Steven Spielberg's 1991 film 'Hook' can be seen as a precursor to Disney's current trend of live-action remakes of animated classics. Although Disney initially hesitated, success with films like 'Alice in Wonderland' and 'Maleficent' solidified the live-action formula as a lucrative venture. This article reviews Disney's live-action remakes, establishing criteria for inclusion and examining their overall quality, while also touching on the appeal of adapting stories like 'Pinocchio' by directors such as Guillermo del Toro and Robert Zemeckis. The list will be updated as new films are released.
Steven Spielberg's 1991 fantasy Hook may be the true father of Disney's massive wave of live-action remakes and spinoffs of its classic animated features.
Disney took another two decades to really see the appeal of that kind of big blockbuster brand extension.
We followed a few rules in curating this list: To be included, movies have to be remakes of fully animated Disney movies, or direct prequels or sequels.
The story of the magically animated wooden puppet who just wants to be a real boy is understandably tempting for directors.
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