Disney's new streaming site will offer exclusive original movies and TV shows hoping to bring subscribers to their service. It is part of the company's strategy to keep up with Netflix, Amazon, and even Apple and Facebook - all of which are producing their own original content. However, what those companies lack is the Disney name and almost a hundred of years of (beloved) IP.
The streaming site doesn't have an official name yet, but fans can look forward to signing up in Fall of 2019. The price will cost less than a Netflix subscription because the site won't have as much original content. It also will not include any Disney (or Fox) owned series from networks including ABC's Agents of SHIELD, Fox's The Gifted, and Hulu's The Runaways. The Defenders shows will also keep their place on Netflix. Currently, Turner Broadcasting retains the rights to the first six Star Wars movies, so for now they will not be available to stream either. Another thing you won't find on Disney's site? R rated films, which will go to Hulu.
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So what will be available on Disney's streaming site? New Disney movies for one. Starting in 2019 Disney will no longer release their films to Netflix. This means Captain Marvel, Frozen 2, The Lion King, and the rest of the massive list of films Disney has planned for 2019 will be available in the future exclusively on their streaming site. There will also be a catalog of over 8,000 ABC TV episodes available to stream.
Here are all the original movies & TV shows that will be available on the Disney streaming site.
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Lady and the Tramp
Disney is turning their classic 1955 animated film Lady and the Tramp into a live-action feature. The film will use a combination of live-action and CGI elements to tell the story of the puppy love between the well of American cocker spaniel, Lady, and the street mutt Tramp. Tessa Thompson will provide the voice for Lady while Justin Theroux will be Tramp. The cast also includes Kiersey Clemons as Darling and Thomas Mann as Jim Dear, Lady's owners, Ashley Jensen as Jackie (who was Jock in the original), and Benedict Wong as the bulldog Bull. Charlie Bean (The LEGO Ninjago Movie) is directing the film with a script by Andrew Bujalski. Lady and the Tramp will not have a theatrical release, but will instead be one of the Disney streaming site's opening offers.
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Magic Camp
Magic Camp comes from a story by Steve Martin about a young magician named Andy (Adam Devine) who returns to the camp he attended as a child with hopes of invigorating his career. While there, he is inspired by the young rookie magicians. Gillian Jacobs plays Andy's former partner and current rival, Christina, who is a successful magician. The film is directed by Mark Waters (Mean Girls) with a screenplay by Dan Gregor and Doug Mand. The film is finished and was slated for an April 2018 release, but was postponed and then later set to come out on the streaming site. This may have something to do with Jeffrey Tambour, who plays Andy's mentor and the owner of the Magic Camp in the film, and the sexual harassment allegations against him.
Noelle
Noelle is an original Christmas movie from Disney about Santa's daughter Nicole, played by Anna Kendrick (the film was originally called Nicole). The comedy is centered around Nicole, who takes over her father's business after he retires and her brother, played by Bill Hader, suffers an anxiety attack when faced with the enormity of the role. The cast also includes Shirley MaClaine, Billy Eichner, and Julie Hagerty. The film is being written and directed by Marc Lawrence (Miss Congeniality). The film was set for a November 2019 theatrical release, but has since been moved to Disney's streaming site.
3 Men and A Baby
The original 3 Men and A Baby starring Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg, and Ted Danson came out in 1987. The film revolves around these three bachelors and their misadventures trying to take care of a baby all while getting mixed up with some drug dealers. The comedy was a surprise hit and a sequel, 3 Men and a Little Lady, came out in 1990. Disney called the remake a "priority development project" when announcing the streaming site. Since the announcement however, no news has come out about the project.
Father of the Bride
Since its release in 1991 Father of the Bride has become known as a comedy classic. Starring Steve Martin, the movie tells the story of a father who is unwilling to let go of his daughter because he can't accept the fact that she's getting married. The film was already a remake of a 1950's film by the same name and now looks to be remade once more. Due to the film's success, a sequel was released in 1995. There is no word yet on who will star in the new version of the film.
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
Before Ant-Man played with size and perspective, there was Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. The 1989 movie starred Rick Moranis as a professor whose experiments keep causing problems with his family - namely shrinking his children (and in the third movie, himself). The comedies are full of sight gags and wacky adventures as the kids (and their parents) try to navigate the world while very small. The movie led to two sequels, a theme park ride in Walt Disney World, and a television show which ran from 1997-2000. Disney is potentially planning on remaking the film for its streaming service.
The Parent Trap
Another movie Disney is looking to reboot for their streaming service is The Parent Trap, the story about twins of divorced parents who meet at summer camp, never knowing the other existed. Hijinx ensues as the twins switch places to meet their other parent - and play matchmaker. The film first came out in 1961 and was remade by Disney in 1998 with Lindsay Lohan playing both twins. The remake was announced as part of a number of other properties Disney is interested in remaking for their streaming site.
The Sword in the Stone
Another animated property Disney is planning on turning into a live-action film is The Sword in the Stone. The animated musical was released in 1963 and was the final film to be released before Walt Disney's death. It tells the fantastical story of a young King Arthur and his training under the famed wizard Merlin. The live-action version will be directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later) with a script from Bryan Cogman (Game of Thrones). Production is currently set to start in September of 2018. No casting announcements have been made yet.
Don Quixote
In 2016 Disney announced their intention to make an adaption of the famed Spanish novel Don Quixote. Written by Miguel de Cervantes, it tells the story of a lower-class man who comes to believe that he is a knight and sets off on an adventure. Billy Ray (The Hunger Games) is attached to write the screenplay. Disney described their version of the film as a "Pirates of the Caribbean style swashbuckling version of the story." Indeed, Johnny Depp was even attached to the film in 2012 to play the titular character. However, no official casting announcements have been made for the project yet.
Flora & Ulysses
Flora & Ulysses is a novel written by Kate DiCamillo. It tells the story of a young, cynical girl named Flora who is dealing with her parents' divorce when she saves a squirrel named Ulysses from a near-fatal accident with a vacuum cleaner. This event causes the squirrel to develop superpowers and he helps Flora through her difficult time. The book is being adapted by Disney into a film produced by Gil Netter (Life of Pi). Lena Khan will direct the project with a script by Brad Copeland (Ferdinand).
The Paper Magicians
Unlike a lot of planned remakes, Disney acquired the rights to The Paper Magician trilogy written by Charlie N. Holmberg specifically for their streaming site. The books center around Ceony Twill, a young girl attending a school of magic. In this world, magicians animate manmade material and Ceony must study paper magic, despite her dreams of working with metal. However, she must embrace her magic when an evil magician threatens her mentor's life. Ashleigh Powell (The Nutcracker and the Four Realms) is writing the screenplay. There is no word yet if the movie will focus solely on the first book in the series or all three.
Stargirl
Stargirl is a young adult novel written by Jerry Spinelli. The book tells the story of a young, free-spirited girl who goes by the name Stargirl (not to be confused by the DC Comics character of the same name who is getting her own TV show) who dresses eccentrically and is fond of acts of kindness, including playing the ukelele on classmate's birthdays. Her actions make her unpopular in school, outside of her friend Leo. The adaptation is being written by Kristin Hahn, and YouTube singer/songwriter and America's Got Talent season 11 winner Grace Vanderwaal will play Stargirl. Production is set to start in September 2018.
Timmy Failure
Timmy Failure is another book series Disney is adapting for their streaming site. Written by Stephan Pastis, it tells the story of a young boy who believes he runs the best detective agency in town alongside his sidekick Rollo Tookus and a polar bear named Failure. Tom McCarthy (Spotlight) is in talks to write the screenplay alongside Pastis and direct. So far, the only person who has been cast is Ophelia Lovibond as Patty, Timmy's mother.
Togo
Thanks to the 1995 animated movie, everyone knows the story of the heroic sled dog Balto. However, Balto wasn't the only very good doggo who took part in the 1925 serum run to Nome, which provided life-saving medicine for the town infected by diphtheria. One of the unsung heroes is Togo, the dog who ran the first and longest leg of the journey, traveling over 170 miles in 3 days in temperatures that dropped to 30 degrees below zero. Disney is finally giving Togo his due, with a movie that will tell his story. Willem Dafoe is playing sled driver Leonhard Seppala who helps turn the unruly puppy into a lead dog. Ericson Core will direct from a script by Tom Flynn.
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High Fidelity
Disney is turning the 2000 film High Fidelity (based on Nick Hornby's novel by the same name) into a TV series for their streaming service written by Veronica West and Sarah Kucserka. Instead of Rob Gordon (played by John Cusack in the film) as the music-loving everyman, the show will feature a female lead. The character, a record store owner, will talk directly to the camera similar to The Office, as she details her past relationships. So, yes, the series will still keep the romantic comedy tone of the movie.
The Clone Wars Season 7
Lucasfilm shocked fans at San Diego Comic-Con 2018 with the announcement that the Star Wars series The Clone Wars was getting more episodes. The show aired from 2008 to 2013 before being abruptly canceled after Disney bought the property. Fans have been clamouring for the rest of the story ever since and Disney's streaming service looks to be the answer to their prayers. Star Wars: The Clone Wars is returning for a 7th season, with 12 episodes that will "finish" the story. A trailer has already been released showing a little of what to expect, including the return of all the fan favorite characters (and their voice actors). For some, this alone is enough of a reason to subscribe to Disney's new site.
Untitled High School Musical Series
The High School Musical franchise only started in 2006, but Disney is already looking to turn the mega-popular movies into a TV series for their new streaming service. In fact, the films were so successful, that High School Musical 3 had a theatrical release after the first two aired on the Disney Channel. Since the film's original stars Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens have catapulted to stardom (and are a little too old to be playing high schoolers any more) the show will take a fresh look at the franchise. More than likely singing and dancing and some kind of sport will be involved. Tim Federle will write and executive produce the series.
Untitled Mighty Ducks Series
Ducks fly together and Disney is developing The Mighty Ducks into a TV show for their streaming series. The sports film tells the story of former hockey player Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez in the original) who is forced to coach a local team as part of his community service after getting a DUI. Original trilogy screenwriter Steven Brill will write the script for the new show, while the film's original producer Jordan Kerner is also involved. There is no word yet if any of the original cast members will reprise their roles, but one can always hope for a cameo.
Untitled Monsters, Inc. Series
Disney is also turning Pixar's Monsters, Inc. into a series for their streaming site. Since Monsters University was a prequel, not a sequel, the events of the show could potentially follow the first movie directly. This would be similar to what Disney did with Big Hero 6, making a series rather than a second movie. Potentially this means they could show what happened to Boo and the world of Monstropolis once they changed to powering their city with children's laughter rather than screams. There is no news about the series as of yet, but it's safe to assume it will be animated.
Untitled Muppets Series
Disney is once again attempting to make a Muppets TV show, this time for their streaming service. In 2015, Disney released The Muppets on ABC, but the mockumentary style show with its more adult tone was canceled after one season. Disney also produced two musical comedy films, The Muppets and Muppets Most Wanted, which were received much more favorably with critics and fans. A search for a writer to take on the new series is currently underway. There is no news about which style this new show will take or the Muppets that will be involved.
Untitled Live-Action Marvel Series
While Marvel's current lineup of shows will remain where they are for the time being, Disney is planning on creating another live-action series specifically for the streaming site. Marvel has been unusually quiet about which projects are coming up next, leaving fans to speculate about what they would like to see take the spot. New Warriors is currently in need of a network, leaving them a possible option. There has been a desire for a third season for Agent Carter, which was canceled in 2016 despite its devoted fanbase. Other possibilities include Damage Control about a crew that cleans up after disasters in the MCU, John Ridley's much discussed but still unknown secret Marvel project, or Marvel's Most Wanted, the spin-off featuring Lance Hunter (Nick Blood) and Bobbi Morse (Adrianne Palicki) from Agents of SHIELD. The most likely possibility, however, is that the Marvel show will be something completely new that will come to light after Avengers 4.
Untitled Live-Action Star Wars Series
The Clone Wars won't be the only Star Wars property on Disney's streaming site. Jon Favreau is writing and producing a live-action Star Wars TV series as well. The show will take place after the events of Return of the Jedi but before Star Wars: The Force Awakens, seven years after the Battle of Yavin and rumors suggesting the story could be set on Mandalore after the defeat of the Empire. One thing is for certain, the series is going to cost a pretty penny. Reports say that the show has a $100 million production budget, coming out to about $10 million an episode. Doug Chiang (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) and Andrew L. Jones (The Jungle Book) are production designers on the series
With a mix of new projects, adaptations, and continuations of old favorites, Disney looks to have something for everyone on their streaming site. The biggest question is: are these projects enough to convince you to subscribe?
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