Sub-brands such as Star and Hulu have allowed Disney to experiment with adult-themed content while protecting its core brand.
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Star Wars Andor Captures the Essence of Resistance That Is Happening in the Real World
In a rousing speech, one of the “organisers” of the rebellion muses on the lifelong struggle of activists and wades into the debate on the best way to effectively …
Some People Treat Disney as Sacred. Does That Make It a Religion?
It is possible to approach Disney adults with empathy and understanding without necessarily calling their relationship to Disney religion.
‘WandaVision’ Echoes Myths of Isis, Orpheus and Kisa Gotami To Explain How Grief and Love Persevere
'WandaVision' reimagines stories from Egyptian and Greek mythology, as well as Buddhist tradition.
After Disney Closes Blue Sky Studios, Animation Under Pressure in Pandemic Hollywood
What the closure of Blue Sky studios means for the future of cartoons.
‘Toy Story’ at 25: How Pixar’s Debut Evolved Tradition Rather Than Abandoning It
The film about old toys and new turns 25 this year. Heralded as the first computer animated film, a re-examination indicates it was cautiously innovative rather than a complete …
Disney’s ‘Nutcracker’, Netflix’s ‘Sabrina’: Why Fairy Tales and Other Favourites Are Getting Darker
Netflix, Disney and others are all reviving old favourites but with significantly darker twists to them. Is it a reflection of our current moment?