Disney Announces Live-Action 'Bambi' Remake But Some Fans Have Issues
With Disney's determination to bring back classic movies in live action, some fans are concerned about the new generation reliving Bambi's trauma.
Disney keeps finding new ways to revisit its animated classics, and Bambi is now officially part of that plan. The live-action remake is moving forward, which has some fans excited and others already bracing for disappointment.
The project is still early, but Disney has already lined up writers and is aiming for the same photoreal style it used on other recent remakes. That is exactly why some longtime fans are uneasy, especially when it comes to a story this beloved.
And for a movie that means so much to so many people, even the idea of a remake is enough to spark debate.
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Disney has already started the development process by enlisting Geneva Robertson-Dworet (Captain Marvel, Tomb Raider) and Lindsey Beer (Sierra Burgess Is a Loser, Chaos Walking) to work on the script for the movie. Depth of Field will produce the film. No additional information, such as a start date or release date, has been revealed.
What we do know is that it will be made in a similar way to Jon Favreau's earlier Disney films, The Jungle Book and The Lion King. Therefore, it is expected that the movie will utilize "envelope-pushing CG technology to create groundbreaking, photo-realistic, and immersive worlds of nature."
It is very likely that Disney is counting on the Bambi remake to be a hit, since both The Jungle Book and The Lion King were huge blockbusters for the studio. However, while the company is making financial calculations and considering profit margins, some Disney fans are viewing this project from an emotional perspective.
In fact, a significant percentage of Disney fans are unhappy about the remake, and they all cite the same reason.
It also echoes the same kind of trust issue as the friend whose past animal neglect made adoption a major AITA conflict.
Walt Disney CompanyIt is very likely that Disney is counting on the Bambi remake to be a hit, since both The Jungle Book and The Lion King were huge blockbusters for the studio. However, while the company is making financial calculations and considering profit margins, some Disney fans are viewing this project from an emotional perspective.
In fact, a significant percentage of Disney fans are unhappy about the remake, and they all cite the same reason.
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Bambi, A Life in the Woods by Felix Salten, was the book that inspired the movie. It was published in 1923, and the main characters are Bambi, a rabbit named Thumper, and a skunk named Flower.
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