Tuesday, April 7, 2009
UPDATE: The Princess and the Frog
| THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG Remember last year when I mentioned a few of the movies I was most excited about for 2009? Well, here is a little somethin' that I picked up on one of those movies, 'The Princess and the Frog'. It's an official teaser trailer that you can watch in all its glory here on Disney's home page...or just click on play below. Doesn't it look like so much fun? It's almost ironic that we have our first black Disney Princess in 2009 after electing our first black President...it's like the perfect Cinderella story...except this one is called 'The Princess and the Frog' and...well, you get what I mean! Also, since my inner eight-year-old is still very much alive and kickin' (that's right...I still like stick-on earrings and side ponytails...hellooo? Who wouldn't?!) when I found out about yet another Disney princess movie due to come out in 2010, I just HAD to share! So...you want to hear about it don't you? Of course you do! RAPUNZEL: UNBRAIDED Enter: Rapunzel
Another flaxen-haired, perfectly-proportioned maiden in distress? Yes please! And...one of the best parts about this movie is that it will be the first 3D princess movie...err...I'm not really sure if Rapunzel is a princess. But whether she is or isn't from royalty...I'm still excited! Do you like 3D? I have yet to go to a theater and watch one of the recently released 3D movies like 'Monsters vs Aliens' or 'Journey to the Center of the Earth' but I really liked that Muppett one they show at Disney world... TOY STORY 3 If you DO like 3D...and Tom Hanks...and talking toys, then you might be interested to know that 'Toy Story 3' is also due out in 2010! (chorus of 'YAY' inserted here). That's right...our favorite Disney/Pixar animated film is going for another go 'round...do you think Andy will be grown up? What kind of adventures await for 3 inch high action figures? The plot thickens! Anyway, those are the movies I'm excited about. Yeah...they're all Disney movies (shameless advertisement inserted here) but I was inundated at a young age, so you can't really blame me - I'm just a mindless consumer. I also heard something about a movie coming out on the classic kid's book 'Where the Wild Things Are'...but I'm pretty sure anyone who knows that YouTube exists has already seen the preview. Anyone out there have some insider information on an upcoming movie they're excited about? Labels: Movies |
Friday, July 18, 2008
Movies That Matter
 THE DARK KNIGHT[Friday: July 18] Today was opening day for "The Dark Knight", sequel to 2005's "Batman Begins"...but, of course, you probably already know that. THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG
Set in New Orleans during the Jazz era, this movie will be a throwback to the old 2-D movies Disney is famous for (before they got in bed with Pixar and dreamed about talking toys!) with a generous portion of musicality and imagination. So, why does this movie matter? It should be obvious...BECAUSE I LOVE DISNEY MOVIES!! I'm a randomly-burst-into-song-and-dance-routine kind of person. I grew up with a certain love for the Disney classics like "The Little Mermaid", "Beauty And The Beast", and "Aladdin". And this newest installment promises to be another favorite for all little girls (and the not-so-little-anymore ones as well!). However, there is the tiniest bit of controversy over this film already. Originally, Tiana was named 'Maddy' and she was to have the role of 'chambermaid' before reaching princess status - this upset certain people. So, she is no longer going to be demoted to slave status (which apparently the name 'Maddy' and occupation 'chambermaid' would have done) and is now being toted as a heroine named Tiana. Oh...and did I mention the prince is white? Okay, did nobody watch "Pocahontas" or "Cinderella"? These concepts aren't exactly 'new' in the Disney repertoire. But, of course, in an effort to show the utmost sensitivity to all who would watch their films, Disney is doing it's best to make this film as PC as possible. My only real 'beef' with all this is the fact that they let go their original composer, Alan Menken - an Oscar winner and amazing original artist who composed award winning songs for other Disney princesses, in favor of Randy Newman, Disney's Pixar composer who doesn't have the same sensational Broadway-type drama to his music like Menken. (sigh) So...what do you think about Disney's decision to go back to 2-D and add a new princess?
According to the IMDb, in June of 2009 we can all look forward to Dune Entertainment's release of "The A-Team". A movie remake of the 1980's TV show featuring four Vietnam vets framed for a crime they didn't committ. Of course, this time around it will be four Iraq vets who are rumored to be played by Bruce Willis (Col. Hannibal Smith), Woody Harrelson (Capt. H.M 'Howling Mad' Murdock), and Ice Cube (Sgt. Bosco 'B.A.' Baracus). I guess they don't have any good prospects for the character Lt. Templeton 'Face' Peck. But I would like to take just a moment to nominate Jason Statham. Not to typecast him or anything, but since Statham played a similar role as 'Handsome Rob' in "The Italian Job" (which I highly recommend if you haven't seen it), I think he'd be a beautiful addition to this movie remake. Or perhaps Ryan Reynolds...because I WILL be seeing this movie and it wouldn't hurt if I got to see Reynolds shirtless just once more... Any thoughts as to whom you would suggest director John Singleton (director of "Shaft") use to play 'Face'? Any thoughts about the current picks for the other A-Team members? I personally can't see Ice Cube living up to Mr. T's standards as B.A. - but I'mi sure there will be a lot of action to make up for it!! Labels: Movies |
