live-action
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The Undoing's Noma Dumezweni Will Be Part of the Live-Action World of The Little Mermaid—as Brand New Character
The live-action world of The Little Mermaid just got a little bit bigger. Noma Dumezweni (The Undoing) has been cast in the upcoming Disney flick, per Deadline. The Little Mermaid will star Halle Bailey as Ariel and yes, we’re anxiously awaiting first-look images of what we expect to be a head filled with luscious red…
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TV/Film Legends Ralph Farquhar and Bruce W. Smith Sign Overall Deal With Disney Branded Television
We have another Black-ass overall deal to announce! This time, it’s TV/film icons Ralph Farquhar and Bruce W. Smith, who have signed a multi-year overall deal with Disney Branded Television. Under the deal, Farquhar and Smith will produce animated and live-action series as well as actively develop content from emerging and diverse talent. “We are…
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Yes, Disney Should Cast Amber Riley as One of the Hercules Muses and That's 'The Gospel Truth'
Disney’s Hercules should be included in the list of the legacy studio’s blackest films. The best part of the film? There’s no argument—the Muses took over the spotlight. Equipped with an array of killer songs (composed by the great Alan Menken) such as “The Gospel Truth” and “Zero to Hero,” the Muses were basically like…
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We've Finally Found the Prince Eric Who Will Be Part of Halle Bailey's World in The Little Mermaid
Following an “under the sea”-storm of back-and-forth casting news, Halle Bailey’s Ariel has finally found her prince in the upcoming live-action film rendition of The Little Mermaid. Sidenote: Let us rejoice in the fact that the televised stage play version of The Little Mermaid has come and gone because the casting confusion was beginning to…
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Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Booked: Billy Porter Cast as Fairy Godmother in New Live-Action Cinderella
Cinderella doesn’t have to worry about looking dusty at the ball because she is about to be treated to some ballroom culture. Billy Porter has been officially cast as the Fairy Godmother in the upcoming live-action Cinderella. Porter, who has been in talks to play the fabulous role for some time, announced the news at…