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Meet Pete’s Dragon

One of the films I’m most intrigued about this year is the remake of Pete’s Dragon.

Based on the 1977 Disney film, the remake is directed by David Lowery.

The film will blend live action and CGI to tell the story of the special bond between an orphaned boy, Pete, and his best friend, Elliott, who just happens to be a dragon.

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Is Emily Blunt Practically Perfect for Mary Poppins sequel?

Here’s some new I hoped never to have to write: Disney are making a sequel to Mary Poppins.

While the idea of trying to recapture the magic of the Julie Andrews starrer makes me physically ill, the one saving grace of the sequel may be in the casting of the new Mary: Emily Blunt.

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