Cruella (Live-Action)

[Sotiris]

Exhibitor-exclusive posters.


Source: https://twitter.com/Dolby/status/1393189501766414336


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Source: https://thewaltdisneycompany.eu/disney- ... s-cruella/

[UmbrellaFish]

The film is getting stellar social media reactions from critics thus far.

‘The de Vil Wears Prada': Early ‘Cruella’ Reviews Proclaim Dark, ‘Anti-Disney’ Fun
https://www.thewrap.com/cruella-review- ... ial-media/

The movie comes out the day after my birthday... could be fun to go see it that weekend...

[Disney's Divinity]

Glenn Close Wants To Play Cruella Again & Teases Story For A Sequel
https://screenrant.com/cruella-movie-se ... tory-idea/

Perhaps that's why Glenn Close decided not to appear at the end of this film--she wants to be the main star of a sequel? I know she's half-joking, but if that were actually possible, I'd hope this one does well only because I'd love to see another film of Close playing Cruella, no offense to Stone. That said, I have a hard time seeing it doing as well as Maleficent did to justify a sequel considering how goofy it all looks, but who knows.

[D82]

Two more clips:
The Drive
Estella becomes Cruella

New TV spots:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XJ8GC-GnAk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKNo3GPlF7c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLn5NhSxz6A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNBLlupR-xs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNU51F7V8lY

B-Roll:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uu7noPi3iQA

And EPK interviews:
Craig Gillespie - Director
Emma Stone - "Estella/Cruella"
Emma Thompson - "The Baroness"
Joel Fry - "Jasper"
Paul Walter Hauser - "Horace"
John McCrea - "Artie"
Kirby Howell-Baptiste - "Anita"
Mark Strong - "John The Valet"
Fiona Crombie & Alice Felton - Production Designer & Set Decorator
Nadia Stacey - Makeup & Hairstylist Designer

The film is getting stellar social media reactions from critics thus far.

‘The de Vil Wears Prada': Early ‘Cruella’ Reviews Proclaim Dark, ‘Anti-Disney’ Fun
https://www.thewrap.com/cruella-review- ... ial-media/

Wow, I'm glad the reactions are so positive! It makes me even more curious about the movie.

Exhibitor-exclusive posters.


Source: https://twitter.com/Dolby/status/1393189501766414336

That's quite an unusual poster for Disney. It reminds me of the poster for The Usual Suspects.

Perhaps that's why Glenn Close decided not to appear at the end of this film--she wants to be the main star of a sequel? I know she's half-joking, but if that were actually possible, I'd hope this one does well only because I'd love to see another film of Close playing Cruella, no offense to Stone. That said, I have a hard time seeing it doing as well as Maleficent did to justify a sequel considering how goofy it all looks, but who knows.

I would really like a third film with Glenn Close, but if Cruella is very successful and they decide to make a sequel, I think Emma Stone is more likely to play Cruella in it than her. Maybe they could do something like what they're doing with The Lion King live-action sequel (a mix of prequel and sequel) and have both Glenn Close and Emma Stone in it. Although, would it feel convincing that they're the same person? Emma and Glenn look (and sound) nothing alike. Come to think of it, maybe that's why Glenn doesn't make a cameo in this movie.

[D82]

New TV spot and featurette about the costumes.

[Sotiris]

Korean alternative posters.


Source: https://www.facebook.com/DisneyKorea/ph ... 5169792126


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American alternative posters.


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[Sotiris]

New articles.

Meet the Characters of Cruella
https://d23.com/meet-the-characters-of-cruella/

7 Scintillating Stories from Cruella’s Filmmakers
https://d23.com/7-scintillating-stories ... ilmmakers/

Cruella Chronicles: Hear from Emma Stone and Emma Thompson!
https://d23.com/cruella-chronicles-hear ... -thompson/

Brilliant & Bad: A Detailed Look at the Oscar-Nominated Costumes from Cruella
https://d23.com/brilliant-bad-a-detaile ... m-cruella/

Download These Cruella Wallpapers to Add Fashion to Your Phone
https://d23.com/download-these-cruella- ... our-phone/

How Disney’s ‘Cruella’ Shows the Decline of the G-Rated Movie
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-disney ... 1622068924

For Emma Stone, Being Bad Feels Awfully Good
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/27/movi ... uella.html

‘Cruella’ Star Emma Stone ‘Wasn’t Surprised’ by Film’s Dark Storyline
https://variety.com/2021/film/news/crue ... 234984295/

‘Cruella’ Star Emma Stone Says Disney Villain Ursula Should Get Her Own Movie
https://variety.com/2021/film/news/crue ... 234983510/

Costuming ‘Cruella’: The Fashion Behind a Villainous Disney Origin Story
https://variety.com/2021/artisans/desig ... 234981474/

How ‘Cruella’ Makeup Artist Channeled the Punk Rock Aesthetic of 1970s London
https://variety.com/2021/artisans/desig ... 234981489/

‘Cruella’ Production Designer on Building Emma Stone’s Lair
https://variety.com/2021/artisans/news/ ... 234984410/

‘Cruella’ Editor on Her Next Project, the ‘Surprisingly Emotional’ ‘Pam and Tommy’ Series
https://variety.com/2021/artisans/news/ ... 234984238/

‘Cruella’ Designer Snubbed Over Licensing, Costume Designers Guild Decries ‘Unfair Practices’
https://variety.com/2021/artisans/globa ... 234986629/

Reap What You Sew: Costume Designers Try for Share of Licensing Pie From On-Screen Work
https://variety.com/2021/film/news/cost ... 235003061/

Past Oscar Winners and Nominees Dominate Costume Design Race
https://variety.com/2021/artisans/award ... 235105485/

How Costume Designers From ‘Cruella’ to ‘Spencer’ Created Their Looks
https://variety.com/2022/artisans/award ... 235154493/

Filmmaker Craig Gillespie on ‘Cruella’ and Why “We’re Culpable” in the ‘Pam & Tommy’ Story
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movie ... 234960723/

Paul Walter Hauser on ‘Cruella’ and Moving On From His Chris Farley Movie Pitch
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movie ... 234960351/

Paul Walter Hauser “Ashamed” of Disney Over Lack of Lyrical Captions in ‘Cruella’
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movie ... 234992736/

‘Cinderella,’ ‘Cruella’ and ‘Last Night in Soho’ Costume Designers on Defining the Fashion POVs for Their Protagonists
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifes ... 235058880/

‘Cruella': Here’s How They Pulled Off the Iconic Black and White Hair for Emma Stone
https://www.thewrap.com/cruella-black-w ... mma-stone/

‘Cruella’ Director Says Disney ‘Knew What They Were in For’ After Seeing ‘I, Tonya’
https://www.thewrap.com/cruella-directo ... nya-video/

Even ‘Cruella’ Director Can’t Tell the Difference Between Film’s Real and CGI Dogs
https://www.thewrap.com/cruella-directo ... -cgi-dogs/

‘Cruella’ Costume Designer Jenny Beavan on Crafting That Iconic Dress
https://www.thewrap.com/cruella-costume ... interview/

‘Cruella’ Costume Designer Jenny Beavan On Using “Incredibly Simple” Methods To Create Incredibly Complex Dresses
https://deadline.com/2022/01/jenny-beav ... 234921853/

Creating Cruella: Behind the seams of the high-fashion film's punk rock look
https://ew.com/movies/cruella-movie-fas ... the-seams/

Emma Thompson and Emma Stone on their wickedly stylish Cruella rivalry
https://ew.com/movies/cruella-emma-ston ... interview/

Emma Stone and Emma Thompson Talk ‘Cruella,’ Crazy Outfits, and Whose Character Would Win in a Fist Fight
https://collider.com/emma-stone-emma-th ... w-cruella/

'Cruella' Director Craig Gillespie on the Script's Evolution, Wink, and Sequel Ideas
https://collider.com/cruella-2-sequel-p ... interview/

‘Cruella’: Reverse Engineering Disney’s Famous Villain for Emma Stone’s Punk Look
https://www.indiewire.com/2021/06/cruel ... 234641724/

Inside Cruella’s Punk-Fantasy Makeup Looks and Ever-Changing Wigs
https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/20 ... -interview

Paul Walter Hauser swings back at 'Cruella' critics who panned the film and dishes on if we'll ever see him on 'Cobra Kai' again
https://www.insider.com/paul-walter-hau ... kai-2021-5

In a punk ‘Cruella,’ dogs play second fiddle to the designs
https://apnews.com/article/music-entert ... a6e84f7e00

Costume Designer Jenny Beavan Reimagines 1970s High Fashion in ‘Cruella’
https://www.awardsdaily.com/2021/05/04/ ... n-cruella/

The Crafts Of… Disney’s ‘Cruella’
https://www.awardsdaily.com/2021/05/26/ ... s-cruella/

How ‘Cruella’ Hair and Makeup Designer Nadia Stacey Was Inspired by ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’
https://www.awardsdaily.com/2022/01/29/ ... interview/

How Costume Designer Jenny Beaven Turned Cruella Into a Badass Fashionista
https://www.awardsdaily.com/2022/01/29/ ... interview/

A Preview Of The Costume Design For Disney's "Cruella"
https://www.nextbestpicture.com/latest/ ... ys-cruella

Interview With "Cruella" Director, Craig Gillespie
https://www.nextbestpicture.com/latest/ ... -gillespie

Interview: Oscar-nominated hair and makeup designer Nadia Stacey on the Debbie Harry and David Bowie influences in ‘Cruella’
https://awardswatch.com/interview-oscar ... her-categ/

‘Cruella’ designer Jenny Beavan breaks down Emma Stone’s five most dramatic looks
https://www.screendaily.com/features/cr ... 94.article

Interview: John McCrea From Disney’s “Cruella” Talks About Acting with Emma Stone and Wearing Jenny Beavan’s Costumes
https://www.laughingplace.com/w/article ... s-cruella/

Disney’s Cruella: Easter Eggs and Homages to “101 Dalmatians”
https://www.laughingplace.com/w/article ... almatians/

“Cruella” Director Craig Gillespie Talks About the Film’s Success and How Wink is Doing Ahead of September 21st Home Video Release
https://www.laughingplace.com/w/article ... interview/

Cruella Director Craig Gillespie Explains Why There's No DVD Commentary, Reveals What Stories He'd Tell If There Were
https://comicbook.com/movies/news/cruel ... here-were/

Cruella Director Teases Sequel, Says It Would Be a "Shame" If Emma Thompson Wasn't in It
https://comicbook.com/movies/news/cruel ... snt-in-it/

Director Craig Gillespie Explains What Draws Him to Real-Life Controversial Figures
https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/i-t ... l-figures/

Visual Effects Help Design the Crime in Disney’s ‘Cruella’
https://www.awn.com/vfxworld/visual-eff ... ys-cruella

Director Craig Gillespie Talks ‘Cruella’ VFX
https://www.awn.com/vfxworld/director-c ... ruella-vfx

Cruella: Max Wood (Overall VFX Supervisor – MPC)
https://www.artofvfx.com/cruella-max-wo ... visor-mpc/

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• New clip: https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/mov ... sive-clip/


• First look at Roger from this TV spot:


Source: https://twitter.com/DisneyLABR/status/1 ... 6718643202


• A couple more TV spots:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzKiOJ0mCzQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcvwejLiaNw


• Costumes on display at the film's premiere: https://twitter.com/DisneyStudios/statu ... 7476051973


• More photos and a video from the premiere.


• More official interviews with the cast and the director:
Disney's Cruella Generic Interview with Emma Stone & Emma Thompson
Disney's Cruella Generic Interview with Joel Fry & Paul Walter Hauser
Disney's Cruella Generic Interview with Kirby Howell-Baptiste
Disney's Cruella Generic Interview with Director Craig Gillespie


• And promo/featurette about a collaboration with Louis Vuitton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JC0syNQqg6U

[Sotiris]

The soundtrack and the score album are now out. The lyric video for the song "Call Me Cruella" has been released as well.


Source: https://disneymusic.co/cruellasoundtrack


Source: https://disneymusic.co/cruellascore

[D82]

^Here are also links to the full soundtrack: http://disneymusic.co/cruellaplaylist

[Sotiris]

^What did you think of the song "Call Me Cruella"? It's not particularly memorable or unique, and its lyrics are very basic, but I liked the sleek, sultry vibe to it. The vocals were good too. Aside from the indie rock sound to it, at times it sounded quite James Bond-esque too. I hated though that it rhymed "De Vil" with "hills". While it's a common practice in songwriting, singular forms don't rhyme with plurals. Do you think it stands a chance to get nominated for an Oscar? I think it will definitely get shortlisted, but I'm not sure it'll get nominated given the intense competition in the category this year.

[D82]

Featurette about the music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Q7bqufbFQ4

What did you think of the song "Call Me Cruella"? It's not particularly memorable or unique, and its lyrics are very basic, but I liked the sleek, sultry vibe to it. The vocals were good too. Aside from the indie rock sound to it, at times it sounded quite James Bond-esque too. I hated though that it rhymed "De Vil" with "hills". While it's a common practice in songwriting, singular forms don't rhyme with plurals. Do you think it stands a chance to get nominated for an Oscar? I think it will definitely get shortlisted, but I'm not sure it'll get nominated given the intense competition in the category this year.

Well, I have more or less the same opinion of it as you. I also liked its vibe and how it's sung. It seems to fit the style of the movie quite well. I've listened to the score, and it also fits its style. It shows the score composer also worked on it. It's a nice song, but I agree it's not that memorable. I liked the end-credits song from Raya and the Last Dragon, for example, much more. And isn't it a bit short? It's just two minutes long. Maybe that's why it also feels a bit incomplete to me. As for its Oscar chances, I don't think it's Oscar-worthy, but who knows. I didn't find "Carried Me with You" from Onward Oscar-worthy either, for example, and it was nominated for several awards, so maybe I'm wrong.

[Vlad]

Well, Cruella will be coming to Romanian theaters as well. I was going to ask a friend from France to send me a copy of the movie from Disney+, but I think I'll be going to see it in the theater. I haven't seen a movie in the theater since Star Wars - The Rise of Skywalker, in December 2019.

[Farerb]

Theaters are supposed to open here next week so I might go see it there as well

[Farerb]

The song is nice and I like Florence + the Machine, but I don't think it will be nominated. I can see this film being nominated for Costume Design, Production Design, Make Up and Hairstyling, Actress(?) and Supporting Actress(?).

[D82]

Cruella’s Cast and Director Talk Potential Sequel Ideas, Including Remaking 101 Dalmatians
https://comicbook.com/movies/news/cruel ... ns-remake/

Is Emma Stone’s ‘Cruella’ Connected to Glenn Close’s ‘101 Dalmatians’?
https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainmen ... ians.html/

The song is nice and I like Florence + the Machine, but I don't think it will be nominated. I can see this film being nominated for Costume Design, Production Design, Make Up and Hairstyling, Actress(?) and Supporting Actress(?).

I agree about the first three categories. I can even see it winning, at least for Costume Design and Make Up and Hairstyling. The last two seem a bit more unlikely to me, given that the Academy mostly nominate actors from drama films, but not impossible.

[Farerb]

I agree about your statement, but Emma Stone and Emma Thompson are also Academy darlings.

[D82]

^Yes, that's true. I guess it'll depend on how competitive both categories are this year.

[Sotiris]

And isn't it a bit short? It's just two minutes long. Maybe that's why it also feels a bit incomplete to me. As for its Oscar chances, I don't think it's Oscar-worthy, but who knows.

I noticed that too. It's too short and it feels unfinished. The ending of the song was a bit abrupt too. I agree, you never can be certain when it comes to awards. There have been a lot of odd choices the last few years.

Cruella’s Cast and Director Talk Potential Sequel Ideas, Including Remaking 101 Dalmatians
https://comicbook.com/movies/news/cruel ... ns-remake/

If there's going to be a sequel, it's going to be Cruella 2, not a 101 Dalmatians remake. A remake wouldn't make sense given Cruella's characterization in this film.

The last two seem a bit more unlikely to me, given that the Academy mostly nominate actors from drama films, but not impossible.

Neither of them is getting an Oscar nomination. Their performances are too campy for that. However, I could see one or both of them get a Golden Globe nomination, if the awards take place this year.

[estefan]

Regarding whether a sequel to Cruella would adapt 101 Dalmatians again, the thing is every time Disney has done something with the property, the timeline is changed and characters are tweaked. The funny thing is the animated film is by far the most faithful to Dodie Smith's book, with the biggest changes in the adaptation coming from removing a few characters and changing some of the names. And then each 101 Dalmatians since then (the live-action movies with Glenn Close, the '90s animated series, 101 Dalmatian Street, Cruella) have just picked and chosen certain elements and created their own alternate universe. That's why Roger keeps having different jobs and why Roger and Anita's last names are never consistent. Ditto the names of the puppies. Despite Cadpig being a prominent puppy in the book, her only ever appearance in any further media has been the '90s animated show.

So I've come to accept that every iteration of 101 Dalmatians will be vastly different from the last. Only 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure matches the continuity of the animated film. So if they choose to adapt 101 Dalmatians again with Emma Stone's version of Cruella, it's doable, even with the changes.