In the midst of all this live-action remake news (looking at you, Mulan and Beauty and the Beast), I nearly forgot The Lion King was also getting a makeover. No cast members have been announced but we now know that Jeff Nathanson will be writing the script.

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In more really weird Disney news, we've got more info on the live-action Aladdin that's coming out. When we last reported on it, it seemed to be going in a prequel direction. However, that seems to have changed and to hear it described now, it will be closer to the classic animated film with which we're all familiar. However, that doesn't mean it isn't still weird. A director was announced today whom you've probably guessed from the title of this post: Guy Ritchie.

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There are days when you just have to hold your hands up, look up at the sky, and scream Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy? Some shocking news came out today about the upcoming live-action remake of Disney's Mulan. Namely that the script that Disney purchased for the film reportedly stars a white savior and reduces the titular Mulan to a prize to be won. *sigh*

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The latest Disney animated classic to get the live-action remake treatment is Mulan, and today we've finally got a date that we can mark on our calendars with much anticipation.

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Babymetal's meteoric rise to stardom continues, with their next project entering the world of animated entertainment.

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Disney's live-action adaptation habit doesn't seem to be abating any time soon! With their live-action Beauty and the Beast set for release next year, Disney has already announced their next adaptation of one of their pre-existing films. If you were surprised by The Jungle Book, hold onto your socks! Disney has announced a live-action "reimagining" of The Lion King.

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After starring in a blockbuster franchise and singing a duet with Barbra Streisand, it’s safe to say that Daisy Ridley is off to a great start in her career. Now she’ll keep the momentum going as a new addition to the cast of the live-action/animated hybrid Peter Rabbit movie.

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Cinema Relics, a creative group of film fans, banded together to create a full-length live-action Futurama fan film. Check out the trailer for their movie!

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Fans of Fullmetal Alchemist might have a little something to get excited (or worried?) about soon: the anime's next film installment will be live-action.

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Only the best, of course.

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It's hard to imagine a Peter Pan adaptation that doesn't fill me with the rage of a thousand fiery suns, but on the plus side... Elle Woods!

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Well, Disney can never be accused of fixin' something that ain't broke. Or something. Anyway, they are now developing a live-action Pinocchio so they can continue the successful wave of live-action adaptations that includes Maleficent and the current Cinderella.

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You've heard the rumors—you know, the ones from three years ago—but now it's totally true: Disney is developing a live-action Beauty and the Beast, and they've snagged the actress Guillermo del Toro wanted for his own adaptation, Emma Watson. Well, I guess at least there won't be two Beast films out at the same time now?

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Gatchaman successfully exported the American superhero genre into a popular Japanese anime in the 1970s. After several unsuccessful attempts to create a live-action movie, Nikkatsu studios filmed the project last year, and it is set for an August release date (in Japan).

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The folks over at De-Pixelated have brought live action to perhaps the world's most cutesy fighting game, re-imagining Super Smash Bros. as a no-holds-barred brawl between Mario and Luigi, which really captures some of the bad blood that has to exist in that relationship. Because, hey, sometimes brothers fight. And as anyone with a brother will tell you, it's not all Pokeballs and cartoon hammers. Mostly it's just thumbs to the eye and cheap shots you'll hear about at every holiday dinner for the rest of your life.

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You see this about 2 minutes in, but when once it could have been disturbingly perplexing or gloriously revelatory, it is now elicits a mere "Ah." and a brief moment trying to remember what those white spherical things are called.

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Hahaha! Get it? Notch! Like, the guy who made Minecraft! The group Corridor Digital created a live action Minecraft fan film titled Diamonds Are Forever. These gentleman are true geniuses in the field of putting cardboard boxes on their heads and producing high-intensity, creeper-killing action. First, I'm really sorry about the Notch joke. Second, you need to watch this video. I can only imagine how much time and effort was spent producing this thing. It is unbelievably epic with more than a few "Oh damn! Did you just see that?" moments. The gents over at Corridor Digital have a bit of experience with live action Minecraft videos. Watch this video.

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