Disney has been transforming its classic animations into live-action movies, leveraging nostalgia to attract audiences, and this strategy has been driven by the success of big-budget adaptations like Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King, which has led the company to commit to turning the majority of its animated catalog into live-action movies.

The live-action remakes have featured big-name stars, such as Angelina Jolie, Emma Watson, and Beyoncé, and have been released in various formats, including in theaters and on Disney+.

Disney's live-action remake strategy is also driven by the desire to reimagine their classic films for a new generation, with changes made to the original stories and characters to adapt to contemporary realia.

The company's motivation for producing live-action remakes is to reduce risk and capitalize on the success of the original animations, and to appeal to both old and new audiences, leveraging nostalgia while introducing the stories to a new generation.

The live-action remakes have been adapted to the contemporary realia, with updates made to the characters and stories to make them more relatable and believable to modern audiences.

The public reaction to the adaptations has been mixed, with some people praising the updates and changes, while others have criticized them for deviating from the original stories and characters.

Nostalgia plays a significant role in driving Disney's decisions to produce live-action remakes, as the company is able to tap into the nostalgia of older audiences who are familiar with the original animated films.

The live-action remakes have also been criticized for prioritizing 'political correctness' over storytelling and character development, with some critics arguing that the remakes do not capture the essence of the original stories.

Despite the backlash, Disney has stood firm against criticism, challenging the status quo and reimagining inclusion in fantasy, as seen in the success of The Little Mermaid, which has provided representation to young girls of color.

The live-action remakes have generated significant revenue for the company, with The Little Mermaid surpassing the original's box office earnings and grossing over $550 million in global ticket sales.

The success of the live-action remakes has also led to the production of new content, including sequels and spin-offs, which will help to further drive revenue for the company.

The role of nostalgia in driving Disney's decisions to produce live-action remakes is significant, as the company is attempting to capitalize on the success of the original animated films.

However, the company has also been criticized for relying too heavily on nostalgia, rather than creating new and original content.

The live-action remakes have undergone changes to the original stories and characters, with some remakes receiving criticism for deviating too far from the original material.

The live-action remakes have been a key part of Disney's strategy to stay relevant and competitive in the modern entertainment industry, and the company is likely to continue producing them in the coming years.

The decision-making process for live-action remakes involves multiple stakeholders, including directors, producers, and cast members, who play a crucial role in shaping the final product.

The perspectives of stakeholders, such as directors and producers, influence the final product of live-action remakes, as seen in the involvement of Guy Ritchie, Joe and Anthony Russo, and Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich in the "Hercules" and "Aladdin" remakes.

The goal of producers is to allow creativity while keeping the production on budget, without compromising the creative vision, which is essential in live-action remakes.

Overall, Disney's live-action remakes are driven by a combination of factors, including nostalgia, a desire to reimagine their classic films, and a need to adapt to changing audience preferences and cultural values.

Disney has been transforming its classic animations into live-action movies, leveraging nostalgia to attract audiences, and this strategy has been driven by the success of big-budget adaptations like Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King, which has led the company to commit to turning the majority of its animated catalog into live-action movies.

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A Definitive List of All the Disney Live-Action Films

From Halle Bailey’s Little Mermaid to the live-action Moana to sequels galore.

By Delia Paunescu and Amy Mackelden

Most of us grew up watching Disney movies, and for better or worse, we wondered what it might be like to be a Disney princess. In recent years, Disney has cleverly played into that nostalgia by transforming its classic animations into live-action movies filled with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Following the success of big-budget adaptations like Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King, Disney has committed to turning the majority of its animated catalog into cinematic treats. From Angelina Jolie’s star turn in Maleficent to the upcoming live-action version of Moana, fans will be spoiled for choice. Here, we round up all of Disney’s live-action movie adaptations to date, as well as some of the rumors about what’s to come.

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Maleficent (2014)

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Loosely based on Sleeping Beauty, Angelina Jolie’s wicked witch arrived when lots of evil queens were getting their own feature films (Remember Charlize Theron in Snow White and the Huntsman?). Elle Fanning’s turn as Princess Aurora put her on the map as an A-lister to watch. The film even launched a Maleficent makeup collaboration with M.A.C., which we adored.

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Cinderella (2015)

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Disney’s dreamy live action remake of Cinderella cast Cate Blanchett as the evil stepmother, with Bodyguard star Richard Madden playing the Prince. When she landed the title role, Lily James’ most significant part had been as a rebellious cousin on Downton Abbey. Naturally, the fairytale brought James worldwide recognition (and she went on to play young Meryl Streep in Mamma Mia 2).

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The Jungle Book (2016)

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The original Jungle Book features some of the best music in Disney’s catalog, so director Jon Favreau’s 2016 live-action remake had a lot to live up to. Newcomer Neel Sethi masterfully took on the part of the boy trying to stay alive with a vengeful Shere Khan hunting him down.

A sequel has reportedly been in the works since Jungle Book was released, with Favreau rumored to be returning as director, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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Beauty and the Beast (2017)

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Few Disney remakes were more anticipated than Beauty and the Beast. It was lavish in its production, starring Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as an all-too-human Beast. Supporting cast members like Stanley Tucci, Emma Thompson, Audra McDonald, and Ewan McGregor were exceptional as the castle staff.

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Christopher Robin (2018)

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Honestly, it feels like this movie came and went without anyone, besides die-hard Winnie the Pooh fans, paying much attention. It’s a shame, really, because Ewan McGregor is endearing in the grown-up title role and the Hundred Acre Woods’ animal pals are as warmly fuzzy as you’d hope.

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Mary Poppins Returns (2018)

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Emily Blunt steps into Julie Andrews’ cape and brings the magical nanny to life once more. The Devil Wears Prada darling did a terrific job, and was nominated for a Golden Globe as a result. Anyone who grew up loving the cheerily psychedelic musical numbers is bound to appreciate Hamilton star Lin-Manuel Miranda as lamplighter Jack. As if Mary Poppins Returns couldn't get any better, Meryl Streep, Dick Van Dyke, Julie Walters, and Angela Lansbury are also all in the film.

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Dumbo (2019)

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Dumbo remains one of the most upsetting stories in Disney’s roster, and 2019’s live-action remake will give you all of the feels. Directed by Tim Burton and starring Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, and Danny DeVito, Dumbo re-tells the emotional story of a young elephant with the gift of flight, who finds himself embroiled in some circus drama.

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Aladdin (2019)

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Fans were desperate to find out who had been cast in the live-action Aladdin, no doubt because the original movie is so beloved. While Mena Massoud took on the title role, Power Rangers star Naomi Scott transformed into Princess Jasmine. And of course, Will freaking Smith did his very best to fill Robin Williams’ iconic lamp as the Genie.

In 2020, it was revealed that a sequel is in the works, via Deadline. Plus, a spin-off featuring Prince Anders is also in development.

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The Lion King (2019)

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The all-star remake of The Lion King might be the most important thing the house of the mouse has done since they released the original Lion King in 1994. This live-action version cast none other than Beyoncé herself as Nala. She stars alongside Donald Glover as Simba, and Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen as Timon and Pumbaa, with James Earl Jones reprising his original role as Mufasa. A sequel (or prequel) is on the way.

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Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)

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Angela Jolie and Elle Fanning returned for the follow-up to 2014’s Maleficent. Jolie’s character continues to wrestle with people’s perception of her as a villain, while Princess Aurora receives a marriage proposal, much to Maleficent’s chagrin. Meanwhile, an endangered species known as the Dark Fae start to rise up.

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Lady and the Tramp (2019)

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1955’s canine couple du jour were given a live-action/animation hybrid update, which debuted on Disney+ in 2019. Justin Theroux voiced the scampy Tramp and Tessa Thompson played the elegant Lady in this animal romance. Thompson’s BFF Janelle Monáe, and Kiersey Clemons round out the cast of this cute remake.

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Mulan (2020)

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Disney casting directors had their job cut out for them with Mulan, reportedly spending a year auditioning nearly 1,000 actresses for the lead. The part ultimately went to Chinese superstar Liu Yifei. Fans finally saw the 31-year-old in full character thanks to this arresting first image. Director Niki Caro told the Hollywood Reporter: “It’s a big, girly martial arts epic. It will be extremely muscular and thrilling and entertaining and moving.” What more do you need to know?

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Cruella (2021)

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Anyone else think Cruella was woefully misunderstood? Enter 2021’s Cruella, which tells the story of 101 Dalmatians’ villainous diva before she became, well, fully evil. The inimitable Emma Stone won the lead role, infusing the tale with ’80s punk chic. From the eye-catching costumes to the super cute puppies, Disney’s origin story has everything. A sequel is reportedly in the works.

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Pinocchio (2022)

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Tom Hanks as Geppetto? Say no more. It may be 80 years later, but this live-action remake is just as relevant today as the original was upon its release. Joseph Gordon-Levitt gives a heartfelt performance as Jiminy Cricket, and Pinnochio’s journey to becoming a real boy is brought to life in stunning visuals.

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Peter Pan & Wendy (2023)

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There have been numerous adaptations of J. M. Barrie’s iconic story, but Disney promises to delight fans of its 1953 animated classic with the live-action Peter Pan & Wendy. After meeting Peter Pan, Wendy (Ever Anderson) embarks on an adventure to Neverland, where she faces up to Captain Hook. A story that truly never gets old.

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The Little Mermaid (2023)

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Ariel’s story of thirst-trapping Prince Eric, after selling her voice to that glorious diva Ursula in exchange for human legs, is ripe for a remake, especially given the 1998 original’s fishy gender dynamics. Halle Bailey wows in the lead role, with Melissa McCarthy embodying sea witch Ursula. Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote new songs for the flick, alongside Disney musical genius Alan Menken.

The Little Mermaid hits theaters on May 26, 2023.

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Snow White (2024)

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Disney is bringing its live-action magic to 1937 animation Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. While Rachel Zegler will take the lead as Snow White, Gal Gadot has been cast as the Evil Queen. With Greta Gerwig tapped to write the screenplay, we can expect Snow White to be all kinds of wonderful.

Snow White is set to hit theaters on March 22, 2024, per Deadline.

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Moana (TBD)

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In April 2023, it was announced that Moana (which was just released in 2016) would be getting the live-action treatment, with Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as demigod Maui. The original voice of Moana, Auli‘i Cravalho, has signed on as an executive producer. Johnson said in a statement, “This story is my culture, and this story is emblematic of our people’s grace and warrior strength.” The release date is currently unknown.

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Lilo & Stitch (TBD)

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A live-action/CG hybrid remake of the supremely adorable 2002 film about a Hawaiian girl and the alien who befriends her was first announced in October 2018. It is being produced by Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich, who were also tasked with the Aladdin remake. A release date is up in the air but it’s possible this will debut on Disney’s upcoming streaming service. The cast includes Zach Galifianakis, Courtney B. Vance, and newcomer Maia Kealoha as Lilo, per The Hollywood Reporter.

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Hercules (TBD)

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In June 2022, Deadline reported that Aladdin director Guy Ritchie had signed on to direct the live-action remake of Hercules. The 1997 animate feature retold the legend of demigod Hercules, who was voiced by Tate Donovan. While details on the remake remain scarce, Hercules is certainly one to watch for Disney fans.

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Delia Paunescu is a writer, producer, and social media consultant based in New York City. She's written for Vulture, Racked, Brooklyn Magazine, New York Post, and amNewYork, among others. Delia also spent two years leading NowThis Entertainment. She'd very much like to shout at you about why Jane the Virgin is the greatest show of all time over on Twitter.

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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?

The live-action remakes have featured big-name stars, such as Angelina Jolie, Emma Watson, and Beyoncé, and have been released in various formats, including in theaters and on Disney+.

How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

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

Disney's live-action remake strategy is also driven by the desire to reimagine their classic films for a new generation, with changes made to the original stories and characters to adapt to contemporary realia.

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The Little Mermaid live-action remake actually fixed the right character

The biggest story changes aren’t for Halle Bailey as Ariel

Whenever a new Disney live-action remake of an animated classic comes out, there’s always a hullabaloo about what, if anything, changed from the source material. Specifically, fans question whether the latest remake updates anything to take modern standards into account, or a creator boasts that it does — whether it’s giving LeFou an “exclusively gay moment” in 2017’s Beauty and the Beast or canning the Siamese cat song in 2019’s Lady and the Tramp.

For whatever reason, though, most of the filmmakers behind these projects seem determined to also “fix” the stories’ main heroines — usually losing what made them so appealing in the first place. The most nefarious case in point is Beauty and the Beast’s Belle, a character beloved by young bookworms everywhere. Making her a book-lover wasn’t enough for the 2017 remake, which also turned her into an inventor for some reason — and then did absolutely nothing with that plot point.

But in the case of the new Little Mermaid, director Rob Marshall and screenwriter David Magee actually picked the right character to update.

That isn’t Ariel, who for the most part keeps pretty much the same personality she had in the original, though she certainly gets more moments to flesh it out. Ariel is a beloved heroine, and Marshall and Magee understand what made her so appealing in the original animated Disney film. She’s curious, passionate, and idealistic, and the 1989 movie takes great care to highlight those things, while also embracing her faults, like her absent-mindedness and stubbornness. Halle Bailey’s stellar performance as Ariel in the live-action version bolsters all of those points. Even with some added moments, her Ariel is pretty much recognizable. She isn’t the one who needed to undergo a modern makeover, after all.

The character who really needed a change was Eric.

The original animated Eric is a hero of his era. He meets the minimum requirements to be a Disney Prince, in that he’s handsome and brave, and not much else. In the 1989 film, Ariel sees him on a ship, playing with his dog, and immediately falls in love with him. That’s pretty true to the original Hans Christian Andersen story — not to mention the Disney fairy-tale movies that came before — but in 2023, we need more evidence that this is a man worthy of Ariel’s time, and worthy of her giving up everything to try and be with him.

The 2023 live-action version of Eric, played by Jonah Hauer-King, isn’t just a hunk. He feels restless in his palace, and he wants to explore the world beyond his island nation, but he feels trapped by his mother’s rules. That’s a direct parallel to Ariel’s story, so it makes sense that she would relate to him. Her bargain with Ursula (Melissa McCarthy) is more about her desire to escape her father’s controlling rules about her being in love. (Ariel’s “Daddy, I love him!” line doesn’t make the cut in this version.) There’s a sense of comfort in knowing that there is at least one person on land who would understand her choice to leave the ocean. In Eric, she sees more of a kindred spirit than a soulmate.

The new Little Mermaid also gives Ariel and Eric more time to get to know each other. Instead of the dinner scene where Ariel bungles basic social interaction, now Ariel and Eric bond over Eric’s vast collection of trinkets he found on his adventures. As it turns out, they’re both total nerds when it comes to their interests, and they’re both just squirming to talk about what they love with someone. Ariel still can’t talk because of Ursula, but she’s still an active participant in the interaction, showing Eric a thing or two about his treasures from the sea, and eagerly poring over his maps. All their interactions are fueled by an awkward yet adorable attraction that just makes their romance all the more believable, and worth rooting for.

There are some superfluous changes to the live-action movie that don’t really add anything meaningful. For instance, Ariel’s sisters are rulers of their own seas, not Triton’s decorative choral singers, but they still don’t contribute much to the plot. Ursula has added motives, but that doesn’t come up beyond her introduction. Scuttle the seagull (voiced by Awkwafina) raps for a bit, because sure, why not? If you think too hard about some of the more consequential world-building changes in 2023’s The Little Mermaid, the movie begins to unravel.

But what makes The Little Mermaid isn’t whether the fish look good, or what exactly fuels Triton and Ursula’s feud. It all comes back to Ariel and her journey, which is fueled by the central romance between her and Eric. Just because Ariel falls in love doesn’t mean she’s not a strong and beloved protagonist, and just because Eric is a handsome and dashing prince doesn’t mean he lacks the substance behind that charming smile. By updating their romance, the 2023 Little Mermaid makes the love story more satisfying — and resonant for a new generation.

The Little Mermaid swims into theaters on May 26.

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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 motivation for producing live-action remakes is to reduce risk and capitalize on the success of the original animations, and to appeal to both old and new audiences, leveraging nostalgia while introducing the stories to a new generation.

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John ’ s past Disney animations also included “The Princess and the Frog, ” the first black princess to be the main character. Even so, he said the film was not built to promote an“ awakening culture, ” although he could understand the criticism.
As for the past few years, Disney has become more and more frequent remakes of old animations into live-action versions, he believes that the film companies are always looking at how to reduce the risk, and when they see that the audience likes something, they are thinking, is there a way to change the appearance and sell it to them again, or even do it better than the last time?
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According to John Musker, why does Disney rely on live-action remakes rather than producing new stories?

As a safer option
As a risk-reduction strategy

Compared to new franchises, what is the risk and return of remakes and sequels?

Lower risk but smaller long-term returns.

How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

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

The live-action remakes have been adapted to the contemporary realia, with updates made to the characters and stories to make them more relatable and believable to modern audiences.

The public reaction to the adaptations has been mixed, with some people praising the updates and changes, while others have criticized them for deviating from the original stories and characters.

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Social media, am I right? What started out as a means for the world to communicate instantly, bringing people together from across the planet, has since metamorphosed into that slime from Ghostbusters 2 that feeds on anger.

And now we’re stuck, knee-deep in a bog of the loudest opinions, all being digitally shouted by everyone that never figured out their internet inside voices. We’ve been here for a while. We all know what it looks like. Arguably, it all boiled over around the time that Captain Marvel came out.

That’s when Brie Larson became angry-boy-Twitter’s favorite place to drag their knuckles, thanks to the way she voiced outlandish opinions like “I don’t have to smile when strangers tell me to” and “I should get treated the same as my male co-stars” and, if we’re being honest, mostly because she was a pretty lady on the internet who wasn’t going out of her way to make strange dudes feel like she’d love to meet them for coffee sometime and really get to know them. The rage was ubiquitous. You couldn’t swing a dead flerken on Twitter without hitting six burner accounts telling Larson how to be an actress.

But that was what, four years ago? We’ve probably moved on as a species, right? If nothing else, I’m sure Twitter has become a more thoughtful public square since Elon Musk took over – I can’t do it, sorry. I’m kidding. Everything is still the exact same kind of bad, only this time the boys are mad about princesses, actress Rachel Zegler playing Snow White in the upcoming live-action to be precise.

The ghost of Brie Larson’s past is making the rounds on Twitter again

The latest target for social media’s putridity is Rachel Zegler, star of Disney’s upcoming live-action adaptation of Snow White. In a recent interview with Variety, Zegler discussed some of the changes that the new film would make to its story – specifically, the lead character is driven by a desire to lead now, she is “not going to be saved by the prince and she’s not going to be dreaming about true love.”

The merits of Disney remakes aside, they’re changes that make sense. As Zegler puts it, storytelling has changed since 1937. People don’t pay to see feature-length movies about women eating fruit, taking naps, and being awoken by non-consensual kisses anymore. But not everyone agrees.

What happened next will shock you, especially if you just now got your America Online disk and you’re logging onto the internet for the first time: People got mad. Tikitok and Twitter sprayed their musk all over the story, calling Zegler’s takes “pseudo-feminism” and accusing her of “single-handedly destroying this movie.” The rhetoric was hyperbolic. It was acidic. It was, you know, Tuesday. Eagle-eyed viewers noticed a pattern.

There’s a lot that stings about the story. It’s rough, knowing that film Twitter might never stop being a free box of megaphones for everyone with a one-way brain filter and a “No Girls Allowed” sign on their bedroom door. It’s also a little bit gutting to know that conversations about live-action Disney adaptations are always going to swing back around to accusations of surreptitious political agendas and the formation of parasocial disgust targeted at opinionated female performers.
Like, these remakes (mostly lacking originality) are often pretty bad on their own merits, guys. Maybe focus on arguments that actually hold water.

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Tom Meisfjord

Tom is an entertainment writer with five years of experience in the industry, and thirty more years of experience outside of it. His fields of expertise include superheroes, classic horror, and most franchises with the word "Star" in the title. An occasionally award-winning comedian, he resides in the Pacific Northwest with his dog, a small mutt with impulse control issues.

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Content: Those live-action remakes continue as Disney is currently working on an updated version of Snow White. The classic 1961 animation is a favorite among Disney purists, but since it was announced, the company has been met with backlash. First, it was shared that Colombian-American actress Rachel Zegler would star as the famed porcelain-skinned Disney princess, causing some to bombard the West Side Story star with racist insults.

The Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs live-action remake is being criticized once again, but this time, it comes from Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage who can't believe Disney even considered drudging up the storyline for a second go-round. The acclaimed actor has a common form of dwarfism called achondroplasia.

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"Literally no offense to anyone, 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," Dinklage said while on Marc Moron's WTF podcast. "Take a step back and look at what you're doing there. It makes no sense to me."

"You're progressive in one way, but then you're still making that f*cking backwards story about seven dwarfs living in a cave together, what the f*ck are you doing, man? Have I done nothing to advance the cause from my soapbox?" he added. "I guess I'm not loud enough. I don't know which studio that is, but they were so proud of it. All love and respect to the actress and all the people who thought they were doing the right thing. But I'm just like, what are you doing?"

It isn't much known about the development of this film, but Dinklage isn't totally opposed to it moving forward. "If you tell the story of Snow White with the most f*cked up, cool, or progressive spin on it? Let's do it. All in." Meanwhile, next up on Disney's schedule seems to be their live-action take on The Little Mermaid, starring Halle Bailey.

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Content: Snow White director’s son calls Disney remake a “disgrace”

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The original Snow White director’s son has slammed the upcoming Disney remake as “insulting” and a “disgrace.”

Disney has recently recreated several of its classic films into live-action adaptations. Past examples include The Little Mermaid, Dumbo, and Pinocchio. However, these recreations have generated backlash for various reasons.

For example, Halle Bailey’s role as Ariel wasn’t universally agreed upon. This is due to haters complaining that the princess should have been white like in the 1989 animated movie.

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Now, the upcoming remake of Disney’s Snow White starring Rachel Zegler has been under fire for its controversial portrayal of the seven dwarves among other reasons. Here’s what the son of the original Snow White director had to say about the film.

Son of Snow White director criticizes upcoming Disney remake

In an interview with The Telegraph, David Hand, who worked as a Disney designer in the 1990s, admitted his negative feelings toward the Snow White remake. Hand’s father, also named David, served as one of the directors of the 1937 film.

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“It’s a whole different concept and I just totally disagree with it, and I know my dad and Walt would also very much disagree with it,” 91-year-old Hand said. He continued by calling the movie a “disgrace” and discussed Disney’s “radical thoughts.”

“They’re making up new woke things and I’m just not into any of that. I find it quite frankly a bit insulting [what] they may have done with some of these classic films,” Hand remarked. “There’s no respect for what Disney did and what my dad did. … I think Walt and he would be turning in their graves.”

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The Snow White remake has finished filming and is scheduled to premiere on March 22, 2024. Other Disney live-action projects in the works include Lilo & Stitch, Moana, and Mufasa: The Lion King.

You can find out more about Zegler’s Snow White controversy here.

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Nostalgia plays a significant role in driving Disney's decisions to produce live-action remakes, as the company is able to tap into the nostalgia of older audiences who are familiar with the original animated films.

How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

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

The live-action remakes have also been criticized for prioritizing 'political correctness' over storytelling and character development, with some critics arguing that the remakes do not capture the essence of the original stories.

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Disney has created countless moving animated films, accompanied by many people to grow up, such as "Snow White", "Sleeping Beauty", "Beauty and the Beast" and other classic films, in recent years, these classic animations have been remade as live-action versions, but Disney has been criticized for pursuing excessive "political correctness", while trying to convey specific ideas, ignoring the story itself. And the depth of the role, deeply criticized by the outside world.
The real version of "Little Mermaid" was criticized.
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According to foreign media reports, the director of the "Little Mermaid" and "Aladdin" animation, John Musk, publicly pointed out that Disney should revise the line, focusing on the "entertainment" and "story attraction" of the work, "the concept" should be placed on the secondary, bluntly, "they should revise the line", and added that "it is not necessary to completely put the concept into, but until then, the most important thing is to create the audience. It's a role that captures the eyes of the audience."
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The director of the animated version of "Little Mermaid" believes that the live-action version should be more about the relationship between father and daughter.
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John Musk emphasized that Disney ’ s classics were never born out of preconceived ideas, but rather immersed the audience in the world built by the story and the characters.
He believes that while it is not necessary to completely abandon the concept, before that, you should first create characters that the audience can feel and feel attracted to.
As for Disney ’ s frequent remakes of old animations into live-action versions, he believes that this is to make the audience like things, and then sell them again, and he obviously does not agree with this practice.
Disney ’ s remake of the classic animation, apart from Aladdin, has a mostly bad reputation. John Musk pointed to the 2023 live-action version of “The Little Mermaid ” and bluntly said:“ They don ’ t put much ink on the story of their father and daughter, that ’ s the core of the whole movie. ” The lions in the Lion King are much richer.
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What approach makes Disney's classics successful according to John Musker?

Immersing audiences in story-driven worlds rather than pushing preconceived ideas.

What controversy arose from Disney's casting and updates in The Adventures of Pinocchio?

What has been the general critical response to most Disney's live-action remakes?

Despite the backlash, Disney has stood firm against criticism, challenging the status quo and reimagining inclusion in fantasy, as seen in the success of The Little Mermaid, which has provided representation to young girls of color.

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How Disney's The Little Mermaid Live-Action Remake Is Changing the Narrative

Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid has made a significant impact by surpassing the original's box office earnings, offering representation to young girls of color, and standing firm against racist backlash.

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In a world where representation matters more than ever, Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid has set a new benchmark. The film, which grossed over $550 million in global ticket sales, has surpassed the original's box office earnings, making a significant financial and cultural impact. Beyond merely being entertaining, the film has become a beacon of hope for young girls of color, seeing themselves represented in a fantasy world for the first time.

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Reimagining Inclusion in Fantasy

The casting of Halle Bailey as Ariel sparked controversy even before filming began. Detractors used AI to alter her features to resemble a white woman, reflecting a narrow view of what a mermaid, or a princess, should look like. Despite the racist backlash, Disney stood firm, challenging the status quo and reimagining inclusion in fantasy. The film's success underscores the necessity of diversity in storytelling, proving that audiences are hungry for fresh perspectives and narratives that resonate with their own experiences.

Standing Firm Against Racism

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The release of the first teaser at D23 Expo was met with enthusiasm and anticipation. The beautiful shots of Halle Bailey's Ariel in the ocean, accompanied by the iconic Part of Your World, were a powerful assertion of Disney's commitment to diversity. The film, directed by Rob Marshall and released in May 2023, also features Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, Awkwafina as Scuttle, Jacob Tremblay as Flounder, Javier Bardem as King Triton, Daveed Diggs as Sebastian, and Noma Dumezweni in an undisclosed role. Each casting choice was a testament to the company's determination to stand against racist attacks and uphold the importance of representation.

Attending to Details for Authentic Representation

With its Reimagine Tomorrow initiative, Disney is leading the way in promoting diversity and inclusion across its productions. By paying meticulous attention to details, the company ensures authentic and inclusive representation both on-screen and off-screen. The success of The Little Mermaid underlines the significance of these efforts, and the film serves as a potent reminder that stories have the power to inspire change.

In conclusion, the journey of The Little Mermaid offers valuable lessons for leadership and the power of storytelling. It highlights the importance of standing firm against critics, especially in the face of racism. It also emphasizes the necessity to reimagine inclusion in fantasy and the significance of paying attention to details for authentic representation. These lessons are not just applicable to film-making, but are relevant in all fields where leaders have the opportunity to challenge hate and inspire change through their work.

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What controversy did Disney's The Little Mermaid spark globally?

Debate over both Ariel's casting and racial representation.

The live-action remakes have generated significant revenue for the company, with The Little Mermaid surpassing the original's box office earnings and grossing over $550 million in global ticket sales.

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?

The success of the live-action remakes has also led to the production of new content, including sequels and spin-offs, which will help to further drive revenue for the company.

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

The role of nostalgia in driving Disney's decisions to produce live-action remakes is significant, as the company is attempting to capitalize on the success of the original animated films.

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Content: The most powerful content industry golden chicken!
Film and TV IP economy is booming, the United States, Japan and South Korea "incubation mode" to watch at a time
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The so-called "IP" is the abbreviation of intellectual property, intellectual property rights. In 2020, the Chinese Academy of Cultural Affairs launched an IP-centric content development project plan, and created the "IP Meetup" matchmaking platform, looking at the global content and creative industry, whether it is the United States, Japan, South Korea, IP economy is always the most powerful locomotive, creating huge output value, full of endless imagination. Space.
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Characteristics of the IP Economy
When people refer to "IP incubation" and "IP economy", IP here is not only the meaning of intellectual property rights, but has a more specific meaning.
The first feature is that IP can create value in many forms.
Take Disney as an example, Disney's IP includes well-known Snow White, Little Mermaid, etc. These characters are not only initially presented in cartoon animation, but also remake into animated movies, and then remake into live-action movies, and then appear in the theme parks of Disney World around the world, and then there is a long list of character derivatives peripheral goods. Mermaid such an IP, to create an IP can be realized many times, it is the characteristics and charm of the IP economy.
The second feature is that IP must have its own worldview and unique storytelling.
For example, Hello Kitty, which is popular all over the world, although it was initially just a cartoon image, it was able to impress people at a glance, and quickly separated Hello Kitty from the cats in other cartoons, so that it became an enduring success IP.
The first feature is mainly to describe how existing IP through different forms, in different media to continue to incubate, create value, the second feature is mainly to describe, a symbol how to incubate, give birth to an economic value of IP.
Combine these two phases to outline the broad picture of the IP economy and IP incubation.
Next, this article focuses on the scope of film and television IP. As far as film and television is concerned, the initial stage of IP development comes from creative formation, content thinking, and then into content production, followed by communication and marketing, and finally, consumer display and reception.
The entire process involves production companies, actors and agencies, film and television special effects companies, distributors, marketing companies, platform operators, peripheral derivatives production and other important players, converging into a huge industrial chain.
Disney: Build IP industry chain aggregation into entertainment empire
Take Disney as an example again, Disney has the most complete IP industry chain, from creative generation to content production, from animation to film, from publicity to distribution, and then to the physical theme park and character dolls, all handled by the affiliated companies under the group, and the value created by IP is firmly controlled by Disney.
The pursuit of vertical integration of the IP industry chain also explains why Disney set up its own video and audio streaming platform, Disney +, to ensure that the last mile of IP to the audience can be fully controlled.
As the IP industry chain has been very complete, in addition to vertical integration, Disney in recent years is committed to horizontal integration, through the purchase of other IP to continue to grow their empire territory, such as "Star Wars" IP Lucas Film, in recent years with superhero film popular Marvel Entertainment, original animation quality synonym Pixar, are Disney income, and then through Disney's existing IP industry chain The value of these IPs is greatly enhanced.
Many entertainment giants in the United States also began to follow Disney's development of IP economy, such as Warner Bros., which produced the "Harry Potter" series of movies, will be to develop derivative series, prequels, build the Harry Potter movie city, launch the Harry Potter Wizarding World video game "Hogwarts Legacy" and other ways, continue to make Harry Potter this IP create value.
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When it comes to Japanese film and television IP, the most dazzling light is of course the many anime and TV works that are like the stars in the sky.
Unlike Disney, which consists of a single-episode group, Pao Shan and Pao Hai, Japan ’ s anime TV is centered on the production committee, which is composed of investors, content producers and broadcast platforms, and is centered on IP to bring all participants together under the production committee, make joint decisions, jointly fund, and jointly bear risks.
The advantage of this is the strength of unity. Each process of animation production has representatives in the committee, ensuring that each link can be reached to the highest level, and because of the sharing of risks, the pressure on sponsors is reduced, which also helps to allow more animation films to be funded.
But the drawback is that the committee is slow to make decisions, prone to rights disputes, and when IP is realized many times, income distribution often becomes a source of contention.
In addition, Haruki Horakawa, who was also the president of the Kadokawa bookstore and a film producer, proposed the concept of "Media Mix" in the 1970s, that is, to create a content in multiple different media, a comic can produce animation, games, movies, novels, etc., in fact, today's IP economy is said to create value in many forms.
Japanese anime and video early on to create the concept of IP, although not developed like Disney entertainment empire, but the unique production committee system also let anime and video everywhere blossom, perhaps a single IP is not as Disney vertical integration that will maximize the value, but can be a steady source of creation of new anime and video IP.
South Korea: the successor to the explosive growth of film and television IP
When it comes to Korean film and television IP, the most impressive thing is the explosive growth in the past 20 years.
Korean Stream has become a prominent cultural and creative IP force in Asia and even the world.
The reason why Korean film and television can grow so rapidly, can be divided into three aspects to talk about, the first is that in the production of content, Korean film and television compatible with the universal customs of the world and Korean local characteristics, with the familiar storytelling method, tell the content with a Korean flavor.
For example, Japanese film and television has always had a unique narrative step, which has become a feature of Japanese film and television, but it has also made Japanese film and television's overseas acceptance not as high as Korean film and television.
Also the subject of survival games, it is not unreasonable that South Korea's "Squid Game" can surpass many similar concepts of Japanese movies and TV.
The second is in the tool innovation, the explosion of Korean Stream has two nodes, one in 2005 YouTube, the second in recent years of the video streaming platform, in addition to content production, South Korea is also rapidly adapting to the changes in digital technology, vigorously promote the combination of telecommunications and content industry, speed up the infrastructure of the Internet speed, and launch their own domestic video streaming platform.
Not only on the front end of content development, but also on the back end of content display reception.
The third is the strong promotion of the government, the Korean government continues to promote the listing of film and television companies, so that funds can be more quickly injected into the film and television content industry, but also let these entertainment creators to a large number of market.
In addition to the high degree of commercialization, the government will also intervene when necessary. Like the video streaming platform mentioned earlier, the government has promoted the establishment of "WAVVE" by the three major wireless TV companies and SK Telecom to ensure that South Korea's local video streaming platform will not be defeated by international players.
Finally, a brief talk about the status of Taiwan's film and television IP, according to the latest report of the Cultural Policy Council, in 2021, 86.3% of Taiwan's dramas were from original scripts, indicating that Taiwan still has a very large room for growth in IP film and television, and there are still many excellent comics, novels and other original works waiting to be remade.
In terms of film and television IPization, there are some successful examples in Taiwan in recent years, such as "Want to see you" by South Korea to buy the copyright remake, "Chinese light first" after the big red, and the hotel "light HIKARI" as the concept, launched a number of live reality variety shows, to achieve an IP multi-form of value creation.
But on the whole, the ability of Taiwan's film and television to realize multiple times also has a lot of room for growth.
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How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

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

How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

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

However, the company has also been criticized for relying too heavily on nostalgia, rather than creating new and original content.

What does Disney's reliance on sequels and spin-offs instead of new IP suggest about its creativity?

A stalling of the company's creative engine.

What does Disney's reliance on sequels and spin-offs instead of new IP suggest about its creativity?

A stalling of the company's creative engine.

What does Disney's reliance on sequels and spin-offs instead of new IP suggest about its creativity?

A stalling of the company's creative engine.

The live-action remakes have undergone changes to the original stories and characters, with some remakes receiving criticism for deviating too far from the original material.

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What makes the efforts of marketing so interesting is that it often plays a key role in determining how many people end up seeing your movie. As one of the most powerful entertainment corporations on the planet, one can imagine that Disney would be privy to a nuance like this. Why, then, has the Mouse neglected promotion for Strange World?

There could be multiple answers for this, some of them more malicious than others, but the end result is still a disappointing performance for Disney’s latest animated venture, reportedly making a mere $18.6 million in the five days since its release. With a reported budget as high as $180 million, Strange World is in for the fight of its life—a fight that’s projected to result in a $100 million loss.

History is a whimsical little prankster, it seems. As Strange World gasps for breath at the box office, the ghost of another Disney financial flop haunts the halls of cinemas 20 years on.

Indeed, on this day 20 years ago, Treasure Planet was under the very same duress that Strange World is bearing at the moment, with the 2002 sci-fi film having famously lost Disney $30 million at the box office.

Where Strange World seems to have mostly suffered from a lack of marketing, the theories on the heavily-advertised Treasure Planet‘s failure seem to stem from skepticism around its animation to its deviation from the stories that Disney often told. One must also consider, of course, that Treasure Planet is simply not a good movie. To this day, B.E.N.’s presence awakens something quite violent in many a viewer.

Alan Bergman, if you’re reading this, these are the films that you should be focusing your live-action remakes on. We don’t need a reimagining of already inch-perfect films like The Lion King or Aladdin; give those chances to the more lackluster members of your library that are desperately in need of fresh eyes and a second chance. In the case of Strange World, try not to drop the ball on letting people know that it exists next time.

Strange World is currently playing in theaters.

What criticisms did the live-action Little Mermaid face from reviewers?

Adding redundant and uninteresting elements

The live-action remakes have been a key part of Disney's strategy to stay relevant and competitive in the modern entertainment industry, and the company is likely to continue producing them in the coming years.

How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

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

The decision-making process for live-action remakes involves multiple stakeholders, including directors, producers, and cast members, who play a crucial role in shaping the final product.

The perspectives of stakeholders, such as directors and producers, influence the final product of live-action remakes, as seen in the involvement of Guy Ritchie, Joe and Anthony Russo, and Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich in the "Hercules" and "Aladdin" remakes.

The goal of producers is to allow creativity while keeping the production on budget, without compromising the creative vision, which is essential in live-action remakes.

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The chances are that most people sitting in the audience at Chichester Festival Theatre will be unaware of the vital role Amelia Ferrand-Rook has played in the production they're watching.

But vital her role certainly is. As senior producer at the CFT, where she’s worked for 11 years and before that too, she works closely with the artistic and executive directors as the lynch pin to make each show actually happen.

Her role is negotiating all the licence agreements and contracts for the writers, creative teams, actors and musicians; keeping shows on budget; and overseeing the stage management teams. Amelia is also the chief contact between all the freelance artists and the CFT, supporting everyone to make sure they have what they need to create the show. A further strand of her work is supporting the development of new and future productions.

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“I am in one of those positions that link a lot of the departments together. We are the connection from the artistic director and the exec director through to the creative teams. It's difficult to describe but we are in the middle of the web that makes the productions happen. We talk to Justin and Kathy (Justin Audibert, artistic director and Kathy Bourne, executive director). The idea will come from Justin whether it is a play that he has chosen or a director to do something or a leading actor that has come up with a suggestion. The decision is made to choose the play or musical and then the producers get involved. There are two producers in Chichester and we share the season between us.

“We read the play for the cast size and for any unusual things that might be required that might have budgetary implications because of multiple scenes or particular needs, and we flag up those things. Obviously you have standard benchmarks but every show has its own individuality. We are looking at what is feasible. The director is brought on board and we then pull together the creative team. We negotiate their fees and we contract them and you have a casting director and it's the same with the actors. The producers have a hand in every bit of the production to bring it together so that they can all get together in the room on day one of rehearsals.

“And that’s the joy of the job. It's a real privilege to have these conversations from the very beginning. It gives you job satisfaction. They say that job satisfaction is when you see something through right from the very beginning to the very end. I never wanted to be on stage. That would put the fear of God in me. Right from being a child I never wanted to be out front but I did want to watch the actors. I've never been a limelight person. That just doesn't bother me but I'm really happy to be a cog in the wheel and that's the fascinating thing to see the whole process right the way through.

“I come from a stage management background and you find that a lot of people that do what I do have come up through that route. It's a similar link. You are behind the scenes keeping everything afloat. You know how much the legs are paddling but you are trying to make sure that it is all looking as smooth as possible!”

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Part of the challenge is to allow creativity without busting the budget: “You absolutely don't want to scupper creative vision but you've got to keep it on budget and deliver everything that people want. You expect the creative team to push as much as they can but you learn about the job with experience, and you learn what might come up though there will always be something that will come up from a completely different angle.

“One of the joys about Chichester is that we know we punch above our weight artistically. People come here because they know that we make good work and they know that they will have a lovely time. And the great thing is that everybody is working together towards making the show. Everyone pulls together in the same direction and that's not always the case in this industry. But in Chichester it is and that's why every time I've left I've come back again!”

Overall, Disney's live-action remakes are driven by a combination of factors, including nostalgia, a desire to reimagine their classic films, and a need to adapt to changing audience preferences and cultural values.

How has Disney leveraged nostalgia in recent years?

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