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Moana 2, Deadpool and Wolverine in the lineup of upcoming Disney films

The Disney 2024 slate also includes releases such as Inside Out 2, Captain America: Brave New World.

Moana 2, Deadpool and Wolverine in the lineup of upcoming Disney films

Well, well, are we looking at big smiles on the faces of Disney fans? Yes, the list of sequels of most beloved films of Disney will be released. CinemaCon 2024 unveiled a thrilling lineup of upcoming Disney films set for release in 2024, generating excitement among movie enthusiasts.

One of the most anticipated titles is Mufasa: The Lion King, a prequel to the beloved classic, scheduled for a December 2024 release. Directed by Barry Jenkins, the film delves into Mufasa's journey to becoming king, drawing inspiration from the 1994 animated original and Jon Favreau's 2019 adaptation.


Mufasa: The Lion King offers a visual feast with its striking imagery and engaging narrative, set to enchant audiences. Jenkins expressed his enthusiasm for the project, calling it one of his best decisions

At CinemaCon 2024, Marvel's Kevin Feige embraced the Deadpool vibe by enthusiastically dropping numerous F-bombs while introducing the first nine minutes of Deadpool & Wolverine.

Attendees were treated to exclusive previews of Moana 2 and Deadpool & Wolverine. The return of popular characters and dynamic duos promises captivating storytelling. Another highlight was a sneak peek at Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and Alien: Romulus.

The Disney 2024 slate also includes releases such as Inside Out 2, Captain America: Brave New World. Fans eagerly anticipate these films, set to captivate audiences in the coming year.

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Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has added his voice to the praise for Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller Dhurandhar

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Anurag Kashyap on 'Dhurandhar': "Ignored the propaganda dialogues and loved the filmmaking"

Highlights

  • Anurag Kashyap calls Dhurandhar a “significant” and “brilliant” film despite disagreeing with parts of its politics
  • Says he ignored what he viewed as propaganda lines and concentrated on the filmmaking
  • Compares the film to Hollywood war dramas often criticised for political messaging

Kashyap’s review singles out craft over ideology

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has added his voice to the praise for Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller Dhurandhar, saying he admired the film even though he did not agree with all of its political messaging. Writing on Letterboxd, Kashyap said he chose to look past what he felt were a couple of propaganda-heavy moments and instead focus on the quality of the filmmaking.

He noted that hostility towards an enemy state is often built into the genre itself, adding that he had no issue with that aspect. However, he pointed to two specific dialogues that troubled him, saying that setting them aside allowed the film to work strongly on its own terms. He described Dhurandhar as a good, and ultimately brilliant, film largely set in Pakistan.

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