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Black family celebrates new princess Ariel, but says more diversity is needed

When Shannon and Chandra LaNier showed their children the trailer for "The Little Mermaid" featuring Black American singer Halle Bailey as Ariel, they were met with screams of excitement and yells of "She's Black!"

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Will we ever see a Star Wars movie again, or has the saga ditched the big screen for ever?

A huge slate of Disney+ releases suggests the franchise is retreating from the multiplex – but a Mandalorian movie may prove the theory wrong

The Guardian - UK

Hayao Miyazaki’s 'Spirited Away' continues to delight fans and inspire animators 20 years after its US premiere

When Hayao Miyazaki’s animated feature “Spirited Away” premiered in the U.S. 20 years ago, most viewers hadn’t seen anything like it.

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Halle Bailey explains why The Little Mermaid means so much to her

‘I love this movie so much, and I’ve treasured it since I was a little girl,’ actor said

The Independent UK

Andor to Girl in the Box: the seven best shows to stream this week

Diego Luna takes the lead in Disney’s latest Star Wars series – a dark and complex prequel to Rogue One – while the real-life kidnapping story of Colleen Stan is disturbing beyond belief

The Guardian - UK

A modern twist to an old story

Pinocchio is the latest to join Disney's assembly line of turning classic cartoons into computer-generated live-action remakes. In this film, Forrest Gump (1994), Cast Away (2000) and The Polar Express (2004) director Robert Zemeckis is reunited with Tom Hanks, who retells the tale of a wooden puppet who embarks on…

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Creator Tim Federle breaks down the Season 3 drama on 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series'

The members of East High School's drama club clearly didn't get the memo that summer vacation is supposed to be about relaxation.

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Disney's ESPN, DraftKings And Others Get An Apple App Store Boost From NFL Opening Weekend

More than 121 million people viewed at least part of the NFL's opening weekend slate of games, but ratings weren't the only thing getting a boost when the 2022 season officially kicked off. Several mobile applications saw increased usage and download volume over the weekend. Here's what you need to know:

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Deadpool! 'She-Hulk' Episode 5 credits are hiding a huge X-Men MCU reveal

'She-Hulk' knows what fans want. If fans couldn't get new reveals at D23, they can at least get Easter eggs in the show's credits.

Inverse

'Werewolf By Night' theory reveals a shocking 'Thor 4' connection

Besides paying homage to classic movies, there could be a grounded, in-universe explanation for why 'Werewolf By Night' is in black and white.

Inverse

The Little Mermaid: Disney teaser starts a heartwarming trend

The Little Mermaid live-action teaser has simultaneously silenced critics and sparked a heartwarming trend among young Black girls.

The New Daily

We are all losers in the ‘woke v racist’ Little Mermaid culture war

The boring spat over the Disney trailer makes idiots of us all – whether Ariel is black or white, it is clearly a film that should rightfully be ignored then forgotten forever

The Guardian - UK

Little Mermaid: star Halle Bailey ‘in awe’ at response to trailer

Bailey, the lead in Disney’s new live action version, has responded to tweets engaging with Black girls seeing her in the film’s trailer

The Guardian - UK

Best toys for Christmas 2022: The most popular gifts for kids this year

A lineup so good Father Christmas himself would give a reindeer to get his mitts on it

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The Independent UK

Disney World guests complain of ‘broken down’ rides and ‘dirty facilities’ in Orlando as ticket prices soar

Price of a ticket to Walt Disney World has increased by 3,871 per cent over the past 50 years

Tom’s Guide

The best Apple TV apps and games right now

These are the best Apple TV apps, from streaming services and games to fitness and kids apps

Benzinga

ESPN Sports-Betting App Coming Soon? Joe Terranova Buys Disney Stock After CEO Identifies New 'Growth Engine'

After Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) CEO Bob Chapek swatted investor calls for an ESPN spinoff over the weekend and noted that plans are in place for the future of the sports network, one investor jumped in and bought shares of the media giant.

Chicago Tribune

Kathryn ‘WandaVision’ Hahn, ‘Empire of Light’ and others at Chicago International Film Festival

CHICAGO — Starting with a Southport Avenue block party (food trucks!) for the Oct. 12 opening night, this year’s Chicago International Film Festival is handing out awards to, among others, Kathryn Hahn of “WandaVision,” soon to headline her own late 2023 Disney+ spinoff “Agatha: Coven of Chaos.”

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Disney parents horrified after character in Pinocchio blurts out swear word

The new remake of the classic Disney film was only released last week on the streaming platform Disney+, but already it has been slammed as ‘offensive’ by mums and dads

Inverse

'Rick and Morty' Season 6 Hulu and HBO Max: Potential release dates and how to watch it now

Here's when 'Rick and Morty' Season 6 will be available to stream on Hulu, HBO Max, and elsewhere. No Interdimensional Cable box required.

Inverse

Is fandom a cult? The religious fervor fueling Star Wars, Marvel, and more

Marvel and Star Wars have massive followings, but can fandom become a religion if enough people believe in it?

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Halle Bailey's 'Little Mermaid' is already making waves among young Black girls

Social media has been filled with videos of Black children watching the teaser of the trailer for the new Little Mermaid movie, which stars Bailey.

Liverpool Echo

Disney Magic cruise ship arrives in Liverpool for one day only

The ship will be in the city until 6.15pm today

Liverpool Echo

Life onboard Disney Magic as popular ship returns to Liverpool

The ship has a range of live entertainment and themed activities for guests to enjoy

The Independent UK

Brie Larson has every right to be livid at Captain Marvel trolls

The Oscar-winning actor has now spent years as the target of online hate over her role in the Marvel superhero franchise. Ignore the bad faith protestations, writes Louis Chilton – this was never about her performance

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