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Published October 21, 2023

Justin Timberlake sings song in Trolls Band Together

Universal Pictures released a new behind-the-scenes clip fromTrolls Band Together. The clip features voice actorsJustin Timberlake,Anna Kendrick,Zooey Deschanel, and more voicing their animated characters.

In the clip, Poppy (Kendrick) returns to plan Bridget’s (Deschanel) wedding. Branch’s (Timberlake) long-lost brother (Eric Andre) shows up to stop the wedding. Branch and his brother were formerly in the boy band Brozone and his brother wants to reunite the band.

Timberlake was a member of the real-life boy band *NSYNC and the trolls performed *NSYNC’s “I Want You Back” in the film. In September, *NSYNC members Timberlake, JC Chasez, Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick andLance Bassreunited to release “Better Place,” the group’s first song in over 20 years. The song will appear inTrolls Band Together, whichopens November 17 in theatres.

Robocop Returns project declared dead

Sources: www.metro.co.uk;mirror.co.uk; upi.com
Sources: www.metro.co.uk;mirror.co.uk; upi.com

Writer and director Abe Forsythe has officially confirmed that Robocop Returns is cancelled due to an insurmountable script issue. This revelation follows Forsythe’s disappointment that his vision, featuring Peter Weller as Robocop, will never materialise.

Amazon’s acquisition of MGM in 2022 sparked hope for the project’s revival, but Forsythe’s version is now shelved permanently. Fans of the iconic 1987 film are left disappointment as they anticipated a fresh take on the beloved franchise.

4K restoration of Snow White

Sources: www.metro.co.uk;mirror.co.uk; upi.com
Sources: www.metro.co.uk;mirror.co.uk; upi.com

The 1937 animated DisneyclassicSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs,has received a 4K restoration in honour of The Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary. The Walt Disney Studios Restoration and Preservation team worked with key artists from Walt Disney Animation Studios, including Michael Giaimo and Eric Goldberg, on the restored version.

The teams previously collaborated ona 4K restoration of Cinderella that premiered in August during World Princess Week. “We are incredibly excited to go back to Walt’s original negative and use current state-of-the-art technology to restore this stunning classic to its original beauty,” Walt Disney Studios director of restoration Kevin Schaeffer said.

TheSnow White4K restoration will stream on Disney+ in October.

Published in Dawn, Young World, October 21st, 2023

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