This Disney film is surprisingly nimble at incorporating an emotional core into its sci-fi adventure.
Category: Disney Plus
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What Do ‘Candyman’ and ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’ Have in Common? A Director Explains.
For the new Disney+ retelling, David Lowery drew on a range of unexpected influences, including the 1992 horror film, art-house classics and “Raising Arizona.”
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‘Peter Pan & Wendy’ Review: A New Girl in Neverland
The filmmaker David Lowery updates the classic tale with his own pixie dust, saving what’s good and scuttling the rest.
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Investors Worry What Strong Jobs Data Means for the Economy
Inflation, recession and labor market concerns loom large over the stock market ahead of Friday’s jobs report.
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The S.E.C. Charges Kraken Over Staking, Worrying Crypto Executives
The New York Times – Business:Cryptocurrency executives worry that charges against Kraken, a popular exchange, over the business known as staking would further chill their industry.
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Bob Iger’s Turnaround Plan for Disney Takes Shape
The New York Times – Business:Shares jumped after the Disney chief executive unveiled plans to revamp its streaming business, cut costs, and formulate a succession plan.
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With Traditional TV in Free Fall, Disney Looks to Cut Costs
The New York Times – Business:In the company’s first earnings report since Bob Iger returned as C.E.O., it exceeded Wall Street’s expectations. But thousands of employees are expected to be laid off.
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Disney’s Iger Returns to Familiar Stage, but With Different Challenges
The New York Times – Travel:The company reports quarterly earnings on Wednesday, and Wall Street is expecting it to lay out a new streaming strategy and operating structure.
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‘Schoolhouse Rock!’ at 50: Those Are Magic Numbers
The New York Times – Music:The educational snippets are the ultimate font of Gen X nostalgia. But what is it we’re nostalgic for?
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Disney Prepares for a Board Fight by Nelson Peltz
The New York Times – Business:After months of talks, the activist investor Nelson Peltz is jockeying for a director position at the entertainment giant as he pushes for a series of changes.
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What Shows Like ‘Kaleidoscope’ Tell Us About Streaming and TV
The New York Times – Business:A decade of bingeing has transformed storytelling and viewing habits. But we may be starting to hit that transformation’s limits.
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Bob Iger, Acknowledging ‘Challenging Times,’ Meets With Disney Employees
The New York Times – Business:At a town-hall meeting on Monday, Disney employees seemed overjoyed at the return of Mr. Iger, who replaced Bob Chapek as chief executive.