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I Got Into a Disagreement – Made A Bit of a Mess Trailer: Marvel Black Panther!
The warriors of Wakanda talk about the upcoming film Marvel’s Black Panther in a new featurette. Marvel’s Black Panther opens on February 16th.
El Dorado Trailer: Black Panther!
‘What do you know about Wakanda?’ asks Ulysses Klaue (the man who will become Klaw). It’s El Dorado – and those who sought it in South America were looking on the wrong continent! Marvel Studios has released the teaser trailer for Black Panther and it’s one of the most intriguing teasers the studio has ever […]
Queen of Katwe Is a Near Flawless Tale of Achievement Despite Obstacles!
Phiona Metusi is a Ugandan girl who rose from the slum/ghetto town of Katwe in Uganda to become a champion chess player. Her story – as adapted for film by writer William Wheeler and director Mira Nair – rising above the clichés of ‘the sports story’ by virtue of being true and being adapted with […]
First Look Videos: Queen of Katwe
Disney’s Queen of Katwe – about a young Ugandan girl who became a chess champion – had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Follow the jump for videos from the film and the red carpet.
Dream Clips: Queen of Katwe!
A Ugandan girl from a poor family discovers chess and becomes the Ugandan champion. Queen of Katwe is more than just a coming of age story, or the story of an unlikely hero – it’s a story in which the game of chess is a metaphor for life and provides the first opportunity Phiona has […]
From Ghetto to Chess Champion Trailer: Queen of Katwe!
10-year-old Phiona Mutesi lives with her family in a slum in Katwe, Uganda. When she is introduced to chess, her family’s love and support lead her to greater things. Disney’s Queen of Katwe tells the true story of Phiona Mutesi. It stars David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong’o and Madina Nalwanga as Phiona. It was directed by internationally […]
Cast & Character Portraits: Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book!
Disney’s upcoming live-action reimagining of The Jungle Book has released a couple of dandy trailers thus far. Now, the studio presents a gallery of cast photos that pairs the actors with their characters – including Scarlett Johansson as Kaa (above). Check them out after the jump. The Jungle Book premieres on April 15th.
D23 EXPO: “Pete’s Dragon,” “The Queen of Katwe” & “The Finest Hours”
Pete’s Dragon, a remake of the 1977 family classic, is one of the few Disney remakes (excuse me, reimaginings) that has flown under the radar, but throw in Robert Redford, and it leads the pack of a few of the other upcoming live action Disney films.
D23: Lupita Nyong’o Owns Disney With “The Jungle Book”
There isn’t a movie that improved its stock more than The Jungle Book at the D23 EXPO thanks to Disney’s newest favorite casting choice, Lupita Nyong’o and some eye-opening SFX.
Family Force Teaser: Star Wars: The Force Awakens!
There’s something awfully familiar about this teaser – something that tickles the back of my mind; something that feels just so correct. Between moments of nostalgic wistfulness and current action – and the appearance of a couple of old friends – the new teaser for Star Wars The Force Awakens is a perfect balance of […]