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Dayo Wong in a still from The Last Dance. Photo: Emperor Motion Pictures

5 movies and TV shows to watch in Hong Kong this weekend, Nov 8-10

New Hong Kong cinema release The Last Dance, Netflix film Babylon and Disney+ Korean drama series Gangnam B-Side all make our list this week.

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What sets Disney cruises apart from its parks? The luxury experience

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On This Day | Hong Kong inks deal to build Disney theme park in 1999 – SCMP archive

Meet Maria Cahill, wife of Wizards of Waverly Place star David Henrie

Cahill was an avid dancer growing up and went on to win beauty pageants; she suffered 8 miscarriages but had her first child 9 months after receiving a blessing from the Pope – now she’s a mum of 3.

Meet Maria Cahill: David Henrie’s wife is close with Selena Gomez, his Wizards of Waverly Place co-star, and was a pageant queen – she had her first child after a blessing from Pope Francis. Photos: @maria.cahill, @davidhenrie/Instagram

He wore out his Tron VHS tape. Now he’s making his 2nd Tron game

Mike Bithell of Bithell Games talks about Tron: Catalyst, whose 2025 release ties in with Tron: Ares, the next film in the sci-fi saga.

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Outrage as China tourist strikes Winnie the Pooh actor at Shanghai Disneyland

Disneyland costumes have a lot of metal support bars, increasing likelihood of injuries.

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Hong Kong Disneyland to raise ticket prices by as much as 13%

One-day tickets will cost 5 to 7 per cent more and annual membership prices will increase by 3 to 13 per cent starting Wednesday.

Visitors at the entrance of Hong Kong’s Disneyland theme park. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Joker 2 to Wicked, 12 Hollywood movies to watch in autumn 2024

Blockbusters, sequels and prequels, from It Ends With Us to Wicked and sequels to Moana, Joker and Gladiator – here is a selection of the Hollywood films coming to cinemas near you this autumn.

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Meet Bella Thorne: Zendaya’s Disney co-star, who was on OnlyFans, is moving on

Thorne ditched Disney for horror films and shows like American Horror Stories; these days, she’s starring in a new film with Ryan Phillippe, while preparing for her wedding and calling out Ozempic

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Shanghai woos tourists with 700 shows featuring top global artists

Shanghai targets 20,000 extra overseas visitors with high-profile China Shanghai International Arts Festival, aiming to boost the city’s economy and international standing.

Shanghai has been actively developing cultural tourism, banking on concerts and operas to lure visitors. Photo: Bloomberg

Who is Skai Jackson, the pregnant Disney star who was recently arrested?

The Jessie star has a history of controversy, having feuded with Bhad Bhabie and Azealia Banks – during her arrest, she told police she was happily engaged and expecting with her boyfriend

Skai Jackson is reportedly engaged and expecting. Photo: @skaijackson/Instagram

Disney drops bid to have restaurant death suit tossed over victim’s Disney+

The firm earlier argued that a widower, whose wife died of a food allergy, couldn’t sue because of a clause in his TV streaming agreement.

Disney says man can’t sue over wife’s death because he signed up for Disney+

Kanokporn Tangsuan allegedly died of an allergic reaction after eating a meal at Disney World that a waiter ‘guaranteed’ was allergen-free.

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Hong Kong Disneyland plans Marvel-ous time with coming Spider-Man attraction

City’s Disney resort hints Spidey to make big appearance fighting a major villain, after fan expo event unveils new offerings.

Hong Kong Disneyland has hinted the web-slinging superhero will be at the centre of the action for its coming attraction. Photo: Handout

Shanghai Disney adding Spider-Man-themed ride to ensnare Chinese visitors

The forthcoming attraction, which will offer guests a high-speed, fully immersive experience, is based on the popular Marvel Super Heroes.

Shanghai Disney Resort, which encompasses the Disneyland theme park, hotels and Disneytown and Wishing Star Park areas, began operations in 2016. Photo: Kyodo

Meet Disney CEO Bob Iger’s multifaceted TV journalist wife, Willow Bay

It has emerged that Disney CEO Bob Iger and his wife are considering buying a US$50 million stake in a women’s football team – so who is the multi-millionaire’s partner, Willow Bay?

‘Disney princess’ Japan mother teaches others to live like her in ‘castle’

A mother of three in Japan has become a social media hit in China for transforming herself daily into a Disney princess, both in looks and behaviour.

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Meet Candace Bure’s lookalike daughter, who’s dating Bradley Steven Perry

Another day, another Hollywood relationship hard launch – and this time Disney meets Hallmark as Bradley Steven Perry appears to be dating actress Natasha Bure, so what do we know about her?

Meet Natasha Bure, Full House star Candace Bure’s daughter, Bradley Steven Perry’s girlfriend ... and a star in her own right. Photo: @natashabure/Instagram

Meet Ross Lynch, who Troye Sivan gave a lap dance to for ‘One of Your Girls’

The Australian musician gave the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina actor Ross Lynch a seductive lap dance at his recent concert in London, fuelling romance rumours

Meet Walt Disney’s billionaire-bashing grandniece, Abigail Disney

From her strong opinions on taxes to criticising wealth accumulation, here are 5 things you need to know about the multimillionaire Disney heiress

Editorial | Time to dust off plans for Disney expansion

On the back of a strong rebound in visitor numbers, Hong Kong Disneyland stands to benefit along with the city from a massive taxpayer investment while the city’s integration with the Greater Bay Area only enhances its prospects.

Visitors at Hong Kong Disneyland, which reduced its net losses by 83 per cent to HK$356 million (US$45.6 million) in 2023. Photo: SCMP / Jonathan Wong

Does Singapore deal with Disney Cruise Line mean ship has sailed for Hong Kong?

Hong Kong’s two cruise terminals have still to recover from Covid-related lockdown.

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Disney Dream, one of the company’s cruise ships, in Portugal last year. Photo: Getty Images

Hong Kong Disneyland posts 83% reduction in losses in post-pandemic rebound

Despite recording ninth straight year of losses, theme park’s revenue soared 156 per cent to HK$5.7 billion last year as visitors return.

Meet Zac Efron’s younger brother Dylan, who’s joining The Traitors Season 3

Zac Efron’s little brother Dylan is about to join Sam Asghari and Chrishell Stause on The Traitors Season 3 – and the Disney alum is feeling confident that his sibling might win the show

China zoo ditches slimming plan for fat big cat resembling Disney character

A popular big cat at a zoo in China, that is said to look like a famous Disney cartoon character, has been taken off a diet plan because its keepers say an old leopard cannot change its spots.

An overweight leopard at at zoo in China is pulling in the crowds because it looks like a character from an animated Disney film. Photo: SCMP composite/Sina.com/YouTube

Mary Poppins songwriter, Richard Sherman, dies at 95

Richard Sherman, a man behind famed Disney songs that delighted generations, such as “It’s a Small World (After all)” and Mary Poppins’ songs, died on Saturday, the Walt Disney Co announced on its website.

Richard Sherman, the writer behind songs in classic Disney movies such as “Mary Poppins” and “The Jungle Book” died on Saturday at the age of 95. Photo: Reuters

Who is Jeannie Mai, and what’s going on with her divorce from Jeezy?

Mai made a name for herself on How Do I Look?, The Real and Dancing with the Stars, but now she’s making headlines for her messy divorce – here’s what you need to know about her

Who is John Lennon’s half-Japanese lookalike son, Sean Ono Lennon?

The sons of Paul McCartney and the late John Lennon released their song ‘Primrose Hill’ earlier this month and fans are going wild for it … but what exactly do we know about Sean Ono Lennon?

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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.
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27 August, 2024
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