The 100 greatest children’s books of all time, according to the BBC Philip Pullman, CS Lewis and Roald Dahl feature in top 10 The Independent UK · May 24, 2023
Little Mermaid returns as a live action heroine - and young viewers says it's a smash The live action remake of Disney’s 1989 animated feature, based on Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy story, is causing huge ripples of excitement Daily Mirror · May 23, 2023
Movie review: Live-action ‘Little Mermaid’ largely sticks to what worked in the 1989 animated version, benefits from filmmaker, lead performers At a time when the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence is a major topic of conversation, it’s good to know that sometimes it’s all about the people. Tribune News Service · May 23, 2023
BBC names 100 greatest children’s books of all time Philip Pullman, CS Lewis and Roald Dahl feature in top 10 The Independent UK · May 23, 2023
Movie review: Halle Bailey makes a lovely 'Little Mermaid,' but this remake is less than shipshape "But a mermaid has no tears, and therefore she suffers so much more." The line springs from Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid," and it also graces the opening moments of Disney's latest feature-length spin on that immortal fairy tale. Arriving amid mighty cascading walls of water and a few… Los Angeles Times · May 22, 2023
The Little Mermaid’s Halle Bailey: ‘As a child, seeing a black Ariel would have changed my life’ From tween YouTube sensation, to pop star, to Beyoncé’s tour mate … now the actor and musician is about to star in the live-action remake of the Disney classic. She talks about overcoming self-doubt, her soulmate sister Chlöe, and a racist backlash The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2023
The Little Mermaid 'takes subtle swipe at Kate Middleton and royals', claims early viewer Disney's live adaptation of 1989 animation The Little Mermaid is said to take a subtle swipe at Kate Middleton during one scene, with Princess Diana's name also mentioned, according to reports Daily Mirror · May 17, 2023
Danish Supreme Court says newspaper did not violate copyright of Little Mermaid statue Denmark’s Supreme Court has overruled two lower courts, saying a cartoon depicting Copenhagen’s The Little Mermaid statue as a zombie and a photo of it with a face mask did not violate the copyright of the famous bronze The Independent UK · May 17, 2023
Western Australian town turns Danish for FIFA Women's World Cup It's called Denmark but its residents have an Australian accent? Meet the tiny town reaching out to its namesake ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Perth. ABC News · May 15, 2023
The Boldest New Star Wars Show Is Inspired by Tarantino — and a Disney Princess Star Wars has never been original, but a new show will take its inspiration from two unlikely sources. Inverse · May 12, 2023
Newcastle City Council local elections 2023: All the candidates, big issues, and seats to watch Here is everything you need to know about what's happening in Newcastle on local election day 2023 Chronicle Live · Apr 30, 2023
Little Mermaid character designs have fans up in arms Is nothing sacred? Creative Bloq · Apr 29, 2023
Joffrey Ballet’s ‘Little Mermaid’ unsettles as it entrances In keeping with the darkness of Hans Christian Andersen’s 1837 fairy tale, this adaptation is meditative, intense and sometimes even grim. It is also unfailingly beautiful. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 20, 2023
Denmark travel guide: Everything you need to know before you go Whether you’re looking for cities packed with culture or a countryside of fjords and beaches, a holiday in Denmark offers it all – along with some seriously cool Scandi vibes The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2023 Dubravka Ugrešić obituary Writer in Serbo-Croatian whose mix of stringency and wit, although ignored in her own country, led to her being talked of as a possible Nobel laureate
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 12, 2023 Things to do in Chicago April 13-19: The Mix John Mellencamp’s three-night stand, the Expo Chicago art show and Northlight’s new musical “The Porch on Windy Hill” are among the highlights in the week ahead.
The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023 30 best children’s books: From Matilda to Alice in Wonderland The classics you may already know, and the hidden gems that deserve more attention – as chosen by Philip Womack
Salon · Apr 6, 2023 Panic over "woke" Little Mermaid lyrics The outcry comes after composer Alan Menken announced some edits, including one about consent
Louder · Apr 6, 2023 How the paisley underground and a fairy tale inspired Jellyfish's classic single The King Is Half-Undressed "We didn’t really care about scenes: For us, it always came down to the song” - Jellyfish's Roger Manning Jr
Chronicle Live · Apr 5, 2023 Newcastle City Council local elections 2023: Full list of candidates standing in Newcastle Voters in Newcastle go to the polls on May 4, with the city's council leader among those seeking election
Chronicle Live · Apr 1, 2023 Newcastle shows you can still get tickets for in April - music, theatre, stand-up and more The Utilita Arena, O2 City Hall, Theatre Royal, Northern Stage and more all have a stellar line-up of shows this month - get your tickets before they go
Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2023 Leigh-Anne Pinnock in tears as she announces drastic career change after Little Mix Little Mix singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock is branching out in her career and is diving head first into another role in the entertainment industry, admitting that she has never felt more proud
Tribune News Service · Mar 17, 2023 TV shows to watch: Adaption of Kate DiCamillo's 'Magician's Elephant' is a roaring success 'The Magician's Elephant'
The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2023 ‘Anyone can dance’: first wheelchair users’ professional troupe begins UK tour Propel Dance hope their Snow Queen challenges stereotypes, amid rumours Strictly may invite a contestant who uses a wheelchair
The Guardian - US · Mar 6, 2023 Yes, Roald Dahl was a bigot. But that’s no excuse to re-write his books The changes go beyond removing one or two offensive words – they’re hamfisted and tin-eared exercises in bowdlerism