Let’s Hope Disney’s “Hercules” Remake isn’t Another “Aladdin”
Here's what Disney got wrong with "Aladdin" and how it can avoid those pitfalls with "Hercules."

"After 28 years of filming in Super 8 format, Lisa Rovner's Cinématon No. 2116, shot on May 23, 2006, is, following the cessation of production of Kodachrome film, the last film filmed on this cinematographic medium. It should have been the last one altogether if, after much reflection, I had not decided to continue the adventure in digital format. A second camera – a video one, this time – filmed this “historic” event." (G. Courant)
Here's what Disney got wrong with "Aladdin" and how it can avoid those pitfalls with "Hercules."
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