Tag: Disney
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‘Mandalorian’ Actress Axed Over Divisive Social Media Posts
The Mandalorian actress has been axed over divisive social media posts.
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US Stocks Dip on Stimulus Stalemate; Disney Surges
US Stocks have surged on the stimulus stalemate but Disney has surged.
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Mulan: This year’s biggest disappointment?
10th September: Disney’s latest live-action remake though promising surely leaves room for more and yet serves as a symbol of hope for girls who do not wish to conform with the standards set for them by society. Nick Caro’s Mulan, a new movie produced by Disney, has mixed reviews by people. According to reports from…
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Mulan 2020: Evolution from girl to warrior to woman
Disney’s latest live-action remake though promising surely leaves room for more and yet serves as a symbol of hope, for girls who do not wish to conform with the standards set for them by society. Nick Caro’s Mulan is a story of coming full circle? The release of Disney’s latest live-adaption of Mulan meant to…
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Disney cuts back on Facebook, Instagram ads
ISLAMABAD, July 20 (online): The Walt Disney Co. has “dramatically” slashed its advertising budget on Facebook and Facebook-owned Instagram, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. It’s the latest setback for the social network, which is facing a growing advertising boycott over its policies and actions on hate speech on its platforms. The…
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Disney to release a film about a Pakistani family celebrating Eid in US
The Walt Disney Company, commonly known as Disney, has announced something exciting for its viewers in the United States (US), particularly Muslims. This will be a low budget subscription video on demand program distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Disney however, is seeking Pakistani actors for the short film. The characters in the movie…
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Hollywood movies release shuffle due to COVID-19 outbreak
Many Hollywood movies have been shuffling for more release dates including sequels to ‘Doctor Strange’ due to the coronavirus outbreak. Both Sony Pictures and The Walt Disney announced updated theatrical release schedules that significantly delay some of their marquee superhero films. Natalie Portman starring ‘Thor: Love and Thunder,’ will be released in February 2022. Marvel’s…
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Netflix Subscribers Surged During Lockdown
Where Pandemic has toppled the world’s economy badly, some sectors, however, still are flourishing during the lockdown imposed across the world. The world’s entertainment and tourism industries have suffered the hardest blow. However, Netflix is one online entertainment platform that is witnessing a major bloom during the lockdowns. Its subscriptions have gone rising high as…
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Netflix to reduce streaming quality in Europe to avoid internet overload
Brussels, March 20 (AFP/APP): Netflix will reduce the quality of its streaming in Europe to ease pressure on the internet, the firm said, as demand soars across the continent where millions are confined to their homes over coronavirus fears. The streaming giant will “begin reducing bit rates across all our streams in Europe for 30…
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Coronavirus: Pakistani cinemas may suffer financial hit
Pakistan (6th Mar, 2020): The Coronavirus outbreak may create alarming situation for cinema-goers and movie-buffs alike. According to reports, Pakistan’s cinemas experienced a dull year since no Pakistani film managed to cross the 300 million mark. Similarly, the new year has seen only one Pakistani film release which has consequently failed to leave its mark…