Disney’s live-action remake, with Halle Bailey starring as Ariel and a diverse cast, is a dutiful corrective with noble intentions and little fun.
Category: Walt Disney Company
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Halle Bailey Makes a Splash in ‘The Little Mermaid’
Her first major film role has come with big expectations and a racist backlash. But the Grammy-nominated singer isn’t easily deterred.
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Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ Hotel, Galactic Starcruiser, to Close
The planned closure of Galactic Starcruiser, an immersive role-playing attraction, comes as Disney seeks to cut overall costs by more than $5 billion.
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DeSantis Lawyers Ask Judge in Disney Case to Recuse Himself
They argued that Judge Mark E. Walker’s comments in two unrelated proceedings displayed a bias toward the company.
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Disney Pulls Plug on $1 Billion Development in Florida
A new office complex, and relocation of a division from California, would have created more than 2,000 jobs but was scuttled as the company and Gov. Ron DeSantis continue to feud.
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Disney Argues New Florida Law Nullifies DeSantis-Backed Suit
The company wants a state court case involving development at Disney World dismissed, saying actions by the Florida governor and his allies made it moot.
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DeSantis Signs Into Law Latest Wrinkle in Disney Feud
The bill would allow approved development agreements for Walt Disney World to be voided. The company has already sued the governor over the issue.
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Disney Sued by Florida for Control of Theme Park’s Expansion
A board appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis claims the company cut a “back room deal” to control development at Walt Disney World.
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Hollywood Writers Go on Strike, Halting TV and Film Production
The dispute, which pits 11,500 television and screenwriters against the major studios, has shattered 15 years of labor peace in the entertainment business.