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Disney World Furloughing 43,000 Workers

April 12, 2020Johnny DiazComments Off on Disney World Furloughing 43,000 Workers

The action comes after the Florida attraction closed last month because of the coronavirus pandemic. About 200 employees who are considered essential will remain on the job.

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Nikita Pearl Waligwa, Star of ‘Queen of Katwe,’ Dies at 15

February 16, 2020Neil VigdorComments Off on Nikita Pearl Waligwa, Star of ‘Queen of Katwe,’ Dies at 15

The Ugandan teenager, who debuted in the 2016 Disney film about a chess whiz, died of brain cancer, her school said.

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This Austrian Village Wants ‘Frozen’ Fans to Let It Go

January 17, 2020January 17, 2020LAURA M. HOLSONComments Off on This Austrian Village Wants ‘Frozen’ Fans to Let It Go

Do you want to visit Hallstatt? Officials say too many tourists — many of them fans of the blockbuster film — are coming to the 16th-century village just to take pictures.

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Disney Removes Same-Sex Kiss From ‘Star Wars’ Film in Singapore

December 25, 2019DANIEL VICTORComments Off on Disney Removes Same-Sex Kiss From ‘Star Wars’ Film in Singapore

The scene, which Disney cut to preserve a PG-13 rating in the conservative nation, was the first overt appearance of gay characters in the “Star Wars” franchise.

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Cruise Ships, Long Contentious in Bahamas, Offer Lifeline After Dorian

September 11, 2019FRANCES ROBLESComments Off on Cruise Ships, Long Contentious in Bahamas, Offer Lifeline After Dorian

After the Category 5 hurricane, companies that often have a difficult relationship with the Bahamas have stepped in to help with relief. But is it enough to repair their image?

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Calls to Boycott ‘Mulan’ Erupt After Star Voices Support for Hong Kong Police

August 16, 2019August 16, 2019DANIEL VICTORComments Off on Calls to Boycott ‘Mulan’ Erupt After Star Voices Support for Hong Kong Police

The actress Liu Yifei said on social media that she backed the Hong Kong police, who have been criticized for their use of force against protesters.

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‘Mulan’ Star’s Support for Hong Kong Police Prompts Call for Boycott

August 16, 2019DANIEL VICTORComments Off on ‘Mulan’ Star’s Support for Hong Kong Police Prompts Call for Boycott

The actress Liu Yifei said on social media that she backed the police, who have been criticized for their use of force against protesters.

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Hong Kong Protests: Leader Warns of ‘Crisis’ as Strike Disrupts Subways and Leads to Canceled Flights

August 5, 2019Austin Ramzy and Tiffany MayComments Off on Hong Kong Protests: Leader Warns of ‘Crisis’ as Strike Disrupts Subways and Leads to Canceled Flights

More than 200 flights were canceled and important subway and rail lines experienced disruptions as protesters increased pressure on the government.

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Abortion Rights Groups See Northern Ireland’s Film Industry as Boycott Target

May 31, 2019May 31, 2019Ed O’Loughlin and Megan SpeciaComments Off on Abortion Rights Groups See Northern Ireland’s Film Industry as Boycott Target

Abortion rights campaigners in Northern Ireland, a thriving film and TV production hub, are hoping to draw attention to their region’s stern laws.

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Hakuna Matata™? Can Companies Actually Trademark a Phrase Like That?

December 20, 2018KIMIKO de FREYTAS-TAMURAComments Off on Hakuna Matata™? Can Companies Actually Trademark a Phrase Like That?

Yes, but Disney has been excoriated for trademarking the Swahili expression that became known worldwide thanks to “The Lion King.”

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