Reruns in theaters, Disney+ quietly removes Avatar

Reruns in theaters, Disney+ quietly removes Avatar

Ahead of Avatar (2009) in theaters, Disney+ quietly removed the film from its platform.

Reruns in theaters, Disney+ quietly removes Avatar

Disney+ has quietly removed the Avatar movie from its platform, ahead of its re-release in theaters next month. First released in 2009, Avatar still stands as the highest-grossing film of all time, grossing a total of $2.8 billion at the worldwide box office.

The success of the first film prompted director James Cameron to turn Avatar into a franchise, and finally announced four sequels to be released through 2028.

After being impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, the first sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water is slated to debut later this year on December 16. To help fans bring back memories of the first film, Disney announced it will re-release Avatar in theaters in September, with remastered audio and image versions.

Reporting from ScreenRant (18/8), ahead of its rerun in theaters, Disney+ quietly removed the film from its platforms worldwide. There's been no official announcement from Disney or 20th Century Studios, but the timing is right with the re-release. 

The move was likely made in an attempt to lure more people into theaters and increase Avatar's worldwide box office total for a second time. 

Besides, sooner or later the image and audio remastered version of Avatar means it will also be released on Disney+. However, there is no indication when that will happen. Likely not until the theater re-release is complete and before The Way of Water debuts in December. Until then, audiences can catch Avatar in theaters on September 23.

Pinocchio's live-action film will premiere on Disney+ Hotstar September 8th

 

After turning into a boy, the human version of Pinocchio is played by Benjamin Evan Ainswort.

Pinocchio's live-action film will premiere on Disney+ Hotstar September 8th

Pinocchio will finally appear in a live-action film that will soon be airing on Disney+ Hotstar on September 8. The film stars Tom Hanks, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Keegan-Michael Key, Lorraine Bracco, Cynthia Erivo, and Luke Evans.

In accordance with the fairy tale we have known so far, the live-action Pinocchio film tells the adventures of a wooden doll who turns into a real boy. The film was directed by Academy Award winner Robert Zemeckis.

After turning into a boy, the human version of Pinocchio is played by Benjamin Evan Ainswort, while Tom Hanks plays the woodcarver who creates and sculpts Pinocchio, Geppetto. 

Other cast members include Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Jiminy Cricket, Cynthia Erivo as Blue Fairy, Keegan-Michael Key as “Honest” John; Lorraine Bracco as Sofia the Seagull who is, and Luke Evans as The Coachman. 

The live-action film will also feature favorite songs from its animated predecessor, including Cynthia Erivo's "When You Wish Upon a Star". In addition, this film also features original songs composed by Alan Silvestri and Glenn Ballard. 

Pinocchio is written by Robert Zemeckis and Chris Weitz, with Andrew Miano, Chris Weitz, Robert Zemeckis, and Derek Hogue producing, with Jack Rapke, Jacqueline Levine, Jeremy Johns, and Paul Weitz executive producing.