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DISNEY

Japan Times
CULTURE
Aug 24, 2021
Are you ready for sentient Disney robots?
The Magic Kingdom knows the nostalgia of herky-jerky animatronics won't cut it with today's children.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 12, 2021
Does Scarlett Johansson have a case against Disney?
The movie star claims that Disney breached her contract when it released 'Black Widow” simultaneously in movie theaters and on the Disney+ streaming service.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 31, 2021
Walmart and Disney impose vaccination measures on some staff
Disney says all salaried staff working in-person in the U.S. must be inoculated, and is giving affected workers 60 days to comply and making certain limited exceptions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
May 18, 2021
AT&T-Discovery deal highlights media's thirst to be like Netflix
Discovery brings a global footprint with its pan-European television sports network Eurosport, as well as a portfolio of broadcast channels across Europe.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 27, 2021
Tokyo Disney parks abandon 'ladies and gentlemen' announcements
Since March 18, the two parks have been greeting guests via their in-park announcements with 'hello, everyone' to be more inclusive.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 23, 2021
Netflix gets to say 'I told you so,' for now
The firm's strategy of spending heaps of borrowed money to produce future programming left it remarkably and uniquely prepared for the COVID-19 crisis.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Nov 19, 2020
Disney+ passes 73 million subscribers as streaming takes center stage
Disney on Thursday reported an 82% decline in quarterly operating income, the result of steep losses at its coronavirus-devastated theme park division and the postponement of major movie releases.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 13, 2020
Has Disney put the worst of the pandemic behind it?
The firm has seen success with its streaming service, which it says has now signed up 73.7 million subscribers.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Oct 10, 2020
Disney says it had to work with Chinese government on ‘Mulan’
Walt Disney Co. defended its cooperation with government entities accused of human-rights abuses in China’s Xinjiang region, saying the company had to work with the government in order to make films there.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 25, 2020
Tokyo Disneyland unveils new 'Beauty and the Beast' area
The area, which will officially open to visitors from Monday, also houses a facility based on the animated superhero film 'Big Hero 6.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 17, 2020
Tokyo Disneyland to open new 'Beauty and the Beast' area
The new attraction, whose opening was delayed five months due to the coronavirus, is set to debut on Sept. 28
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 15, 2020
Tokyo Disneyland operator to cut winter bonus by 70% due to pandemic
The company also plans to offer early retirement and transfers to some workers whose duties have been reduced.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Sep 12, 2020
U.S. lawmakers press Disney chief about Xinjiang links to ‘Mulan’
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers have asked Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Officer Bob Chapek to explain the company’s contacts with "security and propaganda authorities” in the Xinjiang region of China during production of the live-action version of "Mulan.”
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 11, 2020
Her father in prison, Uighur activist wants Disney to apologize
'It would be actually great if Disney can publicly first acknowledge the existence of those ... forced-labor camps ... and that it's wrong,' she said.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Sep 11, 2020
‘Mulan’ 1998: A moment of joy and anxiety for Asian American viewers
By the time 'Mulan” came out, Asian American activists were still reeling from the failure of 'All-American Girl” (1994-95), the first sitcom to feature a Korean American family.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 9, 2020
Why calls to boycott 'Mulan' over concerns about China are growing
Disney’s live-action remake of "Mulan” has drawn a fresh wave of criticism for being filmed partly in Xinjiang, the region in China where Uighur Muslims have been detained in mass internment camps.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 9, 2020
'Mulan' reboot, once a sure thing, becomes a headache for Disney
It was supposed to be another $1 billion blockbuster for Walt Disney Co. — a live-action remake of a 1998 animated hit featuring an all-star Asian cast, breathtaking cinematography and plenty of martial arts.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Sep 6, 2020
Activists call for ‘Mulan’ boycott over star’s Hong Kong stance
Activists are calling for a boycott of Disney’s live-action "Mulan” remake, citing a social media post from the lead actress in support of Hong Kong police.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 18, 2020
Disney parks are nearly empty and that seems to be the plan
The company's resorts have capped visitor numbers and enforced social distancing measures.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 13, 2020
Florida sets record with over 15,000 new COVID cases in a single day
If the U.S. state were a country, it would rank fourth in the world for the most new cases in a day.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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