We are living in a whole new world of Disney movies, where classic animated movies are being translated into live-action interpretations. And as you probably cold have guessed by my all-too-obvious phrasing, Aladdin is going to be one of the next ones on the docket for the Mouse House. This, after Disney recently revealed plans for a live-action take on The Lion King, following its own plans to reintroduce Beauty and the Beast to the world. More on those in a second, because in the news of the live-action Aladdin comes with a director association, and we're more than a little surprised.