Disney’s ‘The Princess and the Frog’: Colman Domingo in Early Talks to Write Live-Action Adaptation

 Disney's "The Princess and the Frog" is getting a live-action version.It might also have a big name helping write the script.Colman Domingo is talking about joining the project as a co-writer.He's currently in the show "Disclosure Day" by Steven Spielberg.He'll write the screenplay with Robert O'Hara, who directed "Slave Play." However, TheWrap says the movie is still in early stages, and no deals have been finalized.It's not clear if Disney has a director picked yet.

"The Princess and the Frog" came out in 2009. It was directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, who also made "The Little Mermaid" and "Moana." Both of those films are also getting live-action versions.The original movie is set in Jazz Age New Orleans and is based on the Brothers Grimm story "The Frog Prince" and the 2002 book "The Frog Princess" by E.D.Baker.

In the animated movie, Tiana is a waitress who wants to start her own restaurant.

She gets tricked by a prince who's turned into a frog.It was the second-to-last traditionally animated film from Walt Disney Animation Studios.

The film is known for its songs by Randy Newman, some of which were nominated for the Best Original Song Oscar.

It also features Dr.Facilier, a voodoo practitioner voiced by Keith David.Dr.Facilier has become a famous Disney villain and is often used during the company's Halloween events.

Since the movie came out, Tiana has appeared in "Ralph Breaks the Internet" and an upcoming Disney+ animated special.

There's also a ride called Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Disneyland and Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.This ride replaced Splash Mountain, which was based on Disney's controversial 1946 film "Song of the South."

Colman Domingo has also been on the final season of HBO's "Euphoria" and voiced the Lion in "Wicked: For Good." He is represented by WME, Liebman Entertainment, and Shreck Rose Dapello Adams Berlin & Dunham.

The Odyssey Box Office Kicks Off With an Epic $17.6 Million in Previews

 Sing with me, Muse, about a grand story and a famous filmmaker who are doing really well at the movies.Yes, a whole year after tickets were first made available, director Christopher Nolan’s movie “The Odyssey” is finally here.

This film is based on the ancient Greek story and is the next big project from Nolan, who won the best picture award for “Oppenheimer.” It made a huge $17.6 million from preview showings, which is the best result for any previews this year, even more than the $17.5 million that “Toy Story 5” made.

Experts think “The Odyssey” could make between $90 million and $100 million in its first week at the box office.

That would be Nolan’s biggest movie start since “The Dark Knight Rises” made $160 million in 2012.But the early numbers suggest they might be being too cautious.If it opens higher, it would be the third movie of the year to hit or beat $100 million in its first weekend, along with “Toy Story 5” ($159 million) and “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” ($131 million).

Nolan’s previous blockbuster, “Oppenheimer,” made $10.5 million in previews when it opened against “Barbie,” creating the “Barbenheimer” trend.

“Oppenheimer” went on to earn $82 million in its opening weekend and stayed in theaters long enough to make $975 million worldwide, thanks to great reviews and the excitement around special formats like Imax and 70mm.“The Odyssey” is the first film made entirely with Imax cameras, and it’s causing a big rush for tickets.Fans are even traveling across states, delaying plans, and attending early morning showings to watch Odysseus’s dangerous journey back to Ithaca.

Since “Oppenheimer” came out, “The Odyssey” has been getting a lot of excitement from fans because it was announced that Nolan would bring the Greek epic to life.

The movie is going to need to stay in theaters a long time because it was a huge investment—$250 million to make it and another $125 million on advertising, making it one of the most expensive movies of the year and the most expensive R-rated film ever.Strong reviews could help—it currently has a 96% “fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

“The Odyssey” has an A-list cast including some of Nolan’s regulars and new talent.

Matt Damon, who was in “Oppenheimer,” plays Odysseus, who faces gods, monsters, and witches as he tries to return home.The cast also features Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, and others.

Reading Lolita in Tehran Movie

Reading Lolita in Tehran

2024 | 1h 47m

Release Date: 17 July 2026

Genre: Drama, Biography

Director

Eran Riklis

Writers

Marjorie David

Eran Riklis

Azar Nafisi

Cast

Golshifteh Farahani

Zar Amir Ebrahimi

Mina Kavani

Composer

Jonathan Riklis

original music by

Cinematographer

Hélène Louvart

Editor

Arik Lahav-Leibovich

edited by

Production Designer

Tonino Zera

Art Director

Marco Bagnoli

Set Decorators

Miriam Fischer

Mara Gullo

head set decorator

Sofia Zera

set decoration buyer

Costume Designer

Maria Luisa Montalto

Release date

July 17, 2026 (United States)

Countries of origin

IsraelItalyUnited Kingdom

Languages

PersianEnglish

Also known as

Llegir Lolita a Teheran

Filming locations

Italy

Production companies

Minerva PicturesUnited King FilmsRosamont

Tom Cruise Praises Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’: “I Can’t Wait to See It Again”

Tom Cruise is supporting Christopher Nolan's film *The Odyssey*.

Cruise shared a message on social media on Thursday after watching an early showing of the movie.

He thanked Nolan, his wife and producing partner Emma Thomas, and the film’s cast and crew.

He wrote, “Wow!

To Chris, Emma, and ALL of your brilliant cast and crew.Thank you for an amazing night in a movie theater.I can’t wait to see it again!” He posted a photo of himself holding a movie ticket in front of the film’s Imax 70mm theater.(See the post below.)

*The Odyssey*, which will be released in theaters on Friday, is based on Homer’s ancient story.

It follows Matt Damon as the Greek king Odysseus, who is trying to return home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.He hopes to be reunited with his wife, Penelope (Anne Hathaway), and his son, Telemachus (Tom Holland).The film features a star-studded cast, including Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Jon Bernthal, Elliot Page, Travis Scott, Charlize Theron, and more.So far, the movie has a 96 percent critics score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Although Cruise and Nolan have never worked together, both are known for their support of the cinema experience.

*The Odyssey* also made history as the first film ever shot entirely with Imax 70mm film cameras, creating an immersive experience for viewers.

Cruise has always been a strong advocate for watching movies on the big screen.

He postponed the release of *Top Gun: Maverick* during the pandemic so people could enjoy it in theaters instead of on streaming platforms.The movie made nearly $1.5 billion worldwide, and Steven Spielberg praised Cruise in 2023, saying, “You saved Hollywood’s ass, and you might have saved theatrical distribution.Seriously, Maverick might have saved the entire theatrical industry.”

Cruise has also supported other filmmakers' work, publicly promoting movies like Nolan’s *Tenet* and *Oppenheimer*, as well as *Sinners*, *Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny*, *Twisters*, *F1: The Movie*, *The Running Man*, and *Disclosure Day*.

He is now preparing for the release of his next film, *Digger*.

The first trailer was released this week, showing Cruise in a completely different look, thanks to heavy prosthetic makeup.Directed by Alejandro G.Iñárritu, the movie will be released by Warner Bros.in theaters in October.

The Odyssey Movie

The Odyssey

2026 | R | 3h

Genre: Drama, Fantasy,  Adventure

Directed by

Christopher Nolan

Screenplay by

Christopher Nolan

Based on Homer's Odyssey

Produced by

Emma Thomas

Christopher Nolan

Cast

Matt Damon

Tom Holland

Anne Hathaway

Robert Pattinson

Lupita Nyong'o

Samantha Morton

Zendaya

Charlize Theron

Cinematography

Hoyte van Hoytema

Edited by

Jennifer Lame

Music by

Ludwig Göransson

Production

companies

Universal Pictures

Syncopy

Distributed by

Universal Pictures

Release dates

July 6, 2026 (Empire Leicester Square)

July 17, 2026 (United States and United Kingdom)

Running time

173 minutes

Countries

United States

United Kingdom

Language

English

Budget

$250 million

Horsegirls Movie

Horsegirls

2025 | PG-13 | 1h 41m

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Directed by Jeff Baena

Written by

Jeff Baena

Alison Brie

Produced by

Mel Eslyn

Alana Carithers

Jeff Baena

Alison Brie

Cast

Alison Brie

Debby Ryan

John Reynolds

Molly Shannon

John Ortiz

Paul Reiser

Matthew Gray Gubler

Cinematography Sean McElwee

Edited by Ryan Brown

Music by

Josiah Steinbrick

Jeremy Zuckerman

Production

company

Duplass Brothers Productions

Distributed by Netflix

Release dates

July 17, 2026

January 27, 2020 (Sundance)

February 7, 2020 (United States)

Running time 103 minutes

Country United States

Language English

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ Starts Filming With First Set Footage of Andy Serkis Reviving Iconic Character

 Production has officially started on "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum," and Warner Bros.has shared the first look of Andy Serkis in his role as the creature obsessed with the ring.

In a short behind-the-scenes video, we get a glimpse of Serkis on the set as he looks through the script and asks a production assistant, "What are we gonna start with?" 

The assistant replies, "Uhh, Scene 1, the beginning." 

Serkis says, "That's a very good place to start." 

Wearing a motion capture suit, Serkis then moves into a spider-like crouch, slouches his shoulders, and curls his lips into the character's famous snarl.

He says, "Action!" The teaser then shows a drone shot of New Zealand's rugged mountains, where filming is currently taking place.

Serkis is not only acting in the film but also directing it.

He is reprising his role as Gollum, also known as Sméagol.The movie is set to release in theaters on December 17, 2027.

"The Hunt for Gollum" brings Serkis back together with Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens, the creators of the original "Lord of the Rings" and "Hobbit" series.

The cast also includes the return of Ian McKellen as Gandalf, Elijah Wood as Frodo, and Lee Pace as King Thranduil.New actors joining the cast are Kate Winslet as Marigol, Jamie Dornan as Strider, Leo Woodall as Halvard, and Anya Taylor-Joy as an elf.

Serkis recently told Variety that working with his Middle-earth family again is amazing.

He said, "It couldn't be better.And it's not just those guys who I adore and love and have worked with for so many years, but the entire crew, practically from 25 years ago.So it's great.And there are generations of their kids too.So it is a big family affair."