Sub-brands such as Star and Hulu have allowed Disney to experiment with adult-themed content while protecting its core brand.
A coffin made to resemble a mermaid at a Ga funeral. The Ga people live along the southeast coast of Ghana.
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From her role as sleuth Jessica Fletcher in Murder, She Wrote to originating some of the most famous roles on the stage, Lansbury’s career was impressive and expansive.
Disney’s new Black mermaid has been called ‘inauthentic’ – but fairy tales have always been repurposed across cultures. And Hans Christian Andersen’s Little Mermaid was different from Disney’s.
Critics praised the film for its stunning visuals.
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With the rise of streaming platforms, Australian television can reach a global audience – but what will that audience be seeing?
Many critique Disney adults as being victims of exploitation because Disney merchandise and trips to the parks come at a steep price.
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Time dilation might seem like science fiction, but it’s not. There are astronauts circling the Earth right now who are experiencing it – though luckily nowhere near as much as Buzz Lightyear.
Khonshu the moon God takes centre stage in Marvel’s Moon Knight.
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The custodians of one of Hollywood’s most reliable cash machines have been careful to sidestep political minefields that might remind customers of a realm outside the Magic Kingdom.
Florida Republicans stripped Disney of its special status because of its criticism of a new law.
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The Marvel universe is expanding with new heroes in new films and shows that break new boundaries and tackle new genres.
Protagonist Mirabel is able to help heal her family because she doesn’t have to live through the trauma of displacement like her grandmother did.
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Representations of girls on screen have become much better over the years but there is still a vocal audience who would rather they be tame and demure.
Muscovites rushed to buy furniture and other goods from IKEA before it closed its Russian stores.
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