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this Saturday at 12am Eastern, that’s 4pm Saturday in NZ, 2pm in Sydney and 5am in the UK, and repeated every four hours throughout the day, it’s the described movies Pete’s Dragon from 1977, and The Greatest Showman from 2017.
Pete's Dragon is a 1977 American musical fantasy film directed by Don Chaffey, produced by Jerome Courtland and Ron Miller, and written by Malcolm Marmorstein.
Based on the unpublished short story "Pete's Dragon and the USA (Forever After)" by Seton I. Miller and S. S. Field, the film stars Sean Marshall, Helen Reddy, Jim Dale, Mickey Rooney, Red Buttons, Jeff Conaway, Shelley Winters, and the voice of Charlie Callas as Elliott.
The project was initially conceived in 1957 as a two-part episode of the Disneyland television series, but it was shelved until it was revived as a musical film in 1975.
The film was released on 3 November 1977, to mixed reviews from critics, though some praised the animation.
It was a moderate financial success, grossing $18 million over a $10 million budget.
The film received two nominations at the 50th Academy Awards, for musical scoring and original song.
Capitol Records released a single of Reddy performing " Candle on the Water" (with a different arrangement from that in the film) that reached #27 on the Adult Contemporary charts.
The film spawned a live-action remake made by Walt Disney Pictures and released in 2016.
Directed by: Don Chaffey.
Screenplay by: Malcolm Marmorstein.
Story by: Seton I. Miller, and S. S. Field.
Produced by: Jerome Courtland, and Ron W. Miller.
Starring: Helen Reddy, Jim Dale, Mickey Rooney, Red Buttons, Jeff Conaway, Shelley Winters, Jane Kean, Jim Backus, Sean Marshall, and Charlie Callas.
Cinematography: Frank Phillips.
Edited by: Gordon D. Brenner.
Music by: Irwin Kostal.
Production company: Walt Disney Productions.
Distributed by: Buena Vista Distribution.
Release date: 3 November 1977.
File Length: 128 minutes.
Country: United States.
Language: English.
Budget: $10 million.
Box office: $36–39.6 million.
The Greatest Showman is a 2017 American biographical musical drama film directed by Michael Gracey (in his directorial debut) from a screenplay written by Jenny Bicks and Bill Condon, and a story by Bicks.
The film stars an ensemble cast led by Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson, and Zendaya.
Featuring nine original songs from Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and a score composed by John Debney and Joseph Trapanese, the film is based on the story and life of P.T. Barnum, a famous showman and entertainer, and his creation of the Barnum & Bailey Circus and the lives of its star attractions.
Principal photography began in New York City in November 2016.
The film premiered on 8 December 2017, aboard RMS Queen Mary 2.
It was released in the United States on 20 December 2017, by 20th Century Fox, seven months after Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus ceased operations.
The film grossed $435 million worldwide, making it the fifth highest-grossing live-action musical film of all time.
The film was praised for the performances, music, visuals, and production values, but was criticised for its artistic license.
It received nominations for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and Best Actor – Musical or Comedy for Jackman at the 75th Golden Globe Awards.
The film won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for the song " This Is Me", was nominated for Best Original Song at the 90th Academy Awards and won the Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.
Directed by: Michael Gracey.
Screenplay by: Jenny Bicks, and Bill Condon.
Story by: Jenny Bicks.
Produced by: Laurence Mark, Peter Chernin, and Jenno Topping.
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson, and Zendaya.
Cinematography: Seamus McGarvey.
Edited by: Tom Cross, Robert Duffy, Joe Hutshing, Michael McCusker, Jon Poll, and Spencer Susser.
Music by: John Debney, Joseph Trapanese, Benj Pasek, and Justin Paul.
Production companies: Laurence Mark Productions, Chernin Entertainment, and TSG Entertainment.
Distributed by 20th Century Fox.
Release dates: 8 December 2017 ( RMS Queen Mary 2), and 20 December 2017 (United States).
File Length: 105 minutes.
Country: United States.
Language: English.
Budget: $84 million.
Box office: $435 million.
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