Disney Announces Live-Action Prequel For “Aladdin”

The news is tinged with some sadness though, as Robin Williams, who gave life to the original Genie character in the animated film, tragically passed away nearly a year ago.

There are no concrete plans as of now, but the hope is that this film will lead to an Aladdin live-action movie.

Disney has found great success going into live-action and reworking some of their classic Disney movies.

It’s now been confirmed there is also a prequel to the 1992 classic Aladdin in the pipeline, entitled Genies.

Disney is developing a live-action prequel of “Aladdin“.

The prequel will explore the world of genies, and reveal how Genie ended up trapped in a lamp in a hidden magical cave.

“Aladdin” is a centuries-old Arabic folk tale that got the animated treatment in 1992, with Robin Williams voicing the Genie character.

Fantasia is Getting A Live-Action Remake- Will You Watch? They’re even making a live-action movie about Prince Charming, the otherwise nameless relative necrophiliac royal suitor from Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. This film will tell the story of how he wound up inside the lamp eventually found by everyone’s favorite diamond in the rough.

The avalanche of Disney remakes are all part of Chief Executive Robert Iger’s strategy to turn big hits into successful businesses – broadening to attractions at theme parks and merchandise.

Actor Adam Jacobs and James Monroe Iglehart perform “Aladdin” onstage during the 68th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 8, 2014 in New York City.