“Every studio should, like an allowance, allow themselves a certain number of franchise things, and then as an investment in the future, try these risky things that are unproven,” director and animator Brad Bird said to Entertainment Weekly. In the past, when Disney’s films such as “Tomorrowland” did not generate as much money as expected, other films such as “Inside Out” helped maintain Disney’s reputation of success. Success from Disney’s remakes is what allows them to invest in other riskier films. It was this growing expectation that allowed Disney to produce many more remakes. The film was not only a milestone but a turning point that showed Disney was willing to invest in its selection of high-class actors, actresses and directors, use of special effects and creation of musical scores. “Lion King,” which generated over $1.6 billion, and “Beauty and the Beast,” which generated over $1.2 billion, are notable examples of Disney’s success.Īlthough not every live-action film created by Disney is considered a success, ever since the release of “Alice in Wonderland” in 2010, the expectations of Disney’s live-action films grew. The most obvious reason is the profit these remakes have the potential to generate. Why Disney decided to continue remaking its classics from 2010 to the present can be summed up into four main reasons. With famous actors such as Johnny Depp in its cast and the highly-praised Tim Burton as its director, the film was nominated for several prestigious awards. Although these films are considered Disney’s first attempts at remakes, success was not found until 2010 with “Alice in Wonderland,” which generated over one billion dollars in ticket sales. However, unbeknownst to many, this transition from animation to live-action began back in the 1990s with Disney’s remake of “The Jungle Book” in 1994 and “101 Dalmations” in 1996. With the newly released “Mulan,” (2020) “Lion King” (2019) and “Beauty and the Beast,” (2017) Disney is currently well-known for its success in remaking its animated classics into live-action films. Acknowledged as the world’s best regarded company by Forbes in 2018, Disney has created many films recognized as the world’s highest-grossing of all time. After almost 100 years since Disney was founded, its legacy lives on through its films.
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