Disney moves up the 'Hamilton' release a year early, as a Disney Plus-exclusive

Disney was all set to release its recording of hit stage musical Hamilton in theatres on October 15, 2021. But Disney has decided to bump up the release to this year, specifically July 3, 2020, and it'll be exclusively released on Disney+. It's a significant move for the company since it effectively cancels the theatrical run for the recording. Disney reportedly paid a record-breaking US$75 million for its worldwide rights. 

But as The Verge points out, this move also emphasizes how much Disney needs to have content on Disney+ right now to keep customers interested in the streaming service. Some of its most hyped original shows had to shut down production because of COVID-19, so aside from the October release of The Mandalorian's season 2, Disney needs new, popular titles to keep current and potential subscribers interested. One other film coming exclusively to the streaming service is Disney's adaptation of Artemis Fowl.

Disney earns rights to show in theatres, stream Broadway hit 'Hamilton'

In what's possibly the biggest finished film acquisition, Disney reportedly outbid its competition to earn the rights to release the critically-acclaimed Broadway hit Hamilton in cinemas and on its streaming service. Disney supposedly paid US$75 million for worldwide rights to the official recording of the original two-hour, 40-minute show with the original cast. The show was recorded two weeks before the original cast left. 

Hamilton will continue its traditional theatrical run before it hits Disney+. As for the cinematic release, the schedule is set for the fall of 2021. According to Tommy Kail, director of the stage play and the film, the movie version will be composed of clips from three live performances and some setup shots without the audience to achieve multiple angles that will guarantee the filmgoers a great experience.  

Source: Deadline 

How to score $10 HAMILTON tickets in Toronto by using the official app

Photo courtesy of The Company – HAMILTON National Tour (c) Joan Marcus 2018

Mirvish Productions annoucned a new digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets in Toronto. 40 tickets for every performance will go for $10 each. Performances wil run February 11 to May 17, 2020 at the Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto. Forty (40) tickets will be sold for every performance for $10 each. The digital lottery will open at 11:00 AM on February 9 for tickets to the Tuesday, February 11 performance. Subsequent digital lotteries will begin two days prior to each performance.  

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