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Two Huge Stars Joining The Cast Of ‘The Haunted Mansion’

Disney is taking us to the Haunted Mansion with a new film based on the iconic ride. Today, we’ve got some casting news to share with you. Comedian Tiffany Haddish (Night School, Girls Trip, Like A Boss) and Oscar nominee LaKeith Stanfield (Get Out, Knives Out, Sorry To Bother You) are currently in talks to star in the movie, THR reports. “Stanfield would play a widower who once believed in the supernatural but is now a rather lifeless tour guide in New Orleans’ French Quarter,” and “Haddish would play a psychic hired to commune with the dead.” Which we assume is the role of the iconic Madame Leota, the headless psychic in the crystal ball, played by Jennifer Tilly in the 2003 adaptation. The movie, which has nothing to do with the 2003 movie starring Eddie Murphy, sounds a lot like a prequel to the ride, an origin story if you will. But we’ll have to wait for the synopsis

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 29, 2021

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Marvel Actress To Star And Produce Disney’s New ‘Tower Of Terror’ Movie

Disney has turned quite a few of its rides into films, like Pirates of the Caribbean, we’ve gotten a Haunted Mansion movie, and the Jungle Cruise’s movie will be out later this year. Now, news has come that a film inspired by the Tower of Terror is on its way with Marvel star Scarlett Johanson, who plays the Black Widow. Josh Cooley, who directed Toy Story 4 is writing the script, according to Collider, with Johanson producing under her These Pictures banner along with Jonathan Lia. The Tower of Terror, also known as The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, was inspired by Rod Serling’s anthology series “The Twilight Zone”. The ride, set in a fictional Hollywood hotel, opened in 1994 in Walt Disney World and is featured at several Disney Parks. Guests enter the Hollywood Tower Hotel through a pathway that winds past overgrown gardens. Once guests enter the lobby covered in dust they are ushered into the library and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 25, 2021

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Justin Simien Directing A New Movie Based On Disney’s ‘The Haunted Mansion’

One of Disney’s most popular attractions is The Haunted Mansion. Deadline is reporting that Justin Simien (“Dear White People”, Bad Hair) is directing a new movie, written By Ghostbusters‘ (2016) Katie Dippold, about the ride for Disney. The attraction, which debuted in 1969, “sees theme park guests go inside a spooky and creepy manor that has a wide array of supernatural frights. It also features a graveyard’s worth of characters.” According to Deadline, “Insiders say this will be a completely different take as a film that stands on its own.” Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich’s Rideback will be producing. This isn’t the first time the attraction has been turned into a film, back in 2003 Rob Minkoff directed The Haunted Mansion that starred Eddie Murphy as a realtor. He, his wife, and children were summoned to a mansion, which they soon discover is haunted, and while they attempt to escape, he learns an important lesson about the family he has

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 23, 2021

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The Walking Dead’s Norman Reedus To Star In New Motorcycle Series On AMC

Norman Reedus, who plays The Walking Dead’s fan favorite Daryl, the motorcycle riding, arrow-shooting, badass with a heart of gold, is now set to star in AMC’s new nonfiction motorcycle series ‘Ride’. The series, which will air in six-one-hour episodes, will follow Reedus and a different riding companion in a different city each week as they explore the motorcycle culture of each destination. The series will highlight some of the best and brightest motorcycle craftsmen, Collectors and mechanics from around the country. ‘Ride’ will premier some time in 2016. “I’m incredibly excited and thankful to AMC for giving me the opportunity to share a passion of mine with our fans, and hopefully a whole new audience.” Reedus continued in a statement released by AMC “I had a lot of fun filming and exploring, and I hope it shows.” Of course, Walking Dead fans are going to go a little crazy with the news that Reedus has signed on for another

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 29, 2015

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