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Princess Jasmine Gets New Song 'Speechless' In Disney's ALADDIN Remake

By: Apr. 18, 2019
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Princess Jasmine Gets New Song 'Speechless' In Disney's ALADDIN Remake  Image

It has been reported that among the new innovations for Disney's latest live-action remake, Aladdin, is a new song for Princess Jasmine, written by Tony and Academy Award-winning duo, Pasek & Paul and Academy Award-winning Disney legend, Alan Menken!

According to The Daily Mail, the new song is called 'Speechless'. According to the composers it will be, "for young girls and boys. It's a song with a message. You do have a voice, and you can speak out. "

A thrilling and vibrant live-action adaptation of Disney's animated classic, "Aladdin" is the exciting tale of the charming street rat Aladdin, the courageous and self-determined Princess Jasmine and the Genie who may be the key to their future.

Directed by Guy Ritchie, who brings his singular flair for fast-paced, visceral action to the fictitious port city of Agrabah, "Aladdin" is written by John August and Ritchie based on Disney's "Aladdin." The film stars Will Smith as the Genie; Mena Massoud as Aladdin; Naomi Scott as Jasmine; Marwan Kenzari as Jafar; Navid Negahban as the Sultan; Nasim Pedrad as Dalia; Billy Magnussen as Prince Anders; and Numan Acar as Hakim.

"Aladdin" is produced by Dan Lin, p.g.a., and Jonathan Eirich, p.g.a., with Marc Platt and Kevin De La Noy serving as executive producers. Eight-time Academy Award®-winning composer Alan Menken provides the score, which includes new recordings of the original songs written by Menken and Oscar®-winning lyricists Howard Ashman andTim Rice and includes two new songs written by Menken and Oscar and Tony Award®-winning songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

On May 24, 2019 hop on a magic carpet and go see "Aladdin" in theaters nationwide!




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