Howard (film)
Documentary about the life of lyricist Howard Ashman, whose career and vibrant life were cut short by the AIDS epidemic. Directed by Don Hahn. Premiered Apr. 22, 2018, at the Tribeca Film Festival before an Aug. 7, 2020, digital release on Disney+. From Stone Circle Pictures. 94 min. The film’s musical score is by Alan Menken, Ashman’s songwriting partner.
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Every Epic Moment from the First Year of Disney+
By Jocelyn Buhlman
Today, we’re celebrating the year anniversary of a moment streams are made of: The launch of Disney+! Disney’s first-ever direct-to-consumer streaming service is celebrating its inaugural year—and what a year it has been! From the can’t-miss original series to epic movie debuts, every moment has had something special for Disney fans of all…
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Howard Ashman Lyrics That Have Become Part of the Essential Disney Lexicon
By Beth Deitchman
Beauty and the Beast has been a fairy tale for hundreds of years, but it was Disney Legend Howard Ashman who made it the “tale as old as time.” Disney fans have always had collections, but it was Ashman who inspired us to embrace them as “whozits and whatzits galore.” The documentary Howard, debuting Friday, August 7, on Disney+, reveals…
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Today, during a very special showcase event hosted by the International Documentary Association, Disney+ shared an incredible inside look at some of the documentaries that will be available on the streaming service when it launches on November 12—and revealed a host of exciting titles that will debut in the future.
Howard, from director…
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