Tag : Disney

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Iwájú IReview – A Refreshing Bold Take That Celebrates the Beauty of Animation and Storytelling

Dana Abercrombie
When Hamid Ibrahim, the co-founder of African entertainment company Kugali, claimed in 2019 his company would “kick Disney’s ass,” many people were shocked by the...
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Disney’s Iwájú’s Olufikayo Ziki Adeola, Hamid Ibrahim and Toluwalakin Olowofoyeku On Bringing Nigeria To Disney

Dana Abercrombie
Iwájú is an original animated series set in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria. The exciting coming-of-age story follows Tola, a young girl from the wealthy island,...
Interviews

Tasha Cobbs Leonard Wants People to Experience the Black Church at Disneyland’s Celebrate Gospel

Dana Abercrombie
What is Celebrate Gospel? Just one of the most extravagant soulful events. Throughout the year, guests of all ages are invited to celebrate the powerful...
Interviews

Marvin Sapp Has Been Preparing for Disneyland’s Celebrate Gospel All His Life

Dana Abercrombie
Throughout the year, guests of all ages are invited to celebrate the powerful stories, rich history and vibrant songs of Black heritage with a variety...
TV

Afro-Futuristic “Iwájú” Is Coming to Disney+, Inspired by The Spirit of Lagos

Dana Abercrombie
Welcome to the world of Iwájú, a beautiful, original animated series set in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria. The exciting coming-of-age story follows Tola, a young girl...
TV

Disney Junior’s Ariel, An Animated Series Inspired by The Little Mermaid Is Coming 2024

Dana Abercrombie
Disney Branded Television has greenlit a new animated series for preschoolers, Disney Junior’s Ariel, inspired by the beloved story of The Little Mermaid. Announced by...
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Jeff Kinney Was Excited to Add a Horror Element to Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever

Dana Abercrombie
There’s nothing like the holidays. Time with your family and the joys of presents. It just might be the reason why kids suddenly start behaving...
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Producer Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster Jones Explains How Wish Pays Homage to Walt Disney

Dana Abercrombie
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ all-new musical comedy Wish takes audiences to the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so...