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Mayor of 'Frozen' Austrian town taking new stance against overtourism

Hallstatt Mayor Alexander Scheutz told Euronews that while tourism has contributed favourably to the economy, there are now "too many people" coming to the town.

Green News

Marvel Universe to get its first ever transgender superhero

The Disney-owned studio is having a massive push on diversity and representation with its upcoming films.

Green News

Frozen 2’s eco message overshadowed by sale of plastic toys

Disney has been criticised for selling plastic merchandise following the release of the second Frozen film.

USA

Euroviews. The life-changing magic of tidying up your Netflix queue ǀ View

We have reached peak streaming saturation, and viewer fatigue is setting in. There is some amazing content being produced for sure, but there is simply too much out there to absorb.

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Giant sand sculptures bring fairy tales to life

The International Sand Sculpture Festival has opened in Ashkelon, Southern Israel to an excited public in spite of recent unrest in the region.

World

How is Disney’s remake of Aladdin good news for the Middle East?

Disney’s live-action remake of Aladdin is amongst the latest additions in Jordan’s contribution to the international film industry.

USA

Euroviews. Rather than hiding its racist cartoons, Disney needs to teach people about them ǀ View

Unpacking how and why projects like "Song of the South" were ever made could offer an opportunity for growth, conversation and healing.

Musica

Hélène Grimaud: "the hope is to convey enough emotion to alter time"

Muscia meets French pianist Hélène Grimaud as she takes to the stage with Lionel Bringuier and the LA Philharmonic Orchestra at the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Cinema

Walt Disney's 'The Nutcracker and the Four Realms' premieres in Europe

Morgan Freeman, Keira Knightley and Helen Mirren star as well as seventeen-year-old Mackenzie Foy who plays the lead in the fantasy adventure film.

USA

Watch: Mickey Mouse turns 90

A Disney exhibition in New York is celebrating the life of Mickey Mouse, as the animated character turns 90 this month.

United Kingdom

Disney casts straight actor Jack Whitehall in gay role, sparks debate

Social media users have been voicing their opinions as Disney cast heterosexual comedian Jack Whitehall as its first openly gay character in new film the Jungle Cruise.

World News

John Lasseter to leave Pixar after “missteps”

Walt Disney animation head and co-founder of Pixar John Lasseter, has been on a six month leave of absence from what he called "missteps", including unwanted hugs which made employees uncomfortable

USA

Disney offers to buy Murdoch's Sky News

Murdoch wants to buy the 61 percent of Sky his company 21st Century Fox does not already own

Destinations

The place that inspired Walt Disney celebrates its 175th anniversary

Tivoli Gardens in central Copenhagen is marking the special birthday with a gigantic winter lights festival.

USA

Minnie Mouse immortalised on Hollywood's Walk of Fame

Forty years after her beau, Minnie Mouse finally unveils her own bronze star.

USA

Power outage hits parts of Disneyland in California

Some visitors at Disneyland in Southern California had to be escorted off rides after a power outage caused by an issue with a transformer, park officials said.

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Animatronic Trump doll joins Disney's Hall of Presidents

Animatronic doll of US President Donald Trump joins Disney's Hall of Presidents

USA

Disney agrees $52.4bn deal with Fox

Disney will pay $52.4bn dollars for 21st Century Fox entertainment channels. The move marks the end of over 50 years of expansion of Rupert Murdoch's media empire

Economy

Disney in talks to conclude takeover of 21st Century Fox

Disney is in talks to finalise a price for the purchase of the Murdoch family's 21st Century Fox. An announcement is thought to be imminent

Cinema

New Star Wars trilogy announced