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Lesego Vorster animates a scene on a computer screen

Lesego Vorster: From Soweto to Disney+

Lesego Vorster: From Soweto to Disney+

The mission of Soweto-born Lesego Vorster has always been to increase the visibility of African stories.
FilmNovember 3, 202304:59 min
Cartoon characters Minnie and Micky Mouse on stage.

100 years of Disney: Catapulting cartoons to global fame

100 years of Disney: Catapulting cartoons to global fame

With $40 in pocket, Walt Disney made his way to Hollywood. 100 years and many films later, he leaves behind a legacy.
FilmOctober 16, 2023
Castle Neuschwanstein surrounded by lakes and mountains

Ludwig II: Bavaria's 'fairytale king' and his dream castle

Ludwig II: Bavaria's 'fairytale king' and his dream castle

August 25 marks the 178th birthday of Bavarian King Ludwig II. He's most famous for his Neuschwanstein Castle.
HistoryAugust 25, 2023
A still from the Netflix original animation series titled "Supa Team 4," showing four Black women superheroes, ready for action.

Africa's animation industry goes global on Netflix, Disney

Africa's animation industry goes global on Netflix, Disney

The release of Netflix original "Supa Team 4" is a taste of what's to come from Africa's animation industry.
CultureJuly 20, 2023
A still from an animated film showing a dog in rapper style clothing and a man dressed like Don Quichotte.

Annecy Film Festival: What is the future of animation?

Annecy Film Festival: What is the future of animation?

"Super Mario" and "Spider Man": Animation films are among the top hits of 2023. But what about the indies?
FilmJune 13, 2023
An mermaid sits underwater, looking up at the surface

Halle Bailey wows critics as 'The Little Mermaid'

Halle Bailey wows critics as 'The Little Mermaid'

The remake of the animated classic struggles to live up to the 1989 original film.
CultureMay 25, 2023
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In the spotlight

Film still from 'Sam: A Saxon': a man in a uniform sitting in a retro couch, looking pensive.

The amazing story of East Germany's first Black policeman

"Sam: A Saxon," the first German production for Disney+, tells of a Black GDR policeman and media star turned fugitive.
CultureApril 26, 2023
Peter Dinklage

Peter Dinklage's miff with Snow White

The "Game of Thrones" star has said "Snow White" depicts dwarfs in a "backward" way. But should looks determine a role?
DiversityJanuary 29, 2022