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The ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Reboot Still In Limbo Over Creative Differences

The ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Reboot Still In Limbo Over Creative Differences

The ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Reboot Still In Limbo Over Creative Differences. Disney fans who grew up watching Lizzie McGuire were ecstatic to hear the series would be getting a reboot on Disney+ in 2020. Most of the original cast was set to return including Adam Lamberg (David “Gordo” Gordon), Hallie Todd (Jo McGuire), Robert Carradine (Sam McGuire), and Jake Thomas (Matt McGuire), and several hints that other characters from the hit show would make cameo appearances through out the series.

Unfortunately for fans, production came to a screeching halt after original show runner Terri Minsky left the project claiming “creative differences” as the primary reason for leaving the show. Both Minsky and the shows lead, Hilary Duff, voiced concern over Disney+’s content rules and wanting to explore more adult themes and content within the series as Lizzie navigated her 30’s. I mean, she’s not in middle school anymore, so this does make sense. shrugs

Well, needless to say, Disney+ did not share the same sentiment, and thus forced production to shut down while a new storyline and direction is being hashed out for the series. In the meantime, Duff and Minsky have been very vocal about wanting the series to be moved to sister streaming service, Hulu.

The ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Reboot Still In Limbo Over Creative Differences

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In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Hulu’s head of original content, Craig Erwich, shared that there have not been any discussions about the series making the move to Hulu despite the actors plea. “I appreciate her fandom,” Erwich said with a grin—but he added, “We have not had any conversations with Hilary Duff around her show.”

“Lizzie is turning 30, and for me, you know she was everybody’s best friend, and she was there for such pivotal moments in their pre-teen life, and entering your 30s is an extremely big deal and I think it’s just the right time for her to step back in and to have her go along with you in your 30s,” Duff shared in a recent interview. “All of the fun times and all of the big monumental moments and all of the challenges you are faced with. I just thought that there was such opportunity there for her to be grown up and for her to be there for women again.”

The ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Reboot Still In Limbo Over Creative Differences

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“Fans have a sentimental attachment to Lizzie McGuire and high expectations for a new series,” a Disney spokesperson told TVLine. “After filming two episodes, we concluded that we need to move in a different creative direction and are putting a new lens on the series.”

Production is currently at a standstill while Disney finds a new direction for the series, and it is very possible reshoots will be ordered. It is unknown when production will return and if any of the previously shot footage will be used in the series. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Disney+!

Source: Vanity Fair

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ABC’s ‘The Wonderful World of Disney’ to Continue with ‘Toy Story 3’

ABC’s ‘The Wonderful World of Disney’ to Continue with ‘Toy Story 3’

ABC’s ‘The Wonderful World of Disney‘ to Continue with ‘Toy Story 3‘. ABC and Disney have announced a surprise 5th week of The Wonderful World of Disney, this time featuring Disney-Pixar’s Toy Story 3!

“The Wonderful World of Disney” buzzes on with Disney and Pixar’s Academy Award®-winning “Toy Story 3,” WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-G) “Toy Story 3” welcomes Woody (voice of Tom Hanks), Buzz (voice of Tim Allen) and the whole gang back as Andy prepares to depart for college, and his loyal toys find themselves in … daycare! Untamed tots with their sticky little fingers do not play nice, so it’s all for one and one for all as plans for a great escape get underway. A few new faces – some plastic, some plush – join the adventure, including Barbie’s counterpart Ken (voice of Michael Keaton), a thespian hedgehog named Mr. Pricklepants (voice of Timothy Dalton) and a pink, strawberry-scented teddy bear called Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear (voice of Ned Beatty). “Toy Story 3” is a comical adventure directed by Lee Unkrich (co-director of “Toy Story 2” and “Finding Nemo”), produced by Pixar veteran Darla K. Anderson (“Cars,” “Monsters, Inc.”), and written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Michael Arndt (“Little Miss Sunshine”).

ABC’s ‘The Wonderful World of Disney’ to Continue with ‘Toy Story 3’

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ABC is your broadcast ticket to Disney magic moments at home this summer with the return of The Wonderful World of Disney  and presenting several iconic feature films. For four consecutive Wednesday evenings, beloved titles, currently available on Disney+, will be shown in prime time on ABC. Additional titles that were featured this summer included Disney’s Academy Award-nominated Moana, Marvel Studios’ Thor: The Dark World, and Academy Award-winning films Up from Disney and Pixar and Disney’s Big Hero 6. As a bonus, ABC and Disney-Pixar will feature Toy Story 3 for a fifth week of The Wonderful World of Disney.

Looking for more Disney Magic? At DisneyMagicMoments.com, fans and families can find entertaining stories, videos and activities from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel and National Geographic that inspire imagination and discovery. These titles are currently available to stream via Disney+ with hundreds of other Disney titles at your finger tips. To sign up for Disney+ and get a one week free trial CLICK HERE.

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The ‘Dinosaurs’ TV Show is Coming to Disney+ This Fall

The ‘Dinosaurs’ TV Show is Coming to Disney+ This Fall

The ‘Dinosaurs’ TV Show is Coming to Disney+ This Fall. During the airing of Ryan Reynolds new ABC TV Show, Don’t, the famed actor and businessman shared that the early 90’s hit show from ABC, Dinosaurs, is on the way to Disney+ sometime this fall! Reynolds did not give any specific dates, but it comes as no surprise that Disney is looking to add nostalgic titles to the streaming service and allow subscribers to enjoy their favorite shows while growing up or raising their families.

Not familiar with the series? Check out this synopsis of the show: “Dinosaurs live like humans in this 1990s sitcom set in 60,000,003 B.C. in Pangaea. Blue-collar dinosaur Earl Sinclair tries to cope with short-tempered boss Bradley P. Richfield of the Wesayso Corporation so he can put food on the table for his large family: sweet-natured and long-suffering wife Fran, rebellious teenage son Robbie, shop-til-she-drops daughter Charlene and precocious Baby, not to mention his crusty mother-in-law, Ethyl. On his rare night out, Earl pals around with his buddy Roy Hess. The show touched on a number of topical issues, including environmentalists, endangered species, LGBT rights, censorship and corporate crime.”

The ‘Dinosaurs’ TV Show is Coming to Disney+ This Fall

Will you be streaming Dinosaurs when it premieres on Disney+ this fall? What other films or shows are you excited to stream soon? Which nostalgic titles do you hope to see soon on Disney+? We would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions in the comments.

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Director Deborah Chow Says Untitled Star Wars ‘Kenobi’ Series Is Still In Development

Director Deborah Chow Says Untitled Star Wars ‘Kenobi’ Series Is Still In Development. During a pre-recorded panel between the Mandalorian directors and show runners, director Deborah Chow shared an update regarding her upcoming, and currently untitled, Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Wars series for Disney+.

Fellow director Taika Waititi was asked about the progression of his recently announced Star Wars feature film joking that it was “all finished”. Chow was asked a similar question regarding her new series and shared, “We have a little more to do than that, but we’re in development.”

The series has been through many delays and hurtles since its inception. In the beginning the series was actually meant to be a new Star Wars film following Obi-Wan Kenobi as he looks after a young Luke Skywalker, albeit from a distance, to make sure he is not found by Darth Vader or the Empire on Tatooine.

Then out of the blue, Disney and Lucasfilm seemed to outright cancel all future Star Wars projects in 2018 outside of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker with no explanation other that the fear of “film fatugue” for the franchise. Turns out, the studios were actually gearing up for the big reveal of Disney’s new streaming service, Disney+.

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The previously canceled films found a new home on Disney+ as exclusive content, only this time, the films would be adapted into series such as The Mandalorian, untitled Kenobi and untiled Cassian Andor (Rogue One) series, as well as another untitled series reportedly lead by a female protagonist.

The creation of Disney+ also sparked a 6th and final season for Star Wars: The Clone Wars and it is currently rumored that some of the characters from Star Wars: Rebels and The Clone Wars are set to appear in Season 2 of The Mandalorian.

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Are you excited for the new Star Wars series coming to Disney+? What other Star Wars stories would you like to see? How do you think Obi-Wan becomes Ben Kenobi? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

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The #SaveDaredevil Campaign Has Fans Hoping for Reboot Once Character Rights Return to Marvel Studios

The #SaveDaredevil Campaign Has Fans Hoping for Reboot Once Character Rights Return to Marvel Studios. It’s been a year and half since Netflix and Marvel Entertainment called it quits on Marvel properties Luke Cage, Daredevil, Jessica Jones, The Punisher, Iron Fist and The Defenders.

According to The Defenders actor, Royce Johnson, Marvel never wanted to end the series run, and is still very interested in the franchises. Under the contract between Marvel and Netflix, Marvel Entertainment and parent company, Marvel Studios, would have to wait 18 months-2 years before releasing any new content with the characters from the cancelled franchises.

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“I mean, talking to [Marvel TV president] Jeph Loeb, I read that the memo had said, ‘To be continued.’ There is a clause that I heard through rumor that we have to wait 18 months, up to two years. Will we get the same people? We don’t know that. I think they got together with a great team, I mean, with the writers, producers, editors, scorers, the stunt teams, everybody.”

“I mean, we couldn’t be more thankful with the crew we had, but it wasn’t a Marvel issue,” Johnson added to his comment. “Apparently, it was Netflix that said, ‘We’re not moving forward.’ For whatever reason. I mean, I know these shows are costly with the CGI, and stunt guys, and special effects, and stuff. And that costs money, and maybe Netflix felt that they [were not] gonna profit from it, and then this whole purge started, you know?”

This means it is very likely we will see a reappearance for these characters as early as September 2020 for Luke Cage and Iron Fist, and for Daredevil as early as November 2020.

At the time of the series cancellation, Marvel Fans created the #SaveDaredevil campaign to reboot the franchise, with the idea of having Daredevil pick up where it left off or potentially moving on to the MCU. A resurgence of the idea occurred after the posting of a 6-month reminder on the SaveDaredevil Instagram account.

With the idea of Daredevil returning to Marvel, fans were quick to share the likelihood of Daredevil making an appearance in the next Spider-Man film scheduled to release in summer 2021, but Daredevil actor, Charlie Cox said if Marvel is thinking of bringing the character into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), it’s not with him.

“I hadn’t heard those rumors, but it’s certainly not with my Daredevil. I’m not involved in it. If that’s true, it’s not with me. It’s with another actor,” Cox shared while speaking with ComicBook.com.

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Charlie had a great attitude about the whole situation though, and shared that he would still be interested in reprising his role if given the opportunity, regardless of when or how Marvel would want to present the character again. “Look, I had a great time. I’m so grateful I got to play that character as long as I did. Of course, I’d love to keep going. I’d love to be involved with it,” the actor stated.

Would you love to see Matt Murdock/Daredevil return to a streaming service like Disney+? Or are you ready to see the Hell’s Kitchen lawyer make his film debut on the big screen? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

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