Jude Law in talks to play Captain Hook in Live-Action Peter Pan Movie Jude Law is in talks to play the classic Disney villain, Captain Hook, in the studio’s live-action Peter Pan film “Peter Pan & Wendy,” according to Variety. We shared news back in March that Ever Anderson and Alexander Molony are on
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Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson Discuss Nervous Beginnings with Marvel
Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson Discuss Nervous Beginnings with Marvel. It’s no secret that it takes a great actor to portray a great superhero. It’s also true that even the best of the best have had their concerns when taking on their would be iconic roles, but in an industry
Mary Poppins Returns Brings in $4.8 Million on Opening Day
Mary Poppins Returns has already brought in $4.8 million in its first day! Variety says that the practically perfect movie has lived up to the hype and viewers agree… Nearly 4000 theaters have brought in $4.8 million 54 years after the original Disney classic was released. See what Variety has
Tom Hanks in Talks to Play Walt Disney
According to Variety, Tom Hanks is in talks to play Walt Disney in the movie “Saving Mr. Banks”. Emma Thompson is reportedly in negotiations to play Mary Poppins author P.L. Travers. John Lee Hancock (The Blind Side) is set to direct. The film will be based on the true story
Disney Junior branding effort launches
This article comes to us from Variety. The public process of rebranding longtime kid TV favorite Playhouse Disney as Disney Junior moves full speed ahead Monday with the launch of a series of customized ads for the new venture on the Disney Channel.The initial spot, to be unveiled during the
Disney pacts with Spanish Broadcaster Telecinco
This article comes to us from Variety Magazine. Walt Disney and Spanish broadcaster Telecinco have inked a multiyear TV and movie deal. Telecinco will pick up upcoming titles from ABC Studios and ABC Family beginning in November 2011.The Mediaset-owned TV operator has also taken free-to-air Spanish TV rights to an
Disney falls for Matched Trilogy
This article comes to us from Variety. Disney and Offspring Entertainment have formed a love connection over Ally Condie’s upcoming young adult novel “Matched.”The Mouse House fended off Paramount in a bidding war to pick up the film rights to the soon-to-be-published book for the shingle, run by Adam Shankman
Doc McStuffins first show to sign on with Disney Junior
Disney Junior‘s first all new show Doc McStuffins in in production as we speak according to Variety. Doc McStuffins a new series about a 6-year-old girl who communicates with and heals stuffed animals and toys. From creator and exec producer Chris Nee, will accentuate the importance of healthy living and
Disney XD renews tv show ‘Next X’
Variety is reporting that Disney XD’s ‘Next X’ show is being picked up for a second season. If you have never seen it, its about a sports reality program featuring Pro BMX & Skateboarding athletes who mentor younger aspirants. X Games competitors Bucky Lasek and Rune Glifberg (skateboarding) and Daniel
Enchanted 2 is in the works?
There are a few articles floating around asking the same questions. One I read was at Moviefone: It’s a question that philosophers and children alike have been debating for centuries: what happens after happily ever after? Now, thanks to Disney, we may finally find out. That’s because according to Variety,
