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According to announcements made by Disney, the movie will arrive at the stroke of midnight on February 12. Brandy who had asked Disney to pick up the rights for the film last year announced the news on The View on Thursday along with Whoopi Goldberg who had starred in the movie as well and portrayed the role of Queen Constantina. Goldberg teased, It’s pretty remarkable that people have been begging for ‘Cinderella’ to be re-released for almost 24 years. I mean, what do you think, is it possible?”
Singer Whitney Houston is seen performing on stage during the 2004 World Music Awards at the Thomas and Mack Center on September 15, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Getty Images)
Brandy s Cinderella, With Fairy Godmother Whitney Houston, Coming to Disney Plus
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Over the years, fans of singer and actor Brandy have learned to “never say never” or believe that something’s “impossible” and their patience and perseverance has been rewarded. “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” the 1997 TV movie that stars Brandy and Whitney Houston, is officially coming to Disney Plus.
Disney announced Thursday that the beloved musical movie will launch on the streaming service “at the stroke of midnight” on Feb. 12.
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The movie’s streaming debut has been long-awaited by fans, and Brandy herself, who urged the streamer to pick up the rights to the project last summer, while promoting her latest album, B7. “Disney can come on up and scoop up Cinderella. That would be awesome,” she said. Well, consider your wish granted.