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May 2023
1h 10m

Best and Worst Live Action Remakes

DISNEY
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In this episode of Mouse and Castle, we dive into the world of Disney's live-action remakes, exploring the hits and misses of these modern adaptations of beloved classics. Join Riley and Aaron as we discuss the best remakes that successfully recaptured the magic, like Cinderella, and Beauty and the Beast. We'll also delve into the ones that fell short of expectations, like Dumbo and Mulan.  Finally, we'll share our hopes and concerns for the future of Disney live-action remakes and upcoming projects like The Little Mermaid and Snow White!

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