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Halle Bailey has been cast as Ariel in Disney’s upcoming live-action reimagining of The Little Mermaid . The film is directed by Rob Marshall and produced by Marshall, John DeLuca, Marc Platt and Lin-Manuel Miranda. The film will feature beloved songs from the animated classic by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, as well as new songs by Menken (music) and Miranda (lyrics). Discuss this with fellow SJF fans on Facebook . On Twitter, follow us at @SandwichJohnFilms Please Leave A Comment-

Disney's " Mary Poppins Returns ," the irresistible, timeless sequel based upon the Mary Poppins Stories by PL Travers, has had audiences dancing in their seats and critics singing its praises, earning Academy Award nominations for best original song, best original score, best costume design and best production design. Directed by Academy Award winner Rob Marshall, who helmed screen adaptations of "Chicago," "Nine" and "Into the Woods," and starring Emily Blunt , Golden Globe-nominated for her role as practically-perfect nanny Mary Poppins, and award-winning composer, lyricist and performer Lin-Manuel Miranda as charming lamplighter Jack, the fantastical film arrives into homes instantly on Digital 4K Ultra HD™/HD and Movies Anywhere March 12 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ and DVD March 19 - with a sing-along version and never-before-seen bonus features. Bonus material explores the making of "Mary Poppins Returns," going be...

Here is a special look at the music and magic from “ Mary Poppins Returns .” In Disney’s “ Mary Poppins Returns ,” an all new original musical and sequel, Mary Poppins is back to help the next generation of the Banks family find the joy and wonder missing in their lives following a personal loss. Emily Blunt stars as the practically-perfect nanny with unique magical skills who can turn any ordinary task into an unforgettable, fantastic adventure and Lin-Manuel Miranda plays her friend Jack, an optimistic street lamplighter who helps bring light—and life—to the streets of London. “Mary Poppins Returns” is directed by Rob Marshall. The screenplay is by David Magee and the screen story is by Magee & Rob Marshall & John DeLuca based upon the Mary Poppins Stories by PL Travers. The producers are John DeLuca, p.g.a., Rob Marshall, p.g.a. and Marc Platt, p.g.a. with Callum McDougall serving as executive producer. The music score is by Marc Shaiman and the film features all ne...

In Disney’s “ Mary Poppins Returns ,” an all new original musical and sequel, Mary Poppins is back to help the next generation of the Banks family find the joy and wonder missing in their lives following a personal loss. Emily Blunt stars as the practically-perfect nanny with unique magical skills who can turn any ordinary task into an unforgettable, fantastic adventure and Lin-Manuel Miranda plays her friend Jack, an optimistic street lamplighter who helps bring light—and life—to the streets of London. “Mary Poppins Returns” is directed by Rob Marshall. The screenplay is by David Magee and the screen story is by Magee & Rob Marshall & John DeLuca based upon the Mary Poppins Stories by PL Travers. The producers are John DeLuca, p.g.a., Rob Marshall, p.g.a. and Marc Platt, p.g.a. with Callum McDougall serving as executive producer. The music score is by Marc Shaiman and the film features all new original songs with music by Shaiman and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman...

Here is the first glimpse of Golden Globe® winner Emily Blunt as Mary Poppins in “ Mary Poppins Returns ,” the all new sequel to Disney’s 1964 film “Mary Poppins.” Directed and produced by Rob Marshall, “Mary Poppins Returns” also stars Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer and Julie Walters with Colin Firth and Meryl Streep . The film, which introduces three new Banks children, played by Pixie Davies, Nathanael Saleh and newcomer Joel Dawson , also features Dick Van Dyke and Angela Lansbury . The film is set in 1930s depression-era London (the time period of the original novels) and is drawn from the wealth of material in PL Travers’ additional seven books. In the story, Michael (Whishaw) and Jane (Mortimer) are now grown up, with Michael, his three children and their housekeeper, Ellen (Walters), living on Cherry Tree Lane. After Michael suffers a personal loss, the enigmatic nanny Mary Poppins (Blunt) re-enters the lives of the Banks family, and, along with the...

EMILY BLUNT AND LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA TO STAR IN “ MARY POPPINS RETURN S,” THE SEQUEL TO THE STUDIO’S 1964 CLASSIC, DIRECTED BY ROB MARSHALL . “ Mary Poppins Returns ” To Be Released December 25, 2018 Golden Globe Award® winner Emily Blunt (“Into the Woods,” the upcoming “Girl on the Train”) and Emmy®, GRAMMY®, Tony Award® and Pulitzer Prize winner Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Hamilton,” “In the Heights”) are set to star in “Mary Poppins Returns,” a sequel to the studio’s 1964 classic, “Mary Poppins,” which will be released on December 25, 2018. Reuniting the director and producing team behind Disney’s hit film musical “Into the Woods,” the film will be directed by Oscar® nominee, Emmy® and DGA Award winner Rob Marshall and produced by Marshall, Emmy winner and Golden Globe® nominee John DeLuca and Oscar, Emmy and Tony Award® nominee and Golden Globe winner Marc Platt. The screenplay will be written by Oscar nominee David Magee based on The Mary Poppins Stories by P.L. Travers, with Oscar...

Here is “A Look Inside INTO THE WOODS starring Johnny Depp, Chris Pine, Anna Kendrick, Lilla Crawford, Daniel Huttlestone, MacKenzie Mauzy, Emily Blunt & Meryl Streep . INTO THE WOODS opens in theaters December 25, 2014! “ INTO THE WOODS  ” is a modern twist on several of the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. This humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of Cinderella ( Anna Kendrick ), Little Red Riding Hood ( Lilla Crawford ), Jack and the Beanstalk ( Daniel Huttlestone ), and Rapunzel ( MacKenzie Mauzy ), all tied together by an original story involving a Baker and his Wife ( James Corden and Emily Blunt ), their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the Witch ( Meryl Streep ), who has put a curse on them. Rob Marshall , the acclaimed filmmaker behind the Academy Award®-winning musical “Chicago” and Disney’s “Pir...

DISNEY’S “ INTO THE WOODS ” VENTURES INTO PRODUCTION FEATURING AWARD-WINNING CAST & PRODUCTION TEAM. Film to Feature Songs from the Award-Winning Stage Show, Plus Brand-New Song by Stephen Sondheim. Disney’s “ Into the Woods ” kicked off production last week, featuring an award-winning production team and all-star ensemble cast. Rob Marshall , the talented filmmaker behind the Academy Award®-winning musical “Chicago” and Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” helms the film, which is based on the Tony®-winning original musical by James Lapine, who also penned the screenplay, and legendary composer Stephen Sondheim, who provides the music and lyrics—including an all-new song for the big-screen adaptation. “ Into the Woods ” is produced by Marshall, John DeLuca, “Wicked” producer Marc Platt and Callum McDougall. Shooting in studio and on location throughout England, the film is slated for a December 25, 2014, holiday release. “Into the Woods” is a modern twist...

“Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” Get Their Catch  For the  fourth installment of “Pirates of the Caribbean” has just hooked a mermaid in the form of French actress Astrid Bergès-Frisbey . Astrid who is new to American audiences unless you enjoy french films like (“La Fille du Puisatier,” “Bruc,” “Extase,” “La Premiere Etoile” and “Un Barrage Contre le Pacifique”) Which I do not. This will be her first English-speaking role,the Paris-based performer, born to French-American and Catalan parents, will played a fish-tailed beauty in “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.” Johnny Depp returns as Captain Jack Sparrow. Please Leave A Comment- Source- THR

Ian McShane Cast As Blackbeard For Upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean Film Ian McShane is in negotiations to play the villain in " Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," the fourth installment of the Disney movie series being directed by Rob Marshall. McShane will play legendary pirate Blackbeard -- whose real name was Edward Teach -- who piloted the ship Queen Anne's Revenge. McShane will join Johnny Depp, reprising his role of Captain Jack Sparrow, and Penelope Cruz, Sparrow's foil and equal in many ways, in a tale that revolves around the Fountain of Youth. Terry Rossio and Ted Elliot wrote the script. Jerry Bruckheimer is producing. A working British actor since the 1970s, McShane gained notice Stateside for his work in HBO's "Deadwood," where he played the brutal owner of a brothel. Please Leave A Comment- Source- THR

Penelope Cruz To Set Sail In "Pirates" Next Film Penelope Cruz is in negotiations to join Johnny Depp and sail the seven seas in "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," the fourth installment of the movie series being directed by Rob Marshall. Depp is reprising his popular role of Captain Jack Sparrow, and while plot details are buried deeper than Blackbeard's treasure, it is known the tale revolves around the Fountain of Youth. Cruz's character details are also being kept secret, though she is to be Sparrow's foil and equal in many ways. Terry Rossio and Ted Elliot wrote the script. Jerry Bruckheimer is producing. "Pirates" will set sail before cameras in Hawaii this summer. Disney plans for a May 20, 2011, release. Please Leave A Comment- Source- THR

"Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," To Film In Hawaii The fourth installment of Disney's popular "Pirates of the Caribbean" series will be filmed in Hawaii. Johnny Depp will return to his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," which will begin shooting in the summer on Oahu and Kauai and be released in 2011. The film is produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Rob Marshall. The announcement was made by Gov. Linda Lingle, who recently met with Disney president and CEO Bob Iger. Lingle's office estimates the production will generate $85 million in spending in Hawaii. "Pirates" is the latest of three big-budget films being shot in the islands this year. Please Leave A Comment- Source- THR