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Who is the most evil Disney villain? The answer may surprise you

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Why is Disney suing a Hong Kong jewellery company?

The earliest version of Mickey Mouse may be in the public domain as of last year, but Disney continues its efforts to protect its intellectual property from unauthorized appropriation... Here's everything you need to know about their lawsuit against Red Earth.

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Disneyland reveals controversial animatronic figure of Walt Disney

The pioneering animator and entrepreneur has been resurrected as an Audio-Animatronic for Disneyland California's 70th anniversary. The first images and sounds of the robot approximation have been revealed – and not everyone is happy.

Business

Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney for copyright infringement

The two Hollywood studios called Midjourney a “bottomless pit of plagiarism”.

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Why a robotic imitation of Walt Disney is causing controversy

The pioneering animator and entrepreneur has been resurrected as an Audio-Animatronic for Disneyland California's 70th anniversary. His granddaughter calls it 'dehumanizing'.

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Disney announces its first theme park in the United Arab Emirates

A brand new Disney theme park is coming, and it's the first to be built in the Middle East.

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US communications regulator investigates Disney over DEI practices

FCC chief Brendan Carr investigates The Walt Disney Company as Trump moves to eliminate all manner of DEI efforts across both public and private sectors.

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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 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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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...

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.

Business

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.

Business

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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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.

Business

Disney looks to add to the magic with billions more for theme parks

Disney has already made changes to its theme parks over the past few years, such as upgrades in animatronics and robotics, as well as adding new rides.

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Disney banks on 'Fortnite' maker and gives two major film updates

Disney have announced that they’re teaming up with Fortnite maker Epic Games, the company’s biggest entry into the world of games, as well as updates on the streaming of Taylor Swift's blockbuster concert film ‘The Eras Tour’ and on the sequel to their hit animated film ‘Moana’...

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Have we been getting Snow White wrong all these years?

Have you fallen prey to the Mandela Effect?