Live action 'How to Train Your Dragon' lives up to original
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“Lilo & Stitch” walked a fine line in terms of changes made to the live-action flick. Many of the modifications, such as the new ending, upset fans, per The Hollywood Reporter. But the film stayed faithful enough to the original to keep out of controversial territory.
The remakes that truly resonate are the ones that shape new narratives with a more engaging story and remind us that these adaptations can be more than copies.
The live-action remake of "Snow White" will make its streaming debut next week, Disney announced Wednesday, June 4. The adaptation starring Rachel Zegler as the titular princess hit theaters on March 21 and has since grossed more than $205 million worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo.
Let’s rewind and take a look at every live-action adaptation Disney has released so far, and if it was a hit or a miss in the box office. Disney kicked off their live-action remakes with “101 Dalmatians” in 1996, where the beloved spotted Dalmatians and the wicked Cruella De Vil are brought to life.
The film was originally aimed for Disney+. But it was rerouted to a theatrical release and is on a pace for at least $950 million in ticket sales.
It’s time Disney turned to overlooked films for its live-action remakes. These stories deserve a second chance.
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Disney has been remaking its animated classics for years to great financial success– Lilo & Stitch has been dominating the box office for weeks now. So it's no surprise that DreamWorks is now getting in on the action with a remake of How to Train Your Dragon.