As the centerpiece of Disney's 100th-anniversary celebration, Walt Disney Animation Studios released Wish , an origin story for the iconic wishing star that has guided generations of Disney characters. Blending Old and New
The deep tension here is While the film was visually stunning (the under-water cinematography was revolutionary), it suffered from the "shot-for-shot remake" curse. It added 45 minutes of backstory that nobody asked for, bloating a classic. Yet, for Gen Z and Alpha, Bailey is their Ariel. The takeaway: Live-action remakes are no longer automatic billion-dollar hits; they must justify their existence beyond the IP. disney movies 2023 top