The Walt Disney Studios turned up the volume in Hall D23 at the Anaheim Convention Center where thousands of fans gathered at D23 Expo 2022 to be the first to hear big announcements, new details and future plans for Disney Live Action, Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios. The showcase began in true Disney style with a look back at special moments in Studio history and Cynthia Erivo’s breathtaking performance of the classic Disney song “When You Wish Upon a Star” from Disney’s all-new … [Read more...] about Disney live action, Pixar, and Walt Disney Animation Studios present upcoming slate of movies and series at D23 Expo 2022
Pinocchio
Disney unveils trailer and key art for live-action ‘Pinocchio’ premiering on September 8
The new trailer and key art from Disney’s live-action Pinocchio, premiering on Disney+ Day on September 8, are available now. The film stars Tom Hanks, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Keegan-Michael Key, Lorraine Bracco, with Cynthia Erivo and Luke Evans. Academy Award® winner Robert Zemeckis directs this live-action retelling of the beloved tale of a wooden puppet who embarks on a thrilling adventure to become a real boy. Tom Hanks stars as … [Read more...] about Disney unveils trailer and key art for live-action ‘Pinocchio’ premiering on September 8
Bomanbridge announces multiple Asian sales
Singapore − Singapore-based, international distribution and production agency, Bomanbridge Media, announced several deals around Asia from its Factual and Scripted catalogues. “Bomanbridge Media is very excited to announce several deals with many of our long-time broadcast partners as well as new clients from the ever-expanding Asian region. We are pleased to deliver many top quality programmes which are sure to entertain and attract many viewers,” said Sonia Fleck, CEO of … [Read more...] about Bomanbridge announces multiple Asian sales
Chinese and Catalonian producers to co-produce animated kids series
Barcelona – The signing of a co-production agreement between Catalan producers TV3, Neptuno Films and Benecé Produccions with Chinese company AGOGO for the animated series The Story Isn't Over Yet (26x13'), marks a significant step for Catalonia's kids' content production sector. Managing Director of Neptuno Films, Cristina Brandner, believes the deal marks the beginning of an alliance that has huge potential. “Catalonian producers have a long and well-proven track record in … [Read more...] about Chinese and Catalonian producers to co-produce animated kids series
The Jim Henson Company and Guillermo Del Toro reinterpret Pinocchio
Hollywood – The Jim Henson Company is producing a 3D stop-motion animated version of “Pinocchio”, based on the edition of Carlo Collodi’s classic tale illustrated by Gris Grimly. Called Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio, Guillermo Del Toro will co-direct the animated film with Mark Gustafson (Animation Director on The Fantastic Mr. Fox). Inferno will represent the property to international buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival. Guillermo Del Toro’s … [Read more...] about The Jim Henson Company and Guillermo Del Toro reinterpret Pinocchio