Ethan Shanfeld Disney made quite a splash at its D23 Expo last weekend with a first look at Halle Bailey’s live-action “The Little Mermaid,” which earned over 104 million global views, Variety has learned exclusively. The clip takes viewers on a journey through the ocean before showing the shimmering underwater life of Ariel (Bailey), who teases her version of the iconic “Little Mermaid” song “Part of Your World.” “The Little Mermaid” teaser floated above those of all recent Disney live-action titles, including “Cruella” (68 million views), “Beauty and the Beast” (94 million views), “Alladin” (74 million views) and “Maleficent 2” (62 million views). Due to Queen Elizabeth II’s death on Thursday, “The Little Mermaid” metrics do not include views from the U.K., Ireland and Australia.
Disney+ Un-Bans Fart-Filled ‘Bluey’ Episode
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Pirates and Princesses that the episode “will roll out on U.S. platforms soon.”In the episode, titled “Family Meeting,” mom Chilli determines where dad Bandit is guilty of deliberately “doing a fluffy” or “making a brownie” on Bluey’s face. Bandit later admits that he did indeed fart in his daughter’s face, but not intentionally, saying, “Her face is at bum level.
It’s hard not to.”“Some of the Bluey content did not meet Disney Junior broadcast S&P in place at the time the series was acquired. Now that it is rolling out on other platforms, it is a great opportunity to reevaluate which is what we plan to do,” the spokesperson told the Disney fan site.It’s not the first time Disney has deemed an episode of the series from Brisbane’s Ludo Studio not fit for U.S. audiences.
A season two episode called “Dad Baby,” in which Bandit pretends to give birth, has never been available on Disney+ or Disney Junior, according to Australian site The Guardian. And two episodes that featured the term “ooga booga” were yanked from streaming in 2020 after complaints about the racist connotations. Wiktionary defines it as offensive slang and defines it as “mimicking an unspecific African or Aboriginal Australian language.” The wildly popular “Bluey,” is an international cult hit that now has an Emmy, a podcast, a hit album and a touring play.
Disney did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment. At press time, “Family Meeting” had not yet been added.
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Meghan Markle Pauses New Podcast Episodes In Light of Queen Elizabeth's Death
Meghan Markle and Spotify are hitting pause on upcoming episodes of, followingthe death of Queen Elizabeth, ET has confirmed.The podcast premiered last month and debuted on the top charts in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. releases new episodes every Tuesday. So far, the Duchess of Sussex has had conversations with Serena Williams, Mariah Carey and Mindy Kaling. Additional guests scheduled to appear are Constance Wu, Issa Rae, Lisa Ling, Margaret Cho and Ziwe. Markle is currently by her husband’s side in the U.K.
Meghan Markle Pauses New Podcast Episodes In Light Of Queen Elizabeth’s Death: Report
Meghan Markle and Spotify are hitting pause on upcoming episodes of “Archetypes”, following the death of Queen Elizabeth according to a report from People.
Meghan Markle Pauses New Podcast Episodes In Light of Queen Elizabeth's Death: Report
Meghan Markle and Spotify are hitting pause on upcoming episodes of, followingthe death of Queen Elizabeth according to a report from . The podcast premiered last month and debuted on the top charts in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. releases new episodes every Tuesday. So far, the Duchess of Sussex has had conversations with Serena Williams, Mariah Carey and Mindy Kaling. Additional guests scheduled to appear are Constance Wu, Issa Rae, Lisa Ling, Margaret Cho and Ziwe. Markle is currently by her husband’s side in the U.K.
Former ‘Below Deck Mediterranean’ Stars: Where Are They Now?
Leaving an impression. Over the years, Bravo viewers have seen Below Deck Mediterranean cast members come and go — but not before they brought the drama to the small screen.
Manchester United Women dealt injury blow ahead of WSL opener
Summer signing Rachel Williams will miss Manchester United Women's opening WSL game against previous club Tottenham on Saturday due to a knee injury.
Episodic TV Would Have You Believe Muslims Aren’t Funny, but Their Lack of Representation in Hollywood Is ‘No Laughing Matter’ (Guest Column)
A new report released by the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative investigates the portrayal of Muslim characters in TV, revealing that not only are Muslims nearly absent from episodic content, but they are still stereotyped in negative ways. The report, titled “Erased or Extremists: The Stereotypical View of Muslims in Popular Episodic Series” comes from Dr. Stacy L. Smith and the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, with support from Academy Award winner Riz Ahmed and his production company Left Handed Films, the Ford Foundation and Pillars Fund. The 2022 study explores quantitative and qualitative aspects of Muslim representation in 200 top-rated television shows from 2018 and 2019 aired in the U.S., U.K., Australia, and New Zealand, ultimately highlighting a disheartening reality. The full report is available here.
Man Charged With 1987 Sydney ‘Gay Hate’ Murder Of Raymond Keam Granted Bail
A 76-year-old Melbourne man, who was arrested last year, for the suspected “gay hate” murder of Raymond Keam in a Sydney Park in 1987, was granted bail on a $1 million surety.Trigger Warning: This story discusses a gay hate crime, which might be distressing to some readers. For 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat.Keam’s murder was among the spate of targeted killings of gay men and trans persons in Sydney and NSW between 1970 and 2010.
Aussie star unrecognisable as Boy Swallows Universe cast announced
Boy Swallows Universe has finally been announced and there are some big Aussie stars leading the show.WATCH: Travis fimmel in the Vikings season five trailerBased on the popular Australian book by Trent Dalton, the show will be led by Vikings star Travis Fimmel as Lyle Orlik, Aussie icon Simon Baker as Robert Bell and nostalgic H2O: Just Add Water star Phoebe Tonkin as Frances Bell.As for the leading child characters, Eli and Gus Bell will be played by Felix Cameron as Eli and Lee Tiger Halley as Gus.The adult cast have some serious acting chops between them, with Simon best known for his long-running role as Patrick Jane on The Mentalist.But it’s Travis who has caught fans’ attention in newly released promotional photos, as he’s sporting a very different look for the show.Travis Fimmel will be sporting a mullet as Lyle Orlik.For years he led Vikings as Ragnar Lothbrok, sporting everything from a heavy tattoos and a long braid to a shaved head and scruffy beard in the role - but we’ve never seen him with a mullet before!The Australian star appears with a “business in the front, party in the back” hairdo as Lyle Orlik, sporting a dangling earring and a few tattoos to match.Meanwhile Phoebe Tonkin, who most Aussie women will remember as Cleo in the iconic H2O: Just Add Water, is looking beachy as ever with wavy blonde locks in the promo photos.Phoebe Tonkin, who most Aussie women will remember as Cleo in the iconic H2O: Just Add Water, will play Frances Bell.Travis Fimmel, Simon Baker and Phoebe Tonkin will lead the cast, with other stars like Bryan Brown, Anthony La Paglia and Sophie Wilde joining them as Slim Halliday, Tytus Broz and Caitlyn Spies respectively.The rest of the supporting cast include the likes of
Travis Fimmel and Simon Baker Head Cast of Netflix Series ‘Boy Swallows Universe’
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Travis Fimmel (“Vikings,” “Warcraft”), Simon Baker (“The Mentalist,” “Breath”) and Phoebe Tonkin head the adult cast of “Boy Swallows Universe,” an Australia-set fantasy-drama series. Production has now begun in Brisbane, Queensland. The eight-part limited series is an adaptation of Trent Dalton’s international best-selling novel “Boy Swallows Universe” and is being produced by Brouhaha Entertainment, together with Anonymous Content and Chapter One, for streaming platform Netflix. “Boy Swallows Universe” follows working-class Brisbane teenager Eli Bell in a whirlwind story about drug addiction, ex-cons, poverty, violence and the discovery of hope through the power of love. Dalton has pitched the story as involving “a boy who receives a message on a red rotary dial phone in a secret underground room that tells him he must bust into Brisbane’s notorious Boggo Road Prison to save his mum’s life on Christmas Day.”
Netflix’s ‘Boy Swallows Universe’: Travis Fimmel, Simon Baker & Phoebe Tonkin To Front Aussie Drama From Brouhaha Entertainment, Anonymous Content & Chapter One
Netflix’s series adaptation of Australian novel Boy Swallows Universe has unveiled its cast, and first images from the shoot have been released.
Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon announces own radio show, Song Chest Radio Hour
Bon Iver‘s Justin Vernon is launching his own monthly radio show – Song Chest Radio Hour will share its first edition this weekend.The first edition of Song Chest Radio Hour will air on the station on Sunday night (September 4) at 5pm CT (11pm BST), and will be available to listen to via Radio Milwaukee’s website and app.In a statement on the band’s Twitter account, the show – which will air on Radio Milwaukee – promises “to try and spread some love, joy, and acceptance through playing some songs you love and enjoy”.Find out all the details on Song Chest Radio Hour below.Tune in for the first episode this Sun 9/4/22 @ 5pm CT on @RadioMilwaukee; listen live or stream via the station’s app/website https://t.co/bpf5NMdiNa. Archived recordings available on MixCloud.
WeirDo, the popular children's book series by Anh Do Banned in the US
The Australian has reported that the popular WeirDo series was banned in public schools in Central York district in Pennsylvania in November 2020.
Australian festival Beyond The Valley unveils 2022 line-up led by Nelly Furtado, Kaytranada and Denzel Curry
In partnership with Beyond The ValleyAustralian music festival Beyond The Valley has announced the line-up for the 2022 edition, featuring the likes of Nelly Furtado, Kaytranada, Denzel Curry and more – see the full line-up below.The camping festival in Hesse, Victoria will run for four days at the very end of 2022, kicking off on Wednesday December 28 and wrapping up on New Year’s Day. Joining Furtado – whose set will be an Australian exclusive – Curry and Kaytranada on the line-up are DJ-producers Diplo, Bicep (performing a live set) and Honey Dijon, alongside Aussies Dom Dolla, HAAi and Flight Facilities.Tkay Maidza, Yung Lean, Aitch and Yeat join Curry on the hip-hop front, while Confidence Man, Lime Cordiale, Vera Blue and Kee’ahn are among the bill’s live performers.
Below Deck Med’s Hannah Ferrier Recalls Her ‘Strange’ Encounter With Rachel Hargrove Ahead of Austen Kroll Feud
An unexpected Below Deck crossover. Following Rachel Hargrove‘s public feud with Austen Kroll, Hannah Ferrier opened up about her own encounter with the chef.
Coronation Street's Alexandra Mardell's exciting new TV role after quitting soap
Following her exit from Coronation Street, Alexandra Mardell has landed a new and exciting TV role in the comedy world.The actress, 29, who used to play Emma Brooker in the hit soap opera, will feature in ITV’s The Family Pile, a brand-new comedy set to air next year. Alexandra will star alongside a host of actors including Amanda Abbington in the series which follows four sisters who have lost their parents and are packing up the family home to sell – a huge moment which will be explored mainly from the comedic side.