At the end of TRON: Legacy we see Sam Flynn and Quorra on the back of a motorcycle riding off to explore the world. Now we know we’ll learn what happens to the pair as Garret Hedlund and Olvia Wilde have been confirmed to return… Read More »TRON 3 confirms return of Olivia Wilde and Garret Hedlund
Director Joss Whedon and Stars Elizabeth Olsen and Aaron Taylor-Johnson introduce you to Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch in a new featurette for Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” According to Whedon these new characters are massively important in the Avengers universe.
Short, but sweet. May 1st can’t get here soon enough.
Plot synopsis below:
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That untitled Steven Spielberg spy thriller movie staring Tom Hanks now has a name, and a composer. The movie will be called “Bridge of Spies.” it is being produced by Dreamworks Pictures and will be distributred by Walt Disney Pictures as part of a long… Read More »Steven Spielberg spy thriller movie gets a name – Bridge of Spies – and a new composer
In the new live-action remake of Disney’s classic Cinderella, we learn that those who are kind and have courage will find life has its rewards if you just persevere. The movie itself didn’t have to wait long. It is Box Office Royalty right out the… Read More »Cinderella Waltzes Away With Weekend Box Office Win
Walt Disney’s original animated classic “Cinderella” was visually stunning and masterfully animated. Based on a fairy tale from Charles Perrault, and with beautiful songs and orchestration, it won over theater audiences and helped cement the Disney Studios as the leader in feature animation.
So when news came out that Disney was remaking the movie with a live action cast, the question was why? When I heard that Kenneth Branagh would be directing, I felt a bit better. But it was costume designer Sandy Powell’s costumes that really sealed the deal for me. Even if Cinderella was a 2 hour parade of Powell’s gorgeous costumes, I would have left satisfied.
The good news, is that the rest of the movie works too. It is a refreshing take on the fairy tale that we all know and love with lessons we can all take to heart. Branagh revisited the original Perrault fairy tale and incorporated some more modern motivations to make the film more relevant for today’s audiences. The story actually works better once Cinderella (Lily James) has a little agency.
That agency is delivered to Ella by her parents. First by her mom (played suitably by Hayley Atwell) who tells her to “have courage and be kind,” and by her father who teachs her the strength to endure. She’ll need both of these in spades once her parents die (at least both mom and dad die in this one instead of just mom). Actually dying parents is a fairly strong theme in this movie, something to be aware of if your kids have recently lost any one close to them.
Don’t watch this trailer if you want to remain mostly unspoiled for Tomorrowland. But if you are as excited as I am, you might enjoy seeing the extra footage that Disney sneaks into the Japanese version of the trailer. It might be gone from YouTube,… Read More »Japanese Trailer for Tomorrowland Reveals More Secrets
Reviews are pouring in for Disney’s Cinderella and a new trailer has been released highlighting the positive remarks. Order your tickets to see Cinderella today through Fandango and a small portion will help The Disney Blog continue. Thank you Previously: Cinderella Trailer #1 and Trailer… Read More »Disney’s Cinderella opens on Friday – New Trailer
I’m sure you have questions about Disney’s mysterious new movie “Tomorrowland.” The new trailer gives us a few hints as to what to expect. It appears that our future is in flux and in danger, and that Casey, a young girl with potential to make… Read More »New Tomorrowland trailer promises answers