live action News & Updates

Cast of Disney’s New “The Lion King” Prepares for a Return to Pride Rock at Press Conference

July 17, 2019 by Jeanine Yamanaka

The cast of Disney's new live-action version of "The Lion King," including Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, and director Jon Favreau, prepared us for a return to Pride Rock on July 19 in a recent press conference.

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Disney Announces Casting, Other Details for Live-Action Version of “The Little Mermaid”

July 5, 2019 by Debra Martin Koma

Singer-actress Halle Bailey has been cast as Ariel in Disney’s upcoming live-action reimagining of The Little Mermaid and Lin-Manuel Miranda has signed on to co-write new music. Read on for more details about this remake of a Disney animated classic.

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The Lion King Soundtrack is NOW Available for Pre-order and Features New Music!

June 25, 2019 by Molly McCormack

The Lion King soundtrack is now available for pre-order! Get the link and find out more details about the upcoming soundtrack, which features Beyonce, Donald Glover, Elton John and others!

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Place Your Bets: Which ’90s Animated Remake Will Reign Supreme at the Box Office?

June 5, 2019 by Molly McCormack

Disney is about to release another remake of one of its '90s animated classics. Which will do the best at the box office -- The Lion King, Aladdin, or Beauty and the Beast?

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A Spoiler-Free Review of Disney’s “Aladdin”

May 24, 2019 by Molly McCormack

We got to see the all-new live action remake of Disney's "Aladdin" last week. Check out our (spoiler-free) review!

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A Whole NEW “Aladdin” – Press Conference for the Upcoming Film

May 21, 2019 by Jeanine Yamanaka

On May 24, Walt Disney Studios will once again rub the lamp and set the genie free in a new live-action version of their animated feature "Aladdin." Disney held a press conference the other day with star Will Smith, composer Alan Menken, director Guy Ritchie and others.

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Limited Time Preview of Dumbo in Disney Parks and on Cruise Ships

March 1, 2019 by Debra Martin Koma

Starting this weekend, you can catch a preview of the upcoming live-action version of Disney's Dumbo in the Disney Parks and on the Disney Cruise Line ships.

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New Trailer and Poster Released for Disney’s Live Action “The Lion King”

February 25, 2019 by Sarah Sands

Disney's live-action version of The Lion King roars into theaters this summer. Watch the sneak peek and see the movie poster here!

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Disney Showcases Live Action Slate with Exciting News Exclusively for Fans at D23 EXPO 2015

August 16, 2015 by Debra Martin Koma

Disney, Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm presented their live action film slates at the D23 EXPO 2015 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. Updates on films such as Marvel's Captain America: Civil War; Disney's Jungle Book and Beauty and the Beast; and Lucasfilm's Star Wars: The Force Awakens, were presented by stars ranging from directors Jon Favreau and J.J. Abrams to actors like Sir Ben Kingsley, Lupita Nyong'o, Johnny Depp and Harrison Ford.

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Cinderella Sneak Peek and Golden Coach at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

January 12, 2015 by AllEars

Beginning January 17 through March 21, visit Disney's Hollywood Studios for an exclusive preview of the live-action film Cinderella at the ABC Sound Studio. From 10 a.m. until 30 minutes before park closing, catch the preview at the top and bottom of every hour. Annual Passholders: On January 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., show your valid Pass and photo ID at the "Cinderella" Sneak Preview at the ABC Sound Studio at Disney's Hollywood Studios for priority access before the attraction opens on January 17 and get a complimentary magnet (while supplies last).

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