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entertainment5 months ago•1 min saved

Lilo & Stitch to Premiere on Disney+ with New Live-Action Film

The live-action 'Lilo & Stitch' will be released on Disney+ on September 3, 2025, featuring a cast including Sydney Elizabeth Agudong and Billy Magnussen, with a focus on Hawaiian culture and lush tropical visuals. Other notable streaming updates include the addition of 'Hot in Cleveland' to Catchy Comedy, the release of Spike Lee and Denzel Washington's 'Highest 2 Lowest' on Apple TV+, and new episodes of Disney Channel's 'Electric Bloom' and the film 'Jay Kelly' starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler. August will feature over 130 premieres to watch.

via TVLine|

#2025-movie #disney #entertainment

entertainment7 months ago•6 min saved

Lilo & Stitch Remake Sparks Debate and Breaks Box Office Records

The live-action remake of Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch' has sparked debate over its narrative changes, particularly its ending, which critics argue contribute to harmful stereotypes and the displacement of Hawaiians, contrasting with the original film's themes of family and resistance to colonial systems.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#colonialism #entertainment #hawaiian-culture

entertainment7 months ago•7 min saved

‘Lilo & Stitch’ Breaks Box Office Records Amid Fan Controversy

The live-action adaptation of 'Lilo & Stitch' has sparked controversy among fans due to significant changes from the original, including a more grounded story and altered themes of family and community, which some feel betray the original's emphasis on 'Ohana' and Hawaiian cultural critique. The new film shifts focus to Nani's struggles as a young caregiver and the importance of extended family, with a more optimistic ending that keeps the sisters together, reflecting modern interpretations of Hawaiian values.

via Gizmodo|

#entertainment #family #film-controversy

arts-and-culture1 year ago•0 min saved

"Highlights of the 61st Merrie Monarch Hula Festival"

Kaʻōnohikaumakaakeawe Kananiokeakua Holokai Lopes was crowned Miss Aloha Hula 2024 after a night of impressive hula performances, competing against 13 contestants in Hilo. Coming from a family of previous winners, Lopes danced for halau Ka Lā ʻŌnohi Mai O Haʻehaʻe and had to memorize an oli or chant as part of the competition, showcasing the years of preparation required for this prestigious title at the Merrie Monarch Festival.

via Hawaii News Now|

#arts-and-culture #dance #hawaiian-culture