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Maui in Disney’s Moana: An obese and insulting stereotype?

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Jeff

The image of Maui in Disney’s upcoming movie “Moana” has triggered some anger.  Some say the body of Maui, played by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, is obese, an insulting stereotype of Polynesian men.  This picture, from Samoan Rugby player Eliota … Continue reading →

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“Cars 2″ Goes Drifting into Tokyo

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Dino-Ray

It looks like our favorite Disney animated feature film about talking automobiles with hearts of gold, Cars is international for their sequel. Based on the new theatrical trailer, it looks like they are spending some time in Tokyo. OK. I … Continue reading →

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Disney Makes ‘High School Musical’ Their 3rd Chinese Production

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Tim

Disney is remaking its hit film High School Musical as a Chinese movie. This film marks Disney’s third co-production in China after The Magic Gourd in 2007 and this year’s Trail of the Panda. The film will feature six newcomers … Continue reading →

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Disneyland: Next Stop Shanghai

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Tim

As someone who grew up in the U.S., I never really got the Disney bug as a child. Maybe it’s because I grew up in New York, far away from either Disneyland and Disneyworld. My first experience with Disneyland wasn’t … Continue reading →

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