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Disney+ to soften its content warnings on old movies like 'Dumbo'

As part of a broader political shift within America's cultural landscape, Disney+ is changing its autoplay warnings about racial stereotypes on 'Dumbo' and 'Peter Pan'.

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Why has there never been a good Fantastic Four film?

The Fantastic Four were Marvel’s first great success and foundational to what would one day become a cinematic universe. Why has its magic never translated to the big screen?

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Disney+ makes deal with France to stream films earlier

Disney+ films will only have to wait nine months to appear on the platform, instead of the previous 17-month wait after theatrical release.

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Why is Disney being sued for billions over 'Moana 2'?

Disney has been hit with a copyright lawsuit alleging that the popular Moana franchise was lifted from a decades-old screenplay without the writer's consent. The writer is now suing for $10billion in a new copyright claim.

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The 16 most-anticipated TV shows of 2025

From Robert De Niro as a former US President to a new season of 'Stranger Things', and another Game of Thrones spin-off, 2025 is going to have us glued to the small-screen.

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Disney princesses: The hidden health risks behind a happily ever after

Trauma, rabies and alopecia – Disney princesses also get sick, and behind happy endings hides serious health problems. Putting aside the impact of unrealistic ideals on young viewers’ self-esteem, researches from the Netherlands have authored a satirical but scientifically-grounded study...

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Disney cuts transgender storyline from upcoming Pixar show

Continuing a trend of Disney censoring LGBTQ+ content from its productions, the US studio has confirmed a transgender character has been removed from its upcoming show 'Win or Lose'.

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Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

The art of dance at a London exhibition, Luca Guadagnino's tantalising portrait of repressed desire in 'Queer' and more galactic-adventures far, far away in the Star Wars universe – here's what to see, do and listen to in Europe this week.

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IRA bomber Marian Price sues Disney+ over Say Nothing murder scene

The historical drama series Say Nothing depicts veteran Irish republican Marian Price shooting dead Jean McConville in 1972 during The Troubles.

Cinema

Most streamed movie of the past five years revealed

“See the line where the sky meets the sea? it calls me / And no one knows how far it goes...” It goes straight to the top of the streaming podium, that’s where.

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Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Nostalgic digital dreams at London's Tate Modern, a festive light show in Amsterdam and one of the most absurd movies you'll see this year - here's what's cool in Europe this week.

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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

A huge chestnut-themed Christmas fair, stunning Scottish landscapes, 'Wicked' witches and the return of a folk rock father - here's what to enjoy around Europe this week.

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Disney looks for fairy-tale outcome as it names new chairman

As Disney appoints a new chairman, the struggle continues to find a suitable replacement for CEO Bob Iger. A successor must be named in 2026.

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Why studios are wrong to listen to toxic fanbases

With video games like 'Concorde' shelved and episodes of 'House of the Dragon' and 'The Acolyte' attacked, news that studio execs will use superfans to stress-test franchise releases is concerning.

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Disney to invest $5bn in films and TV shows in the UK and Europe

The company’s streaming business, which includes Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu also recorded its first ever profit in the third quarter of the financial year 2024.

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'Inside Out 2' becomes the highest-grossing animated film of all time

'Inside Out 2' has officially become the highest-grossing animated film of all time. It has overtaken 'Frozen II', which has held the record since 2019.

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Here are the best TV shows of 2024... So far

How many have you seen? And do you agree with our first-half of 2024 ranking?

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How did Disneyland Paris break a world record for Bastille Day?

The show, which lasted a total of 12 minutes, required 1,630 drones to take to the skies in order to break a world record.

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Will Inside Out 2's box office success turn things around for Pixar?

After a disappointing start to 2024 for Hollywood, 'Inside Out 2' is a much needed success story.

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The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week

Rothko's rare paper paintings in Norway, Francis Ford Coppola's mad 'Megalopolis' in Cannes, and a new Billie Eilish album: 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'. Here's what's good (and bizarre) in Europe this week.