Disney is continuing its practice of reviving animated classics in live-action form, and one of the next projects on the docket is aLady and the Tramplive-action remake.THRreports thatThe LEGO Ninjago MoviedirectorCharlie Beanhas been tapped to take the helm of the redo, which will be a live-action/animation hybrid so no need to fret about aSanta BuddiesorAir Bud-type situation here.
Most curiously, though, thisLady and the Trampremake will not be going to theaters. Instead, Disney intends to release this film directly toits streaming servicethat will launch in 2019. The Mouse House has been quietly shoring up content to launch on the proprietary service, recently settingJon Favreauto spearheada live-actionStar WarsTV seriesand pulling in-the-can live-action films likeNoelle, starringAnna KendrickandBill Hader, andMagic Campfrom the release schedule so they can debut on the streaming service instead.
Released in 1955,Lady and the Tramptells the love story between a pampered Cocker Spaniel named Lady and a streetwise mutt named Tramp—star-crossed lovers, if you will.
Indie filmmakerAndrew Bujalski(Computer Chess,Results) penned the script for the redo, andBrigham Taylor(The Jungle Book) is producing. Before being tasked with helming Warner Bros.’LEGO Ninjago Movie, Bean was a mainstay in animation on shows likeDexter’s Laboratory,Samurai Jack, andTron: Uprising.
While Disney has other high-profile live-action remakes in the works likeMulanandThe Lion King, those are headed to theaters where they’ll make billions of dollars. For the streaming service, it appears they’re focusing on smaller titles. In addition toLady and the Tramp, the studio also has a live-actionSword in the Stonein the works to debut on the streaming service.
We still don’t know how this streaming service will work or where it will debut, but Disney is certainly making serious moves here. For a full list of live-action Disney remakes in the works,click here.
