated musical “Frozen” (2013) achieved worldwide popularity, with the song “Let It Go” becoming widely recognized even by non-viewers.

Donald Duck, a global icon, recently marked his 90th anniversary with a new animated short, highlighting Disney’s tradition of celebrating legacy characters.

Voice actor Henn, who animates Donald Duck, shares insights about the universal appeal and ongoing relevance of Disney’s characters.

Disney+ continues global content releases, such as the “Deadpool” Christmas special and original shows in local markets.

Disney executives stress the importance of health and wellbeing content, highlighted by shows like “Healthy Dan,” in response to the ongoing pandemic.

Local programming, like “Anita Mui,” and Disney+ originals, are now available in multi-episode formats to appeal to diverse audiences.

Disney+ is premiering “Puppet Adventures” next month, featuring “Beauty and the Beast” content as part of its live-action strategy.

The recent live-action remake “Pinocchio” stars Tom Hanks and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, showcasing Disney’s commitment to reimagining classics.

Some titles like “Thunderman 4: Love and Thunder” face regional censorship due to LGBT content but reflect Disney’s commitment to inclusivity.

Disney executives remain open to adapting to changing viewer preferences, emphasizing commitment to delivering the content audiences want.

Disney has produced a significant number of live-action remakes of its classic animated films in the past decade, including Cinderella (2015), The Jungle Book (2016), Beauty and the Beast (2017), Dumbo (2019), Aladdin (2019), The Lion King (2019), Mulan (2020), Pinocchio (2022), and The Little Mermaid (2023).

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Two key producers from Disney Animation revealed how they brought the late Robin Williams’ Genie back for the company’s newest short, Once Upon a Studio.

In 2023, Disney is celebrating its 100th anniversary. To do that, the studio is dipping into its extensive history to create a new short that pulls from over 85 of the company’s previous feature-length films and shorts.

This new project is called Once Upon a Studio, and it will see 543 Disney Animation characters come to life in a whole new way. Not only that, but it will even feature crossovers that fans have only ever dreamed of.

Have you ever wanted to see Moana and Flounder share a moment together, or Tinker Bell with Mickey Mouse?

Many things became possible when Disney set its eyes on making this impressive new short a reality, which also served as the opportunity to bring together scores of classic characters.

Bringing Back the Genie

Brad Simonsen and Yvett Merino, the producers for Disney Animation’s newest short, Once Upon a Studio, spoke exclusively to The Direct about the new project and revealed how they worked to bring Robin Williams’ Genie back for a brief moment.

Robin Williams debuted as the voice of the legendary Genie in 1992's Aladdin but refused to return for 1994's Aladdin 2 due to a merchandising-related fallout. The disagreement was later settled and the comedy icon returned as the Genie for the 1996 direct-to-video threequel, Aladdin and the King of Thieves.

Simonsen shared that “[they] knew from the beginning” that Williams’ iconic Genie needed to partake in the fun, so the team “reached out almost immediately to [the late actor’s] estate:”

“... We knew from the beginning that the Genie needed to be in this movie, right? So we reached out almost immediately to [Robin William's] estate. And we started sharing with them what we were up to. And then what we did is we actually looked at outtakes. Dan Abraham, our director, looked at outtakes from the recorded sessions and then chose those lines.”

He continued, noting that they quickly “went back to the family” to “[make] sure that [they] were on the journey together:”

“And then we went back to the family and the estate and shared, 'Hey, this is the specificity. [Disney animator] Eric Goldberg is going to be part of this.' So it was really a collaboration with them. And us making sure that we were on the journey together.”

As for the short itself, Merino added how the “first cut was about 12 minutes long” and figuring the final version out quickly became “a balancing act:”

“I think [the] first cut [with Directors Dan Abraham and Trent Correy] was about 12 minutes long. It was like, we can't make a 12-minute short in this amount of time. So we had to really make sure, be careful, that every interaction that we have was timed specifically to that interaction. It became as like, 'Oh, we're spending a little bit more time on this, and it takes away from this.' So, it became like a balancing act of doing that.”

But with such an ambitious short, Merino confirmed that Once Upon a Studio unsurprisingly posed “a lot of unique challenges,” namely in marrying multiple styles of animation while also taking place in a live-action setting:

“There were a lot of unique challenges in this one. I think bringing in the various styles of hand-drawn and CG into our studio and making it feel like they actually are walking in our studio and walking the halls and making them blend seamlessly.”

The producer continued, pointing out the shot with “Moana and Flounder,” an interaction that was “difficult to make them look like they’re living in the same world:”

“There's the shot… the Moana shot because that's in the trailer; like the Moana and Flounder shot, right. And when you're interacting, you're not only having them in the same scene, which is difficult to make them look like they're living in the same world, but they're actually interacting, holding, and touching. And so it's really a credit to the incredible talent of artists and technicians and production people that we have here in the studio to make sure it all works together.”

Simonsen jumped in to explain how they worked closely with production designer Ryan Long, the directors, and animator Eric Goldberg “to make sure that everything was working:”

“I was just gonna say, Ryan Lang, our production designer, we worked really, you know, closely, Dan and Trent worked really closely with him and Eric Goldberg to really do these tests. So we'd take, like, a single frame, and he'd paint over, and we'd really work with the artists to make sure that everything was working together. So each shot had kind of that love.”

One key element of many Disney animated projects is the musical elements. While there is a moment towards the end of the short, fans shouldn’t expect these many characters to be consistently singing tunes as they glide through the halls of the Roy E. Disney Animation Building.

But were more songs ever considered? Simonsen shared that maintaining the balance between all these character moments and musical numbers “would be very hard to do:”

“What we realized was with every second you're with a character, you're taking away time from another character when you're trying to get as many in as possible. So it would be very hard to do musical numbers and still keep that pace that we have.”

Merino expressed how Once Upon a Studio “was a fun one to screen [internally]” because many of the notes would center around adding new characters or moments into the story:

“This one… was a fun one to screen [internally] because the notes were more about like, 'Oh, well, remember this character? Oh, try to get this character.' And there were some good story notes about making sure that we keep a drive alive within the short. It was really fun because we have so many great directors and writers in our studio who have such a history here. They were like, 'Oh, you can put this character in there. Oh, what about this?' So it was a lot of fun. Yeah.”

Brad Simonsen added how they “did a survey to the entire studio” that encouraged people to pitch their ideas to the team:

“Yeah... And we even did a survey actually, after the original pitch, we did a survey to the entire studio and said, 'Hey, if you have ideas, please, please pitch them.' And one of those ideas that came out of that was the moment near the end of the short as they're all gathering. Where Oswald actually tips his hat to Mickey, and Mickey says, 'After you.' That was literally--someone suggested that as one of our team members, yeah.”

The conversation then pivoted to two of Disney Animation’s biggest franchises and their future.

The first topic at hand was Encanto, a film that quickly became a fan favorite after it debuted in 2021. The Direct asked the producers what audiences should expect from the franchise going forward, to which Yvett Merino confirmed that the team is “[continuing] to kind of look at different ways that [they] can keep the world alive:”

“I think we will continue to work on what that actually means. But we are so blown away by the reaction and how 'Encanto' kind of connected with so many people. We continue to kind of look at different ways that we can keep the world alive. I know they teased a little bit of Destination D23 about something 'Encanto' coming, possibly to one of the parks. And we love that…”

The producer continued, admitting she “[doesn’t] have anything official to say” but she’s excited to see the franchise “expand across the company:”

“… There's different—we're working closely with our friends in publishing and consumer products to make sure—there's always different ideas and needs and wants for, for it to stay alive out there. But I don't have anything official to say, but I love the 'Encanto' world and can't wait to see it expand across the company.”

The Direct then asked about the studio's upcoming animated sequel Zootopia 2 to see if the producers could share any fun teases.

Brad Simonsen was able to say he “know[s] that this next one’s going to take it to another level” compared to the original:

“We're all super excited about it. And it's a world that, you know, I was part of the first movie, and it was one of the most amazing experiences in my life, to be honest. And I know that this next one's going to take it to another level and be, as you know, as good or better than the first. So we're super excited about that project.”

More Disney Crossovers to Come?

Once Upon a Studio is definitely different than Disney Animation’s usual shorts, but fans are undoubtedly going to fall in love with it. Seeing all of these classic characters interact in previously inconceivable ways scratches an itch many never realized they had.

Maybe if the short really catches on, Disney Animation could commission a larger project that would allow Disney’s large library of characters to interact in similarly unique ways. Hopefully, fans won’t have to wait another hundred years before some more crossovers like this happen again.

The next step in celebrating Disney’s 100th anniversary will be the release of Wish, the company’s next animated movie, which will be released on November 22. The film follows Asha, a young girl who wishes for a star, only to get a much more direct and magical response than she ever would have thought.

Once Upon a Studio will make its Disney+ debut on Monday, October 16.

How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

By turning classic animations into live-action films with major stars

Nostalgia is a powerful factor in Disney’s decision-making, as audiences who grew up with the original films are attracted to seeing beloved stories reimagined for the present day.

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‘Behind The Attraction’ Season 2 Coming to Disney+ Nov. 1

The highly anticipated second season of the original series Behind the Attraction is set to make its return on November 1st, exclusively on Disney+. This season promises to delight fans with six all-new episodes, each exploring the fascinating stories behind some of Disney’s most iconic attractions and experiences from around the world.

Produced by Disney Branded Television and executive produced by Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia (from Seven Bucks Productions), and Brian Volk-Weiss (from The Nacelle Company), the series is narrated by Paget Brewster, known for her role in Criminal Minds. Behind the Attraction offers viewers an exclusive backstage pass to the beloved attractions and destinations found within Disney Parks and Resorts.

In this second season, viewers can expect an in-depth look at six captivating storylines related to their favorite attractions, delectable food offerings, and enchanting nighttime spectaculars. Here’s a glimpse of what to anticipate:

  1. Pirates of the Caribbean: Explore the history of this beloved attraction, which began as a wax museum concept and evolved into a groundbreaking experience featuring state-of-the-art Audio-Animatronics figures. This classic ride has not only inspired a successful movie franchise but also various iterations in Disney parks worldwide.
  2. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: Step onto the wildest ride in the wilderness, inspired by the American West. Learn about its origins and how it has been adapted in different Disney parks around the world, including unique versions and hidden secrets.
  3. Indiana Jones Adventure: Join Indiana Jones on an epic adventure while navigating snakes and thrilling action sequences. Discover how this attraction came to be and its various incarnations in Disney parks, including a roller coaster and thrilling adventures.
  4. EPCOT: Dive into the Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow, where the future and the world converge. Explore the architectural marvel of Spaceship Earth and the cultural wonders of World Showcase, including new attractions like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
  5. The Food: Delve into the delectable world of Disney park cuisine, from iconic snacks like churros and DOLE Whip to themed dining experiences. Uncover the stories behind these treats, such as the churro’s debut at a Disneyland teen nightclub and the secrets of the Flavor Lab at Walt Disney World.
  6. Nighttime Spectaculars: Experience the magic that unfolds after dark with Disney Parks’ spectacular nighttime shows. From classic fireworks displays to innovative technological showcases, learn how these nighttime extravaganzas have evolved and expanded over the years.

To get ready for the upcoming season, you can catch up on the first season of Behind the Attraction, which is currently available for streaming on Disney+. Season 2 promises to provide answers to questions like when the Pirates of the Caribbean first set sail for Anaheim, so mark your calendars for November 1st and get ready to embark on a captivating journey behind the scenes of Disney’s most beloved attractions.

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How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

By turning classic animations into live-action films with major stars

The company’s streaming platform Disney+ leverages these iconic brands to maintain a strong market position, with production executives noting Disney holds “the most powerful brands on Earth.”
Disney has explored new storytelling avenues while revisiting older classics, sometimes consulting with communities and experts to update representations and avoid perpetuating outdated stereotypes, as seen in the development for the live-action Snow White remake.

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Disney+ unscripted strategy has been 'a mess,' say Hollywood insiders, but it's adding shows to compete with Netflix, HBO Max, and Discovery+ in the booming genre

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  • Disney+ has quickly become a streaming giant but its unscripted shows aren't moving the needle.
  • Insider spoke with 10 Hollywood players about the streamers with the greatest appetites for unscripted shows.
  • Hulu could rival Netflix, while the fate of HBO Max awaits Discovery's acquisition of WarnerMedia.

Disney+ may boast 118 million subscribers and a world-class array of scripted TV shows and movies from Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar, but ahead of the streamer's November 2019 launch and in its early days, selling a reality show or unscripted program there could sometimes be a real slog.

For several projects, there were "rounds and rounds of development with the most insane greenlight process, where clients would do unpaid work that nobody else would [be asked] to do without a development deal, to then have it ultimately go nowhere," said one unscripted agent from a major talent agency.

An executive from an unscripted production group separately echoed the sentiment, recalling Disney+ pitches that called for unprecedented amounts of unpaid development work only to face a series of rejections from the streamer.

Disney+ has since undergone a regime change, with content SVP Agnes Chu departing for Condé Nast in mid-2020 and content and marketing president Ricky Strauss leaving months later amid a broader reorganization that saw parent company Walt Disney split up creative and distribution functions across verticals. When the streamer's unscripted chief Dan Silver left for Netflix , Disney veteran Marc Buhaj eventually stepped in to oversee unscripted formats.

Disney has in less than three years propelled its flagship streaming service to second place behind Netflix by subscribers, largely on the strength of its Marvel and Star Wars shows and movies. But Disney+ unscripted fare — save for Peter Jackson's Beatles doc "Get Back" and some behind-the-scenes superhero-show featurettes — hasn't appeared to move the needle with subscribers. It's a ripe area, given that competition and reality programming typically costs less to produce than scripted TV, and shows like "The Great British Bake Off" and E!'s long-running "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" can generate enormous buzz and lead to lucrative spinoffs.

Three separate sources called Disney+ unscripted operations "a mess," but the company appears to recognize the opportunity to right the ship: Disney, which also owns ABC, Hulu , and ESPN, revealed in its annual 10-K filing in November that the broader general entertainment division, which includes all of its streaming services and networks, plans to produce or commission 60 unscripted series in 2022, more than any other format.

The major broadcast networks have their long-running juggernauts, from NBC's "The Voice" to ABC's "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" shows. And basic cable has erected multiple successful reality empires, from the "Real Housewives" franchise to "Project Runway." But the streaming world is where risks can be taken and new territory has potential for annexation — where the lack of a set-in-stone linear TV schedule offers opportunities to break out.

Insider spoke with 10 TV industry insiders — including high-level producers, agents, and executives — about the streaming platforms with the greatest appetites in the unscripted market, which is experiencing a major boom thanks to a demand for content to keep subscribers engaged in between tentpole scripted series launches. With leaner crews and sets, unscripted productions have been able to chug along during the pandemic while drumming up outsize social media impact and news coverage, making the genre a key weapon in the battle of the streamers.

"There is a desire for creative thinking and risk taking, which I find really exciting," said ITV America chief creative officer David Eilenberg, whose company is behind projects including Netflix's "Queer Eye" reboot and "Love Island" for CBS. Other industry sources commented on a bidding landscape so competitive — and in some cases, budgets so free-flowing — that Netflix, while still the king of the streamers by subscriber share, is on the back foot.

"Four years ago, maybe three, Netflix had the ability to pretty much outbid everybody," said a second agent. "More recently, they are the ones now being outbid by other players like Hulu [or] Apple, who are just spending insane amounts of money."

The unscripted business is "the healthiest it's ever been," said Eli Holzman, the CEO of Industrial Media, the parent of more than half a dozen production companies that are behind programs from TLC's "90 Day Fiancé" to Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance." "There's probably more buying today and more commissioning of original nonfiction series than there has ever been in the history of the world. If you can't do well at this time, you're probably in the wrong line of work."

Here's who's in charge of unscripted programming and what they're buying at the Hollywood streamers with the greatest appetites.

Disney+: 'What's the non-scripted show that's going to sit next to 'The Mandalorian' or 'WandaVision'?'

Producers and agents remarked on the limited demand for unscripted programming that doesn't relate directly to Disney's existing properties, like its 2020 documentary series "Marvel's 616."

Several noted that Disney+ makes its content partners jump through far fewer hoops than it did at launch, though its appetite for buying shows from outside producers is modest and much programming development occurs in house, as the Mouse leans into its strong arsenal of iconic IP and franchises.

"I assume that they're in the outgoing-call business and they call people to make the thing that they already figured out," said a longtime production company exec.

While it's housed at one of the most scrutinized streamers in Hollywood, the unscripted division keeps a relatively low profile with a tight executive team under Buhaj: head of unscripted formats Nicole Silveira, director of original documentary features and series Marjon Javadi, director of original variety series and specials Meghan de Boer, and director of short-form series Jordan Gilbert.

Several people noted the challenge in catering to content brands with sharply defined parameters — like Marvel and Star Wars — and a mandate to be family-friendly.

"The Disney+ non-scripted team has a difficult job of saying, 'What's the non-scripted show that's going to sit next to "The Mandalorian" or "WandaVision"?'" said the first agent.

Among its recent swings is competition series "Foodtastic," which features scripted segments starring host Keke Palmer and weaves Disney IP into the competitions. Upcoming reality series that aren't related to existing IP including docuseries "Choir," which centers on "America's Got Talent" finalists the Detroit Youth Choir, as well as "Limitless with Chris Hemsworth," a NatGeo series from Darren Aronofsky, and the Will Smith-hosted NatGeo limited series "Welcome to Earth."

"I find them pretty depressing. I wish they would open up the aperture, because they've got the most powerful brands on Earth," the production exec said of Disney+. "I wish they could open up their imagination to see that the audience that loves 'Hawkeye' and 'Shang-Chi' would consume content that isn't literally about bows and arrows or martial arts and instead is just the audience of people that happen to like those things."

Where Disney+ ranked high among stakeholders was in its ability to spend.

"Everything that they do, they are really putting a lot of effort and money," said a third agent.

Hulu: 'Potentially snatching the crown' from Netflix

The sister streamer to Disney+, known for more grown-up fare, is ramping up unscripted programming development, multiple sources said. Respected reality and late-night veteran Rob Mills, who cultivated ABC's "The Bachelor" and rebooted "American Idol," took Hulu under his wing when he was named head of Disney TV's alternative division in February 2021, reporting to ABC Entertainment and Hulu Originals chief Craig Erwich.

With Mills in charge, insiders generally agreed development flows more smoothly, with a greenlighting process that's "faster, better, and more like what we're used to," said the first production exec. On Mills' team is original documentaries exec Belisa Balaban, who reports to Erwich on the doc side and to Mills on reality fare.

Hulu in early January landed a new president in former Disney+ executive Joe Earley, who oversees programming for the streamer, while content development rolls up to Disney TV chairman Dana Walden. The streamer appears to be chasing a younger female audience with food competition programming, social experiments, dating shows, and docusoaps.

In the latter genre, expect the Kardashian-Jenner family's follow-up to "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" to make a splash, and look for a second season of "The D'Amelio Show," which chronicles TikTok star Charli and her family. The streamer also has a multipart Los Angeles Lakers documentary lined up for this year.

Hulu is "potentially snatching the crown" from Netflix, added the second exec.

Netflix: 'Tremendous pressure over there to bring eyeballs'

The early days of the pandemic saw true-murder docuseries "Tiger King" grip a captive audience, bolstering Netflix's status as a must-have service. But industry sources say that as its programming choices have widened, so has the range of quality of Netflix shows.

Netflix is "commissioning an extraordinary number of nonfiction theories of every stripe," added the second production exec. "The algorithm has guided them — I won't say away from premium content — but toward what I used to call 'commodity cable.'" The Walmart something-for-everyone label that many in Hollywood are now applying to Netflix may not seem flattering, but the approach has garnered more than 222 million subscribers.

Still, Netflix's stock tumbled over 20% after its most recent earnings report, during which it added more than 8 million paying subscribers but offered soft guidance for the current quarter. That set off alarm bells across Hollywood and Wall Street.

"Netflix these days is all about volume," the first agent said. "And when I say volume, I mean not amount, I mean loudness. We all just saw the news about their subscriber numbers. There's tremendous pressure over there to bring eyeballs" with buzzy new programming.

Decision-making on that programming seems increasingly driven by algorithms and not by executives, many said, although producers and agents praised the talents of Netflix unscripted chief Brandon Riegg, docs head Lisa Nishimura, and former Disney+ exec Silver, who now reports to Nishimura as director of doc feature films.

"In the past, they were a great buyer, in terms of paying a fair amount to get quality — they've been tightening the purse strings on the genre," the second production exec said. "I wonder if that's because the algorithm shows them an hour of house-flipping — that you can make for next to nothing — rates as well as or better than an hour of some beautiful, premium, important thing."

How well shows perform on the service continues to be somewhat of a mystery to Netflix showrunners and producing partners, who told Insider that they are given broad metrics comparing their shows to others the same genre. But show-specific hard viewership and engagement data beyond what Netflix publishes through its Top 10 lists is is said to be kept close to the vest, for Netflix exec eyes only.

HBO Max: 'Just as active as Netflix'

The prestige reputation of WarnerMedia's HBO seems to extend to its streamer sibling. One unscripted executive hailed the HBO Max team as "really decisive," with "a real point of view on their programming that is starting to become clearer and clearer with each new commission."

Ostentatious titles like dating show "FBoy Island" have generated buzz, while such series as ballroom competition "Legendary" and Asian American docusoap "House of Ho" reflect the service's interest in diverse programming.

When it comes to inclusion, "HBO Max has put their money where their mouth is," said the first production exec.

Under unscripted and live-action family head Jennifer O'Connell, who reports to HBO Max original content chief Sarah Aubrey, the service has also mined Warners' IP library for high-profile reunion specials with the casts of "Friends," "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," and the "Harry Potter" film franchise

"They're just as active as Netflix," said a third unscripted producer. "They are the closest comp to Netflix. They're in it. I want to sell them a lot more."

But what happens when Discovery takes control of WarnerMedia's programming operations after the companies merge, in a deal expected to close as soon as May? Will Discovery chief David Zaslav tighten the reins on HBO Max spending?

"It's hard to predict," said a fourth unscripted exec about HBO Max, "but I'm bullish on their trajectory in terms of their being able to create a real lane for themselves as an unscripted brand."

Discovery+: 'Seems to have slowed down original commissioning'

Discovery launched its own streamer, Discovery+, at the start of 2021, offering programming from linear cable networks including the Food Network, TLC, HGTV, OWN, Animal Planet, and Chip and Joanna Gaines' new Magnolia Network. Hulu vet Lisa Holme oversees the content lineup for the company's direct-to-consumer programming, including commissioning original programming and licensing third-party shows.

Discovery's direct-to-consumer platforms, which include Discovery+, now have over 20 million paying subscribers.

But as the company awaits the closing of the merger with WarnerMedia, Discovery+ greenlights have slowed, said two sources, with one speculating that "things will pick up again" under the newly combined company.

Zaslav is largely heralded for his savvy about reality and alternative programming.

"No one can quarrel with that guy's extraordinary success," said the second producing exec. "We root for him to make great decisions and retain the best people."

Other players, from Amazon to Peacock

Apple TV+ and Amazon Studios aren't seen to be in the quantity game when it comes to reality and alternative programming, though several sources noted Apple's willingness to spend big on the programming it greenlights. Like its scripted fare, Apple's unscripted swings generally come with a major star attached — or two, in the case of docuseries "The Me You Can't See" from Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry.

Among the non-scripted industry sources who spoke with Insider, ViacomCBS' Paramount+ largely remains a footnote as it's heavily focused on the fictional "Yellowstone" universe.

NBCUniversal streamer Peacock is keeping its non-scripted focus on live sports, while taking a few swings with goofy game shows like "Frogger." One agent lauded the efficiency of NBCU's unscripted programming team under content chief Susan Rovner, with a one-stop shop for pitching shows to Peacock, NBC, Bravo, USA, and other networks. The first production exec also praised its stratgey, saying, "They might be the most sophisticated yet in how ad sales is working with the streaming originals."

Among Peacock's unscripted shows are celeb-first series such as Kevin Hart talk show "Hart to Heart," "Unidentified With Demi Lovato," true crime TV like "Epstein's Shadow: Ghislaine Maxwell," and sports documentaries.

Disclosure: Mathias Döpfner, CEO of Business Insider's parent company, Axel Springer, is a Netflix board member.

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Disney is finding itself in the hot seat after actor Peter Dinklage called them out for their upcoming live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. It seems that the film company was patting themselves on the back for casting Rachel Zegler, who is of Colombian descent, as Snow White while not giving much thought to how the seven dwarfs would be portrayed.

Dinklage started the conversation on Marc Maron’s WTF podcast, sharing his displeasure with how Disney has handled the situation from the get-go. “Literally no offense to anyone,” he said. “But I was a little taken aback when they were very proud to cast a Latina actress as Snow White — but you’re still telling the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” The four-time Emmy winner is right about this because without the seven dwarfs, there is no story. At the same time, the depiction of the characters doesn’t hold up in 2022.

“Take a step back and look at what you’re doing there. It makes no sense to me,” Dinklage explained. “You’re progressive in one way, but then you’re still making that f**king backward story about seven dwarfs living in a cave together? What the f**k are you doing, man? Have I done nothing to advance the cause from my soapbox? I guess I’m not loud enough.” Disney heard him loud and clear, but they were a bit vague in their response to The Game of Thrones actor’s concerns.

“To avoid reinforcing stereotypes from the original animated film, we are taking a different approach with these seven characters and have been consulting with members of the dwarfism community,” the statement to The Hollywood Reporter read, “We look forward to sharing more as the film heads into production after a lengthy development period.” It sounds like they are having to do a hard pivot before they begin filming. Did they really give the dwarfs any thought before Dinklage’s comments were heard on the podcast? It seems like the characters were just an afterthought until Dinklage’s call to action woke Disney up from a deep sleep on their societal contributions as to how the dwarfs are portrayed in the media.

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Public reactions to these adaptations are mixed: some celebrate the new interpretations and inclusivity, while others scrutinize deviations from original films or voice concerns over changes in beloved characters and stories.

How did audiences react to the 2020 Mulan live-action remake?

Some positive reactions praising both changes and additions

Disney executives regularly emphasize the importance of authenticity and innovation in their approach, looking to both preserve the core magic of classic tales and adapt them for new generations.

Through live-action remakes, Disney both honors its animated legacy and ensures continued financial success by tapping into the cross-generational appeal of nostalgia and storytelling evolution.

How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

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At the moment, Disney is developing a lot of animated remakes, including with live actors.
This is not surprising given the success of the recent rework of their classic animated films.
It seems that Disney will continue to explore the genre and offer unique interpretations of favorite projects.
Peter Pan and Wendy
Release date: 2022
The remake of the new “Peter Pan ” was directed by David Lowry, who previously worked on the film adaptation of“ Pete and his dragon ” in 2016.
It is reported that the shooting of the project has already been completed, but the exact date has not yet been announced.
It is known that the basis of the film “Peter Pan and Wendy ” is the original story about a boy who did not want to become an adult, and the magical country of Neverland.
The exact date of the premiere of the project has not yet been announced, but is expected in the second half of 2022.
Pinocchio
Release date: September 8, 2022
The animated film “Pinocchio ” with live action was shot by Robert Zemeckis according to his own script in collaboration with Chris Weitz.
The Wooden Boy was originally voiced by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth.
Its creator, Gepetto, was played by Tom Hanks.
Also in the remake took part Cynthia Erivo, Luke Evans and others.
The premiere of the fantasy musical is scheduled for September 8, 2022.
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Little Mermaid
Release date: May 26, 2023
About the rethinking of the “Little Mermaid ” rumors have been around for a long time, and after the announcement of the actress for the main role, dark-skinned Holly Bailey, fierce disputes began.
Nevertheless, the film adaptation decided to finish and announced the premiere date - May 26, 2023.
The plot will tell the original story of a mermaid who fell in love with an earthly prince and asked the witch for legs to please him.
The beloved underwater princess in the film adaptation was played by actor John Hauer-King.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Release date: 2023
The exact date of the premiere of the remake of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" has not yet been announced.
The story is taken from the fairy tale of the Brothers Grimm, and adapted by screenwriter Greta Gerwig.
The project is directed by Mark Webb.
The role of the beauty of Snow White will be played by Rachel Zegler, and the evil witch will be embodied on the screen by the vander woman Gal Gadot.
The premiere is expected presumably in 2023.
Hercules
Release date: not announced
The director of the film adaptation of “Hercules ” will be the author of“ Gentlemen ” Guy Ritchie.
He will direct a full-length film with live actors based on the 1997 cartoon.
The script was adapted by the author of “Shan-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings ” Dave Callham.
The cast of the film about the adventures of Hercules on Olympus has not yet been officially announced.
It is reported that the musical accompaniment of the picture will work Alan Mencken, the author of the compositions “The Little Mermaid ”,“ Aladdin ” and other cartoons.
Bambi
Release date: not announced
The film "Bambi" about a deer who is forced to learn to live independently in the forest after the death of his mother, will be created using computer technology.
The story is taken from the eponymous film adaptation of 1942.
Previously, similar technologies were used in the remake of The Lion King by John Favreau.
Genève Robertson-Dworet and Lindsay Beer will be scripted, and the director will be announced later.
The date of the premiere is not yet known.
Hunchback
Release date: not announced
Work began on a reimagining of the cartoon "Hunchback of Notre Dame" in 1996.
The story, taken as the basis of the original and remake, was written by Victor Hugo in the novel “Notre Dame de Paris ”.
The remake will be playable, but the cast has not yet been announced.
Also, the director ’ s chair is not yet occupied, and David Henry Hwang is already working on the script.
The date of the premiere has not yet been announced.
The Sword in the Stone
Release date: December 13, 2024
The 1963 film adaptation based on the legends of King Arthur will also receive a new adaptation.
Directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo.
The start of production of the new “Sword in the Stone ” started back in 2018, but due to financial problems it had to be suspended.
It is reported that due to the small budget of the picture, the project will be released exclusively for the Disney + streaming service.
There is no information yet about the actors who will take part in the film adaptation.
The project will be released on December 13, 2024.
Robin Hood
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"Robin Hood" will get a hybrid version with live actors for the Disney + platform.
In development is a remake of the animated classic of 1976 with director Carlos Lopez Estrada at the head.
CGI technologies will be used in the project.
About the casting, the potential release date and other details are not yet known.
The script will be written by Kari Granlund, who previously worked on the remake of Lady and the Tramps.
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What can attract those who grew up on the Internet?
How to fill the void in the minds and hearts of young people?
About the new division, created specifically for working with millennials and zoomers, tell the representatives of the film company “Triix Media ”
In the photo from left to right: radio presenter Dmitry Delinsky, development director of the production company "Triix Media" Anastasia Mironova and communications director of the production company "Triix Media" Svetoslav Zhadanov
D. Delinsky
- Suddenly, we talk about TV shows on the sidelines of the international economic forum in St. Petersburg.
In the open studio of the radio “Komsomolskaya Pravda ” Anastasia Mironova, director of development of the company“ Triix Media ” and Svetoslav Zhadanov, director of communications of the company “Triix Media ”.
Look, in my version of reality, the Triix Media studio is the same people who are behind the military films Rzhev and Sky, but still it is more about serial-building.
This is “Foundry 4 ”, this is“ Nevsky ”, “Wings of the Empire ”, the criminal series“ Chef ”.
C.
Zhadanov:
- "Magnificent five", "Strong nuts"... they can be listed a lot and really, you are right, the main content we produce for federal TV channels, mainly NTV, Channel Five.
For Channel One, we did Wings of the Empire.
In Russia-1 was released the same film "Sky".
But in general, the film company "Triix Media", of course, the viewers are associated as a producer of action-packed detective series.
It was established in 2006.
And over 17 years of work, more than 250 projects were filmed, and this is 4.5 thousand airtime hours.
And our projects are now not inferior in quality to those original series that are released on digital platforms.
Most recently, this was confirmed by the serial historical drama "Red Yar", dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the Yenisei province.
It is now available in the online cinema PREMIER.
Maybe in the process of conversation we will return to this series, because with the Krasnoyarsk region the TV company "Triix Media" is very much connected.
We are very friendly with him, opened our branch last year - Siberia Triix Media - everything is cool there.
We invite other film companies to our production base, which we made together with the state regional institution of culture "Yenisei Kino".
All thanks, of course, to the support of the leadership of the Krasnoyarsk Territory.
Therefore, in Siberia you can shoot a movie calmly.
We checked.
We shot special series of our projects “First Department ” and“ Magnificent Five ” there.
At the same time, at the moment, we pay a lot of attention to young people in our work.
D. Delinsky:
- Exactly, all that we have listed before is a movie, series, designed for a very adult audience.
But recently a lot, including at the state level, talk about the fact that young people in our country are a little forgotten, abandoned.
But people read, watch anime, manga, people live on the Internet - these are the same people who in 5, 6, 7, 8 will begin to replace us.
What to do with these people?
How does Triix Media participate in the process of educating young people?
C.
Zhadanov:
- I think that Anastasia will tell more about this, since she directly supervises this direction and this division created within our large film company "Triix Media".
We currently have over 1,500 employees.
D. Delinsky:
- Anastasia, an extremely immodest question.
I understand that I break every conceivable and unthinkable rule, but how old are you?
A.
Mironova:
- Over 35.
D. Delinsky:
- You look 25 years old.
A.
Mironova:
- Thank you very much, of course I am very pleased.
Yes, indeed, young people in our country are up to 35 years old, but I am young at heart, so I understand young people very well and that is why I was entrusted to lead this youth direction.
Triix Media has always positioned itself as a film company that creates films and TV series for TV channels.
Now we are moving to digital platforms, expanding.
It should be understood that the target audience of TV channels is not at all young.
D. Delinsky:
The TV audience is ageing rapidly.
A.
Mironova:
- That's what I'm talking about.
The next generation is a big part of our country.
Children, teenagers, young people.
It is very important what we put in their head, how and in what format.
Of course, our film company, being the largest in the North-Western region of the country, really did not want to leave this target audience without attention.
D. Delinsky:
- Children's cinema in our country has not been for a long time.
A.
Mironova:
- This problem is gradually starting to move.
At the state level, there are organizations that allocate money for the production of this content.
As for the film company “Triix Media ”, the decision to strengthen work with young people was made long ago.
In this regard, we have created a unit in which children from 19 years old and older work today.
And they are not only from the North-West, but also from other regions of the country.
And I want to tell you that we have amazing young people in the regions.
Now we have more than a dozen young writers with whom we cooperate on a regular basis.
These are people with living ideas that we really need right now.
It is necessary to constantly update both the content and its form, taking into account the rapidly developing technologies.
Therefore, our division is engaged not only in shooting serials, documentaries that are designed for a young target audience, but also in the production of those formats that are now, in my opinion, the most in demand.
D. Delinsky:
- For example?
A.
Mironova:
- Podcasts.
D. Delinsky:
- Video podcasts?
A.
Mironova:
- We have podcasts in both video and audio format.
We try to make sure that this content is watched and listened to by as many people as possible.
Accordingly, we place it on all kinds of platforms, in social networks.
In audio format – on Yandex.Music.
Thus, the maximum coverage of our target audience, which is almost all online today, is achieved.
D. Delinsky:
- And what do you do?
What do you call it?
What's that about?
A.
Mironova:
- The topics are completely different.
I immediately remembered the Year of Science.
It all started with the documentary project “Hunters for Science ”, which is aimed at attracting young people to science.
This is a series of 10 videos, shot in a completely new dynamic format.
The project is posted on all social networks.
Rolls 20-25 minutes.
According to user reviews, it looks easy and very interesting.
In the story, we went to laboratories, institutes and told young viewers about what research is being carried out, about the fact that scientists are often the same young people.
The project was supported by the Internet Development Institute.
We won the competition and received funding for production.
After the release of “Hunters for Science ” on the network, the effect was amazing.
But we didn't stop there.
Then the project was created in the format of podcasts, which now includes 7 seasons of 10 issues.
It ’ s called “science. ”
Young scientists come to our studio and talk about themselves and their works.
To be honest, before the implementation of such projects, I thought that the scientist was an older man, very intelligent, with glasses, a gray-haired man who sits behind books, and in general he is not interested in anything but his subject matter.
D. Delinsky:
Did the Big Bang Theory pass you by?
A.
Mironova:
- Yeah, looks like he passed me.
When I started to launch these projects, I met so many young people who are burning with science, inventing something, then issuing patents for it, want to bring light to the masses, develop our country, technologies.
They are just amazing people!
Communicating with them, you are charged with energy, and you want to tell more and more about them to others.
D. Delinsky:
It's a motivational story.
This is a story that calls for a bright future.
But young people, she is not only about the young man thinking, and this is also about the attitude, romance...
Is Triix Media doing something in this direction in order to bring up in the younger generation something related to traditional family values, which are now spelled out in the Constitution?
C.
Zhadanov:
- If we talk about the revival of moral values, I would like to cite as an example our film just for the younger generation called "Golden Bronze".
Children's and youth cinema is really in demand right now.
We have a wonderful director Igor Kopylov, who made this film.
The production was carried out by the film company "Triix Media" with the support of the Internet Development Institute.
The film has already won six awards at Russian and international film festivals.
The film tells about the life of children after the tragedy in Beslan.
Not about the tragedy itself, but about the growing up of those children who survived it, about their mutual assistance, mutual assistance, about the courage of the entire Ossetian people.
The film is available in the community of the film company "Triix Media" in the social network "VKontakte".
It can be found and seen there.
A.
Mironova:
This film turned out to be very bright.
Such a movie is lacking.
By the way, the film was shown in almost all schools of Russia.
C.
Zhadanov:
- The Ministry of Education has a program "Film lessons in schools of Russia".
Prior to its release, the film was watched by more than two million fifth-eleventh grade students.
Teachers and students were delighted.
As a result, after the premiere, the film received more than 12.9 million views and positive reviews.
That says a lot.
D. Delinsky:
- What is planned in the future in the education of young people?
A.
Mironova:
- We plan to revive traditional values through our work.
Everything related to family, moral relationships, empathy for each other.
By the way, we have a wonderful project about the charity fund “Svet.Deti ”.
These are four series about children who won cancer.
They are posted on all social networks and are still freely available.
After the project gained a fairly decent number of views, the charitable foundation began to receive more donations to support children with cancer.
There was a very good response from young people.
D. Delinsky:
- What's the purpose of this story?
A.
Mironova:
The goal is to increase empathy.
Young people can go to volunteer, become more attentive to what is happening around, in the end, just want to help someone.
C.
Zhadanov:
I remember one story related to another charity.
It happened quite recently.
In Smolensk, the film week “Children ’ s KinoMay ” was held.
Conducted her charity fund, which is headed by Lidia Petrovna Evtushenkova.
It is also called “Children ’ s Cinema ”.
Supports children's social institutions.
The Foundation held a video competition within the framework of the film week, in which five children won.
We decided to support them.
And the film company "Triix Media" will host the winners from July 5 to 6.
Accompanied by adults, they will arrive in St. Petersburg.
We will give them tours of the studio and our movie venues.
There they will meet famous actors, directors.
I think this is a very cool and good thing.
It will be very interesting for them.
And we will continue this practice together with this charitable foundation.
We really like it.
A.
Mironova:
- I'd also like to tell you something.
We have teams in the youth division that, relatively speaking, are “sharpened ” to generate ideas.
After the idea is correctly formulated, visually decorated in the form of a presentation and positively considered by the management of the film company, it goes to another team, which begins to transform it into a script.
And in this work we pay a lot of attention to the theme of the Great Patriotic War.
This is very relevant now.
It is necessary that young people have correct, undistorted information about our history.
D. Delinsky:
How do you talk to young people about war?
About the Great Patriotic?
The film, which was shot under the Soviet regime, is no longer relevant for today ’ s teenagers.
A.
Mironova:
That ’ s why we need to support our young writers.
They have a lively look.
The scenario will depend on how the audience perceives the content.
It is also very important where to place it.
That ’ s why we started gathering writers, looking at their ideas and work.
There are a lot of young people joining us now.
Interest in film production is huge.
C.
Zhadanov:
- I also want to note that a lot of attention is paid to those young professionals who work on film sets.
So, after the opening of the branch in Krasnoyarsk together with Yenisei Kino, St. Petersburg State University of Film and Television with the support of the leadership of the Krasnoyarsk Territory, we recruited and trained for free a group of the most popular specialists for film production in Siberia.
They came to St. Petersburg from Krasnoyarsk.
In three months, 23 people were trained.
These are the assistants of the director, and artists, and managers who are responsible for the selection of locations.
The theory took place at the university.
And practice is on our sets.
We also work closely with the Luhansk Matusovsky Academy of Culture and Art.
In February, two students of the directorial faculty together with the head of the department of film and television art completed a free internship on our film sets.
She also took an internship in order to then pass on her practical experience to her students.
This is a very good story and it is not limited to the Krasnoyarsk Territory or the new territories of the Russian Federation.
There is, for example, the Ulyanovsk region.
Last autumn there was held kinokorner "I-Ulyanovsk-Future", which we supported.
This is a creative space where master classes, castings were organized, oratorical art was taught, and so on.
Plus, food courts were organized.
People came and rested usefully.
All this took place with great interest of both adults and children.
D. Delinsky:
- Thank you so much for what you're doing.
Last question: what will we see from the company "Triix Media" nearest?
C.
Zhadanov:
- Very soon we begin shooting a serial film based on the novel "The City of Brezhnev" by Shamil Idiatullin.
It is planned to shoot the series “Prison diary ” based on the book by Maria Butina.
And Igor Kopylov goes to Siberia - to the anniversary of the writer Viktor Astafiev will be shot a film based on his works.
I would also like to add on the topic of youth, which we have just discussed.
We are open to creative ideas of young people, we constantly consider those works and applications that are sent to us.
This applies to scenarios and appeals of those who want to work on the sites.
In the contacts on the website of the film company "Triix Media" there is an e-mail address to which you can send proposals on youth content, as well as contacts of other departments.
Please contact me.
We look forward to your suggestions.
Our head – general producer Inessa Yurchenko has repeatedly said that cinema is the business of young and young people.

How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

By turning classic animations into live-action films with major stars

These remakes consistently generate strong box office returns and significant merchandise sales, demonstrating the profitability of leveraging well-known intellectual properties.

How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

By turning classic animations into live-action films with major stars

How successful was the 2019 live-action version of The Lion King?

Worldwide revenues exceeded one billion dollars

What motivates Disney to keep producing live-action remakes despite mixed reviews?

Disney also seeks to adapt the stories to contemporary sensibilities by updating character motivations, altering problematic or outdated content, and increasing the diversity and agency of lead characters.

How does Peter Pan and Wendy enhance inclusivity?

Tiger Lily avoids stereotype
The Lost Boys are portrayed as diverse

For example, Mulan (2020) removes the character Mushu and musical numbers, emphasizing a more realistic and empowering depiction of Chinese culture, while The Little Mermaid (2023) features a more diverse cast and greater focus on Ariel’s independence.

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In the four days since the start of distribution, the film “Shan-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings ” grossed $90 million in the United States and Canada.
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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings set a record for Labor Day box office (this year on September 6) in the United States and Canada.
In the four days since Friday, September 3, it raised $90 million, although it was expected that the fees will be at the level of $45 – 50 million, writes the online edition Seeking Alpha.
The surge in box office receipts was a long-awaited news for investors: the shares of cinemas went into growth.
On September 7, AMC prices soared by 8.7%, Cineplex - by 5.1%, IMAX - by 3.3%, Cinemark - by 3.9%.
In Russia, the premiere took place on September 2, for two weeks the fees exceeded $3.3 million.
Shan-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is Marvel ’ s first Asian superhero film.
It was directed by Destin Cretton, whose mother is Japanese American, and the script was written by Dave Callaham, who has both parents of Chinese descent.
Shan-Chi appeared in print Marvel comics back in the 1970s and was the son of villain Fu Manchu.
In those years, the West swept the fashion of kung fu, and the first Shan-Chi was similar to Bruce Lee to a degree of confusion.
In the story of paper comics, Shan-Chi first helped to malign his father, then came to his senses and began to fight against him.
In those years, China was the enemy of the United States as a communist power.
Then he became a trade competitor.
And now it has turned into a large and important film market with its own specifics.
For example, as soon as the actor of “Fast and Furious 9 ” John Cena mentioned and called Taiwan a“ country ”, a storm of indignation arose in China and the fees of the film fell sharply.
Marvel doesn ’ t seem to forget that.
Paper comics of the 1970s were the quintessence of American stereotypes about Asians.
“I don ’ t believe it was done maliciously, ” Callagham told The Nerds of Color,“ It ’ s just that there was a very different era of comics created by two white men about Asian people.
It does not reflect the reality in which we now live <... > And it is necessary to give them credit, Marvel understood it.
So they invited us [with Cratton] to do what we want. ”
They not only added typical Asian features like the fact that, unlike paper comics, the characters finally began to undress before entering the house.
They made the flat book villain more multifaceted in the film.
“This is a broken man who has done a lot in his very long life and desperately wants to believe that he can bring everything back, it ’ s very human, ” Callaham told The Hollywood Reporter. – But we still needed him to look like the head of a giant terrorist organization that <... > torments people in their dungeons and all that.
Finding that balance was not easy. ”
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
Monkey friends
Callaham was born on October 24, 1977 in Fresno, California, to Chinese Americans.
As a child, he pretended that he was no different from the white-faced kids in the neighborhood.
“I thought it wasn ’ t cool to be [Chinese], ” he told The Nerds of Color.
David didn ’ t go to study English at the University of Michigan because he liked literature.
Everything else attracted him even less.
“By the end of my training [in 1999], my best friend and I still didn ’ t know what we wanted to do, ” he admitted (here and then quotes from the website of the Hollywood consulting agency Fresh Voices).
They caught the eye of an article in Penthouse, how cool the writers live in Hollywood: “It had pictures of absolute nerds in the Jacuzzi in the penthouse. ”
So, as soon as they got their diplomas, the friends went to conquer Los Angeles.
They even co-wrote a script called Los Angeles Zoo.
Something similar to “Friends ”, and the highlight was that the two main characters were played by … monkeys, who were mistaken for ordinary people.
The authors did not hide that they borrowed the idea from the old series Lancelot Link: Secret Chimp, which aired on ABC in 1970-1971: about a spy monkey and his human partner.
Callaham and a friend quickly realized that selling such a script would not be easy.
They moved on to more mundane topics.
For example, they wrote scripts for two episodes of “Friends ”.
Then a comedy in the style of the then popular film “American Pie ”.
Alas, they received refusal after refusal from the studios.
To earn money, both got a job in a company producing dog food.
Then the friend got engaged, finally broke up with the dream of becoming a screenwriter and went to the bride in Michigan.
And Callaham continued to write alone and got a job as an assistant in a law firm: they paid more.
Callahama ’ s girlfriend turned out to be an acquaintance who worked for the CAA (Creative Artists Agency).
She gave him an interview.
He decided to try to work in the CAA, as they also selected actors and writers for Hollywood.
“I was told it would be a terrible job, I would be mistreated and paid less for it than [at the law firm], ” Callham recalled.
For about a year, Callham replaced various assistants who fell ill and were unable to go to work.
Then he settled in with producer Craig Goering's crew.
He was promised that he would gather the contacts of many famous people in the industry and get access to a large number of materials, from scripts to specifications.
And it turned out to be true.
At one time, Callaham ’ s workplace was near the office of CAA President Richard Lovett.
When everyone was leaving for lunch, Callagham copied documents from his desk and read them at night.
Among others, there were secret ones: scripts that the studios secretly sent to Tom Hanks and Tom Cruise for consideration, correspondence with the authors about changes in the text and plot, and much more.
“I stole scripts from the tables and read them – and that ’ s how I learned to write, ” Callagham once told The Hollywood Reporter.
“I realized that most writers are guys who can be pretty good or not very good, but the main thing is that they are motivated and work hard, ” he summed up in an interview with Fresh Voices. – I saw the profession of a writer from the point of view of the buyer. <... > And importantly, I found that in most cases, the script is read first, like me, the assistant.
If you can't conquer it, the producer will never see your script.
So my goal is always to write a good first act <... > So that on the fifth page you will be interested in reading everything else. "
Tribute to the Apocalypse
He managed to work for Goering for eight months when he realized that he was tired of the CAA.
His next job was the production company Deep River Productions.
At the same time he continued writing.
First, he created a drama from the life of college students “My Generation ”.
He was, in his own words, pretentious.
Then a drama about the afterlife called "Koda".
She turned out to be absolutely terrible.
Then he wrote a comedy.
And it was liked by the people Callaham gave it to read.
The point is that the guy invents teleportation to get into the apartment of his beloved, living on the other side of the country.
They never saw each other: their romance began by correspondence and phone.
But the teleport was wrong.
Callahan's hero is stuck inside the wall.
Even though the girl was now not hundreds of miles, but a few centimeters, he still could not see and touch her.
By that time, Callaham himself had been dating his girlfriend for six years.
But she had to move to another city – why the idea of the script came up.
And then she dumped him.
And Callaham, abandoning the comedy, sat down to write a gloomy thriller to spill out his feelings.
He came up with the story of the detective whose wife died.
Immersed in his grief, he becomes more and more distant from his sons, and the only joy is work.
He relentlessly catches a killer maniac decorating a crime scene in accordance with the prophecy of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse.
“I would come home from work, drink, and then start writing.
“I had candles all over the room, I turned off all the lights, I listened to music and hung pictures of crying people and photos of corpses from movies. ”
It cost him a couple of times.
He brought home a new girl, she glanced at the photos and flew out of the apartment with a bullet.
In 2002, Callahum completed a script called Horsemen and sent it to everyone he had gathered while working for the CAA.
“Until now, people in the film industry tell me that they remember reading The Horsemen, ” he laughs.
As a result, talent manager Gaimon Cassidy became interested in the work.
He had just sold 20th Century Fox David Benioff ’ s psychological thriller Stay (2005) and was looking for a new author.
However, he honestly warned: to sell such a complex and gloomy scenario will not be easy.
And I got Callahan to rewrite.
Callaham doesn't like to rewrite.
One of his colleagues gives the script to lie down, and then, having a fresh look, refines it.
Callahan works differently.
Having put the last point, immediately hands over the script and, if it were his will, would leave it in its original form. But alas.
Almost every time he receives comments and corrections from the studio.
“If you throw a tantrum, you will earn a reputation as a difficult person.
And as soon as you get that reputation, there will be a million other aspiring writers in your place, ” he says. – The biggest problem, I think, is sometimes overcoming your pride.
Understand that this is not just my scenario, but someone ’ s investment.
So I have to do what they want.
I don ’ t always do that well. ”
The "Horsemen" script was eventually liked by Platinum Dunes.
It was founded just a year ago, in 2001, and just launched its first film – a remake of “Texas Chainsaw Massacre ” (the first“ Massacre ” was released in 1974).
But the studio wanted to produce original content, and the creation of Callahama seemed appropriate to them.
However, they released "Horsemen" only in 2009.
$20 million was spent on shooting, and the film collected 8 times less.
And Platinum Dunes for a long time earned mainly on the remakes of “Friday, 13 ”,“ Nightmare on Elm Street ”, “Ninja Turtles ”.
Horsemen / Platinum Dunes
How to defeat Stallone
In the same year 2009, another film based on the script of Callaham was released – “Tell-Tale ” (Tell-Tale) produced by the film company Social Capital Films.
It is based on the story of the same name by Edgar Poe.
The main character transplanted the heart of a murdered person, and he begins to see pictures from his past life.
That includes finding out the killer.
The film was produced by Tony and Ridley Scott, and directed by Michael Cuesta, who directed the series "Dexter" (began to appear in 2006) and tried to make a similar film.
It turned out so bad.
If “The Horsemen ” and“ The Convictor Heart ” took many years for the manuscript to reach the screen, then the film Doom all about everything took only two years.
Callaham was called to a meeting with people from the leadership of Warner Bros, not really explaining why.
He was asked if he had played Doom.
He was playing.
The next question was, what movie would he make based on it?
Callaham recalled the secrets of selling scripts learned during his time at the CAA, quickly formulated a few ideas – and was hired.
However, the film did not meet the expectations of a huge audience of fans of the computer game and collected less than $60 million spent on it.
Perhaps because there is nothing left of the game in the film – even the BFG weapon has little to do with the gun from the game except the name.
The contract for the script for Doom provided that Callaham would write another script for Warner Bros.
He did not wait until he was given a task, and he wrote a story about the dictator of a small island (“Barrow ”, Barrow), who is overthrown by American mercenaries – he was inspired to read an article in the newspaper about the Blackwater PMC in Iraq.
Management did not like the idea, and the script lay on the shelf.
A few years later, Sylvester Stallone wanted to shoot an action movie in the style of the good old 70s and began to look for material for him.
Someone at Warner Bros sent him a script for Callahan.
Stallone was fascinated by the idea, but he did not take the script, but wrote his own based on it, which he called "The Expendables" (The Expendables, 2010).
It didn't turn out very nice.
In 2009, the production of the film was in full swing when Callaham learned that his name would not be in the credits of the film and that he would not receive a cent for the fact that his script served as a starting point for Stallone.
I had to look for justice in the Writers Guild (WGA).
They listened to the arguments of the parties and decided that Callaham should be considered a co-author of the film and receive $102,250 (the film itself collected $274.5 million at the world box office).
Moreover, since Callaham was listed as one of the authors of the first film, he is entitled to pay for all subsequent films in the series and mentions with the wording "the film is based on characters created by Callaham".
Stallone was invited to star in the first “Expendables ” by Jean-Claude Van Damme.
He refused, which he later regretted.
So in the second “Expendables ” he was taken, but for the role of a bad hero, and at the end of the film Stallone personally killed him.
But Callaham again showed the viewer the good Van Damme.
In 2016-2017, the Amazon streaming service released the series “Jean-Claude Van Johnson ” (Jean-Claude Van Johnson) about the fact that the hero of the militants is actually a special agent named Johnson, who used his film career as a cover.
He returns from retirement to work.
Return failed: after the first season, the series was closed.
Chainsaw President
While working on the script for “Mound ” –“ Expendables ” Callaham read biographies of mercenaries, their memories of armed conflicts and other materials of this kind.
And for the next script, he read the official 600-page guide on disaster response and watched many nature documentaries.
After all, his next hero, he considered just a giant animal: it ’ s a remake of “Godzilla ” (Godzilla, 2014).
The monster there is more of a positive hero: he saves humanity from other monsters that are preparing to multiply in terrible numbers.
However, with a budget of $160 million, the film collected more than 3 times more.
Callaham managed to work on the remake of “Welcome to Zombieland 2 ” (Zombieland: Double Tap, 2019) together with the screenwriters of the original film, Rett Reese and Wernick Wernick.
And then, according to The Hollywood Reporter, accidentally made a name for himself in the superhero industry.
In fact, he agreed with director Patty Jenkins to work on the criminal comedy “Jackpot ” – a remake of the 2011 film, the script for which was written by Yu Nesbø.
But Jenkins went to another project - Wonder Woman 1984 (2020), and Callaham stayed to work on "Jackpot" with Will Gluck.
Jenkins and Jeff Jones wrote a draft of the script for several months, received approval from Warner Bros - and immediately after that, they dragged Callaham into their team to bring the plot to mind.
Alas, despite all their efforts, Gal Gadot as a superheroine turned out to be much less attractive than Godzilla.
With a budget of $200 million, the film grossed $166.5 million.
But the jackpot didn ’ t come out.
Callaham had previously worked with Marvel on several films.
For example, “The Wolfman ” (2010).
But it was rather a short consultation, and he was never offered to create something from scratch.
But Callaham managed to get acquainted with almost all the leaders of Marvel.
So when they needed an Asian writer for Shan-Chi, they knew who to call.
“My dream has come true! ” Callaham shared his joy with The Hollywood Reporter.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
This year has been very fruitful for Callahan.
In addition to Shan-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, two of his films were released.
Mortal Kombat (2021) is another film adaptation of the famous computer game.
Opinions of critics and viewers sharply divided, wrote the site Rotten Tomatoes.
The audience he scored quite a high rating – 87%.
Critics of the creation categorically did not like, and in the media were not uncommon such headlines as “The Last Disappointment from Hollywood ”.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the critical rating barely reached 55%.
However, as noted on the site, it still made it the fourth in the list of the best video game adaptations in the history of cinema.
The third novelty that year was the full-length cartoon “America: The Motion Picture ” (America: The Motion Picture, 2021).
Cullaham began working on it 10 years ago, deciding to tell how the United States gained independence in the fight against the British Empire.
That sounds dull.
But, as Callagham said in an interview with Inverse, “The [real] story isn ’ t as exciting as George Washington with two chainsaws. ”
In the cartoon, the American president really fights with two chainsaws.
And there is a centaur robocop, helicopters on pedal traction, football balls - cannibals.
The following of historical facts can be judged by such an example.
If you believe the cartoon, then Abraham Lincoln was killed, and in the theater.
He was killed by Benedict Arnold, who was actually a werewolf.
This is the first animated film made by Netflix that has an R rating (for persons under 17 years of age, the presence of an adult is mandatory).
“America: The Movie ” is proof that I can be funny.
I hoped that he would help me become an action comedy writer.
That ’ s what happened, ” Callaham explained on the pages of Inverse his plans for the future. – Now most comedies are comedic action movies.
In Marvel movies, for example, there is a lot of comical.
But for me, writing a comedy is somehow more fun than a story in which people die all the time. ”
In the films he is working on, there will be fights and humor.
The first project is a remake of the Spider-Man story.
This time a full-length animated film.
He doesn't even have a name yet.
Callagham writes with Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.
“Sometimes one of us works.
Sometimes two.
Sometimes all three depend on who can, ” he told The Hollywood Reporter.
The second project is the complete opposite of the first.
This is a remake of the 1997 animated film.
Hercules with real actors.
It ’ s hard to say anything about him, Disney approaches such remakes differently.
For example, the movie Lion King (2019) created on the computer repeats the original cartoon quite accurately.
But “Mulan ” (Mulan, 2020) with real actors is a fairly free interpretation of the source.

Live action remakes often introduce new characters, expand backstories, and rework underlying themes to better reflect modern values around gender, race, and social issues.

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Public reaction to these adaptations is mixed, as some viewers appreciate the visual spectacle and upgraded storytelling, while others criticize the remakes for lacking the originality and emotional impact of the animated classics.

How did audiences react to the 2020 Mulan live-action remake?

Some positive reactions praising both changes and additions

Certain remakes such as The Jungle Book (2016) and Beauty and the Beast (2017) were praised for technical achievements and successful modernization, while others like Dumbo (2019) received lukewarm responses due to changes perceived as unnecessary or less engaging than the original.

Disney’s balancing act between maintaining authenticity to classic narratives and ensuring relevance to current audiences is a central challenge in the creative and commercial strategies behind these remakes.

Ultimately, the continued production of live action adaptations is a calculated move by Disney to capitalize on the enduring appeal of its legacy content, using nostalgia both as a storytelling tool and a means to drive significant financial profits.

How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

By turning classic animations into live-action films with major stars

What motivates Disney to keep producing live-action remakes despite mixed reviews?

Disney has produced a short film featuring its iconic heroes, highlighting the company’s extensive legacy of characters.

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Content: Disney has released a short film about its long list of heroes.
Cairo - Center Gate Monday 16 October 2023, 02: 12 pm
More than 500 Disney heroes and characters come to life, from Mickey to Elsa to Captain Hook, in a short film in the form of a “love letter ” to the popular animation studio celebrating its centenary in a turbulent climate on Monday.
The Disney platform is providing this funny and moving video, titled “Once Aban A Studio, ” four months after it was shown at the French Annecy Festival where it was met with great acclaim, and the nine-minute work blends digital images, handmade drawings and real footage, according to AFP.
The two-year film features 543 characters from 85 long and short films, emerging from paintings displayed in the corridors of the group ’ s American headquarters where they gather to take a family photo after the employees leave.
Return of actors by the way.
Co-director Trent Corey said that working on the film was “like putting together the biggest disjointed puzzle game of his life, and Corey hired more than 100 people, along with former animators and 40 actors who returned to work specifically for the occasion.
Co-author Dan Abraham explained the goal of the work: “All characters look exactly the same as in their original films, and have the same voices, ” and based on a previously unpublished recording of actor Robin Williams, who died in 2014 in which he played the role of Genie Aladdin in in English.
Paper and pencil
The film helps restore the traditional animations that have been permanently replaced by the three-dimensional ones in Disney ’ s feature-length films since Winnie the Pooh in 2011.
According to artist Eric Goldberg, who previously worked on Aladdin and Pocahontas and oversaw the two-dimensional part of the retrospective, “of the 543 characters in the film, about 450 are hand-drawn ” in pencil on paper,“ we didn ’ t take any of the existing films, be it three-dimensional or two-dimensional, so it was technically difficult. ”
The film also pays homage to Disney animator Burney Mattinson, who died in February, and Mary Poppins composer Richard Sherman, who, at 94, recreated the music of Walt Disney ’ s favorite song “Fed the Birds, ” with Dan Abraham commenting that“ everyone wanted to be one of these birds! ”
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The entertainment giant will intensify its activities on its centenary through concerts, exhibitions and others, the most prominent of which will be the Disney classic-inspired film WISH, which will be shown in November, but the release of the short tape coincides with the date that is considered the date of the founding of the company « Walt Disney ».
On October 16, Walt Disney and his brother Roy, who founded Disney Brothers Studios in a Hollywood garage, signed an important distribution deal for their short film series Alice Comedy, which deals with the adventures of a young girl of flesh and blood in an animated world. He fell into oblivion.
“It ’ s already a hundred years we look back and thank the people we worked with and our fans, ” said Elaine Itze, president of Disney ’ s French subsidiary, recalling that the presence of France ’ s entertainment empire began in 1934 with Journal du Mickey.
Disney is going through a rough time.
The California-based company that acquired Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel in the 21st century is going through a tumultuous period, with the number of Disney subscribers declining, and the company has taken several measures to address this situation, most notably the layoffs of 7,000 employees in an effort to reduce expenses and achieve some savings, while the historic Hollywood actor strike continues.
Walt Disney has lost much of his aura after being accused of fierce union hostility, racism and misogyny, though some are now critical of Disney ’ s progressive stance, which has chosen a black actress to play the mermaid in the new version of its famous movie “Little Mermaid. ”
According to Eric Goldberg, Disney movies are often the first thing children see in cinema, and he remarked that Disney characters and stories “gave a lot of joy and hope, ” hoping it would last“ another hundred years. ”
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The project saw the return of 40 actors and involved more than 100 professionals, including former animators, reflecting Disney’s collaborative creative tradition.

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Sharjah – By Ayman Al Fateh – More than 500 Disney heroes and characters, from Mickey to Elsa through Captain Hook, come to life in a short film in the form of a love letter to the famous animation studio, which yesterday celebrated its centenary in a turbulent climate.
Disney + is making this fun and moving video, Once Upon a Studio, four months after it was shown at the French Annecy Festival, where it was well received.
The nine-minute work blends digital images, hand drawings and real footage.
The two-year film features 543 characters from 85 long and short films emerging from paintings displayed in the corridors of the group ’ s American headquarters, where they gather to take a family photo after the employees leave.
Co-director of this artistic and technological achievement, Trent Currie, said working on the film was “like putting together the biggest disjointed puzzle game (Basel) ” of his life.
Curie hired more than 100 people, as well as former animators and 40 actors who returned to work specifically for the occasion.
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Co-director Trent Corey described the film production as assembling an enormous, intricate puzzle.

Recent releases like "The Little Mermaid" have topped box office charts in North America, indicating strong commercial success for live action adaptations.

How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

By turning classic animations into live-action films with major stars

What motivates Disney to keep producing live-action remakes despite mixed reviews?

These releases come as Disney faces broader business challenges, making reliable film franchises more financially significant.

Live shows, such as Mickey and Friends on Ice, actively engage audiences by invoking collective memories and allowing participation in classic narratives.

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Disney ’ s Mickey and Friends on Ice Early Booking Offer Ends Soon
MOHAMMED BIN MASOOD - DAMMAM - Disney Mickey & Friends on Ice has announced that there are only three weeks left until the early booking of tickets for the world premiere show, which takes place at Etihad Arena, is over. Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, October 12-16, 2022.
Visitors will receive a 10% discount when booking Silver, Gold or Platinum tickets before 1 July 2022.
The show ’ s story revolves around the journey of Mickey Mouse and his friends Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy in search of their favorite memories, where the audience will be able to be a part of this special show and help. Their favorite characters use Mickey ’ s interactive tablet as they venture into the exciting Disney stories they share during the show.
Families will also be able to join a journey with the brave Moana character, who embarks on an adventure on the high seas to save her island with the hero Maui.
Move on to the snowy kingdom of Ardanelles, where the two sister princesses Anna and Elsa discover that true love is the greatest power, all the way to enjoying the special performances in the magical assistant. Eh, yeah.
The show ’ s agenda also includes the presentation of ‘ Live the Story ’ with Disney Princesses who will inspire Mickey, his friends and children around the world through perseverance and perseverance. Desire and hard work to encourage them to share their favorite Disney memories.
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FIELD ENTERTAINMENT continues its commitment to implement health and safety measures to keep visitors healthy and safe, to ensure the safety of families during events and live performances and to provide an enjoyable experience through the company ’ s close collaboration with partners. To set the highest standards of health and safety for the prevention of COVID-19 and follow up on compliance with them, in line with the various local directives of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Please visit the website to learn about the approved health and safety procedures, including entry and mask requirements, which may be subject to change.
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Disney’s recent short film is described as a love letter to the studio’s past as it celebrates its centenary.

"Once Upon a Studio," available on Disney+, melds hand-drawn animation, CGI, and real footage, reflecting both technical skill and homage to tradition.

The short reimagines Disney’s universe by reuniting 543 characters from 85 films for a symbolic family portrait at company headquarters, underscoring nostalgia's crucial role.

Disney is also leveraging its legacy by expanding popular properties, such as the "Star Wars" and Marvel universes, into new series and original shows.

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Content: A new part of The Lion King.
The story of Mufasa as you never knew it.
About five years after the release of The Lion King in 2019, Disney is offering a live-action version of the film, Mufasa: The Lion King, a new story that takes audiences back to the familiar tale of the film, as Simba explores the history of his father, Mufasa, and his father ’ s relationship with his younger brother. Reer Scar.
The film also comes on the 30th anniversary of the original Lion King, released in 1994, as part of Disney ’ s experiments in turning animated films into reality, such as Cinderella, The Mermaid, and Aladdin.
It is a safe strategy to ensure a financially successful product, without risking capital in new experiences that may not generate revenue.
The film is expected to be released on May 5, 2024.
Simba explores the history of Mufasa
The first real-life version of The Lion King in 2019 grossed nearly $1.6 billion worldwide.
The new version of The Lion King is expected to surpass the previous film because it explores an old story never presented before, while retaining all the reasons for the success of the original film, the story of the evil brother "Scar" and his relationship with his brother "Mufasa", a focal point in the main film, and the audience always wondered about the causes of the great evil inherent in the character "Scar".
Disney is looking to make an artistic epic, or a series of films as a result of the film ’ s manifold story, which carries more than one story, especially if its makers can find clues to the stories, because despite the worlds of Disney and its large production of films, it has never produced a major series like Star Wars, for example, and the story of the Lion King can be the beginning of movie series, especially as it moves narrative between the past and present....
Heroes of the New Story
The film was officially announced by Barry Jenkins, and Jeff Nathanson, the screenwriter of The Lion King (2019), completes his role as the writer of the new work "Mufasa".
Genghis said that there are many familiar characters will appear in the next film, and that the version will include new stories about the characters that the audience knew and associated with, and the story will go back in time with the heroes, to know the audience history and how they became what they are in the end, as the film tells how "Mufasa" came out of a modest life to reach the top of power, after he was a young cub roaming alone in life.
The film includes some changes to the voices of the heroes from the previous film, where the voice of young "Mufasa" will be performed by Aaron Pierre, while the voice of Mufasa was provided in the previous film, and in the older film of 1994 James Earl Jones.
Familiar voices that won ’ t change include John Kanye, who will cast Mandrel Reviki, Billy Eichner, who will cast Timon, Seth Rogan, who will cast Pumbaa, Kelvin Harrison, Jr., who will cast Scar, and Beyoncé, who will cast Nala.
Why is Disney bringing back the old stories?
Although audiences on social media complain about reproducing Disney ’ s classics, the box office always favors reproducing the classics, and there are many reasons for audiences to watch animated films in their real-life versions, including the attraction of old fans and the desire of the new generation to explore the modern context of the tale.
From here, such films have a double audience, especially in that story that touches on fatherhood, family, friendship, love and life. Mufasa remains one of the most famous Disney characters, and did not explore his story as befitting his fame and the story of his sad death in the original film, which separated the audiences against their will.
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Animated series like "Tales of the Empire" and spy-themed ventures like "Secret Invasion" further broaden the company’s reach into new audiences and genres.

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Star Wars short films premiered on Disney + next month
Disney just pulled a quick one.
Star Wars movies and shows are usually announced years before their release, but the company has just unveiled a new TV show that will premiere next month.
Tales of the Empire is an animated show produced by Dave Filoni, the man who cut his teeth in cartoons like Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels before moving on to live action films like Ahsoka.
As the name suggests, this is a companion piece to the 2022 Tales of the Jedi.
It is an anthology series that highlights various figures within the empire as they heroically attempt to defeat the evil rebels and restore order to the galaxy.
You can expect many of your favorite characters to appear on the dark side, including Grand Admiral Thrawn, General Grievous, and Grand Inquisitor.
Just like Tales of the Jedi highlighted two characters, Ahsoka and Count Dooku, this new series will have its own duo to follow.
There ’ s Morgan Elsbeth, Ahsoka ’ s primary antagonist and one episode of The Mandalorian, where the trailer suggests that Tales of the Empire will reveal how Thrawn and Elsbeth became best friends.
The show will also focus on Barriss Offee, a former Jedi Knight who fell into the dark side during Clone Wars.
Despite being animated, the characters will be represented by representatives of the live movement.
Lars Mikkelsen returns as Thrawn and Matthew Wood once again plays Grievous, the evil cyborg who desperately needs some cough syrup.
Diana Lee Inosanto returned to play Elsbeth and Meredith Salenger in the voice of Offee.
The show premiered on everyone ’ s favorite fake holiday sponsored by the company, May 4th, also known as May 4th.
All six episodes will be available for streaming on Disney + at the release date.
The live event Star Wars: Acolyte follows this premiere on June 4.

Live action remakes remain a core strategy, as demonstrated by the upcoming "Lilo and Stitch," casting Maya Kelloha as Lilo, which updates the 2002 animated original for new generations.

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According to the information, which Disney declined to comment on, the studios hired Maya Kelloha to play the role of Lilo, the main character in the 2002 film.
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How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

By turning classic animations into live-action films with major stars

Plans for "The Lion King" universe include potential sequels or series, with stories exploring the origins and development of beloved characters such as Mufasa.

Recent remakes—the likes of "Cinderella," "The Jungle Book," "Beauty and the Beast," "Dumbo," "Aladdin," "The Lion King," "Mulan," "Pinocchio," and "The Little Mermaid"—have been adapted to modern sensibilities, often altering characterizations and storylines for contemporary audiences.

How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

By turning classic animations into live-action films with major stars

These adaptations typically introduce new character backgrounds and explore diverse narratives while maintaining essential elements of the originals, aiming for a balance between authenticity and relevance.

Public response to live action remakes has been mixed, with strong box office performance but ongoing debates around creative choices, nostalgia, and updating classic material.

How successful was the 2019 live-action version of The Lion King?

Worldwide revenues exceeded one billion dollars

What motivates Disney to keep producing live-action remakes despite mixed reviews?

Nostalgia serves as both a creative compass and a financial driver, as Disney continues to revisit, reimagine, and celebrate its most famous animated properties.

How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

By turning classic animations into live-action films with major stars

What motivates Disney to keep producing live-action remakes despite mixed reviews?

Disney has showcased a variety of audio and video content on Disney+, highlighting its expanding regional strategies.

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The Walt Disney Company showcases a range of rich audio and video content for Disney +.
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Following a press conference earlier this month to announce the launch of Disney + in Hong Kong in November, Disney + today (14 October) held an Asia-Pacific content launch, showcasing a range of global, Asia-Pacific and local language content produced for Disney +, and announcing more than 20 new Asia-Pacific local films and series, 18 of which are original productions.
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The Disney + streaming service is currently available in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, India, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand, and will be available in South Korea and Taiwan in November, and in Hong Kong on November 16.
In addition to content from Disney, Pete, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and Star brands, Disney + also includes original stories brought by outstanding creators in the Asia Pacific region.
Genres include drama, comedy, fantasy, romance, science fiction, crime, horror, and variety shows, documentaries and animations from Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Greater China and Australia.
The availability depends on the variety of shows in different markets, and viewers will be able to watch the new content from the Asia Pacific region on the Disney + streaming platform starting next year.
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Disney said it expects to launch at least 50 Asia Pacific originals by 2023, and the new content plan announced today is part of it.
"With streaming becoming mainstream, content in Asia Pacific and consumer viewing models maturing, we believe now is the right time to deepen our collaboration with leading content creators in Asia Pacific to bring unparalleled stories to audiences around the world," said Richard Kang, President, Asia Pacific, Walt Disney Company.
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Today ’ s event introduces the brand new Star, which brings together thousands of hours of Walt Disney ’ s films and series, including entertainment from Disney Television Studios, FX, 20th Century Pictures, 20th Television, Touchstone, and more.
In the next few years, Disney will launch a huge amount of video entertainment on the Disney + platform, including content from the company ’ s global brands, popular entertainment under Star, and local-language original content in the Asia-Pacific region.
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“Our core strategy for creating content is to partner with the best local storytellers and unleash our brand power, scale and commitment to creative excellence, ” said Ms. Kam, Head of Content and Development, Asia Pacific, Walt Disney Company.
We look forward to working with many award-winning and emerging creative talents in the Asia Pacific region to share with a global audience the true story of our unique culture and social atmosphere. ”
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Disney+ will debut Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars film and TV series in Hong Kong next year.

Content availability depends on regional demand, and new Asia Pacific shows will be available on Disney+ in those territories.

Disney is expanding its cooperation with Kodansha, Japan’s top publisher, launching new anime like “Tokyo Manjidai Avengers: Christmas Duel.”
The "Disney Animation Exhibition" displays the company’s century-old legacy and its innovations in animation.

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The Walt Disney Company (Asia Pacific) held an Asia Pacific content launch today (30 / 11) in Singapore to showcase Disney ’ s more than 50 movies and streaming titles in 2023 to fans around the world.
Among the guests present were the original bloody violent Korean drama Connect: Connect with Hitomi (Connect), Japanese talent director Sung-Shih Miike, popular Korean actors Ding Hae-in, Ko Keng-pyo and Kim Hui-chun, senior Korean actors Lee Dong-fai, Hsu Cheng-tai, and award-winning director Kang Yun-sung. Gannibal's Kangcheng film emperor Yurakuya, popular actor Rifan Yoshioka, and director Shinji Katayama.
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The launch will showcase more than 50 Disney films and streaming works in 2023 to more than 400 international media and partners around the world, including the Japanese ghost director of the bloody and violent original Korean drama “Connect: Connect ”, the popular Korean actors Ding Hai-yin, Ko Gen-pyo and Kim Hui-chun; and the heavyweight Korean drama“ Life Is the King ” (Big Bet) veteran Korean actors Lee Dong-fai, Hsu Cheng-tai and award-winning director Kang Yun-seung; Kang Lok Yoo of the thriller Gannibal, popular actor Yoshioka Lifan and director Shinsan Katayama; Chelsea Islan of the Indonesian film Tira; and the new original Disney and Pixar films In Elemental, Peter Sohn is a director, animator, storyboard illustrator, and voice actor.
Disney will expand its partnership with Kodansha, Japan ’ s leading publishing house, to launch the Japanese anime “Tokyo Manjidai Avengers: Christmas Duel. ” (Provided by the organizer)
Speaking at the opening of the launch, Luke Kang, President, Asia Pacific Region, Walt Disney Company, said: “At our first Asia Pacific content launch last October, we took the first step in creating different local content and developed an ambitious long-term plan to discover the best stories from different places to show you the best ideas that can be based on the world stage.
This year, it ’ s important for us that we ’ re excited to be able to show the breadth of our 2023 global content titles by releasing more of our award-winning studios and leading brands. ”
Riho Yoshioka as Yuki Agawa. (Courtesy of the organizer)
In the past year, Disney ’ s streaming platform has launched more than 45 new Asia Pacific series, several of which have gained audience and industry recognition, including “Big Mouth ”,“ Soundtrack # 1 ”, “IN THE SOOP: Friendcation ”, three of which were released in most of the Asia Pacific region in their first week of release. The market became the top three viewing rate.
In addition, the total number of hours watched locally produced streaming in Asia was eight times higher than in the previous year.
Among them, Disney will expand its partnership with Kodansha, Japan ’ s leading publisher, to launch a Japanese animation production, the first of which will be based on Ken Okui ’ s popular comic book Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown Arc, which will be available on Disney + in January.

The exhibition emphasizes that Disney is continually seeking new stories, inspired by hits like Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, Bambi, and The Lion King.

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Disney animation has been a hundred years, from the small studio, to the animation kingdom, and now the film and television entertainment empire, but they continue to extend different tentacles, produce a variety of subject matter works at the same time, but also do not forget those classic animation works that are deeply rooted in people's memories.
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In my opinion, we still have a lot of stories to tell.
— — Walt Disney
What are the animations that accompanied you in your childhood? Maybe the works of Miyazaki and Ghibli Studios, maybe Pixar, DreamWorks and other animation companies, and Disney, which has a place in American animation, must be on the list of many people ’ s childhood animations, and it accounts for a large proportion?
I remember when I was a kid, the first animation I came into contact with was a reel of Disney animations that my father had bought — Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Little Mermaid, Bambi, The Lion King, Strange in the Wind, and so on.
Disney not only opened the door for me to see animation, but also the first medium I know fairy tales, which accompanied my childhood, that is, more than 20 years later, I still have a special feeling for it, still remember.
A group of passionate and dreaming people and a mouse build a century-old animation kingdom.
Disney Animation Studios, founded in 1923, is turning 100 this year.
The world famous Mickey Mouse - Mickey was born in 1928, Disney produced, with Mickey as the main character of the world's first audio animation, more than 7 minutes of "Willie Steamboat" was also released in November of the same year, and since then Mickey has become a household name animation star.
The exhibition site not only displays a number of animated manuscripts, but also broadcasts the complete "Willy Steamboat" animation, set up an automatic hand-drawn animation simulation device, so that the public can see the characters in the high-speed movement of the situation, feel the most original animation production method.
The beautiful manuscript brings you closer to the brush strokes and attentions of the animator. Even after many years, you can still feel the warmth of the carefully crafted work from the patterns on the paper.
After Mickey became popular, Minnie, Donald Duck, Gao Fei, Bruce and other characters have also appeared in the animation, accompanying many children through their childhood.
But Disney did not stop here, and began to try the animation feature production that no one had tried at that time. In the era of animated short films that were no longer than 10 minutes, making an animated feature film was a wild idea, and there was a lot of effort, resources, and manpower involved.
But if you stop trying and settle for the status quo, maybe Disney animation will not be the most classic today.
The mirror not only finds Snow White, but also shows the future of animation.
In 1937, Disney's first classic animated feature, Snow White, which took three years to produce and adapted from Green's fairy tale, was released, and sparked Disney's plans for the next animated feature.
In addition to the large output of the image drawings of the early stage of production, the exhibition hall also set up a mirror scene, and loop play "Mirror ah, who is the most beautiful woman in the world"?
Many people stopped to take pictures to commemorate the moment when they met their childhood again.
Disney Animation show this century years divided into different periods, each period has picked out a number of classic animation, and those works have accompanied many Disney fans to spend a good childhood, such as "Little Elephant", "Bambi", "Cinderella", "Sleeping Beauty", "101 Loyal Dog", etc., looking at these familiar animation and its characters, like old friends. Once again, those familiar stories, the time spent together, all came back to mind in the exhibition.
In the exhibition hall, each section of the animation on display is clearly divided, according to the tone of each animation, to give the appropriate color matching, the exhibits are mostly divided into pictures and animation manuscripts - there are characters, there are scenes, there are also models showing how they originally made and shot the animation.
However, after the death of the Disney brothers, the Disney animation studio also faced difficulties in the internal personnel changes and subsequent production failures, and fell silent for a short period of time.
From the ocean, the little mermaid sparks the waves of revival.
At the end of 1989, The Little Mermaid, Disney ’ s 28th classic animated feature, based on Andersen ’ s fairy tale, was released, and the Broadway musical style allowed the work to win praise not only for its animation, music and characters, but also for its commercial success.
"Under the Sea" won the Academy Award for Best Original Score and Best Original Song.
The success of "Little Mermaid" also marked the arrival of the Renaissance era of Disney animation, allowing Disney to clear the shadow of a series of losses in the early 1980s and welcome the opportunity to regain a new life.
During this period, Disney continued the style of musical production and introduced computer production technology to assist in animation, releasing many works that are still popular today, such as "Beauty and the Beast", "Aladdin", "The Lion King", "Strange in the Wind", "Mulan", "Tarzan" and so on. In recent years, many works have been slowly adapted into live-action movies to return to the audience, which shows the success and deep rooted hearts of these works.
However, when the last work of this period, "Tarzan" was launched, Disney animation slowly went down again, and it was bound to find a chance to return to the peak in the challenge of technological innovation and peer competition.
Embrace technology and continue the original intention to open a new century of entertainment
After the revival of traditional hand-drawn animation with its own characteristics in the late 20th century, Disney suffered the market impact of computer animation in the early 21st century.
During this period, although Disney also released other blockbuster movies (such as "Fantastic Voyage: Pirates of the Caribbean"), only "Star Baby" animated movies were popular because of its cute shape.
After a series of changes and consolidation, Disney acquired Pixar Animation in 2006, which is the path to computer animation production.
However, although most of the works of this period were produced using computer animation, there are still "Princess and the Frog" and "Winnie the Pooh Movie" are hand-drawn animation, of which "Winnie the Pooh Movie" (2011) is the last Disney animated film to be produced using hand-drawn animation.
After years of trying, Disney launched "Frozen" in 2013 swept the world, the theme song "Let it go" even people who have not seen the works will know which song to hear the melody, which shows that the legendary degree is extremely high.
Subsequent animated films, whether new works or sequels, such as Animal City, Invincible Destroyer 2, and Full House of Magic, have been successful.

Disney’s reputation in animation is attributed to pushing creative boundaries instead of settling for the status quo.

A key feature at the exhibition, the “mirror scene” from Snow White, ties classic tales to the ongoing evolution of animation.

Disney’s animated musical “Frozen” (2013) achieved worldwide popularity, with the song “Let It Go” becoming widely recognized even by non-viewers.

Donald Duck, a global icon, recently marked his 90th anniversary with a new animated short, highlighting Disney’s tradition of celebrating legacy characters.

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(Central News Agency reporter Lin Honghan in Los Angeles on the 7th) Accompanied several generations of children to grow up, the classic animated character Donald Duck (Donald Duck) is 90 years old this year.
Behind the scenes, voice actors and animators were interviewed by the Central News Agency to share the unique charm of Donald Duck's unique voice and forthright personality, which have been popular around the world for nearly a century.
Donald Duck will turn 90 on June 9. Disney has invited the media to Burbank headquarters to introduce the history of Donald Duck ’ s 90 years of development, the latest animated short film and a series of contemporary products.
“I don ’ t actually use vocal cords, and the sound I make with my mouth and diaphragm is kind of like magic, ” Tony Anselmo, who has been Donald Duck ’ s voice actor for 39 years, told the Central News Agency about his pronunciation skills.
For the past 40 years, his mouth has made Donald Duck ’ s most unique sound.
Anselm is the voice actor of the second generation of Don Duck.
Donald Duck ’ s original voice actor Clarence Nash died in 1985 and was succeeded by his apprentice Anselm, who continued to voice the classic character born in 1934.
Anselm analyzed the reasons for Donald Duck's 90 years of longevity, because of its unique character: it acts as a licorice character in the story, and is prone to temper when faced with obstacles, likes to prank and have fun, and all kinds of behavior can always make the audience laugh.
Anselm said, “Donald Duck can do things that other characters can ’ t do, and it ’ s easy for the audience to resonate with him.
It is actually a happy character, likes to find fun in life, likes to prank, is a naughty ghost.
When something gets in the way of its enjoyment, it gets angry. ”
Donald Duck, along with Mickey, Minnie, Daisy, Gao Fei, and Brutto, are listed as The Sensational Six.
Disney ’ s legendary animator Mark Henn, who has 43 years of experience, has retired, but recently returned to direct a short animated film starring Donald Duck called D.I.Y. Duck.
How can a character as well known around the world, like Donald Duck, retain his charm in the latest short film after 90 years? Henn said, “The most important thing is the story itself ”, as a storyteller, thinking about the situation in which Donald Duck is placed to make people resonate.
This short film by Henn is Disney ’ s celebration of Donald Duck ’ s 90th birthday, and it ’ s been 63 years since 1961 that Disney has released Donald Duck as the main character.
In the film, Donald Duck is initially just to change the light bulb, but it turns into a series of disasters.
Donald Duck has a global reach, and Henn shares his insights as the soul behind the animated film.
He said that at Disney Studios in Los Angeles, animation directors don ’ t always put the audience first when they think of films, but rather make the story as interesting as possible. The first step is to please themselves, and then make it public to the world after they are satisfied.
Henn said: “It ’ s incredible to think that our role has such a global impact.
When creating, we don ’ t take these things to heart, we just try to create the best work and create the most interesting characters.
He was surprised to learn that Donald Duck is a well-known classic cartoon character in Taiwan, “a reminder of how big the world is and how wide our audience is. ”
Donald Duck not only exists in animated films, but also makes a variety of peripheral products to accompany people.
For 90 years, the Disney Archives has collected everything from stuffed toys, dolls, comic books, food packaging, soda bottles, billboards and more.
Becky Cline, director of the Disney Collection, shared that Donald Duck has played different roles over time.
For example, in the 1940s, during World War II, Donald Duck supported the US military and encouraged people to pay taxes; in the 1950s, Donald Duck appeared in public service films promoting child safety; in the 1960s, Donald Duck became more educational, teaching children about mathematics and the history of wheels.
Today, Disney launched a series of commemorative products to celebrate Donald Duck ’ s 90th birthday, and Stephane Kardos, vice president of global character art, said that the product design “story is key ”, and a good creative idea can keep Donald Duck in line with the trend of youth 90 years later, and keep him alive in front of consumers. (Editor: Feng Zhao) 1130608
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Voice actor Henn, who animates Donald Duck, shares insights about the universal appeal and ongoing relevance of Disney’s characters.

Disney+ continues global content releases, such as the “Deadpool” Christmas special and original shows in local markets.

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After Disney acquired Fox, several superheroes returned, and Deadpool was one of them. Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman announced the werewolf in Deadpool 3, which attracted a wave of Deadpool. According to the website giantfreakinrobot, Disney plans to start filming Deadpool Christmas special, which will be available on Disney + this Christmas.
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Disney executives stress the importance of health and wellbeing content, highlighted by shows like “Healthy Dan,” in response to the ongoing pandemic.

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Cheng Danrui, 67, a veteran multimedia personality in Hong Kong, is a radio DJ, film producer, director, actor and writer. In early 2020, he launched the YouTube channel "Health Day", which has launched thousands of videos over two years, and the "Expert Interview" and "Den vlog" on the topic of health and wellness.
Zheng Danrui changed from a senior media person to a "health net red".
He said in an interview with the Hong Kong media that he was still thinking about filming before the outbreak of the coronavirus. The sudden epidemic caused all plans to stop. He started an online platform with several media friends to share the correct knowledge of the epidemic, invite experts and doctors to answer questions and clarify the fallacies.
From epidemic prevention to health care
Unexpectedly, one year after the epidemic is still grim, and the content of "health day" has gradually extended from the knowledge of epidemic prevention to the topic of health care.
Zheng Danrui said that in his early career, he took into account the work of actors, radio DJs and program directors, and spent two weeks sleepless, which eventually led to acid reflux, and even fainted during filming.
Zheng Danrui bluntly said that this is the reason why he feels that the platform needs to continue to do it, hoping to bring the correct information to the audience, he said that many people are sick and not aware of it, when it is too late to find out.
Today, the platform not only has a group of loyal viewers, but also many institutions and brands invite cooperation, and "Health Day" has launched its own health products.
Zheng Danrui is highly respected in the Hong Kong entertainment circle. "Healthy Dan" can build credibility and gain a good reputation in a short time. During the epidemic, the online concerts held by the singing god Xu Guanjie and the heavenly king Guo Fucheng also chose to be broadcast live on the platform.
I was initially blamed for the slow interaction.
Zheng Danrui admitted that he belongs to the old generation of producers, initially did not know how to produce interactive network programs.
For example, he did not expect to receive a large number of messages, as well as some inquiries about the content of the program, some viewers complained because they did not get a reply, Zheng Danrui explained: "In fact, we do not know how to answer, so I went to the doctor to inquire, in order to correctly respond to the question, but the new batch of questions followed, we accumulated a lot of questions, and then was scolded by many netizens."
"Far water can not save the fire, so we decided to invite experts, doctors to do the live broadcast, the audience can leave a message, we can also answer instantly, this is derived from the online live broadcast unit."
In view of the first two seasons of the live program response, Zheng Danrui launched the third season of "Health Day Morning!" last month, every Monday to Friday at 10: 30 am to invite doctors and experts on the program, let netizens watch while asking questions, by Chinese and Western doctors or experts immediately answer.
The popular "Celebrity Interview" unit invites well-known entertainers to share their lifestyle and how to fight diseases. Hung Jinbao, Hu Feng, Shi Xiu, Xue Jiayan, Wu Yaohan and Ye Liyi, who emigrated to Australia, have been guest shows, and the episode of Huang Shuyi talking about knee surgery has more than 760,000 hits.
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The new Marvel series, American high school girl Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani), like many people, is a huge fan of Captain Marvel, but she can ’ t find a sense of belonging in school or at home, until she gets the long-awaited superpower, can she reverse her fate as she wishes?
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The host will lead guests Huang Sitian and Zhang Zhetong to the southern islands of Singapore, and take an island hopping trip by bike to find the paradise of the blue sea and the blue sky.
In addition to the white sand beach, you can also experience a series of interesting activities.
Cabin masterpiece
Channel 8 Evening 8.30
Different ages of women have different needs for housing. Huang Wangfang and Xiao Xinni 's sister look at the apartment together. The sister is simple and lively, loves new things, and the sister is demanding and loves luxury. Chen Hanwei' s housing agent will introduce two two-bedroom apartments with different styles. Can it be successfully concluded?
Secrets and Lies (First Edition)
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Starring: Wu Chengya, Xu Haiyuan, Li Chongwen, Jin Qingnan.
Shin and Han Youting were good friends for many years, and they participated in the TV anchor competition together, and the two were mentored by Han Youting's mother, Han Zhuyuan.
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The third season visits the beautiful secret place, takes stock of the century landscape that can not be missed in this life, and feels the wonder of the earth's creation.
In the new season, Liao Keyi continued to visit the rape season in Guizhou, the ancient roads of Ilan, Hualien and Taitung in Taiwan, the symphony of the Canadian Rocky Mountains and the lake water, and the Tibetan Carnival in Qinghai.
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South Korea ’ s new dance program, with NCT member Lee Tae-yong as the host, recruited 6 captains of “Street Woman Fighter ” as mentors to assist dance enthusiasts who can ’ t dance at all to complete their dance dreams.
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Syrian musician Amir El-Masry, known for playing the Middle Eastern stringed instrument Oud, is stranded on a small island in Scotland awaiting the outcome of his asylum application.
The film is an alternative look at the bitter and poignant lives of refugees.
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Local programming, like “Anita Mui,” and Disney+ originals, are now available in multi-episode formats to appeal to diverse audiences.

Disney+ is premiering “Puppet Adventures” next month, featuring “Beauty and the Beast” content as part of its live-action strategy.

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The live-action version of Pinocchio will be released exclusively on Disney + Day on September 8, 2022. This time, another classic from Disney ’ s “Beauty and the Beast ” class will be re-produced as a live-action version of Disney ’ s second feature-length animated film,“ Pinocchio ” (1940).
A live-action version of Pinocchio will be available exclusively on Disney + Day on September 8, 2022.
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Real people are most concerned about finding Oscar actor Tom Hanks as the carpenter. This time, director Robert Zemeckis has collaborated with Tom Hanks on Forrest Gump, Cast Away and The Polar Express to reinterpret the classic story of this family. Hopefully it will hit the Oscars again.
The live-action film features Tom Hanks as the carpenter Gabit, and the talented child star Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Pinocchio.
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Whether it is Pinocchio, our little puppet who touched us with courage and sincerity, Geppetto, an old carpenter who is driven by his father ’ s love to search for the little puppet, or Jiminy Cricket, a friend who guides the direction of life, they are all beloved characters.
The live-action film features Tom Hanks as the carpenter Gabit, genius child star Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as the puppet Pinocchio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Pinocchio ’ s inner guide Jiminy Cricket, Golden-nominated Cynthia Ailey and Cynthia Erivo as The Blue Fairy, Keegan-Michael Key as "Honest" John and Luke Evans as Coachman.
In addition, there is a new role, Sofia the Seagull, which will be voiced by Gold-nominated actress Lorraine Bracco.
Powerful cast members will add a new light to the live-action version of Puppet Story.
The live-action version of the puppet retains the original cute. (Photo courtesy of Puppet Story)
“When you wish upon a star. ”
Makes no difference who you are.
Anything your heart desires.
“Will come to you, without boundaries, to be equal in the stars, to be able to speak in the heart, to fulfill the dream. ”
Whenever a song sounds, people ’ s thoughts are connected to the story.
Thunderman 4: Love and Thunder has been banned in China due to LGBT elements. (Thunderman 4: Love and Thunder movie poster.)
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Disney + attracts Singaporean audiences with these three categories of programming: mass entertainment, Asian entertainment, and Hollywood movies.
In an interview with Lianhe Zaobao, head of integrated marketing at Disney +, a streaming platform (OTT) owned by The Walt Disney Company, explained that popular entertainment for Singaporeans includes long-form “binge watch ” dramas such as the US medical drama“ Grey ’ s Anatomy ” and short stories. "Modern Family" (in Spanish).
Korean dramas starring popular Korean stars are still the most eye-catching Asian entertainment for local audiences.
Feng Jingyi said, for example, the original Korean drama "Moving" in 2023 is Disney + 's highest rated original Korean drama in the world, and this year's "A Shop For Killers" (The Mall of the Killers) performance is also good.
In addition to drama, the platform is also constantly updating the variety of programs, Han Entertainment also has original variety programs, such as the third season of "The Zone: Survival Mission" will be broadcast; Japan Entertainment will launch an animated program.
Rich content in two ways
According to Feng, Singaporeans pay attention to convenience and also like diversified content.
In addition, since the blocking measures of home isolation during the coronavirus epidemic, on-demand video has become the main way for people to watch programs.
People ’ s viewing habits have changed, so there is definitely room for streaming services to grow locally.
She said the platform takes a two-pronged strategy to meet users ’ needs, and in addition to enriching content through classic dramas, “it will also continue to produce original programming that responds to users ’ needs, such as the upcoming third season of the American sitcom“ Abbott Elementary. ”
She hopes Disney + can become a one-stop entertainment platform, currently promoting the diversity of programming on the platform through the “Disney + Home: A Story for Everyone ” experiential exhibition space, which will be held in VivoCity until March 24.
For example, she said, "Disney + 's strengths are Hollywood blockbusters and series of movies, such as Marvel and Star Wars, but there are more than that on the platform," and if you like superhero movies, the platform system will cross-recommend Korean drama "Power" with similar themes.
Not to mention the original Singapore program.
Original Japanese and Korean programming is Disney + ’ s continued focus on Asian entertainment, but Feng does not exclude the platform ’ s future or the production of original Singaporean programming.
“I ’ m not going to categorically rule this out, because we ’ ve always been committed to meeting the needs of our users and providing the programs they want to see, ” she said.
But it is not within my jurisdiction, and I can only say that it is not impossible, but our plan for the near future is to focus on the Japanese and Korean programs. "
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