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entertainment1 day ago•18 min saved

GKIDS Grabs North American Rights to Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust and 5 Centimeters Per Second Live-Action

GKIDS has acquired North American rights to the Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust anime film and the live-action adaptation of Makoto Shinkai’s 5 Centimeters Per Second. The company will screen Bloodlust in Japanese with English subtitles in select fall showings ahead of a 2027 theatrical/home release, and will also bring the 5 Centimeters Per Second live-action title to North American theaters as part of its release plans.

via Anime News Network|

#5-centimeters-per-second #entertainment #gkids

movies4 days ago•15 min saved

Melton Steps in as Kakashi for Destin Daniel Cretton's Naruto

Charles Melton is in final negotiations to play Kakashi in Destin Daniel Cretton’s Naruto live-action, with filming set for next February. Kakashi is Team 7’s mentor and a central figure in what’s being framed as the film’s origin story and potential franchise starter; casting for Naruto and Sasuke is ongoing. Melton, known for Beef and Riverdale, is an anime fan and taekwondo practitioner, and Cretton is following the success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which has grossed over $2 billion globally, with Naruto as his next project.

via Gizmodo|

#charles-melton #destin-daniel-cretton #kakashi

film4 days ago•15 min saved

Melton Eyes Kakashi in Destin Cretton’s Naruto Live-Action

Charles Melton is in early talks to portray Kakashi Hatake in Destin Daniel Cretton’s upcoming live-action Naruto film, part of a global casting search for Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura. The news follows Melton’s recent Emmy nomination for Beef, as Cretton heads a high-profile production with Avi Arad, Ari Arad, Emmy Yu and Jeyun Munford producing (with Jeremy Latcham) and Lionsgate not yet commenting.

via Variety|

#charles-melton #destin-daniel-cretton #film

entertainment10 days ago•16 min saved

Lilo & Stitch 2 Unveils Pink Angel in Live-Action First Look

Disney teased the first look at the Lilo & Stitch live-action sequel at D23, showing Angel the pink alien (Experiment 624) with glowing antennae; Maia Kealoha introduced Lilo onstage as Stitch waved onscreen. Chris Sanders is returning to direct the film, set for a May 28, 2028 release, following the remake’s theatrical success.

via Variety|

#angel #d23 #disney

entertainment10 days ago•17 min saved

Rapunzel Reimagined: Tangled Live-Action Lands March 2028

Disney revealed a first look at its Tangled live-action at D23 and announced a March 31, 2028 release. Teagan Croft stars as Rapunzel opposite Milo Manheim’s Flynn Rider, with Kathryn Hahn as Mother Gothel; Diego Luna has joined in a new role. Directed by Michael Gracey, produced by Kristin Burr, and written by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson and Michael Montemayor, filming is underway in Spain and the film will feature the musical elements fans expect from the franchise.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#disney #entertainment #live-action

film10 days ago•15 min saved

Disney's Tangled Live-Action Targets 2028 Release With D23 First Look

Disney announced a Tangled live-action film set for March 31, 2028, with Teagan Croft as Rapunzel, Kathryn Hahn as Mother Gothel, and Milo Manheim as Flynn Rider. Directed by Michael Gracey, the project was unveiled with a brief first look at D23, continuing Disney's adaptation of the animated classic.

via deadline.com|

#d23 #disney #film

film16 days ago•16 min saved

Johnson Defends Moana Live-Action Amid Mixed Reviews

Dwayne Johnson says the live-action Moana is a source of pride despite mixed early reviews (32% on Rotten Tomatoes). He noted that in show business the response can swing, and that what mattered was the culture and Polynesian story shining through. The film has grossed about $266 million worldwide, and Disney signals strong potential for Moana on Disney+, with Johnson remaining supportive of the project.

via Deadline|

#disney #dwayne-johnson #film

entertainment18 days ago•1 min saved

Sam Neill Wraps Zelda Film Role Ahead of Death

Sam Neill completed his part in the live‑action Legend of Zelda film before his death from pneumonia at 78; filming wrapped in April and the movie is set for release next May. While his exact role hasn’t been disclosed, fans speculate he could portray the King of Hyrule. The project, directed by Wes Ball, stars Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link and Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda, and marks Nintendo’s first big-screen Zelda adaptation. Neill also shot scenes for Godzilla x Kong: Supernova and The Last Resort.

via The Guardian|

#entertainment #film-adaptation #legend-of-zelda

entertainment1 month ago•20 min saved

Moana Setback Nudges Disney to Rework Live-Action Remake Playbook

Disney’s live-action remake strategy is facing a setback after Moana underperformed at the box office, risking a substantial loss and prompting a rethink of pacing and budgets. While nostalgically revived properties like Lilo & Stitch continue to show potential, success now hinges on timing, long-tail benefits (merchandise, rides, Disney+), and selective project choices rather than simply redoing popular animated titles.

via Variety|

#box-office #disney #entertainment

entertainment1 month ago•21 min saved

Disney's Moana Live-Action Underperforms, Prompting Remake Strategy Reconsideration

Disney’s live-action Moana opened to $43 million domestically, well short of expectations for a $250 million production, and 34% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes (audience reception remains stronger with an A CinemaScore). The underwhelming debut amid competition from Toy Story 5 and Minions & Monsters has sparked questions about Disney’s live-action remake strategy, though Moana still has vocal supporters and potential future spin-offs in development.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#box-office #disney #entertainment

entertainment1 month ago•3 min saved

Moana Live-Action Misfire Signals Disney Remake Fatigue

Disney's Moana live-action remake opened to a $43 million domestic debut, with analysts pointing to (1) a near-shot-for-shot remake that offered little novelty, (2) arriving too soon after the original and a successful Moana sequel, and (3) stiff competition from other family films and the World Cup, suggesting the animation-to-live-action strategy may be losing steam.

via Business Insider|

#box-office #disney #entertainment

box-office1 month ago•14 min saved

Moana Live-Action Flops on Opening Weekend, Echoing Snow White’s Reception

Disney’s live-action Moana opened to about $43M domestic and $52M worldwide on a budget near $395M with marketing, a disappointing debut that could cost the studio roughly $100–$125M and mirrors last year’s Snow White opening; analysts point to releasing the remake so soon after Moana 2, competition from Toy Story 5, and mixed-to-negative reactions as key factors.

via Kotaku|

#box-office #disney #live-action

entertainment1 month ago•3 min saved

Disney's Moana live-action remake sinks at the box office

Disney’s live-action Moana opened to about $43 million in its first three days and roughly $95 million worldwide, a far cry from its $250 million budget and earlier forecasts, as stiff family competition (Toy Story 5, Minions & Monsters) and the coming Odyssey release threaten its box‑office prospects.

via Euronews|

#box-office #cinema #disney

entertainment1 month ago•4 min saved

Moana Live-Action Fails to Make Waves at the Box Office

Disney's live-action Moana opened at No. 1 domestically but with tepid momentum, earning about $43 million in the U.S. and Canada and $52 million internationally for a $95 million global debut. Critics panned it as a near shot-for-shot remake, though audiences gave it a more favorable CinemaScore and reasonable word-of-mouth. The release underscores a mixed track record for Disney’s live-action remakes amid strong competition from other family titles, with upcoming films likely to shape the summer box office.

via NBC News|

#box-office #disney #entertainment

film1 month ago•19 min saved

Moana Live-Action Opening Underscores Disney Remake Fatigue

Disney's Moana live-action remake opened to $43 million domestically and about $52 million overseas (roughly $95 million global) on a $250 million budget, ranking among the weakest openings for Disney's live-action remakes. Critics gave it 35% on Rotten Tomatoes while audiences awarded an A-, and industry observers say the tepid debut could mean a sizable loss for the studio as it faces nostalgia timing and stiff competition.

via Variety|

#box-office #disney #film