Mary Poppins Returns: How Dick Van Dyke fixed THAT ‘atrocious’ accent in sequel

The iconic actor, 93, has often been ridiculed for his ropey accent in the 1964 film, as he played Bert the chimneysweep. Now, he’s back – as Mr Dawes Jr. And in a new interview, he’s joked about having coaching in order to perfect his (non-Cockney) accent for his brief cameo, and how the jokes […]

Mary Poppins Returns end credits scene: Does Mary Poppins Returns have end credits scene?

The Disney version of Mary Poppins was never meant to be a modern tale, nor a particularly realistic one. Set in Edwardian London, the first movie from 1964 gave the tale an austere air of seriousness in both adults and children alike. So when Mary Poppins blows in on a wind from the east, she […]

Mary Poppins Returns: Dick Van Dyke reveals ‘MISGIVINGS’ over sequel

The entertainer is back for a small role in the new film, after his performance as Bert became legendary in the original. He’s playing Mr Dawes Jr – the son of Mr Dawes Sr, the second character he played in the first movie. And if fans’ first reaction to news of a new movie was […]

‘Mary Poppins Returns’ Clip and Featurette Focus on Emily Blunt and Meryl Streep

Mary Poppins Returns is going to sing and dance its way into movie theaters in just a few days, and Disney has unveiled another new clip that shows why Emily Blunt is truly the perfect person to take on this classic role. Oh, and there’s also a featurette about Mary Poppins’ cousin Topsy, who’s played by Meryl […]

‘Mary Poppins Returns’ Featurette: The Story Continues for the Magical Nanny

How do you recapture the magic of a classic movie like Mary Poppins? By casting a lead actress who is practically perfect in every way. Emily Blunt gets the spotlight in the latest Mary Poppins Returns  featurette released by Disney, which delves into how the story continues for the magical nanny and the Banks children. Mary Poppins Returns […]

Daily Podcast: Star Wars, Chris Evans, Mary Poppins Returns, Daredevil, Disney+, Villains With Scars, MPAA

On the November 30, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest TV and film news, including Star Wars, Chris Evans, Mary Poppins Returns, Daredevil, Disney+, Scars on Film Villains, MPAA trouble. You can subscribe […]

‘Mary Poppins Returns’ Early Buzz: As Expected, Pretty Much Everyone Loves This Movie

The social media embargo for Mary Poppins Returns has lifted like an otherworldly nanny floating up into the sky, and the early buzz is rolling in. Do critics find the Emily Blunt-starring Mary Poppins sequel magical? Does Lin-Manuel Miranda shine in his first big screen role? Does director Rob Marshall rekindle the spirit of the original? Or is […]

‘Mary Poppins Returns’ Director Rob Marshall Breaks Down the New Cast [Set Visit]

I visited the London set of Mary Poppins Returns back in 2017 and came away thoroughly charmed. Director Rob Marshall‘s upcoming sequel to the Disney classic looks to have its heart in the right place every step of the way, complete with two thoroughly charming leads, elaborate musical numbers, and even an extended animation sequence […]