Into the Woods Official Movie Thread — Page 33

^ Well... Disney didn't completely keep Burton's Alice characters out of the park: they ARE selling their version of Colleen Atwood's mad hatter hat in all the hat shops around Main Street. I can see Meryl's witch's hat and Little Red's hood becoming big sellers too.

Magic Kingdom already has an ALICE ride with the spinning cups, so they already have a ride that promotes that story, and like others have said, they do have merchandise using the Burton imagery they sell in the parks. And let's not forget they changed the PIRATES ride to fit the film's vision.
I could definitely see them creating something that relates to INTO THE WOODS, whether it's a sing along type of show, an actual ride or just having the characters in the park. INTO THE WOODS as a property now gives them the rights to that version's depiction of Little Red Riding Hood and Jack, it'll also give them the characters created for the show. Besty was simply referring to the very large potential Disney saw in this property, they didn't just acquire it because they wanted to do Marshall a favor or because they love Sondheim.

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It's kind of frustrating how sporadically casting news is coming out.

Last time Disney had an Oz float it didn't go so well...

To those speculating about whether or not Megan Hilty will be appearing in the film, she won't be.

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Sorry to hear about Hilty. She would have been great.

As for this 11-year-old, several things come to mind:

1) I'm really glad they are considering non-whiteys for roles in the film. I realize there are some family connections that need to make sense, some obvious and some revealed during the story. Those have to be maintained to avoid a WFT?! moment. But other than that, I see no reason why this can't be a multi-racial, multicultural cast. They are already "mixing" the forest with Americans and Brits, which is great. I hope they take it one step further. So if Little Red and her Granny end up being non-white folks, that's just fine with me.

2) This girl is very talented. She's got the stage presence, she's got a terrific smile, and she can turn on the attitude instantly (which is actually great for the acerbic "Little Red.").

3) Her voice is a little too pop (okay, WAY too pop here), but I have a feeling she can alter her style if she wants.

4) 11 seems a bit too young for Little Red. Maybe I'm naive here, but I would like her a little closer to "blossoming" into puberty, like maybe 13-15-ish? Eleven is still very much a child to me. It would make "I know things now" a little more than just a little uncomfortable.

5) I wish her luck. If she gets the part, good for her!

6) After seeing this, I really wish she were playing Annie in the remake. She is perfect for it, and can actually sing.

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Updated On: 6/16/13 at 01:53 PM

I quite like the young lady up for Little Red.

It's a shame that this movie is seeking so many names. Though Osnes and Boggess would be great as the stepsisters I'm sure, they are more than worthy of playing Cinderella. We know that won't happen in this film though.

Besty, count me in, would love to see those two make an appearance here.

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Hey, let's say this young girl in the video gets Little Red. You know who I'd love to see as her granny? Diahann Carroll or Leslie Uggams!

EDIT: Or ... Whoopi Goldberg.

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Updated On: 6/16/13 at 03:15 PM

That part doesn't call for anything. They can lower the keys. This isn't the Broadway show.

That said, I'm pretty sure Anna can hit the notes anyway, or close to it.

Keep in mind, high sopranos on film are VERY tricky. Most of them sound too shrill. Even if she CAN hit the notes, they will probably lower the keys a bit.

EDIT: Anna has a high soprano belt. I'm sure she can lighten it up for a more legit sound. You've heard her sing For Good with Chenoweth, right?

Meet the frontrunner for Elphaba if they make Wicked into a film anytime soon:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiImvQTI5ZE

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Updated On: 6/16/13 at 03:22 PM

"That part doesn't call for anything. They can lower the keys."

So in other words no one actually knows if She can sing it how Sondheim originally intended it to be sung.....good lord.

I hope they don't have to take it down, the harmonies are so pretty when sung in the original keys. If she can't hit the notes then they need to not cast her or lower it cause no one wants a Seyfried Cosette fiasco again..

Or just cast someone who can hit the notes like Laura or Sierra

If Jezile does get the role of Red Riding Hood I wonder who would play her Granny. Maybe Cicely Tyson? It's shame that Hilty won't be in the film, but like Allison Janney it appears that a new TV show may have caused scheduling conflicts. I hope whomever they cast as Florinda and Lucinda have great senses of humor.

Updated On: 2/1/14 at 03:31 PM