Lilo & Stitch (2025) - Page 10 - Blu-ray Forum

Kuja · 04-17-2023, 07:56 PM

Well, on top of casting lighter-skinned actors now, they also cut Cobra Bubbles, the only Black character in the film. Just like Disney cut the one Black character out of Mulan (Mushu) and it's still in question whether or not they'll cut the Black characters out of Hercules, too (The Muses).

Anyway, most of the changes here make me think it'll be as awful as Mulan was and TLM / Peter Pan & Wendy look to be. When you start cutting memorable characters, changing the looks of the main characters, eliminating the music, etc., it's like, why even bother?

Chedwiggen · 04-17-2023, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by rooboy78

I like all the casting here it’s just hard to care much about this knowing its only going to Disney+ and will NEVER get a physical release.

Something like Lady and the Tramp or Aristocats I could understand going to Disney+ but Lilo and Stitch really should be released theatrically.

rooboy78 · 04-17-2023, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Chedwiggen

Something like Lady and the Tramp or Aristocats I could understand going to Disney+ but Lilo and Stitch really should be released theatrically.

I totally agree. Lady and the Tramp was really not good and neither was Pinocchio or Hocus Pocus 2 - I had higher hopes for this but my expectations are lower if previous Disney+ fare is anything to go by. Spending money on a big movie and dumping it on streaming is really pointless at this point - I feel like most people who want to be subscribed to Disney+ are already subscribed - how many more new subscribers could this realistically bring in. They are giving up any theatrical money PLUS any money from the physical media release - all to let it languish and die on a streaming service where it will be forgotten about after its first weekend. It’s sad really…

BluBonnet · 04-17-2023, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by rooboy78

They are giving up any theatrical money PLUS any money from the physical media release

Why worry so much about other people's money?

I don't care that much whether they make money on them - the important thing for me is getting a good deal for my money. So the more movies they release direct to streaming, the happier I am.

And I am already very, very happy to begin with!

rooboy78 · 04-17-2023, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BluBonnet

Why worry so much about other people's money?

I don't care that much whether they make money on them - the important thing for me is getting a good deal for my money. So the more movies they release direct to streaming, the happier I am.

And I am already very, very happy to begin with!

Yeah but what if you absolutely love the movie? You don’t care that you will never get to own it on Blu-ray? Maybe you don’t care about that stuff but I do.

jess1581 · 04-17-2023, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rooboy78

I totally agree. Lady and the Tramp was really not good and neither was Pinocchio or Hocus Pocus 2 - I had higher hopes for this but my expectations are lower if previous Disney+ fare is anything to go by. Spending money on a big movie and dumping it on streaming is really pointless at this point - I feel like most people who want to be subscribed to Disney+ are already subscribed - how many more new subscribers could this realistically bring in. They are giving up any theatrical money PLUS any money from the physical media release - all to let it languish and die on a streaming service where it will be forgotten about after its first weekend. It’s sad really…

Yeesh, Pinocchio and Hocus Pocus 2... what a bowl full of ass pudding.

Farerb · 04-18-2023, 08:03 AM

Disney’s ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Live-Action Movie Adds Jolene Purdy and Newcomer Kahiau Machado
https://knightedgemedia.com/2023/04/...ahiau-machado/

BluBonnet · 04-18-2023, 08:14 AM

kylor · 04-18-2023, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BluBonnet

[Show spoiler]

Is that legit?

Farerb · 04-18-2023, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kylor

Is that legit?

No.

kylor · 04-18-2023, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Farerb

No.

mwynn · 04-18-2023, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BluBonnet

Put a hood on it, and that is an assassin bear.

BluBonnet · 04-18-2023, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mwynn

Put a hood on it, and that is an assassin bear.

Just my kind of bear.

avs commenter · 04-18-2023, 02:39 PM

Almost all these live action remakes have been totally forgettable. Even the ones that made money seemed to have zero cultural impact.

kylor · 04-18-2023, 02:43 PM

I wonder if it would be as bad if Disney flipped it.

Instead of live-action remakes of 2D animated films, they did 2D animated remakes of live action Disney films.

Can't lie, I'd be curious to check them out.

jeremyparker84 · 04-18-2023, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kylor

I wonder if it would be as bad if Disney flipped it.

Instead of live-action remakes of 2D animated films, they did 2D animated remakes of live action Disney films.

Can't lie, I'd be curious to check them out.

I'd watch, too.

I've always wondered if when the live-action list ends, they'll start swapping the 2D/CG animation styles: 2D Frozen, Tangled, etc. and CG Cinderella, Mermaid, etc.

Monterey Jack · 04-18-2023, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by avs commenter

Almost all these live action remakes have been totally forgettable. Even the ones that made money seemed to have zero cultural impact.

Even when they were brand-new in theaters, I can't recall seeing a single piece of merchandise with the live-action versions of the characters from the Aladdin and Lion King remakes. And you look at Disney merch right now, they still have the familiar, friendly HAND-DRAWN visages of the characters instead of their disturbing live-action/CGI renderings. It proves how utterly disposable these films are, profitable in the short term but utterly forgotten only a few years later. What kid would want to see THIS looking at them from a soft drink cup...?

BluBonnet · 04-18-2023, 02:57 PM

Yeah, making profits is a horrible thing. Let's hope sanity will prevail in the long run.

mwynn · 04-18-2023, 02:59 PM

[QUOTE=Monterey Jack;21050672]Even when they were brand-new in theaters, I can't recall seeing a single piece of merchandise with the live-action versions of the characters from the Aladdin and Lion King remakes. And you look at Disney merch right now, they still have the familiar, friendly HAND-DRAWN visages of the characters instead of their disturbing live-action/CGI renderings. It proves how utterly disposable these films are, profitable in the short term but utterly forgotten only a few years later. What kid would want to see THIS looking at them from a soft drink cup...?

Monterey Jack · 04-18-2023, 02:59 PM

If it damages the brand going forward, then yes, these are harming Disney's overall image. Now they're known not for quality family entertainment, but terrible REMAKES of quality family entertainment.

D+ subscriptions are being cancelled, movies are flopping outright (Lightyear, Strange World), and even the MCU stuff isn't making what they were as little as five years ago.

04-17-2023, 07:56 PM	#181
Kuja Senior Member Member since:Jul 2019	Well, on top of casting lighter-skinned actors now, they also cut Cobra Bubbles, the only Black character in the film. Just like Disney cut the one Black character out of Mulan (Mushu) and it's still in question whether or not they'll cut the Black characters out of Hercules, too (The Muses). Anyway, most of the changes here make me think it'll be as awful as Mulan was and TLM / Peter Pan & Wendy look to be. When you start cutting memorable characters, changing the looks of the main characters, eliminating the music, etc., it's like, why even bother?

04-18-2023, 08:03 AM	#187
Farerb Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Oct 2018 4K collection:93 Blu-ray collection:216 DVD collection:71 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Disney’s ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Live-Action Movie Adds Jolene Purdy and Newcomer Kahiau Machado https://knightedgemedia.com/2023/04/...ahiau-machado/

04-18-2023, 08:14 AM	#188
BluBonnet Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Trading Score:1

04-18-2023, 02:39 PM	#194
avs commenter Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2018 Trading Score:8	Almost all these live action remakes have been totally forgettable. Even the ones that made money seemed to have zero cultural impact.

04-18-2023, 02:43 PM	#195
kylor Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2015 Location:The past.. or the future. 4K collection:696 Blu-ray collection:7101 DVD collection:620 MA collection:1030 Digital collection:2058 Trading Score:3	I wonder if it would be as bad if Disney flipped it. Instead of live-action remakes of 2D animated films, they did 2D animated remakes of live action Disney films. Can't lie, I'd be curious to check them out.

04-18-2023, 02:57 PM	#198
BluBonnet Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Trading Score:1	Yeah, making profits is a horrible thing. Let's hope sanity will prevail in the long run.

04-18-2023, 02:59 PM	#199
mwynn Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:2	[QUOTE=Monterey Jack;21050672]Even when they were brand-new in theaters, I can't recall seeing a single piece of merchandise with the live-action versions of the characters from the Aladdin and Lion King remakes. And you look at Disney merch right now, they still have the familiar, friendly HAND-DRAWN visages of the characters instead of their disturbing live-action/CGI renderings. It proves how utterly disposable these films are, profitable in the short term but utterly forgotten only a few years later. What kid would want to see THIS looking at them from a soft drink cup...?

04-18-2023, 02:59 PM	#200
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:710	If it damages the brand going forward, then yes, these are harming Disney's overall image. Now they're known not for quality family entertainment, but terrible REMAKES of quality family entertainment. D+ subscriptions are being cancelled, movies are flopping outright (Lightyear, Strange World), and even the MCU stuff isn't making what they were as little as five years ago.

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