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Sean Bailey (producer)
Sean Bailey is an American film and television producer. Bailey is currently the president of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production, a role he has served since his appointment in 2010. Career Early career As a co-founder and executive of LivePlanet, Bailey served as executive producer for ''The Emperor's Club'', the Emmy Award-nominated ''Project Greenlight'', ''Push, Nevada'' (which he also co-wrote with Ben Affleck), producer '' Best Laid Plans'', ''Matchstick Men'', and ''Gone Baby Gone''. From 2004 to 2008, Bailey continued as chairman and board member of LivePlanet while under a writing-producing deal at ABC Studios. In 2008, the film wing of LivePlanet was dissolved and Bailey teamed with Disney to form the production banner Ideology Inc, which produced '' Tron: Legacy'', the sequel to the 1982 film ''Tron''. In November 2009, it was announced that Bailey would produce a remake of the 1979 film ''The Black Hole'', which never materialized. He co-wrote (with Ted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walt Disney Studios (division)
The Walt Disney Studios is an American film and entertainment studio, and is the Studios Content segment of the Walt Disney Company. Based mainly at the namesake studio lot in Burbank, California, the studio is best known for its multifaceted film divisions. Founded in 1923, it is the fourth-oldest and one of the "Big Five" major film studios. The Walt Disney Studios division has prominent film production companies. These include: Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures. Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution distributes and markets the content produced by these studios for both theatrical exhibition and the company's streaming services. In 2019, Disney posted an industry record of $13.2 billion at the global box office. The studio has released five of the top ten highest-grossing films of all time worldwide, and the two highest-grossing film franchises of all time. The Walt D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthony Hopkins
Sir Philip Anthony Hopkins (born 31 December 1937) is a Welsh actor, director, and producer. One of Britain's most recognisable and prolific actors, he is known for his performances on the screen and stage. Hopkins has received many accolades throughout his career, including two Academy Awards, three British Academy Film Awards, a British Academy Television Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Laurence Olivier Award. He has also received an honorary Golden Globe Award and the BAFTA Fellowship for lifetime achievement from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. In 1993, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to the arts, and in 2003, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his achievements in the motion picture industry. After graduating from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in 1957, Hopkins trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. He was then spotted by Laurence Olivier who invited him to join the Royal Natio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oz The Great And Powerful
''Oz the Great and Powerful'' is a 2013 American fantasy adventure film directed by Sam Raimi and written by David Lindsay-Abaire and Mitchell Kapner from a story by Kapner. Based on L. Frank Baum's early 20th century ''Oz'' novels and set 20 years before the events of the original 1900 novel, the film is a spiritual prequel to the 1939 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film '' The Wizard of Oz''. Starring James Franco in the title role, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams, Zach Braff, Bill Cobbs, Joey King, William Bock, and Tony Cox, the film tells the story of Oscar Diggs, a deceptive magician who arrives in the Land of Oz and encounters three witches: Theodora, Evanora, and Glinda. Oscar is then enlisted to restore order in Oz while struggling to resolve conflicts with the witches and himself. Kapner began developing an origin story for the Wizard of Oz after a lifelong interest in wanting to create one for the character. Walt Disney Pictures commissioned the film's production ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
On Stranger Tides
''On Stranger Tides'' is a 1987 historical fantasy novel by American writer Tim Powers. It was nominated for the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel, and placed second in the annual Locus poll for best fantasy novel. ''On Stranger Tides'' takes place during the Golden Age of Piracy. It features real historical figures like Blackbeard, Stede Bonnet, and Woodes Rogers alongside fictional ones, as actors in the fictional John Chandagnac's quest to reclaim his inheritance and rescue an Englishwoman. Vodun magic is an important plot device. The story was also the inspiration for the ''Monkey Island'' video game series by LucasArts and for the fourth installment in the ''Pirates of the Caribbean'' film series, '' Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides''. Plot In 1718, French puppeteer John Chandagnac sails to Jamaica on the British ship ''Vociferous Carmichael''. He aims to confront his uncle Sebastian, who has apparently stolen a fortune that rightfully belonged to John's fath ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lion King (2019 Film)
''The Lion King'' is a 2019 American musical drama film directed and produced by Jon Favreau, written by Jeff Nathanson, and produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Fairview Entertainment. It is a photorealistic computer-animated remake of Disney's traditionally animated 1994 film of the same name. The film stars the voices of Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Alfre Woodard, Billy Eichner, John Kani, John Oliver, Florence Kasumba, Eric André, Keegan-Michael Key, JD McCrary, Shahadi Wright Joseph, and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, as well as James Earl Jones reprising his role from the original film. The plot follows Simba, a young lion who must embrace his role as the rightful king of his homeland following the murder of his father, Mufasa, at the hands of his uncle, Scar. Plans for a remake of 1994's ''The Lion King'' were confirmed in September 2016 with Favreau attached to directed following box office successes for Disney remakes such as ''The Jungle Book'' (2016), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aladdin (2019 Film)
''Aladdin'' is a 2019 American Musical film, musical fantasy film directed by Guy Ritchie from a screenplay he co-wrote with John August. Co-produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Rideback (production company), Rideback, it is a Live-action animated film, live-action adaptation of Disney's Aladdin (1992 Disney film), 1992 animated film of the same name, which itself is based on the Aladdin, eponymous tale from ''One Thousand and One Nights''. The film stars Will Smith with Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Marwan Kenzari, Navid Negahban, Nasim Pedrad and Billy Magnussen in supporting roles. The plot follows Aladdin (Disney character), Aladdin, a street urchin, as he falls in love with Princess Jasmine, befriends a wish-granting Genie (Disney), Genie, and battles the wicked sorcerer Jafar (Disney), Jafar. In October 2016, Disney announced Ritchie would direct a live-action ''Aladdin'' remake. Smith was the first member of the cast to join, signing on to portray Genie in July 2017, and M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beauty And The Beast (2017 Film)
''Beauty and the Beast'' is a 2017 American Musical film, musical romantic fantasy film directed by Bill Condon from a screenplay by Stephen Chbosky and Evan Spiliotopoulos. Co-produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Mandeville Films, the film is a live action adaptation of Disney's Beauty and the Beast (1991 film), 1991 animated film of the same name, itself an adaptation of Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont's Beauty and the Beast, 1756 version of the fairy tale. Led by Emma Watson and Dan Stevens as the eponymous Belle (Beauty and the Beast), Belle and the Beast (Beauty and the Beast), Beast, the film features an Ensemble cast, ensemble and choir cast including Luke Evans, Kevin Kline, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci, Audra McDonald, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Ian McKellen, and Emma Thompson. A live-action ''Beauty and the Beast'' remake was first announced in April 2014, with Condon hired to direct it; Watson, Stevens, Evans, and the rest of the cast signed on between January and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pete's Dragon (2016 Film)
''Pete's Dragon'' is a 2016 American fantasy adventure film directed by David Lowery, written by Lowery and Toby Halbrooks, and produced by James Whitaker. The film is a live-action remake of Disney's 1977 live-action/traditionally animated musical film of the same name, although the 2016 live-action film is not a musical. The film stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Oakes Fegley, Wes Bentley, Karl Urban, Oona Laurence, and Robert Redford. The film tells the story of an orphaned feral boy who befriends a dragon in the Pacific Northwest, and the ensuing repercussions of their discovery by the town's residents. ''Pete's Dragon'' premiered at the El Capitan Theatre on August 8, 2016, and was theatrically released in the United States in 2D, Disney Digital 3-D, and RealD 3D formats on August 12, 2016, by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The film received positive reviews from critics and grossed over $143 million worldwide against a $65 million production budget. Plot In 1977, 5-year- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Jungle Book (2016 Film)
''The Jungle Book'' is a 2016 American adventure drama film directed and produced by Jon Favreau, written by Justin Marks and produced by Walt Disney Pictures. Based on Rudyard Kipling's eponymous collective works, the film is a live-action/ CGI remake of Walt Disney's 1967 animated film of the same title. Neel Sethi plays Mowgli, an orphaned human boy who, guided by his animal guardians, sets out on a journey of self-discovery while evading the threatening Shere Khan. The film includes voice and motion capture performances from Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley, Idris Elba, Lupita Nyong'o, Scarlett Johansson, Giancarlo Esposito, and Christopher Walken. Favreau, Marks, and producer Brigham Taylor developed the film's story as a balance between Disney's animated adaptation and Kipling's original works, borrowing elements from both into the film. Principal photography commenced in 2014, with filming taking place entirely in Los Angeles. The film required extensive use of computer-generat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cinderella (2015 Disney Film)
''Cinderella'' is a 2015 romantic fantasy film directed by Kenneth Branagh, from a screenplay by Chris Weitz, and co-produced by Walt Disney Pictures, Genre Films, Kinberg Genre, Allison Shearmur, Allison Shearmur Productions, and Beagle Pug Films. The film is based on the Cinderella, folk tale and is a live-action adaptation of Walt Disney's Cinderella (1950 film), 1950 animated film of the same name. It stars Lily James as the Cinderella (Disney character), title character, alongside Cate Blanchett, Richard Madden, Holliday Grainger, and Helena Bonham Carter. Development for a List of Disney live-action remakes of animated films, live-action reimagining of the original animated film began in May 2010, with producer Simon Kinberg attached to the project. In late January 2013, Branagh signed on to direct, with Weitz hired to revise a script from Aline Brosh McKenna. In November 2012, casting began with Blanchett being the first to sign on; James was eventually cast in the titula ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maleficent (film)
''Maleficent'' is a 2014 American fantasy film directed by Robert Stromberg from a screenplay by Linda Woolverton. The film stars Angelina Jolie as the title character, with Sharlto Copley, Elle Fanning, Sam Riley, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple and Lesley Manville in supporting roles. Loosely inspired by Charles Perrault's original fairy tale, the film is a live action retelling of Walt Disney's 1959 animated film ''Sleeping Beauty'', and portrays the story from the perspective of the eponymous antagonist, depicting her conflicted relationship with the king and princess of a corrupt kingdom. Walt Disney Pictures announced the film's development in 2010, with Joe Roth as producer and Jolie, Don Hahn, and Michael Vieira as executive producers. Principal photography took place between June and October 2012. A special screening for the film took place at Kensington Palace in London on May 9, 2014. ''Maleficent'' premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on May 28, 2014, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alice In Wonderland (2010 Film)
''Alice in Wonderland'' is a 2010 American adventure fantasy film directed by Tim Burton from a screenplay written by Linda Woolverton and produced by Walt Disney Pictures. The film stars Mia Wasikowska in the title role, with Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Crispin Glover, and Matt Lucas, while featuring the voices of Alan Rickman, Stephen Fry, Michael Sheen, and Timothy Spall. A live-action adaptation and re-imagining of Lewis Carroll's works, the film follows Alice Kingsleigh, a nineteen-year-old who accidentally falls down a rabbit hole, returns to Underland and alongside the Mad Hatter, helps restore the White Queen to her throne by fighting against the Red Queen and her Jabberwock, a dragon that terrorizes Underland's inhabitants. ''Alice in Wonderland'' came under development in December 2007, when Burton was asked to direct two 3D films for Disney, including the remake of '' Frankenweenie''. Production began in September 2008 and concluded within ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
