(Was anyone really clamoringfor Disney to kill Bambi’s mom again?
)So we decided to poll the EW office on which animated classics we hope Disneyactuallytackles next.
Bob Iger, call us: We’ve got some ideas.
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The always underratedHerculeshas always been forgotten and abandoned, like a tiny divine baby cast off from Mt.
With its earworm soundtrack and its anti-damsel-in-distress love story,Herculeshas major hit potential.
Specifically, 1985s criminally underratedThe Black Cauldron.
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Weirdly dark for a family movie, this fantasy romp is primed and ready for a 2020 post-Thronesaudience.
Cast Timothee Chalamet as scrappy protagonist Taran, and Disney will have everyone chanting, Thrones, schmones!
This movie has a stellar score by Randy Newman, ripe for a live action take.
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Add an all-star cast, sayGugu Mbatha-RawandMichael B. Jordan, and were almost there.
Fox performance (is there any other kind of Michael J. its a shame the movie winds up overly self-serious and pretty forgettable.
Id be first in line for a remake that turned it into a more lighthearted, old-fashioned adventure-caper.
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(IfEmma Thompsonwanted to return as Elinor, I wouldnt complain.
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Robin Hood(1973)
Two words: Hot Fox.
If you castAndrew Scottas the fox, the internet might just explode.
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Oo-De-Lally to that, I say.
Im thinkingStephan JamesorTrevante Rhodescould play him, withScarlett Johanssonplaying the steam drill he races against.
Along with Johnson,Moanavoice actressAulii Cravalhowould make a winning live-action Moana.
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And for that, we could all sing, Youre welcome!
Same goes for the duo of villainous advisor Yzma and her henchman Kronk.
Just take a minute to think about all the great potential comedic pairings!
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Its soundtrack is packed with catchy tunes like When Will My Life Begin?
and stunning romantic ballad, I See the Light that wed love to see interpreted on the big screen.
The very thought of seeing Moore and Levi sending lanterns into the sky from a boat has us swooning.
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