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The Walt Disney Co was founded by Walter Disney, who is best known for creating such cartoon characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck and for pioneering theme parks. The group has theme parks in the US, Europe, Japan, China and Hong Kong.
People gather at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, in July 2022. Photo: Reuters
United States

Disney theme parks chief Josh D’Amaro to succeed Bob Iger as CEO

The 28-year Disney veteran will take the helm of the company after years of overseeing its largest business segment.

TV shows and streaming video

Disney needs a new CEO to succeed Bob Iger. Who’s in the running?

Robotics

Forget soulless humanoid robots like Tesla’s Optimus. This one’s more Wall-E

TV shows and streaming video

Mostly unseen footage shows the crazy year building world’s first Disneyland

The new documentary Disneyland Handcrafted on Disney+ reveals just how fragile the creation of California’s Disneyland was.

Workers construct the front gates of California’s Disneyland in a still from Disneyland Handcrafted, a new documentary on Disney+. Photo: TNS
Malaysia

Malaysia’s Michelle Yeoh nominated for worst actress Razzie

Three years after her historic Oscar win, Michelle Yeoh faces competition from Natalie Portman and Ariana DeBose for the dubious honour.

Hong Kong economy

Ex-Hong Kong Disneyland boss to take reins as CEO of Kai Tak Sports Park

Andrew Kam will take over from CEO John Sharkey, who is stepping down after a nearly 10-year stint.

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Viral stories

Filipino woman worships green statue for 4 years, finds out it is animated character Shrek

Woman treats green ogre figure with great reverence; says she will continue to worship ‘kind-hearted’ cartoon statue.

A woman in the Philippines spent four years worshipping a green Buddha statue, only to be told by a friend that it was a 3D-printed figure of the animated character Shrek. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/IG@thetropixs
Your Perfect Week

Our cheat sheet for what to do in Hong Kong, January 11-17

Disney on Ice skates into town, the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon takes over, and Cristal Room hosts a star Beijing chef.

United States

Warner Bros prefers Netflix, snubs Paramount’s updated takeover bid

Warner Bros board calls Paramount’s US$108 billion offer ‘risky leveraged buyout’ and reaffirms its commitment to US$82 billion Netflix deal.

American cinema

Hollywood in 2026: what to expect, from movies and China focus to ‘Dunesday’

Hollywood faces a pivotal year of change in 2026, with the potential Netflix/Warner deal, AI actors and nostalgia fever among key factors.

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Robert Downey Jnr attends the Marvel Studios Panel at SDCC in San Diego, California, in 2024. Avengers: Doomsday is currently scheduled to release on December 18, 2026. Photo: Getty Images
Horoscopes

Horoscopes: what’s your luck like in January 2026, Earth Ox month?

It’s going to be smooth sailing for the Dragon, Horse and Dog, but those under the Ox sign need to be careful while on the road.

The Chinese zodiac is comprised of 12 animals. Illustration: SCMP Graphics
India

Netflix-Warner deal sparks concern in India’s entertainment sector

Films in Indian cinemas could be screened for a shorter period before they move to Netflix’s streaming platform, an association warns.

Robotics

How a Chinese start-up is scaling 3D printing from sneakers to robots

Materials expert Wang Wenbin founded PollyPolymer in 2017 and developed a mature 3D-printing technology for footwear two years later.

United States

Paramount vs Netflix: Ellison guarantees US$40 billion for son’s Warner Bros bid

Pledge from Oracle’s co-founder is designed to quell financing fears as Paramount fights Netflix for control of Warner Bros Discovery assets.

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has agreed to personally guarantee US$40.4 billion in equity financing for Paramount’s US$108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Photo: TNS
Taylor Swift

All about the Taylor Swift-approved book, The God of the Woods by Liz Moore

In an episode of her new Disney+ docuseries, Swift listened to this Barack Obama-recommended book by Liz Moore – now it’s coming to Netflix.

The audiobook Taylor Swift was listening to in her The End of an Era docuseries, The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, is going viral. Photos: EPA, Riverhead Books
Fame and celebrity

Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, leaving US network ABC

Landmark deal with Google’s video giant ends a 50-year TV broadcast era and takes Hollywood’s biggest night fully online.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Malachi Barton, the second most Googled actor in the US in 2025

Barton was most recently in Disney’s Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires, is set to star in the Jonas Brothers’ Camp Rock 3 – and he’s BFFs with Ariana Greenblatt.

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Fame and celebrity

Dick Van Dyke turns 100: 5 things to know about the Mary Poppins star

We look back on what the actor – best known as chimney sweep Bert in Mary Poppins – has said about Walt Disney, James Bond and the key to ageing gracefully.

Dick Van Dyke has written the book 100 Rules for Living to 100: An Optimist’s Guide to a Happy Life. Photo: @paradigmtalentagency/Instagram
United States

Paramount counters Netflix with US$108 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros

Paramount’s offer came days after Netflix won a weeks-long bidding war to acquire Hollywood giant Warner Bros Discovery.

Japan

One-Punch Man and the human cost of Japan and South Korea’s soft power

Behind the multibillion-dollar export boom lies a hidden crisis of low wages, 60-hour work weeks and unliveable pressure on invisible staff.

United States

Netflix’s US$72 billion Warner Bros deal to reshape streaming landscape

Netflix’s acquisition gives it control of HBO Max, Harry Potter, and Game of Thrones, reshaping Hollywood and raising antitrust concerns.

Netflix is set to acquire Warner Bros Discoveryin a bold move set to redefine global entertainment. Photo: Shutterstock
American cinema

Review | Zootopia 2: Disney’s formulaic sequel delights with visual wit

Full of puns, visual gags and a song written by Shakira and Ed Sheeran seemingly on constant play, Zootopia 2 is a fun if predictable watch.

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Nick Wilde (left, voiced by Jason Bateman) and Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) in a still from Zootopia 2 (category I), directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard. Photo: Disney
China's economic recovery

Why China’s film industry is banking on Zootopia 2 being a smash hit

After a tough few months, Chinese cinemas are hoping that a string of imported animated releases can offer some relief.

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Fame and celebrity

Who is Corey Fogelmanis, the former Disney star in I Wish You All the Best?

The 26-year-old LGBTQ actor starred in Girl Meets World with Sabrina Carpenter and is BFFs with Conan Gray – so what else has he been in?

TV shows and streaming video

As Disney and Fox bet on micro dramas, what are they and why are they a hit?

They’re short, theatrical and shot ‘vertically’ for smartphones like TikTok videos. Micro dramas are on the rise – and Hollywood is watching.

A crew member watches a screen during the filming of a micro drama in Burbank, California. The emerging format is cheaper to produce than traditional dramas and movies, and is beginning to attract investment from big players. Photo: Los Angeles Times/TNS
TV shows and streaming video

K-dramas, anime and more to come from Disney+ in the year ahead

Disney+‘s bold 2026 line-up, revealed at Hong Kong Disneyland, features a host of new and returning K-dramas, anime hits, reality shows and more.

Hyun Bin in a still from Made in Korea, which debuts on December 24. Hyun Bin appeared at this year’s Disney+ Originals Preview event, which was held at Hong Kong Disneyland. Photo: Made in Korea/Hulu
American cinema

How Unbreakable redefined the superhero movie 25 years ago

Unbreakable, starring Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson, was not a hit at the box office upon release, but is now considered a masterpiece.

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Asian cinema

Can’t get enough of Another World? 10 animated films set in the afterlife

If you liked Another World, you will love these 10 afterlife animations, with subjects from rabbits and dogs to a pianist and a corpse bride.

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