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The cast and crew of the forthcoming live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch<\/strong><\/a><\/em> are celebrating its upcoming release at the El Capitan Theatre on Saturday (May 17) in Hollywood!<\/p>\n Lilo & Stitch<\/em> is the story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family. Maia Kealoha<\/strong><\/a> plays Lilo, while Chris Sanders<\/strong><\/a> voices Stitch. The live-action reimagining of Disney\u2019s 2002 animated classic opens exclusively in movie theaters on May 23 in Dolby Cinema, RealD 3D, Cinemark XD, 4DX, and premium screens everywhere.<\/p>\n Cast members attending the celebration included Maia<\/strong>, Chris<\/strong>, Courtney B. Vance<\/strong><\/a>, Zach Galifianakis<\/strong><\/a>, Sydney Elizebeth Agudong<\/strong><\/a>, Billy Magnussen<\/strong><\/a>, Kaipo Dudoit<\/strong><\/a>, and Amy Hill<\/strong><\/a>. They were joined by director Dean Fleischer Camp<\/strong><\/a>, screenwriters Chris Kekaniokalani Bright<\/strong><\/a> and Mike Van Waes<\/strong><\/a>, producer Jonathan Eirich<\/strong><\/a>, executive producers Tom Peitzman<\/strong><\/a>, Ryan Halprin<\/strong><\/a>, and Louie Provost<\/strong><\/a>, composer Dan Romer<\/strong><\/a>, and soundtrack artists Iam Tongi<\/strong><\/a>, Nyjah Music<\/strong><\/a>, and Zyah Rhythm<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Other premiere guests included Allison Holker<\/strong><\/a>, Amel Rachedi<\/strong><\/a>, Bailee Madison<\/strong><\/a>, Britt Stewart<\/strong><\/a>, Bronwyn Vance<\/strong><\/a>, Caitlin McHugh<\/strong><\/a>, Camilla Luddington<\/strong><\/a>, Charlie Bushnell<\/strong><\/a>, Dara Rene\u00e9<\/strong><\/a>, David Dastmalchian<\/strong><\/a>, Hasan Minhaj<\/strong><\/a>, Hayley Erbert<\/strong><\/a>, Jenna Johnson<\/strong><\/a>, Jordin Sparks<\/strong><\/a>, Julia Butters<\/strong><\/a>, Kaycee Stroh<\/strong><\/a>, Lamorne Morris<\/strong><\/a>, Leah Jeffries<\/strong><\/a>, Melanie Lynskey<\/strong><\/a>, Patrick Starrr<\/strong><\/a>, Shelby Young<\/strong><\/a>, Skyler Bible<\/strong><\/a>, Tia Mowry<\/strong><\/a>, Tom MacDougall<\/strong><\/a>, Utkarsh Ambudkar<\/strong><\/a>, Valentin Chmerkovskiy<\/strong><\/a>, and Vivien Lyra Blair<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Guests in attendance were treated to a variety of Hawaiian-themed activities on the blue carpet prior to the daytime screening, including hula dancers and a traditional Hawaiian protocol ceremony.<\/p>\n In addition, select members of the press got to experience the movie early, and have begun sharing their reactions on social media.<\/p>\n Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n