Disney's live-action 'Lilo & Stitch' contains Elvis Presley needle drops and classic hits from the animated original.

Lilo & Stitch smashed its way into theaters last weekend, but the film was met by a huge amount of backlash from fans over changes to its ending. The ending isn't inherently bad, though. It's everything that leads up to it that causes the problem.

Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” continues to break records at the global box office. Over Memorial Day weekend, it made a record- breaking $183 million domestically and $341 million worldwide. The live-action film is a retelling of the studio’s 2002 animated feature, as its beloved characters are brought to life.

Disney's continued interest in turning its animated gems into awkward live-action outings reaches a (blue, fluffy, still very cute) head.

Lilo & Stitch is one of the stronger results of Disney’s non-stop remake campaign, taking the emotional core of the original and amplifying it in a stirring manner.

There are many, including the ending, which is creating a big controversy with fans. If you thought movies based on books that change things made people upset, wait until you see what happens when a beloved animated movie gets the live-action adaptation treatment.

Disney's 'Lilo and Stitch' brings the animated characters to live-action. Meet the full cast of Lilo, Nani, David and more.

That’s no different when it comes to the new Lilo & Stitch movie. When CinemaBlend spoke to the filmmakers, not only did they discuss the major character that was taken out, they also shed light on a new face that I absolutely love.

In both “Lilo & Stitch” movies, the main theme repeated often is ohana (family) and how family must stick together. It’s what Nani tries so hard to do, taking care of her younger sister ...

Sydney Agudong as Nani, Maia Kealoha as Lilo and Stitch in Lilo & Stitch. Courtesy of Disney According to Delia Konzett, a professor at the University of New Hampshire who wrote about the original ...