It looks like Aladdin has rubbed the lamp and let loose the genie. Production is underway on Disney’s live-action adaption of it’s animated hit Aladdin. Will Smith, who will play the Genie, even snapped a selfie to commemorate the occasion. He was joined by fellow… Read More »Production on Disney’s Aladdin is underway, first photo from set
The Genie was working overtime last month when Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway welcomed its 1 millionth guest to the New Amsterdam theatre. The lucky patron was Stephanie Lubin, a medical student from Melville, NY. Not only did she receive an upgrade to VIP seats, the… Read More »Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway welcomes 1 millionth guest with huge surprise
After Aladdin struck gold at the Box Office, the company attempted to recreate the magic with a direct-to-home video sequel “The Return of Jafar” which, of course, was missing one crucial ingredient, the talents of Robin Williams as The Genie and was generally panned. It,… Read More »Disney making prequel to “Aladdin,” it’s live-action
The news is still rolling in but Robin Williams, Disney’s original Genie and a Disney Legend, has reportedly died at the age of 63. According to KRON, the actor and comedian was found unconscious in his home near Tiburon, CA this afternoon and was pronounced… Read More »Robin Williams, Disney’s Genie, Reported Dead Today at Age 63