A Very Tepid Take on Pandora’s Disney Princess Rings

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At the risk of coming across as elitist, I don’t love Pandora jewelry. However I get the appeal they offer the experience of fine jewelry at accessible price points. And I probably would wear these for rings for fun (well except for one). 

So I’m a little late to the party as these Rings came out a while ago but I thought as someone who likes Disney (to a degree) and did at one point Jewelry/metalworking, I thought I would offer up my very own tepid take and maybe some design musings…..

Pandora Disney Princess Ring Collection

These are in order of my personal tastes and other thoughts

  • Rapunzel’s design is gold with pink cubic zirconias. The setting emulates the the shape of her tiara. This one is my favorite of the collection. I think it’s a good design that encapsulates Rapunzel well enough 8.5/10 
  • Tiana’s ring is silver with green and white stones. I think the setting is a lily pad which makes sense if it is. However this should be gold. 8/10
  • As an isolated ring design I really like Jasmine’s BUT as design for Princess Jasmine it misses the mark. The ring is silver with a starry motif and in my opinion the ring references “A Whole New World” or “Arabian Nights” rather than Jasmine. If was Jasmine inspired ring design it would be gold with a teal blue crystals.  I do like the idea of Pandora being inspired by the songs, that would unique idea but they are selling this as Jasmine so it’s bring it down. 7.5/10 for the design (4/10 for a Jasmine Ring)
  • What is up with Pandora picking the wrong metal? Belle’s rose ring should be gold. It’s pretty and it looks better on a human in picture. It’s quite on the nose for Beauty and the Beast but it stylized enough rose to get over that. 7.5/10 
  • This carriage design seems to be a default one for Cinderella and while this ring is very pretty again it should be a different metal. I think that they went with gold to shake it up since Cinderella inspired jewelry is silver but that the is the character. I will say I like flowing winding abstract wheel intercrossing the band, it’s a nice touch. This would be ranked high if was in silver though. 7/10
  • Ariel’s ring design silver with a treated white freshwater pearl set in open worked shell with iridescent teal crystals. While the design is conceptually good I would pass on this ring because pearls have mohs hardness of 2.5 which is very soft, diamonds are 10. This means they can be damaged very easily by bumping into something or even perfumes or sunscreen. This design would work fine for a pendant or earrings. So while it’s pretty, Pandora should have opted for another stone. But also this one doesn’t feel very Ariel aside from the sea motif and she wears a shell bra. 6.5 for design XX for wearability.   
  • Snow White’s design is silver with red and pink bow. The design is inspired but her hair bow but the pink crystal throws it off and makes it read more Minnie Mouse. I do like the bow design, I think it’s the colors throwing me off. A blue, yellow or even black center stone would have been better. Black would have been very interesting and unexpected but it would be for her coloration, silver for her skin, red lips and black her hair. But as it is it’s a little too juvenile for my taste.  4/10

Design Musings

So now for some musing what would Esmeralda’s design be? I could see a FEW design directions. 

Idea one would be inspired by her red dancing dress. So gold with a red stone and her tiara design could be used for the setting. 

Idea Two would gold with a emerald color stones. For a motif I think they should consult Romani communities. Doing a very basic image search coins and charka wheel come up but without knowing specifics into the meanings of those I wouldn’t firmly recommend a deign motif but consulting the Romani communities or having a Jewelry designer who is a member would be a great opinion. However I can’t really see Pandora doing this.  

Idea three a design inspired by Esmeralda’s celestial purple scarf. It would be gold, obviously, with a purple stones with a crescent moon setting and maybe more crystal surround the setting.

Which one of the Pandora ring designs is your favorite? And you wear an Esmeralda inspired ring? And do you have any design ideas for Esmeralda?

Alan Menken’s Hope Springs Eternal for the Disney’s Hunchback Remake

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Alan Menken

On February 23rd 2025 we got a new “not really an update,” update on the state of the “Disney  Hunchback Live Action Remake” from Alan Menken. This article covers Menken’s interview from The Standard. 

Menken seems to be the only person left talking about this project. In a nutshell Menken said “wouldn’t bet against it happening at some point.” he went on to say “I wish it was [still happening]. I think it’s a property that’s challenged –  we won’t call it a problem” Menken continued saying “It gets a little complicated because it’s Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame and let’s face it, it’s a meaty material. It deals with very heavy and profound themes, but Disney they walk a line.” 

He went on to say, “The challenge is how can we deal with those themes of the inner obsession that Frollo has both as a man of the church and also obsession with this gy***. How do we deal with this sense of discrimination against the gy**** – Romani people? How do we deal with the revulsion that people feel towards this hunchback? If we’re going to soft pedal that then what’s the point? It’s hard, it is hard. But again, hope springs eternal.”  

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Josh Gad

For some context, this project was first announced in 2019 and with Josh Gad taking the helm with David Henry Hwang writing the screenplay.

In 2023 after that viral fancast made the rounds Josh Gad said “The script is one of the best I have read and hopefully the powers that be will see this love and let us make the live action adaptation the original animated film deserves.” He ends by saying “Regardless of what stage this project is in, we are just happy to see is still alive – even if it is in the form of a promising script at this point.” 

This ultimately this tracks with what Menken is alluding to in this interview and what he has said a previous interview “I have no idea. It’s a tough one, because the Hunchback movie, Hunchback story involves a lot of real, real issues that are important issues and should be explored to be discussed. And there has to be an agreement about how we deal with those issues. You know, do we do a Hunchback without ‘Hellfire?’ I don’t think so … So it sits in this limbo right now, but the Hercules movie is apparently underway and I got some inklings of what’s going on, but just some, and I’ve been more involved with the Broadway show off of Hercules, which is coming, and it’s really exciting.” (https://screenrant.com/hunchback-notre-dame-remake-update-alan-menken-response/)

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Quasimodo and Esmeralda on the pillory

Disney only wants to address “heavy themes” like racism in covert way, like mermaids and their dynamics with humans, and religions like Catholicism are off the table, so it stands to reason that the executives are interfering with the project. And since it sounds like the creatives involved are not motivated by money, they are not comprising on softening their vision for the project and because Disney is worried about alienating families, thus not making money, the creatives are at odds with executives who are risk adverse.  

The idea that Hunchback failing to make money or being unpopular is not enough of a reason that Disney would for-go a remake as and these remakes are to capsize on nostalgia. Case in point, Hercules made less at the Box-office than Hunchback and it’s getting the treatment (Hunchback made $325 million to Hercules’ $252.7 million.) But Hercules is lighter in themes and is easily to sell merch in a theme park. Disney doesn’t want to risk not making money to make a more thematic live action version of Hunchback. The current leadership simply won’t do it even if they could gain award accolades which is a gamble. Meanwhile the creatives are stuck as they can’t shop the project to different studios and it would unfair to for the creatives like Menken to start from starch with new unrelated Hunchback movie project, people love the songs and the score too much.

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Quasimodo declares Sanctuary for Esmeralda

So no new news, basically it might happen someday just not soon. However given the quality of the remakes I think that Disney’s Hunchback dodged a bullet. Maybe Hunchback could have been one the “good ones” that offered a new perceptive and expanded off the original animated movie instead of hollow lackluster shot-for-shot remake.

Ps- I do think that given how the story has evolved in the cultural landscape over time that it would be a very good time for a new version to come out for a new generation.

DIYing Esmeralda’s White Costume

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Esmeralda, The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Disney)

As it’s the Spooky Halloween season and since I’ve done a DIY buying guide for Disney Esmeralda’s costume that she wears throughout the movie and her red performance dress, I thought why not do her prisoner costume that she wears at the climatic end of the movie. 

This costume is very simple as it’s just white short sleeves dress with a brown rope belt. However like most things in life the devil is in the details. For instance you can add tears and burn marks to make it all your own.

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Phoebus and Esmeralda, The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Disney)

Her costume is a white dress that is super simple, undecorated with short sleeve. No frills & very minimal. You could already have something like it in your own closet but if you don’t;

Dress option #1: FANDEE Maxi Dress for Women Short Sleeve Summer Dress

Dress option #2: Made By Johnny Women Short Sleeve Loose Plain Casual Long Maxi Dress

Dress option #3: GRECERELLE Women’s Casual Loose Pocket Long Dress Short Sleeve Split Maxi Dress

Dress option #4: STYLEWORD Women’s 2024 Summer Maxi Cold Shoulder Sundress Long Dress

Dress option #5: VIISHOW Women’s Short Sleeve Loose Plain Maxi Dresses Casual Long Dress

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Esmeralda, Quasimodo and Phoebus, The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Disney)


For the belt you want rope belt in brown.

Belt option #1: Simple Cotton long Waist Rope Tie Belt

Belt option #2: TIESOME Women’s Tassel Braided Waist Belt

Belt option #3: L’VOW Long Rope Ring Knotted Belt for Women

Of course you just get some brown craft rope or cording and simply tie it around your waist. 

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Esmeralda, The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Disney)

And don’t forget a wig. Her hair is down in this costume so you don’t need the pink scarf. 

Wig option #1: 26 Inches Black Lace Front Wig Natural Long Wavy Synthetic Hair Wig for Cosplay Party Halloween (black)

Wig option #2: Onedor Long Hair Curly Wavy Full Head Halloween Wigs Cosplay Costume Party Hairpiece (1#-Black)

Wig option #3: 13×4 Lace Front Wigs Black Lace Frontal Wig Natural Wave Pre Plucked Tiny Knots 26 Inch Pre-layered Long Wavy Synthetic Lace Wig

Wig option #4: MapofBeauty 28 Inch/70 cm Long Wavy Middle Part with No Bangs Synthetic Fiber Curly Fashion Women Party Cosplay Wig (Black)

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Esmeralda, The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Disney)

Esmeralda white dress does have tears in it. Mostly around the neck, the hem, and at the shoulder and knee. However I think you can be creative as your wish with the amount you add and how much distressing you do to the dress. There are loads of distressing tutorials online and youtube.


If you opt to do burn marks be safe! Materials like cotton can burn and leave marks but synthetic fibers (i.e. polyester) will just melt. I recommend just going for the look of burns rather than actually putting a flame to it. Don’t be like Frollo; Fire isn’t the solution and can lead to serious injury. Do not risk your health and wellness for a costume.  

For some non-fire option, Lumber Crayons are a good one option though it won’t come out. Or you could try black eye shadow  or a special effect make-up palette.

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Djali, Esmeralda, and Phoebus, The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Disney)

Since this dress isn’t as iconic as Esmeralda’s other costumes, you can be a little more creative in whatever details you choose to add so have fun with it but try to avoid flames.

How to DIY Esmeralda’s Red Dress Costume

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It’s The Spooky Season.

Disney’s Esmeralda’s costume is a great Halloween costume idea. This is because it is super recognizable and made up for easy to get pieces, some of which you may already have in your closet.

But Disney’s Esmeralda has another costume, well technically she has three but no one going to wear her white prisoner costume plus who would recognize that one? I’m talking about her Red Festival of Fool look. Which also highly memorable.

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Esmeralda’s Dance Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame

This one is a little hard to DIY. You might be to be a little more crafty with either sewing and/or with a hot glue gun. Never doubt a hot gun glue, they are great in a pinch. But let’s see what one can buy readily for this costume.

What you’ll need for this Costume:

Since you’re going to need Sheer purple fabric for the flutter sleeves and gold trim, let’s start with those.

The Sleeves

Between you and me, the purple of the sleeves is more of a magenta and you can just use a scarf instead of getting fabric. Also this means you can have a finished edge if you use the hem. Also note if you’re going for it Esmeralda’s sleeves have slit up the center.

Flutter Sleeve option #1: Alivila.Y Fashion Womens Chiffon Scarf Wrap Hijab Bridal Wedding Scarves Shawl for Bridesmaid

Now for the Trim

Esmeralda’s trim in the movie is flat but you can go in other directions since there are a lot of gold trim option out there (pun always intended). So one option is more screen accurate and the other is a little more fun.

Gold Trim option #1: VATIN New Gold Double Faced Polyester Satin Ribbon with 1/4″ Width, Continuous 50 Yards Craft Fabric Ribbon for Wedding, Gift Wrapping, Flower Bouquets, Sewing, Bows, Crafts and More Projects

Gold Trim option #2: 3 Yards Resin Rhinestone Bling Ribbons Self Adhesive Diamond Crystal Ribbon Roll Glitter Resin Diamond Belt Ribbon for DIY Art Crafts (Gold Base with Yellow,0.4 Inch)

Can’t help it, I align with Tamatoa’s aesthetic.

Now for Dress options

This one is a good base. It is shorter than the film but just add sheer purple fabric and gold trim and you’re nearly there.

Red Dress option #1: Off Shoulder Satin Homecoming Dress with Pockets A Line Sweetheart Sleeveless Short Prom Dress CA42

This one will need a skirt but the neckline is a good start. Much like the first option sheer purple fabric and gold trim are need.

Red Dress option #2: Mizoci Women’s Summer Sexy Bodycon Tube Top Off Shoulder Party Club Midi Dress

This gown has off-the-shoulder arrangement so it could work

Red Dress option #3: Infinity Dress with Bandeau, Convertible Bridesmaid Dress, Long, Plus Size, Multi-Way Dress, Twist Wrap Dress

Red Dress option #4: Women Sexy Off Shoulder Elegant V Neck Short Sleeve Wrap Formal Evening Gowns High Split Mermaid Party Cocktail Dress

Another method is getting a body suit skirt combo. This because the costume is super fitted in the bodice so a body suit makes sense.

Red Dress option #5: YMDUCH Women’s Sexy Strapless Bodysuit One Piece Triangle Off Shoulder Leotard

Red Dress option #6: MANGOPOP Off The Shoulder Long Sleeve Short Sleeve Bodysuit for Women

Skirt Options

For the skirt go for a dancing skirt for maximum twirling opportunities. Having a skirt with movement is your friend here

Red Skirt option #1: Danzcue Womens Long Full Circle Dance Skirt

Red Skirt option #2: Wuchieal Women’s lyrical dance skirt professional belly dance costume, bellydance costumes, belly dancer outfit skirt

Red Skirt option #3: Sinono Womens Chiffon Retro Maxi Skirt Vintage Ankle-Length Skirts

Red Skirt option #4: Danzcue Womens Long Full Circle Dance Skirt

The Sheer Hip Scarf

Wrapped around her hips, Esmeralda wears a long sheer purple. If you’re feeling enterprising you can make one, basically just make a long rectangle. If you feeling less enterprising get a sarong.

Sheer Purple Hip Scarf option #1: Ekouaer Women’s Short Sarongs Chiffon Cover Ups Sheer Bikini Wraps for Swimwear S-3XL

Though it’s not a hip scarf it should be long enough at 70inch.

Sheer Purple Hip Scarf option #2: MissShorthair Womens Solid Color Scarfs Long Lightweight Scarf for Women Large Sheer Wrap Shawl

Now I know this is a curtain but if it’s good enough for Maria (The Sound of Music) and Giselle (Enchanted), it’s good enough for me!

Sheer Purple Hip Scarf option #3: Premium Quality Sheer Voile Scarf Valance for Home & Event Designs (54″ X 216″, Purple)

2nd option for this is if your feeling like going an extra mile you could paint stars, moon and suns on it and create the scarf she leaves with Frollo.

Purple Scarf option: Stunning Handmade Chiffon Belly Dance Veil, For Practice

Now for the Jewelry.

Most of the jewelry she wears are from her other costume so you can click here for options for her hoop earring, cuff, bracelets and anklet however the tiara is a bit trickier.

One option would be to get a plain gold headband and wear it across your forehead. You could also fashion it from the gold trim and some Velcro or a hook and eye. You could use try some epoxy sculpt to make a more screen accurate tiara.

Tiara option #1: Womens Metal Headbands with 3 Colors Black Gold Silver Plated Hairband Head Bands Pack of 12

Tiara option #2: Women Girls Rhinestone Crystal Crown Costume Headwear for Wedding Prom Birthday Party Halloween Decorations

Doesn’t look similar to Esmeralda but has the right spirit.

Tiara option #3: Crystal Halo Crown Headpiece – Virgin Mary Headband Moon Headwear Wedding Photoshoot Costume Boho Goddess Crown

However if you’re as hung up on being accurate you could also just get red and gold tiara to get the impression of the look. A Tiara like this one.

Tiara option #4: Didder Gold Tiaras for Women, Red Rhinestones Tiaras and Crowns for Women Elegant Princess Crown with Combs Tiaras for Girls Wedding Crowns for Brides Women’s Headbands Prom Birthday Party

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Good Luck! And have fun this Halloween!

New Reports about Live-Action Remake of Hunchback? It’s Bad!

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Quasimodo singing, Out There, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Disney

According to a few news outlets the report is that Bob Iger is canceling the Live-Action Remake of The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

Now as of now take this with a grain of salt but given all the issues surrounding Disney with their latest releases, the current attitudes towards live-action remakes, and Iger’s feelings towards the original 1996 movie this news seems very likely.

Given the news back in May of this year from Alan Menken about the project being in limbo and that there had been little to no news about the production, this news is not a surprise.

The sources allude that things could change but this project isn’t a priority to Iger (who also said that “writers and actors going on strike are not being “realistic” with their expectations.”)

Could Gad go rouge and do a Hunchback version himself? I don’t know but it’s an intriguing thought. He has producing credits with Mandeville Films but that doesn’t mean he has any power or pull. Plus Mandeville Films has a partnership with Universal, which technically has Quasimodo in the “Universal Monster” category, which was a movie franchise that was canceled.

If Gad wanted to a version he more than likely could but it wouldn’t be the Disney version and it would take a while to develop. And after 4+ years of developing the Disney live-action project he may not even want to.

So yet another new movie version of Hunchback that is seemingly not to be made.

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Esmeralda & Djali sulk

What do you think would you welcome a Gad Hunchback version that was not a Disney Live-Action Remake?

Sources – https://insidethemagic.net/2023/08/bob-iger-has-reportedly-scrapped-anticipated-disney-live-action-remake-jb1/

https://www.disneyplusinformer.com/hunchback-of-notre-dame-live-action-reportedly-canceled/

Disney new stuff Tepid Take

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Here is my super off the cuff Tepid Reactions or Tepid Takes to the some new stuff from Disney

Disney’s newest Pinocchio…

Let’s start with the newest remake on the block, Pinocchio. Apparently there is also new Pinocchio this year including a Paul Shore movie, a dark looking video and the upcoming stop motion Del Toro version. I half-think Disney rushed this to get ahead of Del Toro’s

Now personally, I only ever saw the 1940 Pinocchio once in school. I never liked it. I like Figaro and Monstro end of list. So this was always going to be super pass for me. I’ve seen reviews on this and they do not recommend it. Skip it do anything else with your time, you can never get your time back. (The video is from a reviewer who saw the movie I just didn’t want to post the trailer or get picture)

Did Once upon a time do the live action thing better? Remember Pinocchio was a big part of the first season. In fact he is the reason why the story happens the way it does…..

Trailer for The Little Mermaid

The Little mermaid teaser trailer. The ONLY issue I have is the lighting. It’s dark. Why? Because it’s a teaser trailer and the effects are not done. It could why her tail is super day-glow but everything is not because Ariel tail color is like a point pride. I think I read that somewhere.

Ultimately I do not care who Disney casts, I really do not. No one cared with Once upon a Time when they did the same thing. The trouble is did Once do these live action remakes better??? I think they did……

I will save judgment for a full trailer.

Disenchanted

The Enchanted sequel trailer….. sort of liked it no lies. Probably will watch when it comes out. Do I think it will be the best movie of 2022? No probably not but I doubt it will be the worst and that is at least something.

I’m most liking missing stuff. I know there was Star wars news. I know there was a news piece that the Hunchback version is still in the works. Which good or terrible is fine for me. THOUGH it would be interesting how the studio could make it worse. Can one make the gargoyles worse? Yes. Or could they create something far worse than the gargoyles? Yes.

I do think that since Hunchback is a lesser movie in the studio’s option because of money that they will just leave the production to it own thing which could result in a better end production. OR the executives could meddle as means of over correcting giving us something very bad. We shall see when ever this movie comes out with some pictures or a rushed teaser trailer to show investors or the D23 crowd.

Hunchback Representations at Disney Theme Parks; Present and Past

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Clopin Topsy Turvy Disney Hunchback Notre Dame

To be honest there is a not lot of Hunchback theming or references across the Disney parks but there isn’t exactly nothing either. Call-backs to Disney’s Hunchback are there if you’re in the right place at the right time. I’m not saying this is good or bad, it’s just how it is currently.    

So this is a list of Hunchback references across multiple Disney Theme parks that are currently there (to my knowledge as of this post) and Hunchback stuff that was there in the past.  

Please Note, this list maybe not be complete. I have no clue about merch or pins or any expert information. (Though there has been Hunchback pins)

Starting with what you can still see at present;

In Disneyland, there is  Clopin’s Music Box in Fantasy Faire. It’s plays Topsy Turvy. 

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Clopin’s Festival of Foods, Hong Kong Disneyland

In Hong Kong Disney there is a Clopin themed restaurant  called Clopin’s Festival of Food. This restaurant serves Chinese food that includes Guangdong BBQ, noodles and wok-fried dishes. This is located in Fantasyland.   

At Walt Disney World, the Magic Kingdom’s Nighttime Firework show called Happily Ever which includes projections on Cinderella Castle along with music features Out There with Hunchback Clips. And the video I saw of it, the crowd loved seeing Hunchback in it. They cheered loudly for Quasimodo. 

At Walt Disney World, Frollo appears in Fantasmic at Hollywood Studios. I should point out that this version of Fantasmic has not been updated in a while so while Frollo is featured with the villains here he is not at Disneyland’s version of Fantasmic. 

At Disneysea, which is part of Tokyo Disneyland, Hellfire can be heard a little during their version of Fantasmic. It’s during a part with fire so it makes sense. 

Past Hunchback Stuff

There was the Hollywood Studios Hunchback show at Walt Disney World.  This show ran from 1996 to 2002. 

There was the Hunchback of Notre dame Topsy Turvy Cavalcade at Disneyland. This  was a mini Hunchback parade that had two floats. 

At DisneyLand Paris there was the Carnival of Fools Parade. 

At DisneyLand Paris for their 5th anniversary in 1997, Sleeping Beauty Castle was decorated in a Hunchback Theme or Festival of Fools style.

At the Full of Villains Unleashed Hades Hangout show, which was halloween event, Frollo appears. he’s number 22 in the line up.      

The themes Disney seem to go with for Hunchback is either Topsy Turvy or Frollo. Curious.
Though it make sense. Topsy Turvy was used heavily in the marketing of the film and Frollo/Hellfire stole the show a bit. 

Disney is Remaking Hunchback

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This is the exact reason I still have Google Alerts.

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Quasimodo during Out There Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame

Disney announced today that Hunchback is the next film in their roaster to get a live-action remake.  I have been waiting for this day for a long time.   

Here is what is know so far. Josh Gad is produce the film. Just a quick note back in late 2015 I did a post which discussed a fan casting that appeared in my google alerts and Josh Gad was their pick for Quasimodo
you can read it here

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Josh Gad

Now I couldn’t see this casting pick at the time but Gad is an actor so if he DOES follow suit like so many men who have played or have aspired to play Quasimodo to showcase their acting prowess and have a hand in the production, he might be fine in the role.
Just a note, he may not play Quasimodo but there is a trend that men spearheading Hunchback versions do so to play the  role, Gad may just want to produce, we will have to wait and see.

Another piece of information we have is they Tony- winning Playwright David Henry Hwang is writing the screenplay and the film will simply be called Hunchback. Like the 1997 version.

Hwang’s work include Chinglish, Yellow Face, Kung Fu, Golden Child, The Dance of the Railroad. He also has worked on Aida, Flower Drum Song, Disney’s Tarzan and M. Butterfly. 

It would seem that the  remake will take its cue from the 1996 movie and the book and not the stage production.    

Also this version will be a musical with Menken and Schwartz heading the music. So that is good.

What do you think? Are you over the Disney live-action remake trend? Are you excited? Are you afraid Disney is going to ruin it?
Thoughts and feelings welcome.

Source – https://www.cnet.com/news/hunchback-of-notre-dame-next-to-get-disney-remake-treatment/
Source – https://deadline.com/2019/01/hunchback-movie-disney-live-action-david-henry-hwang-josh-gad-alan-menken-stephen-schwartz-1202536031/