Disney

Incredibles 2 and the corporatisation of hope

By Henry Bevan

Superheroes don’t just exist to save the day, as Brad Bird’s animation sequel proves.

Incredibles 2

By Hannah Strong

Family remains very much at the heart of Brad Bird and Pixar’s animated superhero sequel.

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Watch the first trailer for Tim Burton’s live-action Dumbo remake

By Adam Woodward

There’s thrills, spills and pink pachyderms in this early look at Disney’s latest live-action adventure.

Has the Netflix vs Disney streaming war already been won?

By Jack Kavanagh

Disney’s plans for a Star Wars TV series could prove the Death Star to Netflix’s Alderaan.

How Don Bluth changed the face of feature animation

By Shane O’Reilly

From his studio in Dublin, the American animator rivalled Disney during the 1980s and early ’90s.

Why Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is still loved 80 years on

By Nathanael Smith

Walt Disney’s first feature-length animation has lost none of its romance and magic.

Cars 3

By Elena Lazic

This latest Pixar sequel is a digitally-rendered blockbuster which celebrates the joys of the analogue world.

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Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge

By Adam Woodward

The fifth instalment in Disney’s swashbuckling franchise is scuppered by a certain Mr Depp.

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Who should play the Genie in the live-action Aladdin?

By Eve Watling

Will Smith is reportedly in talks to take over from Robin Williams in the iconic role.

Just how weird is Tim Burton’s Dumbo remake going to be?

By John Wadsworth

Will the director borrow any of the original’s surreal elements for his forthcoming live-action version?

Have Disney movies always had poor LGBTQ+ representation?

By Henry Bevan

The Beauty and the Beast remake is being hailed as progressive, but the studio’s animation vault is filled with queer subtext.

Seven great alternative fairy tale movies

By Elizabeth MacLeod

Twisted takes on classic stories, from The Company of Wolves to Black Swan and The Fall.

Beauty and the Beast

By David Jenkins

This luxuriant live-action refit of the beloved animated feature sees Disney extend its recent winning streak.

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This amazing VFX breakdown shows how The Jungle Book was made

By Little White Lies

See Baloo, Bagheera and co come to life via the latest computer animation technology.

Life, Animated

By Ewan Cameron

This touching documentary shows how cinema can be a vital tool in overcoming adversity.

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Pixar’s Day of the Dead film will feature an all-Latino cast

By Caitlin Quinlan

The animation house has released concept art and plot details for Coco.

How The Nightmare Before Christmas became a festive favourite

By Victoria Luxford

Henry Selick’s directorial debut is a gleefully macabre cinematic marvel.

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