Are We Getting Tom Hanks As Gepetto?

November 30, 2018

In a Collider exclusive yesterday, it was reported that Saving Mr. Banks , Walt Disney himself, Tom Hanks is in early preliminary talks to play Geppeto in Disney's upcoming live action Pinocchio . No word from Disney on this at all, but I'm all for this choice. In fact, I sponsor the notion that there's always room for Tom Hanks in anything. He's hands down one of the greatest actors of not only my time, but it's pretty safe to say of all time. Paddington filmmaker Paul King is directing, & Chris Weitz is producing with Andrew Miano. The script's been all kinds of passed around with Collider sources say that Simon Farnaby has been tapped to pen the latest draft. Jack Thorne was the previous writer on the project, while Weitz and King also had a hand in the mix. I feel like these should be a little easier to get together than that. Being a remake & all, but whatever. If this Tom Hanks thing goes through it'll most likely be great anyway. What do y'all think? Hanks for Geppeto? Put it in the comments, like, & share.

"Paddington 2" Director For Disney's Live-Action "Pinocchio"

February 21, 2018

According to Variety, director of recently loved Paddington 2 is in talks to helm Disney's upcoming live-action retelling of Pinocchio. Andrew Miano & Chris Weitz are producing with the script getting a rewrite from Jack Thorne. King's been very sought after since the success of Paddington 2 , & though I haven't seen it he also helmed the first. Which wound up being a surprise favorite for me the year it was released. I'm glad to hear we're getting a director of this caliber for this. I'm really excited for this one as it's got the live-action treatment before. It just paled in comparison to Disney's original animated feature. I'm in, what do y'all think of this choice though? Put it in the comments, like, & share.

Sam Mendes In Early Talks For Live-Action Pinocchio

May 24, 2017

Heard from Collider today that Deadline has Sam Mendes in early talks to direct Disney's live-action Pinocchio, from a script by Rogue One writer Chris Weitz. Apparently Mendes was also in talks to also direct a live-adaption of James & the Giant Peach for Disney which was unmentioned. so no word if that is still a thing or not. Sam Mendes is known for American Beauty, Skyfall, & Spectre. Two of which were great, & as for Spectre, I haven't seen it, but haven't heard great things either. the other two are amazing though keeping me in good spirits for this decision if it happens. I watched the classic animated version of this when it was released recently, & it definitely holds up today. Even a little graphic in spots, but I think that's exactly why it holds up so well. Hopefully this is told faithfully & nothing is held back. As I didn't even remember most of the Pleasure Island sequence. Anyway like & share. Let us know what you think in the comments, & we'll keep up on anything else we hear on this.

Jun 18, 2019

Michelle Rejwan Now Senior VP Live Action Development And Production For Lucasfilm

Hollywood Reporter reports Michelle Rejwan is now the Senior VP of Live Action Development & Production. She will oversee new feature films as well Disney+ series while still producing with president Kathleen Kennedy. That seems like a hefty responsibility to drop on someone who's previous credits at Lucasfilm are producing The Force Awakens & The Rise of Skywalker. Kennedy really sees something in her though, having “seen first-hand her skills collaborating with writers and directors, and I've been incredibly impressed with her creative skills and her ability to manage the complexity surrounding these massive projects.” Can she be the Feige of Star Wars? Time will tell. After the hate Kennedy got from the last installment, which I loved by the way, one could think this is just to give her a scapegoat if things don't go as well over the next few projects. Curious to see how much influence this winds up having as a whole. What do y'all think? Trust in Kennedy? Or do you think maybe a more vetted choice would have been better? Put it in the comments, like, & share.

May 21, 2019

Disney Reveals Name of Tokyo DisneySea's 8th Port

After breaking ground in what is to become Tokyo DisneySea's 8th port, we now have its official name. Fantasy Springs will be the title, but that's not all Dismey released on the subject. They also released some beautiful day & night concept art depicting the look of the new lands. Oriental land is investing 250 Billion Yen on this project that will feature lands themed to Frozen, Tangled, & Peter Pan. Frozen's land of post film Arendelle will feature an attraction that tells the story of Elsa and her beloved sister, Anna. Sounding like the familiar Epcot ride, suests will board boats and experience the sisters’ heartfelt journey, enjoying songs from the film, and encountering surprising thrills. There will also be a restaurant set inside the beautiful Arendelle Castle. Tangled's land will naturally feature Rapunzel’s tower rising above the forest. It will also include an boat attraction where guests will board gondolas for a romantic boat tour of Rapunzel’s “Best Day Ever” as she journeys with Flynn to the lantern festival. Flickering lanterns illuminate the attraction’s climactic scene while Rapunzel and Flynn sing an iconic song from the film. The pand will also feature a restaurant, inspired by the hideout of the band of thugs who appeared in the film in the "I've Got A Dream" sequence. Neverland will also be home to two attractions and a restaurant. Featuring landmarks including verdant mountains, Captain Hook’s pirate ship and Skull Rock. One attraction will fly over the jungles of Neverland into a battle with Captain Hook and his crew of pirates to rescue Wendy’s younger brother, John, who has been kidnapped by Captain Hook and his pirates. You'll board boats and follow the Lost Boys down a river until Tinker Bell sprinkles the boats with pixie dust, & you take off flying through Neverland on an adventure that featuring iconic music and dynamic 3D imagery of the characters from the film. The second attraction immerses us in the oversized world of Pixie Hollow, while the restaurant is inspired by the Lost Boys and their hideout. There will also be a new Disney Hllyel in the park. Themed to Disney fantasy, it will rise above and around the magical springs that serve as the core of the new themed port’s story. Offering 475 deluxe-type and luxury-type guest rooms, this park facing hotel will also feature a merchandise shop that helps share the story of the magical springs. One day I'll make it out here to see all the amazingly beautiful things TokyoSea has to offer. Luckily, I have one more reason to postpone that adventure until this amazing new addition is done.