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10 Disney Movies That Actually Need A Live-Action Reboot Or Sequel

Disney are enjoying something of a second renaissance period right now as, with big properties like Marvel and Star Wars in their pocket, they have a guaranteed bunch of hits lined up.

There have already been several different adaptations of the Aladdin story, but none of them follow the lines that the Disney film took. For one, the Genie could be a much darker character, similar to the genie in the classic Thief of Bagdad, with more of the trickster in him. Furthermore, while we could see just a straight live-action adaptation, it would be even more interesting to play a gender-swap and have street urchin Jasmine proving her worth to Prince Aladdin, with the help of a genie in a bottle – or something to that effect. With Disney’s current fervor for turning their princess narratives into feminist fantasies, Aladdin certainly has a lot to offer.

1) Treasure Planet

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Aside from redoing old failures, Disney’s remake system could be used to champion a forgotten treasure from their past. And when talking about Disney’s hidden gems, 2002’s Treasure Planet immediately comes to mind.

This sci-fi take on Robert Louis Stevenson’s pirate classic Treasure Island was directed by Disney hit-makers Ron Clements and John Musker (The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Hercules) but sadly failed to take off. We’ve no idea why, as it sports gorgeous visuals, a fun action/adventure story and a touching yet complex relationship between Jim Hawkins and the cyborg John Silver.

A live-action remake could bring the critical acclaim and wider audience that this terrific premise – pirate ships in space! – deserved in the first place. Treasure Planet also employed pioneering CGI animation, so a live-action take could show off the leaps forward in that field since its initial release.

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