Premier Pop C Pop Culture News – Movies, Comics, Television, Books, Toys, Games, and More Word over the last few days was that Sam Raimi was in negotiations to direct the Wizard of Oz prequel for Disney. Now Deadline has confirmed that a deal was finalized to make Oz: the Great and Powerful Sam Raimi’s next stint in the director chair since he removed himself …
Read More »“Disney’s Alice in Wonderland” Reaches Exclusive $1 Billion Global Box Office Club
Tim Burton’s epic fantasy adventure “Disney’s Alice in Wonderland” reached a historic milestone today, passing the $1 billion dollar mark in global box office. “Alice” becomes only the sixth title to join this exclusive list and the third most popular non-sequel in motion picture history behind only “Titanic” and “Avatar.” …
Read More »Target to Carry Exclusive Toy Story 3 Merchandise
This spring, Target introduces an exclusive collection of product to celebrate the June 18 theatrical release of “Toy Story 3,” presented by Disney and Pixar. The playful assortment features the memorable faces of Woody and Buzz Lightyear and can be found in the Toy Department, with a magical visual display …
Read More »Prince of Persia Debuts Memorial Day
Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films present “Prince of Persia: the Sands of Time,” an epic action-adventure set in the mystical lands of Persia . A rogue prince named Dastan (Jake Gyllenhaal) reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess Tamina (Gemma Arterton) and together, they race against dark forces …
Read More »Saban Brings “Power Rangers” Franchise To Nickelodeon
Saban has acquired the Power Rangers property from The Walt Disney Company, returning the global franchise to its original developer, Haim Saban, who introduced the first Power Rangers series in 1993. The acquisition includes worldwide rights to the brand as well as over 700 episodes produced over 17 years. Saban …
Read More »Toy Story 3: The Video Game to Feature Exclusive Content for PlayStation 3
Disney Interactive Studios announced that Toy Story 3: The Video Game for the PlayStation 3, releasing on June 15, 2010, will exclusively feature content and gameplay available only on the PlayStation 3. Emperor Zurg, one of the most beloved villains of the Disney•Pixar “Toy Story” franchise, will be a playable character …
Read More »Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. 2 and Brave Both Coming to Theaters in 2012
With Shrek coming to theaters shortly in his fourth (and probably last) film, it’s about time another big monster got a sequel, this time a big, blue, furry one, along with his giant green eyeball of a friend. At a press briefing yesterday, Disney’s Pixar division announced a sequel is …
Read More »Pay No Attention to the Man Behind the Curtain
After success with Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, Disney is looking to put a Wizard of Oz prequel on the fast track with both a possible director and star circling the project. According to Production Weekly, Robert Downey Jr. is in talks to star as the wizard in an original …
Read More »Sam Clafin Joins Cast of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Disney has announced newcomer Sam Clafin has joined the cast of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Clafin will be taking on the role of a youthful missionary named Philip, according to Coming Soon. Clafin is a twenty three year old recent graduate of the London Academy of Music, …
Read More »Experience More of Wonderland …
Tumble down the rabbit hole with Alice for a fantastical new adventure from Walt Disney Pictures and Tim Burton. Inviting and magical, ALICE IN WONDERLAND is an imaginative new twist on some of the most beloved stories of all time. Alice (Mia Wasikowska), now 19 years old, returns to the …
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