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In an attempt to accurately portray the landscapes in this historical film, directors chose to film multiple scenes in the controversial province of Xinjiang, China. “It’s hard to watch the movie and not think about the horrible things that have happened in these places,” sophomore Ava Green said.

Boycotts against Disney’s live-action Mulan

September 16, 2020

Even though over the past years, Walt Disney has improved its representations of international characters, however, the company still struggles to accurately portray each culture. Inaccurate depictions of racial stereotypes in several Disney movies such as Mulan, Aladdin, Pochahontas, Dumbo, Moana, Princess and the Frog, Aristocats, and The Little Mermaid, cause our society to view other races negatively. With the lack of deeper research, Disney continues to westernize and stereotype foreign characters to satisfy their western audiences.

Disney’s stereotype misinterpretations

December 19, 2019

Is Disney the hero or the villain?

Ashu Ebot-Tabi and Dominik Perez

December 18, 2019

Disney: a name synonymous with integrity, quality and family-friendly values. Since their 1923 inception, the company evolved from a small Burbank animation studio into an entertainment juggernaut never before seen, with current CEO Bob Iger more powerful than founder Walt Disney himself. Over the years Disney built up an...

Released on November 12, Disney’s new streaming service Disney Plus plays host to a variety of movies and TV shows like “That’s So Raven,” “Mulan,” “Lizzey McGuire” and a variety of others. Viewers can browse 612 movies and 156 TV shows. The service received 10 million subscribers on launch day, a number that is projected to keep growing.

Where dreams come true: Disney+

November 14, 2019

Let’s get down to business to defeat the haters of a live-action Mulan

Let’s get down to business to defeat the haters of a live-action Mulan

September 18, 2019

The representations of Asians in the film industry and media has come a long way since the 1930s with actress Anna May Wong in the film The Good Earth. Media entertainers like Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, K-pop group BTS, and Constance Wu all helped give the Asian community an opportunity in the Hollywood industry.

Asian Invasion: Asian representation in film industry on the rise

February 11, 2019

The first High School Musical movie premiered on January 20, 2006. The franchise soon became one of Disney's classic movie hits and went on to release three more in the franchise. Disney plans on releasing the fourth and final sequel to the series, High School Musical: East Meets West. The official release date remains unknown however, viewers can watch the new movie on Disney Channels streaming service, Disney+.

The ultimate guide to the latest High School Musical

February 5, 2019

Magic mirror on the wall, does Disney influence us all?

Magic mirror on the wall, does Disney influence us all?

December 10, 2018

Coach Jeffrey Bettis poses as a ballerina to mimic the ballet form of The Nutcracker. Bettis stood on his tippy-toes and smiled as if he starred as Clara. “I lost a portion of my dignity when I agreed to do this,” Bettis said.

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms: Disney’s adaptation

November 16, 2018

Based on Madeleine L’Engle’s famed children’s classic of the same name, the new film A Wrinkle in Time seeks to retain the story’s original charm and power while updating it for the modern era. The plot follows Meg Murry, her younger brother Charles Wallace, and her acquaintance and love interest Calvin O’Keefe on a journey across the universe to save her father from an evil force.

A Wrinkle in Time entertains but fails to understand its source material

March 15, 2018

The Diversity Council takes on the Disney Youth Leadership Program in Epcot. The students took home leadership and teamwork skills provided by Disney executives in order to better the NC community.

Diversity Council takes on Disney

October 30, 2017

Two NC students find inspiration in symbols and songs from Disney's classic Beauty and the Beast.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast successfully revamps a “tale as old as time”

March 20, 2017

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