Walt Disney

Film about poor kids at Disney's gates is fairy tale hit

Paris - Muslimchronicle

It is already the fairy tale of this year's Oscars race: A little film about homeless children living in the shadow of Walt Disney World in Florida that threatens to turn the tables on the big-budget favourites. Director Sean Baker, who shot his last film on an iPhone, has scored a surprise hit with a gritty yet heartwarming tale, "TheRead more

Film about poor kids at Disney's gates is fairy tale hit

Paris - Muslimchronicle

Canadian actress sues Weinstein for two alleged sexual assaults

Ottawa - Muslimchronicle

A Canadian actress sued disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein Wednesday for two alleged sexual assaults in Toronto in 2000, her lawyer said. The woman, identified only as "Jane Doe" in documents filed with the Ontario Superior Court and cited by the daily Toronto Star, is also suing Miramax, The Walt Disney Company and Barbara Schneeweiss, who worked for Weinstein andRead more

Saudi 'giga projects': tall ambitions, high risks

Riyadh - Muslimchronicle

The kingdom has revealed plans to build NEOM, a mega project billed as a regional Silicon Valley, in addition to an entertainment city in Riyadh that would rival Walt Disney and the Red Sea project, a reef-fringed resort destination. The blueprints for the projects were on display to 3,500 corporate honchos at this week's Future Investment Initiative (FII) —- dubbedRead more

Walt Disney’s right-hand man Martin Sklar dies at 83

Los Angeles - Muslimchronicle

Martin A. “Marty” Sklar, a right-hand man of Walt Disney and central figure in the development and expansion of his company’s theme parks around the world, has died. Disneyland spokeswoman Suzi Brown confirmed Sklar’s death. He died on Thursday at his Hollywood Hills home at age 83, a company statement says. No details were released on his cause of death.Read more

D23: Seven projects to look forward to

Los Angeles - Muslimchronicle

The Walt Disney Co. put the prowess of its big-screen brands on full display on Saturday at its D23 fan expo, offering early glimpses of highly anticipated projects such as A Wrinkle in Time, Mary Poppins Returns and a live-action version of The Lion King in addition to upcoming juggernauts in the universes of Marvel superheroes and Star Wars. Taking the stage at the AnaheimRead more

Ex Disney chief in Portsmouth takeover talks

London - Arab Today

The billionaire former chairman of US entertainment giant the Walt Disney Corporation is in talks to buy English fourth-tier club Portsmouth, the south coast side has confirmed. Following a report in The News, Portsmouth's local newspaper, that American media mogul Michael Eisner was looking to complete a takeover, the Portsmouth Supporters Trust, which owns the club, said in a statementRead more

Disney parks in US increases prices again

Los Angeles - Arab Today

Effective on Sunday, Walt Disney World in Florida and California Disneyland would get more expensive, as prices on single-day tickets, annual passes and parkings were all going up. Single-day tickets to the Disney World now run 107 U.S., 115 U.S. or 124 U.S. dollars -- depending on the season -- up from 105, 110 or 124 U.S. dollars before. ForRead more

Walt Disney seeks control of Euro Disney

Doha/Paris - Arab Today

Walt Disney Co. is to seek full control of Euro Disney after raising its stake in the underperforming operator of Disneyland Paris through a deal with Prince Alwaleed bin Talal. Disneyland Paris opened in 1992 and has struggled financially for much of that time, after making overly optimistic visitor projections and taking on too much debt. It sits on aRead more

Taste of tradition in P.V.

London - Arab Today

Papel picado in a rainbow of hues was strung across the streets and plazas of Puerto Vallarta's Old Town. The Malecon, the bustling pedestrian walkway along the beach, was lined with altars honoring both national legends and beloved locals in addition to its usual collection of restaurants and shops. Mexican teenagers sat in a public amphitheater painting each other's facesRead more