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Performances of Disney's Hercules are now underway at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, which will run until 28 March 2026. Check out a new video of Luke Brady, who plays the title role, singing the iconic song "Go The Distance." With music by Alan Menken and lyrics by David Zippel, and a brand-new book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah, Casey Nicholaw’s production of Hercules, co-choreographed with Tanisha Scott, is inspired by the 1997 animated film of the same name from Walt Disney Studios. The feature film, directed by The Little Mermaid filmmakers John Musker and Ron Clements, and written by Clements, Musker, Donald McEnery, Bob Shaw and Irene Mecchi, won Best Animation Feature at the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards and was nominated for the Academy Award® for Best Original Song for Go the Distance. The cast...

Bless my soul! Performances of Disney's Hercules are now underway at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, which will run until 28 March 2026. Check out reviews of the show below! With music by Alan Menken and lyrics by David Zippel, and a brand-new book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah, Casey Nicholaw’s production of Hercules, co-choreographed with Tanisha Scott, is inspired by the 1997 animated film of the same name from Walt Disney Studios. The feature film, directed by The Little Mermaid filmmakers John Musker and Ron Clements, and written by Clements, Musker, Donald McEnery, Bob Shaw and Irene Mecchi, won Best Animation Feature at the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards and was nominated for the Academy Award® for Best Original Song for Go the Distance. The cast is Luke Brady (Hercules), as the Muses, Candace Furbert (Thalia), Sharlene Hector (Clio), Brianna Ogunbawo (Melpomene), Malinda Parris (Calliope), Robyn Rose-Li (Terpsichore), and Kimmy...

Performances of Hercules are now underway at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, which will run until 28 March 2026. Check out all new photos from the show below! With music by Alan Menken and lyrics by David Zippel, and a brand-new book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah, Casey Nicholaw’s production of Hercules, co-choreographed with Tanisha Scott, is inspired by the 1997 animated film of the same name from Walt Disney Studios. The feature film, directed by The Little Mermaid filmmakers John Musker and Ron Clements, and written by Clements, Musker, Donald McEnery, Bob Shaw and Irene Mecchi, won Best Animation Feature at the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards and was nominated for the Academy Award® for Best Original Song for Go the Distance. The cast is Luke Brady (Hercules), as the Muses, Candace Furbert (Thalia), Sharlene Hector (Clio), Brianna Ogunbawo (Melpomene), Malinda Parris (Calliope), Robyn Rose-Li (Terpsichore), and Kimmy Edwards and...

Pixar is one of the most successful production companies of all time, mostly because it has managed to create a ton of amazing kids' films. These movies have captured the hearts and minds of mass audiences, transporting them into fictional worlds that feel so brilliantly surreal. As such, without Pixar, it could be argued that the film industry would be stuck in a very stagnant state.

Another great aspect of Pixar's success was its fictional bloopers. Normally, as part of a DVD extra, the studio would create a few extra scenes that would showcase the characters messing up their lines or getting caught up in some silly hijinks. While they aren't used in modern films, these bloopers helped Pixar stand out from the crowd in a very competitive era.

Hopper Struggles to Intimidate the Princess A Bug's Life

Fans of A Bug's Life will remember just how terrifying Hopper can be,...

Fans of Disney’s Hercules are bracing themselves to see the Greek hero turned into one of the latest entrants into the House of Mouse’s never-ending parade of live-action remakes that will this year deliver Snow White and Lilo & Stitch to a (possibly) waiting audience. For those who cannot wait for the Herculean character to be realized on the big screen in some resemblance to real life, Multiverse of Movies on YouTube has you covered with a slightly creepy but technically pleasing AI-generated fan trailer which answers the question, what if Tom Holland played Hercules? Is anyone asking that question?

Hercules is currently marching through development with the Russo Brothers’ production company Agbo and Aladdin director Guy Ritchie behind the scenes. While the film is in early development, there have been whispers of Taron Egerton being eyed to take on the titular role, with fans wanting Wicked’s sensational...

Quick Links Disney Hadn’t Given the Role of Hades Much Thought A Stand-Out Comedy Actor Just Couldn’t Get Into Character Hades Quickly Became the Ultimate Disney Villain

Hercules was first released in 1997 and quickly captivated fans with its unique take on an ancient tale. Alongside the extremely catchy musical numbers, this film was teeming with a collection of talented voice actors. James Woods is best known for playing Hades in the hit film and was highly praised for his energetic and vivacious performance.

Yet, many fans are unaware that he wasn't Disney's first pick for the role. In reality, the casting crew had a ton of big names in mind, all of which fell through toward the end. With that in mind, it naturally raises the question of what other actor could rival Woods' now iconic performance as the beloved Disney villain.

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Disney villains can be a divisive topic of conversation. Obviously, the heroes are there for viewers to get on side with and support in whatever journey they're undertaking. However, particularly in more recent times, fans have become more inclined to see things from a villain's point of view, as well as enjoy what they're like.

A lot of villains behave unforgivably, but it's not what they do that can make them hard to hate; it's their personalities. Some are funny, while others deliver energy that livens up the movie and encourages fans to look forward to seeing them on the screen. They're crucial to any good animation, so much so that fans can't always despise them.

Hades Is a Comedic Character in Hercules

Some Disney villains are rooted in darkness and are nothing but scary. Although Hades is intimidating, he's one of the funniest Disney villains out there. In Hercules,...

On October 16, 2023, Disney celebrated 100 years of magic, from movies, television shows, theme parks, and an improbable corporate identity that has become beloved all on its own. Disney's most significant impact is the cinematic canon that defined the company, and as is to be expected from such an iconic company, it has gone through a lot of changes in its century-long history.

Disney has had eight distinct eras that shaped the company and altered the course of its vaunted animation. Each generation has had highs and lows some more than others but each has had its clear place in the Disney timeline. Despite facing various hardships, Disney has continued to delight fans of all ages with its timeless takes on classic fairy tales and original stories that resonate just as deeply. Every Disney fan has their favorite film and era, but some rank better than others in performance and quality.

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Amy Sherman-Palladino is best known for creating “Gilmore Girls” and her current hit show, Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” But did you know she actually got one of her first big breaks writing during the original run of “Roseanne” for six seasons (1990-1994)? Sherman-Palladino (with Jennifer Heath) earned her first and currently only Emmy nomination in 1992 for Best Comedy Writing for the episode “A Bitter Pill to Swallow.” Coming full circle, Sherman-Palladino 26 years later will now have to compete against the “Roseanne” revival at the 2018 Emmys.

Sherman-Palladino earned the original “Roseanne” its Only Best Comedy Writing nomination. “A Bitter Pill to Swallow” deals with Becky (Alicia Goranson) asking Roseanne (Roseanne Barr) to take her to get birth control and her less than excited reaction. It was as funny as it was insightful, giving audiences a glimpse of the lightening quick and hilarious dialogue which would become “Roseanne’s” signature.

A slew of classic Disney movies are hitting for the first time on Blu-Ray, including one double-pack release, and you’re going to want to make sure to pick these up. You haven’t paid attention to some of these titles for a while, and it’s about time you got the chance to catch them on Blu-Ray. The best part is that there’s a great mix of releases hitting. Bedknobs and Broomsticks is all but lost in the cultural consciousness, and it deserves a return. The Academy Award-winning movie from the year I was born is filled with a lot of fun and adventure, and like most Disney films, holds up well for a whole new generation.

The rest of the group covers a great spectrum, including two animated “big” titles, and a 10th Anniversary release. There’s a lot to expose your family to here, so check out all the info below,...

Chicago – If you have yet to jump on the Blu-Ray bandwagon or are new to the HD revolution and have yet to see a Pixar film in 1080P, the new edition of “A Bug’s Life” would be a great place to start. With releases like the great one for “Wall-e” and now this gorgeous transfer for “A Bug’s Life,” Disney/Pixar produces HD video clarity that really must be seen to be believed.

Blu-Ray Rating: 5.0/5.0 With this week’s release of the fantastic “Up,” Pixar is back in the cinematic conversation. With Pixar back in the spotlight, go back to one of their earliest films, the underrated “A Bug’s Life,” a film that has held up surprisingly well in the decade since its release.

A Bug’s Life was released on Blu-Ray on May 19th, 2009.

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Producer Arthur Sarkissian has re-upped his production pact at MGM for another year and has lined up a string of projects to produce for the studio. On the heels of Between the Covers, a spec that he set up at MGM in mid-October, Sarkissian has been set to produce Hi Dharma, an English-language remake of a Korean comedy about a group of gangsters who take refuge in a Buddhist monastery. Sarkissian will produce with Mike Macari and Roger Garcia from a script by Don McEnery and Bob Shaw. He also will produce Defiant Ones, a remake of Stanley Kramer's 1958 dramatic film starring Tony Curtis and Sidney Poitier. The update will be changed to a buddy action comedy in the vein of Midnight Run. Varsity Blues scribe Peter Iliff will pen the redo. Sarkissian also has set up a remake of the 1961 epic war romancer El Cid, which starred Charlton Heston and Sophia Loren. Martin Campbell, whose most recent directorial outing, Beyond Borders, is in theaters, is attached to direct the remake. McEnery and Shaw are repped by Endeavor, Guy Walks Into a Bar and Barnes Morris Klein Mark Yorn & Levine. Iliff is repped by Endeavor, Industry Entertainment and attorneys Tom Hansen, Stuart Brookman and Mike Shutello. Sarkissian produced Rush Hour and Rush Hour 2.