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Screen Geek
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Screen Geek
'Lilo & Stitch' Live-Action Remake Faces Controversy
The 2025 live-action adaptation Lilo & Stitch is finally in theaters. While viewers seem to be enjoying the new film, there is some controversy in the way, specifically with the way Lilo & Stitch fans feel about the film's ending. There's absolutely difficulty in making these types of Disney adaptations. After all, some fans want to see the story they remember perfectly represented, while others hope for new changes and alterations to make a more modern interpretation. The ending of Lilo & Stitch aims for the latter, with a change that has fans in an uproar, and even the film's director, Dean Fleischer Camp, has been attempting to put out the fires on social media. Fortunately for Camp, some fans agree with his take, but it generally looks like a divisive conclusion for fans of the original film. Obvious spoilers ahead. Throughout Lilo & Stitch , fans will notice several major changes, including the absence of fan-favorite character Captain Gantu and the decision to split Agent Cobra Bubbles into two different roles. For the film's ending, however, that's where fans are apparently drawing a line. The end of the film has a major difference when compared with its animated counterpart. The original film ended with Lilo being fully cared for by her sister, Nani, and the support of her new family which includes David, Jumba, and Pleakley. This ties in with the film's meaning of 'Ohana,' which means 'family.' The phrase is also associated with the quote, 'Family means no one gets left behind.' What some fans find controversial about the new film's ending, however, is that it doesn't exactly play out the same way. Apparently Nani leaves Lilo to be taken care of by David and his grandmother so that she can pursue her dream of going to college in the American mainland. While she still visits Lilo and Stitch using Jumba's portal gun, it's an ending that some fans felt was disrespectful to the meaning of 'Ohana.' The film's director, however, insists that it merely expands the meaning of the word. Now he insists that Nani is able to keep her dreams from being left behind, something which some fans supported as you can see below: For anybody questioning the ending of our film, this beautiful piece by @lsirikul nails it — Dean Fleischer Camp (@DFLEISCHERCAMP) May 26, 2025 Thank you for sharing your stories with me ❤️ It seems like the people with actual lived experiences like this are the ones with whom this ending resonates the most. — Dean Fleischer Camp (@DFLEISCHERCAMP) May 26, 2025 Others, however, were less happy with this interpretation: Lilo and Stitch 2025 summarized: Ohana means family, unless you get to go to college to be a Marine Biologist, in which case, dump your family on the government and your neighbors. Disney hates you and your family too. — Fake Wizard (@RealLifeFakeWiz) May 23, 2025 How the fuck did the 'ohana means nothing' film outgross the 'ohana means family' film that were trying to adapt — ethanbrah 🇵🇸#FreePalestine (@SadieBy81859) May 25, 2025 — Comrade Sisko 🖖🏾✊🏿 (@Pinko69420) May 27, 2025 Obviously there are a variety of ways this ending could have been handled, whether by following the original film's conclusion more closely or merely allowing Nani to go to college in Hawaii. Either way, the film as a whole has been positively received, so it looks like Lilo & Stitch may succeed regardless of how people feel about the controversy of its ending. Lilo & Stitch is now playing in theaters. Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any additional updates as we have them.
CBC
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
Courtney B. Vance finds the softness in tough guy characters
Courtney B. Vance has played plenty of strong men. He was a teenager who enlists in the navy in the Broadway debut of August Wilson's Fences, the Assistant District Attorney on Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and now, he's former CIA Agent Cobra Bubbles in the new live action Lilo & Stitch movie. Vance says the key to portraying these characters is digging deep below their tough guy act, and getting in touch with their vulnerabilities. "[Cobra Bubbles] is a very tight gentleman," Vance tells Q 's Tom Power. "But he has an arc… actually, to see his emotional side." WATCH | Courtney B. Vance's full interview with Tom Power: While Lilo & Stitch may be aimed at children, Vance thinks it's a story that will resonate with viewers of any age. Even as a man in his sixties, who wasn't initially familiar with the original 2002 movie, he feels that this story is universally relatable. "That's what's so moving, I believe, about the story, is that we all are Stitches… we have to make transitions in life. And this is one of those where we have to make a decision," he says. "We all get to that point in our lives where it's just you, and sitting on the edge of the bed at two in the morning, and you've got to make a decision tomorrow." WATCH | Official Trailer for Lilo & Stitch (2025): Courtney B. Vance was also asked to find the emotional core of a more controversial man: the lead attorney who defended O.J. Simpson. To some, it might seem like a daunting challenge. But once Vance learned that Johnnie Cochran grew up as the only Black student in an all white school, he was immediately able to connect with his perspective. "That was what my parents did with me," he explains. "I knew that he was someone that had to get in there and figure it out. And navigate in uncharted waters, and find his way. And make people feel okay about who I am." Vance was all too familiar with the nuances of that fundamental experience in Johnnie Cochran's life. It allowed him to deliver his performance intuitively, rather than obsessing over how to imitate Cochran's exact voice or mannerisms. He ended up winning an Emmy and a Critics Choice Award for the role. " I recognized in him, me." Vance says. "All the experiences I went through in the industry prior to that gave me the confidence to say, 'I don't need to look at footage. Because if I look at footage, I'm going to be in my head. I don't need to be in my head. The scripts are written, they're great scripts. I think if I get the spirit of him, people will forgive the specificity.'" With over four decades in theatre, television, and film, Vance has a wise view of what makes it all worthwhile. It's not about adding more roles to his illustrious resume, or winning awards– it's about working with great teams on set. "It's the people… the scripts and performances are made by the experience," he says, as he reflects on working with the director of Lilo & Stitch. "We were all set up for success. If the environment's not right, we ain't going to be right."
Hans India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Doomsday, you've been warned: Stitch is ready for action
Move over superheroes—there's a new blue alien in town, and he's bringing more chaos and charm than ever before. Disney's live-action Lilo & Stitch lands in theaters tomorrow, May 23, and early reactions suggest the summer movie season is kicking off with an intergalactic bang. Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, this heartwarming reimagining of the 2002 animated classic is already generating buzz as one of Disney's best live-action adaptations to date. Critics are praising the film's stunning visuals, emotional depth, and a pitch-perfect blend of nostalgia and originality. Fans, meanwhile, are completely smitten—especially with Stitch, whose live-action transformation has won over audiences young and old. At the heart of the film is newcomer Maia Kealoha, whose performance as Lilo is being celebrated as a breakout role. Sydney Agudong (Nani), Courtney B. Vance (Cobra Bubbles), Zach Galifianakis (Dr. Jumba), and Tia Carrere (Mrs. Kekoa) round out a talented ensemble cast in this vibrant, family-centric adventure. And just when you thought Stitch couldn't get more unpredictable, he dropped a playful hint about possibly joining the Avengers: Doomsday lineup. In a viral video clip, Stitch grins and warns, 'You're trying to get Stitch in trouble! Watch and find out! But one thing Stitch would say… Stitch strong! Doomsday not ready for Stitch.' Whether it's a tease or a crossover dream, fans are eating it up. Watch the clip here. Releasing in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, Disney's Lilo & Stitch promises a global celebration of 'ohana'—family. With heartfelt storytelling and larger-than-life energy, this beloved tale is ready to charm a whole new generation.
