“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” Movie Begins Production in Australia

WDWNT on February 26, 2015

Production has begun on location in Australia on Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer Films’ epic comedy adventure Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, directed by Espen Sandberg, the fifth entry in the blockbuster franchise inspired by the classic Disney Theme Parks attraction, which has reaped $3.7 billion in worldwide box office. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales will film entirely at Village Roadshow Studios and on locations within Queensland, Australia.

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Johnny Depp returns to his iconic, Academy Award®-nominated role of Captain Jack Sparrow, one of the most beloved characters in motion picture history, newly joined by Oscar® winner Javier Bardem, rising young stars Kaya Scodelario and Brenton Thwaites  and Golshifteh Farahani. Rejoining the action are Academy Award® winner Geoffrey Rush as Barbossa, Kevin R. McNally as Joshamee Gibbs and Stephen Graham as Scrum.

Thrust into an all-new adventure, a down-on-his-luck Captain Jack Sparrow finds the winds of ill-fortune blowing even more strongly when deadly ghost pirates led by his old nemesis, the terrifying Captain Salazar (Bardem), escape from the Devil’s Triangle, determined to kill every pirate at sea…including him.  Captain Jack’s only hope of survival lies in seeking out the legendary Trident of Poseidon, a powerful artifact that bestows upon its possessor total control over the seas.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales is produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and written by Jeff Nathanson. The executive producers are Chad Oman, Joe Caracciolo, Jr. and Brigham Taylor.

Emma Watson Cast as Belle in Live-Action “Beauty and the Beast” Film

WDWNT on January 29, 2015

News from Walt Disney Studios Publicity this morning is that actress Emma Watson (of the Harry Potter film world) has been cast as Belle in Disney’s upcoming live-action interpretation of Beauty and the Beast.

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The actress and fashion icon posted her reaction on her Facebook page following this morning’s announcement:

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The film is directed by Bill Condon and produced by Mandeville Films’ David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman. Production is anticipated to begin later this year.

WDWNT will keep you updated on this new Disney film as information becomes available.

New Sing-Along Version Of Frozen To Hit Theaters

WDWNT on February 18, 2014

Response of movie-goers to Disney’s Frozen has triggered the release of a sing-along version of the Oscar®-nominated, Golden Globe®-winning adventure beginning January 31, 2014. Frozen audiences are invited to join the act—literally—as more than 1000 theaters will exhibit the new version.

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“Frozen fans have embraced the film’s original songs and its soundtrack with such passion—there are countless YouTube videos from people singing songs like ‘Let It Go’—we decided to create a version that would celebrate that enthusiasm,” said Dave Hollis, executive vice president, theatrical distribution, The Walt Disney Studios. “It’s a great opportunity for families to get together and have some fun with these songs.”

According to Hollis, on-screen lyrics and a magical bouncing snowflake will accompany select showings; moviegoers can check local listings for showtimes and theaters. The duration of the sing-along run will vary by theater.

At Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre, the Frozen sing-along version will include appearances from the movie’s Elsa prior to each showing, plus snow flurries inside the theater. Showtimes are at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Frozen has received two Oscar® nominations: best animated feature and best original song (“Let It Go”). The film won a Golden Globe® for best animated feature, two Critics Choice Movie Awards, including best animated feature and best song (“Let It Go”), and a Producers Guild of America Award for outstanding animated feature.

Frozen was released November 27, and posted the number 1 all-time Thanksgiving debut and the largest opening ever for a Walt Disney Animation Studios film. Disney’s 53rd feature film has earned more than $773 million worldwide, including $337 million domestically. The film’s soundtrack was No. 1 in the Billboard top 200 for two straight weeks.

Frozen will be released in Digital HD & 3D February 25 and on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD & On-Demand March 18, the home version of Frozen will contain never-before-seen bonus extras to complement the film’s gorgeous animation, memorable characters and unforgettable music.

Check your local theater listings for showtimes of the sing-along version of Frozen.

New Trailer & Free Download Of “Once Upon a Dream” By Lana Del Rey from “Maleficent”

WDWNT on February 18, 2014

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Viewers of the 56th Annual Grammy Awards® on Sunday, January 26, were treated to a never-before-heard Lana Del Rey rendition of “Once Upon a Dream”, part of a 90-second sneak peek of Disney’s “Maleficent” during the broadcast . Maleficent releases in U.S. theaters on May 30, 2014.

Award-winning, American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey has recorded a unique reimagining of the renowned fairy-tale tune from Disney’s classic animated film Sleeping Beauty, which will feature in the end credits of the upcoming Disney film.

Lana Del Rey’s “Once Upon a Dream” is free for a limited time, only on Google Play. The song is available as a free download exclusively on Google Play through Monday, February 3rd. 

Maleficent explores the untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain from Sleeping Beauty and the elements of her betrayal that ultimately turn her pure heart to stone. Driven by revenge and a fierce desire to protect the moors over which she presides, Maleficent cruelly places an irrevocable curse upon the human king’s newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Aurora is caught in the middle of the seething conflict between the forest kingdom she has grown to love and the human kingdom that holds her legacy. Maleficent realizes that Aurora may hold the key to peace in the land and is forced to take drastic actions that will change both worlds forever.

Maleficent stars Angelina Jolie as Maleficent, Sharlto Copley, Elle Fanning, Sam Riley, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple and Lesley Manville.  Maleficent is produced by Joe Roth and directed by Robert Stromberg.

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Maleficent opens in theaters on May 30, 2014.

For more information, check out Disney.com/Maleficent, and like it on Facebook: Facebook.com/DisneyMaleficent and use the official hashtag #Maleficent.

WDWNT will continue to bring you all Maleficent news as it becomes available, so keep checking back for updates.

Disney “Tomorrowland” Movie Begins Principal Photography

WDWNT on September 13, 2013

Tomorrowland, the Disney mystery movie that’s been teased for the past couple of months, culminating with the finale of “The Optimist” online and real-world viral campaign at the D23 Expo this month, began principal photography in Vancouver this week.

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The movie, starring George Clooney and Hugh Laurie, directed, produced and written by Brad Bird, is about an optimistic, scientifically curious teen and a former boy-genius inventor who team up on a danger-filled mission to discover the secrets of a mysterious place that’s somewhere in space and time and that exists in their collective memory as “Tomorrowland.”

Director Bird has assembled a talented and award-winning team: Life of Pi Director of Photography Claudio Miranda, Star Trek & Star Trek: Into Darkness Production Designer Scott Chambliss, Inception Costume Designer Jeffrey Kurland, and The English Patient Editor Walter Murch will be on the film.

Tomorrowland‘s screenplay is written by Brad Bird and Damon Lindelof from a story by Lindelof & Jeff Jensen and Brad Bird.

Tomorrowland will be released in theaters on December 12, 2014.

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Keep checking WDWNT.com for all Tomorrowland news and details.