These are the big three Disney (DIS) franchises everybody knows about, but it has another blockbuster formula that doesn’t get as much attention: live action reboots of its animated classics.
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Every Disney feature film ever – how many have you seen?
You may think you’ve seen a lot of Disney – you might even think you’re a pretty big whizz on the subject.
But we can bet you haven’t watched all of it. Over the last 90 or so years, they’ve made over 350 feature films.
Disney has 6 ‘Star Wars’ movies planned through 2020 — here they all are
The first new “Star Wars” in 10 years, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” launched a franchise reboot in 2015, which will consist of six films total through 2020.
2nd Show Added Due To Overwhelming Demand ‘Disney’s The Little Mermaid Live In Concert’
Fans of Disney’s animated classic, DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID, will now have another chance to see ‘DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID LIVE IN CONCERT’ at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday, June 3rd. The demand for this concert event has been overwhelming when it was announced that SARA BAREILLES and REBEL WILSON would headline an all-star cast of performers singing the songs from the Oscar® and Grammy®-winning score as the film plays on the Bowl’s movie screen accompanied by a full, live orchestra. Tickets for both the Friday, June 3rd concert and the Saturday, June 4th concert go on sale at ticketmaster.com at 10:00am Pacific on Saturday, April 9.
In addition to Grammy®-nominated artist SARA BAREILLES (“Brave” and “Waitress”) singing the songs of Ariel and REBEL WILSON (“Pitch Perfect 1 & 2” and “How To Be Single”) as Ursula, the singing cast includes JOHN STAMOS (“Grandfathered”) as Chef Louis, TITUSS BURGESS (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”) as Sebastian, NORM LEWIS (“Porgy and Bess” and “Scandal”) as King Triton, DARREN CRISS (“Glee”) as Prince Eric and JOSHUA COLLEY (Broadway’s “A Bronx Tale: The Musical”) as Flounder.
Sara Bareilles And Rebel Wilson Lead All-Star Cast In Disney’s The Little Mermaid Live In Concert at Hollywood Bowl
Disney’s animated classic, DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID will be given new life for a special evening at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday, June 4th where SARA BAREILLES and REBEL WILSON headline an all-star cast of performers singing the songs from the Oscar® and Grammy®-winning score as the film plays on the Bowl’s movie screen accompanied by a full, live orchestra. Tickets go on sale at ticketmaster.com at 10:00am Pacific on Saturday, April 9.
In addition to Grammy®-nominated artist SARA BAREILLES (“Brave” and “Waitress”) singing the songs of Ariel and REBEL WILSON (“Pitch Perfect 1 & 2” and “How To Be Single”) as Ursula, the singing cast includes JOHN STAMOS (“Grandfathered”) as Chef Louis, TITUSS BURGESS (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”) as Sebastian, NORM LEWIS (“Porgy and Bess”) as King Triton,DARREN CRISS (“Glee”) as Prince Eric and JOSHUA COLLEY (Broadway’s “A Bronx Tale: The Musical”) as Flounder.
This will be a special family event at the Hollywood Bowl filled with an ocean of treats including a fireworks spectacular, costume contest, and other surprises.
“I suppose this is the part where I say ‘dreams do come true,'” said Sara Bareilles. “I am truly honored and excited beyond words to be a part of a performance of one of my favorite scores and stories of all time. I’ve been pretending I was Ariel in swimming pools since I was a little girl, and now I get to pretend on a bigger stage. This is just fantastic.”
“I’m so excited to be singing live at the Hollywood Bowl with an amazing cast of singers,” said Rebel Wilson. “I’ve never been to the Hollywood Bowl so for my first time there, to actually be invited to sing, is such an incredible honor. THE LITTLE MERMAID is one of my absolute favorite movies. Alan Menken is a complete genius and I am really looking forward to meeting him at rehearsals. I am beyond a fan-girl. I hope to do the amazing Pat Carroll [the original animated singing voice] proud performing Ursula’s song. It’s just such a delicious role that I’ve always wanted to play. This will be such a great event for the whole family to attend.”
Opening the show will be eight-time Oscar-winning composer ALAN MENKEN singing a medley at the piano of his beloved hits including songs from BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, ALADDIN, POCAHONTAS, NEWSIES, ENCHANTED, and TANGLED. Menken composed THE LITTLE MERMAID’s songs with lyricist Howard Ashman. As THE LITTLE MERMAID plays on the Hollywood Bowl’s movie screen, conductor MICHAEL KOSARIN will lead a 71-piece orchestra and 12-person choir performing the film’s Oscar-winning score live to film.
Alan Menken said, “It is such an unbelievable abundance of riches to have my score for The Little Mermaid performed by a live orchestra, with incredible guest artists at the Hollywood Bowl. The only people who ever got to hear it that way were the artists at the Todd-AO Recording Stage almost 30 years ago. From the animated film to our Broadway production to events like this one, it is just incredible to realize the emotional investment people continue to have with this musical.”
Beloved musical numbers from THE LITTLE MERMAID, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl,” “Poor Unfortunate Souls” and “Part of Your World” will be performed live on stage by the all-star cast, accompanied by orchestra. Also in store will be performances of a few of the songs from the Tony®-nominated Broadway adaptation of THE LITTLE MERMAID with music byAlan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater. Music Supervisors for the show are Grammy-nominees JULIA MICHELS & JULIANNE JORDAN (“Pitch Perfect”).
The concept of performing an animated musical live to film was embraced enthusiastically last Halloween to sold-out crowds with DISNEY’S TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS LIVE IN CONCERT AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL. The producing team have reunited to present DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID LIVE IN CONCERT AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL. Producers are Andrew Hewitt & Bill Silva Presents, Laura Engel & Richard Kraft and Tim Fox & Alison Ahart Williams, in association with Disney Concerts. Concert creative direction is by Richard Kraft.
DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID LIVE IN CONCERT is produced under license by Disney Concerts, a division of ABC Inc. Disney Concerts currently licenses 14 different concert packages including, Fantasia, Pixar In Concert, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Alice In Wonderland, Frozen, Ratatouille, The Pirates of the Caribbean series (episodes I-IV), and Silly Symphonies, which last year accounted for approximately 325 performances in some of the world’s top venues, including, Lincoln Center,Royal Albert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Tokyo Forum and the Hollywood Bowl.
Doors will open at 6:30PM with a costume contest to follow, and the concert beginning at 8:00PM.
Jungle Book Director Jon Favreau Hopes Modern Remake Carries On Walt Disney’s Vision
When Jon Favreau signed on to direct the upcoming The Jungle Book film, he knew he had big shoes to fill. Not only was he remaking one of Disney’s most classic tales, but he wanted honor the original film while still giving it a new feel.
10 Clever Easter Eggs Hidden in Disney Movies
If there’s one thing animators love, its sneaking visual references into movies, and Disney’s geniuses are some of the best at it.
Some of these—like the Finding Nemo shoutout in Brother Bear—last only a couple frames.
Can You Spot Disney’s 5 “Most Hidden” Easter Eggs?
Disney is getting into the Easter spirit!
Just head of the holiday weekend, Disney’s official fan club, D23, released a new YouTube video showing scenes from five of the company’s animated movies and shorts that contain five of its “most hidden” Easter Eggs, which mostly include cameos and references to other beloved characters.
11 Disney Sequels We’re Getting, Whether We Want Them Or Not
With its third weekend on the top of the box office, Zootopia is not a fad. While it doesn’t look like it’s going to be giving Frozen a run for its money, it will likely wrap up its theatrical run in the number two all-time box office position for Walt Disney Animation.
9 Big Movies That May Make 2019 Disney’s Biggest Box Office Year Ever
With so many studios building major franchises that encompass multiple films, their movie release calendar just keeps looking further and further into the future.
