Re: Mary Poppins Returns
Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2019 5:01 am
Nice one. I'm sure she'll do justice to the song.
Not really. She was a big supporter of this film (she hosted screenings and everything) and as you said, she's good friends with Marc and Rob too. She makes perfect sense.Sotiris wrote:Well, that was completely out of the blue. I'm guessing she was chosen because of her previous work with the songwriters. I like Bette so I welcome the news.
And I'm very grateful for that!tsom wrote:This and the Best Song not being performed debacle just shows how annoying some of you are, and how your Lin hate was unwarranted. He ended up not having anything to do with either situation.
Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ ... er-1187054Q: Will there be a sequel to Mary Poppins Returns?
Alan Horn: We have nothing in the works.
If they think it's a disappointment I think that's pretty dumb. It did a lot better than many of their other films released that year. A Wrinkle In Time, Nutcracker and the Four Realms, Christopher Robin... all those movies either failed or weren't successful enough. This at least did better than those three, as did Ralph Wrecks The Internet.farerb wrote:It might not be a flop but Disney had much higher expectations for it. It will be labeled as a disappointment.
I didn't think about that, but you're probably right. Even if not outright scrapped, they'll likely think a lot harder now about a sequel, especially since when Enchanted first came out, it was described as this generation's Mary Poppins.JTurner wrote: I have a feeling that if they're this disappointed with it, Enchanted 2 is probably going to be scrapped.
Actually, I might have been overreacting when I said that. As long as it isn't canceled, and it isn't, there's nothing to worry about yet.JeanGreyForever wrote:I didn't think about that, but you're probably right. Even if not outright scrapped, they'll likely think a lot harder now about a sequel, especially since when Enchanted first came out, it was described as this generation's Mary Poppins.JTurner wrote: I have a feeling that if they're this disappointed with it, Enchanted 2 is probably going to be scrapped.
I agree. Her performance was great. Disney also released a sing-along version of the song before the awards.Sotiris wrote:Bette Midler's performance was so good! She really has a knack of elevating even unmemorable or mediocre songs. I also loved what they did with the stage. The whole presentation was very classy and ambient.
Source: https://www.slashfilm.com/mary-poppins- ... d-digital/Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Special Features
• Deleted Song—“The Anthropomorphic Zoo” – In this early song sequence, Mary Poppins and the children visit a very special zoo where the humans and animals trade places.
• The Practically Perfect Making of “Mary Poppins Returns” – Join filmmakers and cast on an amazing journey to embrace the legacy of the original film while making a fresh modern sequel.
- - Introduction – Filmmakers and cast remember the first Mary Poppins movie and share the thrill of working on “Mary Poppins Returns.”
- “(Underneath the) Lovely London Sky” – Discover how the team mined PL Travers’ books for a fresh perspective on a much-loved character. Plus, meet the Banks children!
- “Can You Imagine That?” – Be on location for Mary’s iconic entrance from the sky, and explore the movie’s original songs, inspired by the Sherman Brothers.
- “Nowhere to Go but Up” – Experience being on set with the legendary Dick Van Dyke and Angela Lansbury, and celebrate the joy of choosing the right balloon!
• Seeing Things From a Different Point of View: The Musical Numbers of “Mary Poppins Returns” – Go behind the scenes and experience the film’s production numbers from a new angle.
- - “Trip a Little Light Fantastic” – Led by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the cast performs the film’s biggest production number, with dancing lamplighters, bicyclists and more!
- “The Royal Doulton Music Hall” / “A Cover Is Not the Book” – Find out what it takes to create two musical extravaganzas inside an animated world, highlighted by dancing animated penguins!
- “Turning Turtle” – Mary’s eccentric cousin, Topsy Turvy, played by Meryl Streep, has an unusual house that turns this musical number upside-down.
- “Can You Imagine That?” – Dive under the bubbles with the cast and crew to see how this exuberant number was created.
• Back to Cherry Tree Lane: Dick Van Dyke Returns – Dick Van Dyke, who played Bert and Mr. Dawes Sr. in the first film, returns after 54 years to Cherry Tree Lane as Mr. Dawes Jr.
• Practically Perfect Bloopers – There’s nowhere to go but up with the cast and crew in this lighthearted collection of flubs, goofs and prop fails!
• Deleted Scenes
- - Leaving Topsy’s – After their visit to Cousin Topsy, Mary, Jack and the children pause to take a look back.
- “Trip a Little Light Fantastic” – The leeries light up the screen in this extended clip from the movie’s biggest musical production.
• Play Movie in Sing-Along Mode – Sing along with all your favorite songs as you watch the movie.
Digital Exclusive
• Play Movie with Audio Commentary – Watch the film with commentary by director Rob Marshall and producer John DeLuca.