Just announced during the shareholders meeting: Bob Iger announced that the original writer and director Brad Bird is working on a sequel for THE INCREDIBLES.
Disney’s hit new movie-musical Frozen is heading to the Great White Way, Walt Disney CEO and Chairman Bob Iger confirmed to Fortune.
It’s not yet clear when the animated musical about two estranged sisters will come to Broadway, though Iger said he is in talks to adapt the Golden Globe-winning film for the stage.
“We’re not demanding speed,” he told Fortune. “We’re demanding excellence.”
The transition from screen to stage is a no-brainer for the movie, which features songs written by Book of Mormon co-creator Robert Lopez and characters voiced by Broadway stars, including Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel and Tony nominees Jonathan Groff and Josh Gad.
Frozen is Disney’s biggest hit since The Lion King, so far grossing $669 million at the box office (and that’s before it even opened in Asia). The movie’s soundtrack has also hovered at the top of the Amazon and iTunes charts.
-Marvel will develop at least four original series exclusively for Netflix, followed by a miniseries for the streaming service, it was announced Thursday.
The shows will be focused on Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Iron Fist and Luke Cage, in that order, with a 'The Defenders' miniseries after.
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Captain America: The Winter Soldier - Picks up where "The Avengers" left off, with Cap (Chris Evans) continuing to adjust to the 21st Century, and going forward with his alliance with S.H.I.E.L.D., represented by Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) and Agent Hill (Cobie Smulders). Scarlett Johansson will also reprise her role as Black Widow, Emily VanCamp (of 'Revenge') will play Sharon Carter and Sebastian Stan is returning as Bucky, who was assumed dead in WWII. Anthony Mackie will debut as the hero known as Falcon and Frank Grillo will play Crossbones, one of Red Skull's righthand henchmen in the comics.
Muppets Most Wanted - The gang is on a global tour, selling out grand theaters all over Europe—in Berlin, Madrid, London—but they, of course, get into a spot of trouble when they run across Kermit's doppleganger: the world’s number one criminal, Russian frog, Constantine. I won’t tell you any more than that, but let’s just say mayhem ensues. The film will combine the classic Jewel-Heist Genre from the 60s and 70s with Muppet humor and songs. Ricky Gervais plays Constantine's side-kick in heist-ing, Tina Fey plays Nadya, a Russian prison guard, and Ty Burrell plays a French INTERPOL agent.
Frozen - In Frozen, a prophecy traps a kingdom in eternal winter, so Anna (voice of Kristen Bell) must team up with Kristoff (Jonathan Groff), a daring mountain man, on the grandest of journeys to find the cold-hearted Snow Queen (voice of Idina Menzel), Anna's estranged sister, and put an end to the icy spell. Encountering Everest-like extremes, mystical creatures and magic at every turn, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom from destruction.
Broadway songwriters Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez , who previously wrote songs for the 2011 film Winnie the Pooh and The Book of Mormon, have been confirmed to write original songs for the film.
COMING SOON
Million Dollar Arm - May 16, 2014- An upcoming biographical sports drama film based on the true story of baseball pitchers Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel who were discovered by sports agent J.B. Bernstein after winning a reality show competition. The film stars Jon Hamm as Bernstein, Bill Paxton as pitching coach Tom House, Suraj Sharma as Singh, Madhur Mittal as Patel, and Alan Arkin. Directed by Craig Gillespie and produced by Joe Roth, Mark Ciardi, and Gordon Gray.
Maleficent - May 30, 2014 - A fantasy film directed by Robert Stromberg and starring Angelina Jolie as the title character. The story focuses on the Sleeping Beauty story, but from the perspective of the villianous Maleficent. It also stars Elle Fanning as Princess Aurora, Brenton Thwaites as Prince Phillip, Sharlto Copley as King Stefan, Miranda Richardson as Queen Ulla, Imelda Staunton as Knotgrass, Lesley Manville as Flittle, and Juno Temple as Thistlewit.
Guardians of the Galaxy - August 1, 2014 - A futuristic team of superheroes protect the galaxy from danger. Thanos will re-appear in Guardians before taking villainous center-stage in The Avengers 2. Chris Pratt from (Andy from Parks & Rec) will play Star-Lord, the team leader.
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day - October 10, 2014 - Based on Judith Viorst's 1972 children's book of the same name. The film stars Steve Carell, Jennifer Garner, Ed Oxenbould and Bella Thorne.
Big Hero 6 - November 7, 2014 - Set in a fictional metropolis called San Fransokyo (a portmanteau inspired by San Francisco and Tokyo), Big Hero 6 will be centered on a young prodigy named Hiro Hamada and his self-created robot Baymax, both of whom uncover a criminal plot and must join a team of inexperienced crime fighters. Based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name.
Into the Woods - December 25, 2014 - An upcoming musical fantasy film directed by Rob Marshall and written by James Lapine. Based on the eponymous Broadway musical by Lapine and Stephen Sondheim, the film is a fantasy genre crossover centered on a childless couple, who set out to end a curse placed on them by a vengeful witch. Meryl Streep as The Witch, Emily Blunt as The Baker's Wife, James Corden as The Baker, Anna Kendrick as Cinderella, Chris Pine as Prince Charming, Johnny Depp as The Big Bad Wolf, Tracey Ullman as Jack's Mother, and Christine Baranski as the Wicked Stepmother.
DVD/Blu-Ray Schedule
DVD/Blu-Ray Schedule:
The Jungle Book - OUT NOW
Frozen - OUT NOW
Winnie the Pooh: Springtime With Roo - March 11, 2014
The Jungle Book II - March 18, 2014
The Pirate Fairy - April 1, 2014
Hercules - June 2014
Tarzan - June 2014
Sleeping Beauty: The Diamond Edition - October 2014
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WALT DISNEY ANIMATED FEATURES 2015-Beyond
Zootopia - March 4, 2016 - A modern city (desert and tundra divided by a Great Wall) is designed and inhabited by animals, both predator and prey. There's a fast-talking fox on the run for a crime he didn't commit, pursued by a self-righteous rabbit cop, who also becomes a target of a conspiracy, forcing them to team up.
Giants - November 23, 2016 - Twist on Jack & The Beanstalk
Moana - March 9, 2018 - a Polynesian story that follows island inhabitants and tiki idols “made famous the world over"
Untitled film - November 21, 2018 - “Teenage space race”
Dates TBA for: First full-length Mickey Mouse film
DISNEY-PIXAR ANIMATED FEATURES 2015-Beyond
Disney-Pixar Animated Features:
The Inside Out - June 19, 2015 - We uniquely explore the inner world of 11-year-old girl, Riley, who's having a difficult time relocating from Minnesota to San Francisco. She's ruled by her five emotions: Joy (Amy Poehler), Disgust (Mindy Kaling), Anger (Lewis Black), Fear (Hader), and Sadness (Phyllis Smith). Riley's head includes such departments as Long and Short Term Memory, Imagination Land (inspired by Fantasyland), and Dream Production (patterned after Paramount). Not only are Riley's emotions reminiscent of the Seven Dwarfs and probably the craftiest caricatured creations in Pixar history, but they're also driven by new advancements in particle effects. So, as you can see, the hand-drawn influence is infectious and has found its way up north again in a fresh co-mingling with CG.
The Good Dinosaur - November 25, 2015 - What if the asteroid actually missed Earth and giant dinosaurs never became extinct and evolved as farmers? Arlo, a 70-foot-tall teenage Apatosaurus with a cartoony face and warm smile befriends a 3-foot human boy named Spot, who joins him on an adventure outside the comforts of home.
Lucas Neff as Arlo, Bill Hader as older brother Forrest, Judy Greer as sister Ivy, Neil Patrick Harris as Cliff, John Lithgow as Poppa, and Frances McDormand as Momma.
Directed by Bob Peterson (co-director/writer, “Up;” writer, “Finding Nemo”) and produced by John Walker (“The Incredibles,” “The Iron Giant”).
Finding Dory - June 17, 2016
Dates TBA: The Incredibles 2, Cars 3
DISNEY/MARVEL/LUCASFILMS LIVE ACTION MOVIES 2015-Beyond
Cinderella - March 23, 2015 - Disney’s upcoming live-action feature Cinderella, directed by Sir Kenneth Branagh. Casting includes, Cate Blanchett as the wicked stepmother, Lily James in the title role, Richard Madden as the prince, and Helena Bonham Carter as the Fairy Godmother.
Marvel's The Avengers: Age of Ultron - May 1, 2015 - As the US Government create a force, known as Ultron, The Avengers are told they are not needed any longer. But when Ultron turns against Humanity, it's time for The Avengers to assemble yet again for their most dangerous challenge ever.
Ant-Man - July 31, 2015 - Biochemist Dr. Hank Pym uses his latest discovery, a group of subatomic particles, to create a size-altering formula. Though his first self-test goes awry, he develops an instrument that helps him communicate with and control insects. Rumored to include Wasp and Doctor Strange and will be directed by Edgar Wright. Considered the first film of "MARVEL: PHASE III" - connecting the cinematic universes.
Star Wars: Episode VII - December 18, 2015 - JJ Abrams directing. The screenwriter is Oscar-winning Michael Arndt ('Little Miss Sunshine,' 'Toy Story 3'). John Williams to compose the film's score.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales - 2016 - Johnny Depp will reprise his role. There will be a new female lead and troublemaker for Captain Sparrow who is suspected of witchcraft, which is a big part of the film, but she is actually a scientist, two new romantic leads from farming families, that get involved in Sparrow's plans, One of the film's leads is a ghost and a "former member of the British military now siding with Barbossa on a revenge mission", which gives the film its title. The film starts with an "awkward wedding" and concludes with "a riff on the myth of the Bermuda Triangle"
Captain America 3 - May 6, 2016
Unknown Marvel Studios film - May 5, 2017
TBA: Star Wars Episode VIII, Star Wars Episode IX, Into the Looking-Glass, Cruella, Happily Ever After, The Beast, The Finest Hours, Tron 3, Artemis Fowl, Terra Incognita, Tribyville, The Jungle Book, Untitled Sequel to Oz the Great and Powerful, Flight of the Navigator
DISNEY PARK NEWS
New Fantasyland - Phase III - Magic Kingdom (Disney World - Florida) - 2013-Early 2014
Consisting of the Seven Dwarves Mine Train coaster.
Ratatouille - Disney Studios (Disneyland Paris) - 2014
A dark ride featuring 3-D Projection technology mixed with trackless ride vehicles.
Shanghai Disney Resort - expected to open in 2016; 6th Disney Parks resort; a unique Magic Kingdom in every sense. Lands will include: Mickey Avenue, Gardens of Imagination, Adventureland, Pirate Cove, Fantasyland, Toy Story Playland, Tomorrowland. Unique attractions to include: Brand new Soarin' Over China, Lost River Rapids (DINOSAURS!), a brand new Pirates of the Caribbean ride unlike any of the others (based on the film series), and a Tron Light Cycle coaster (instead of Space Mountain.
The reason for the uniqueness of SDL is that Disney wants to differentiate between it and Hong Kong Disneyland so that Chinese tourists want to visit both resorts.
IRON MAN EXPERIENCE ride coming to Hong Kong Disneyland! The new attraction will be placed in Tomorrowland and start off with a tour through a piece of the Stark Expo where guests will see displays showing off the progression of Tony Stark’s Iron Man armor suits as well as other Stark inventions. You will then board a ride vehicle and take flight with Iron Man on an adventure against the forces of evil that will actually take place in the streets and skies of Hong Kong itself. Following your ride there will also be an Iron Man meet & greet area to take pictures with Marvel’s famous superhero.
AVATAR Officially Coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom
From the moment AVATAR was released, people were captivated by the mythical world of Pandora. When we announced that we’d be working with James Cameron and Lightstorm Entertainment to bring this world to life in our parks, we felt certain that this partnership and combination of talent and imagination would produce an experience unlike any other ever created.
Our combined team has taken huge steps forward in “imagineering” Pandora as a real place for our guests to see, hear and touch. At the first-ever D23 Expo in Japan, we shared an early glimpse of the plans for AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park and I wanted to share some of these breathtaking images and a short preview of what’s to come with all of you.
As these concept renderings show in epic scale, in the world of AVATAR guests will encounter awe-inspiring floating mountains and wander through a nighttime jungle of bioluminescent plants that are alive with light and sound. Guests will also discover what it feels like to soar into the sky riding a Banshee.
And the new AVATAR-inspired land won’t be the only change coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
As part of the largest expansion in the history of the park, we’ll be adding all-new entertainment experiences, including a new nighttime spectacular where live music, floating lanterns, water screens and swirling animal imagery all combine to bring a show to Discovery River that will delight our guests and truly cap off their day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The park will introduce more nighttime entertainment as well, including live performers on Discovery Island (pictured above) and a new nighttime version of the Kilimanjaro Safaris.
As the world of AVATAR becomes real at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the energy and passion shared by our Imagineers and the Lightstorm team for this monumental task continues to be remarkable. I can’t wait to see the reactions of our guests as they step into a world that until now has only existed on the screen.
The Magic Kingdom pic makes me miss being there even though I was only there 4 months ago. Homesick.
Is the "Disneyland comes to life" film a documentary type thing, or based on those Kingdom Keepers children's novels?
I'm *hoping* it's based off of the Kingdom Keepers books because they're ****ing awesome. I don't care if they're written for 12 year-olds - they're so much fun.
I'm guessing the other possibility would be "Night at the Museum" meets Disneyland.
"Frozen" - 12/27/2013 - an adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson’s The Snow Queen, which the studio has been trying to get made for years now without any luck. Possibly hand-drawn animation.
"Frozen" - 12/27/2013 - an adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson’s The Snow Queen, which the studio has been trying to get made for years now without any luck. Possibly hand-drawn animation.
BREAKING NEWS
The Shanghai park will probably be amazing, not that I'll ever go 
I loved it though, I think I cried when the firefly died. 
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