LOS ANGELES — Disney’s “Dumbo” isn’t exactly taking flight at the North American box office the way its other live-action remakes of animated classics have. “We’re encouraged and hopeful with audience word of mouth.”Internationally, “Dumbo” grossed $71 million, with $10.7 million coming from China, $7.4 million from the U.K. and $7.2 million from Mexico. Disney has two other high-profile live-action remakes coming out this year in “Aladdin” (May 24) and “The Lion King” (July 19). “I don’t think this is a mandate against live-action remakes. “Dumbo,” $71 million.

Source: National Post March 31, 2019 18:22 UTC