2017 is going to be awesome when it comes to Disney movies.
I thought 2016 was great (Finding Dory anyone?), but this year will be even
better. I wanted to share with you some of the ones you should keep your eye
out for.
March 21, 2017-Beauty and the Beast.
I’m 32, so I watched Beauty and the Beast on VHS over and
over again. My 4 year old is obsessed with it (Thank God for digital).
The
story and characters audiences know and love come to spectacular life in the
live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic “Beauty and the Beast,” a
stunning, cinematic event celebrating one of the most beloved tales ever told.
“Beauty and the Beast” is the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful
and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a Beast in his castle.
Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to
look beyond the Beast’s hideous exterior and realize the kind heart of the true
Prince within. The film stars: Emma Watson as Belle; Dan Stevens as the Beast;
Luke Evans as Gaston, the handsome, but shallow villager who woos Belle; Kevin
Kline as Maurice, Belle’s father; Josh Gad as LeFou, Gaston’s long-suffering
aide-de-camp; Ewan McGregor as Lumière, the candelabra; Stanley Tucci as
Maestro Cadenza, the harpsichord; Audra McDonald as Madame de Garderobe, the
wardrobe; Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Plumette, the feather duster; Hattie Morahan as
the enchantress; and Nathan Mack as Chip, the teacup; with Ian McKellen as
Cogsworth, the mantel clock; and Emma Thompson as the teapot, Mrs. Potts.
Directed by Bill Condon based on the
1991 animated film, “Beauty and the Beast,” the screenplay is written by
Stephen Chbosky and Evan Spiliotopoulos and produced by Mandeville Films’ David
Hoberman, p.g.a. and Todd Lieberman, p.g.a. with Jeffrey Silver, Thomas
Schumacher and Don Hahn serving as executive producers. Alan Menken, who won
two Academy Awards® (Best Original Score and Best Song) for the animated film,
provides the score, which includes new recordings of the original songs written
by Menken and Howard Ashman, as well as three new songs written by Menken and
Tim Rice. “Beauty and the Beast” will be released in U.S. theaters on March
17, 2017.
Narrated by John Krasinski (“13 Hours: The
Secret Soldiers of Benghazi,” NBC’s “The Office,” “Amazon’s “Jack Ryan”),
Disneynature's new True Life Adventure film “Born In China” takes an epic
journey into the wilds of China where few people have ever ventured. Following
the stories of three animal families, the film transports audiences to some of
the most extreme environments on Earth to witness some of the most intimate
moments ever captured in a nature film. A doting panda bear mother guides her
growing baby as she begins to explore and seek independence. A two-year-old
golden monkey who feels displaced by his new baby sister joins up with a group
of free-spirited outcasts. And a mother snow leopard—an elusive
animal rarely caught on camera—faces the very real drama of raising her
two cubs in one of the harshest and most unforgiving environments on the
planet. Featuring stunning, never-before-seen imagery, the film navigates
China’s vast terrain—from the frigid mountains to the heart of the bamboo
forest—on the wings of red-crowned cranes, seamlessly tying the extraordinary
tales together. Opening in U.S. theaters on Earth Day 2017, “Born in China” is
directed by accomplished Chinese filmmaker Lu Chuan, and produced by Disney’s
Roy Conli and renowned nature filmmakers Brian Leith and Phil Chapman.
Set to the all-new sonic backdrop of
Awesome Mixtape #2, Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” continues the
team’s adventures as they traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos. The
Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the
mystery of Peter Quill’s true parentage. Old foes become new allies and
fan-favorite characters from the classic comics will come to our heroes’ aid as
the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand.
Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy
Vol. 2” is directed by James Gunn and stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave
Bautista, featuring Vin Diesel as Groot, Bradley Cooper as Rocket, Michael
Rooker, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Elizabeth Debicki, Chris Sullivan, Sean
Gunn, Tommy Flanagan, Laura Haddock and Kurt Russell. Kevin Feige is producing,
and Louis D’Esposito, Jonathan Schwartz, Victoria Alonso, Nik Korda and Stan
Lee are the executive producers. The screenplay is by James Gunn. Marvel’s
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” blasts into theaters on May 5, 2017.
Johnny Depp returns to the big
screen as the iconic, swashbuckling anti-hero Jack Sparrow in the all-new “Pirates
of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.” The rip-roaring adventure finds
down-on-his-luck Captain Jack feeling the winds of ill-fortune blowing strongly
his way when deadly ghost sailors, led by the terrifying Captain Salazar
(Javier Bardem), escape from the Devil's Triangle bent on killing every pirate
at sea—notably Jack. Jack's only hope of survival lies in the legendary
Trident of Poseidon, but to find it he must forge an uneasy alliance with
Carina Smyth (Kaya Scodelario), a brilliant and beautiful astronomer, and Henry
(Brenton Thwaites), a headstrong young sailor in the Royal Navy. At the
helm of the Dying Gull, his pitifully small and shabby ship, Captain Jack seeks
not only to reverse his recent spate of ill fortune, but to save his very life
from the most formidable and malicious foe he has ever faced.
“Pirates
of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” also stars Kevin R. McNally as
Joshamee Gibbs, Golshifteh Farahani as the sea-witch Shansa, David Wenham
as Scarfield, Stephen Graham as Scrum, and Geoffrey Rush as Captain Hector
Barbossa.
Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg are
directing “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” with Jerry
Bruckheimer producing. The executive producers are Mike Stenson, Chad Oman, Joe
Caracciolo, Jr., Terry Rossio and Brigham Taylor. Jeff Nathanson wrote the
screenplay. “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” drops
anchor in U.S. theaters on May 26, 2017.
Blindsided by a new generation of
blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) is
suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will
need the help of an eager young race technician, Cruz Ramirez (voice of
Cristela Alonzo), with her own plan to win, plus inspiration from the late
Fabulous Hudson Hornet and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn’t
through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing’s biggest
stage!
Directed by Brian Fee (storyboard
artist “Cars,” “Cars 2“) and produced by Kevin Reher (“A Bug’s Life,” “La Luna”
short), “Cars 3” cruises into theaters on June 16, 2017.
In Marvel Studios’ “Thor: Ragnarok,”
Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer
and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop
Ragnarok—the destruction of his homeworld and the end of Asgardian
civilization—at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela. But
first he must survive a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against his former ally and fellow Avenger—the
Incredible Hulk!
“Thor: Ragnarok” is directed by Taika
Waititi and returns Chris Hemsworth starring as Thor and Tom Hiddleston
reprising his role as Loki. They are joined by Cate Blanchett, Idris Elba, Jeff
Goldblum, Tessa Thompson and Karl Urban, with Mark Ruffalo and Anthony Hopkins.
Kevin Feige is producing with Louis
D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Victoria Alonso, Thomas M. Hammel and Stan Lee
serving as executive producers. The story is byCraig Kyle & Christopher
Yost and Stephany Folsom, and the screenplay is by Eric Pearson.
“Thor: Ragnarok” thunders into U.S. theaters on November 3, 2017.
Despite his family’s baffling
generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez)
dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz
(voice of Benjamin Bratt). Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds
himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious
chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector (voice
of Gael García Bernal), and together, they set off on an extraordinary
journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history. Directed by
Lee Unkrich (“Toy Story 3”), co-directed by Adrian Molina (story artist
“Monsters University”) and produced by Darla K. Anderson (“Toy Story 3”),
Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” opens in U.S. theaters on Nov. 22, 2017.
So much to look forward to. I love Disney and my grandchildren are finally old enough to go - not that I want to rush their growing up.
ReplyDeleteWe love Disney at our house. My great grand daughter watches movies and tv shows. She will be 4 in April so hopefully we can take her to the movies.
ReplyDeleteSo many good movies to look forward to! I can't wait for beauty and the beast and guardian of the galaxy!
ReplyDeleteTHis is a great list that includes a nice mix for younger and older kids too
ReplyDeleteI love Disney movies so this list is great to keep up with
ReplyDeleteAwesome. Most excited for beauty and beast. But cars and Thor look great too
ReplyDeleteI love Disney movies. My granchildren are getting old enough to go with me to the theater. Yeah!
ReplyDeleteI have a couple of family members who will be super excited to see this! Looks like a cool movie.
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