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While Aladdin has been a long time Disney favorite, it's still surprising to see that Disney is going through with a live-action Aladdin movie. With the recent loss of Robin Williams. Many fans think that replacing the voice of the Genie would be disrespectful to the memory of Robin Williams. Perhaps if they were to use the sound bytes from the cartoon movie with the permission of the Robin Williams Estate, then fans might feel less sensitive. The movie is going to make money either way because its Disney, but long time Aladdin fans will appreciate the respect they show to Williams' memory. Fans would also want culturally accurate actors for the film. Guy Ritchie will be directing the film.
Mysterious As The Darkside of the Moon
Another movie that has gotten the green light for a reboot is Mulan. When this announcement was made, fans started a hashtag in hopes that Disney would pay attention. #MakeMulanRight started when reports of the movie had Jennifer Lawrence and Scarlett Johansson attached to the film as the role of Mulan. Disney has said that they are actively looking for an Asian director to helm the movie. Recent reports by Comicbook.com have said that Ang Lee who directed Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon passed on the film. A vast majority of the cast will be Asian. At this time no actress has been announced, however some great options might include: Jamie Chung; who played Mulan on the ABC show Once Upon A Time, Lana Condor; who played Jubilee on X-Men Apocalypse, Ming-Na Wen, or Tao Okamoto. Disney has confirmed that they are not using a white actress as the lead for Mulan. The movie is set to release in 2018.
The Circle of Life
Last but not least, The Lion King will get a live-action reimagining. Helming the film will be Jon Favreau. Favreau is best known for directing Iron Man, Iron Man 2, and most recently The Jungle Book. Hey Disney, please as little recasting for the voices as possible. Most of the key actors from the original animated movie is alive and well. But if you want to make an interesting twist to the live action movie, have Rafiki holding up two cubs instead of just one. Originally it was just Kiara, but with the addition of The Lion Guard and Simba and Nala's son Kion it would be a good twist. Make Kiara and Kion twins at the end of the movie. A great way to bridge the movies and the tv show. No release date has been set yet.
Of these three movies that were announced, I am most excited about The Lion King movie. Its not that I hate Mulan and Aladdin, its just that The Lion King was the first Disney movie i ever watched and is still my favorite movie of all time to this day. Especially when you are using the director that brought The Jungle Book story to life. Keeping it on the same type of films with the CGI animals and effects. Please let me know what you guys think about the live-action reboots. Do you think it's necessary for them to be made?
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