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'Mufasa: The Lion King:' Disney Reveals First Prequel Trailer | THR News Video

Disney has finally released the first trailer for 'Mufasa: The Lion King.' The film, directed by Barry Jenkins, serves as both an origin story and follow-up to Jon Favreau's 2019 movie 'The Lion King' which was based on the 1994 Disney animated classic of the same name. The new film will tell the backstory of Simba's father, Mufasa, an orphan who grew up to be a wise, powerful and compassionate ruler.

2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Are Announced

2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees , Are Announced. 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees , Are Announced. This year's honorees are Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band. This year's honorees are Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band. This year's honorees are Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band. Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang. Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang. Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang. Ozzy Osbourne and A Tribe Called Quest, NPR reports. . Ozzy Osbourne and A Tribe Called Quest, NPR reports. . John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, issued a statement about this year's inductees. Rock & Roll is an ever-evolving amalgam of sounds that impacts culture and moves generations, John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, via NPR. This diverse group of inductees each broke down musical barriers and influenced countless artists that followed in their footsteps, John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, via NPR. Additionally, the Musical Influence Award will go to Alexis Korner, John Mayall and Big Mama Thornton. Additionally, the Musical Influence Award will go to Alexis Korner, John Mayall and Big Mama Thornton. Additionally, the Musical Influence Award will go to Alexis Korner, John Mayall and Big Mama Thornton. The Musical Excellence Award will be given to Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick and Norman Whitfield. The Musical Excellence Award will be given to Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick and Norman Whitfield. The Musical Excellence Award will be given to Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick and Norman Whitfield. The Musical Excellence Award will be given to Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick and Norman Whitfield. The Ahmet Ertegun Award, which honors those who don't perform music but have made an impact in the industry, will go to Suzanne de Passe. The induction ceremony will take place on Oct. 19 and will stream live on Disney+. It will be available to view on Hulu the following day and will also air on ABC at a later date. It will be available to view on Hulu the following day and will also air on ABC at a later date

Disney to Ban Visitors Who Lie About Disabilities

Disney to Ban Visitors , Who Lie About Disabilities. The Walt Disney Company says that there has been an uptick in fraudulent disability claims at its parks from people attempting to gain Disability Access Services (DAS), 'New York Post' reports. . On April 15, the company said that anyone found to have lied about a disability to obtain these services will be banned from Disney parks permanently. . If it is determined that any of the statements a Guest made in the process of obtaining DAS are not true, the Guest will be permanently barred from entering the Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort, The Walt Disney Company, via statement. Any previously purchased Annual Passes, Magic Key passes, tickets and other park products and services... will be forfeited and not refunded, The Walt Disney Company, via statement. DAS allows people with disabilities to skip waiting in lines. The company's website previously indicated that the service was for “guests who have difficulty tolerating extended waits in a conventional queue environment due to a disability.”. The website has since been updated to read, , “DAS is intended to accommodate a small percentage of Guests who, due to a developmental disability like autism or similar, are unable to wait in a conventional queue for an extended period or time.”. At Walt Disney World, “in-person registration will no longer be available at theme park Guest Relations locations starting May 20, 2024,” Disney said. Instead, DAS registrations will take place via virtual video chat. . However, at Disneyland, guests can apply for DAS via either virtual chat or an "accessibility services" window beginning June 18. . Anyone who currently has DAS will be required to re-apply, 'New York Post' reports.

Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction Is Overturned

Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction , Is Overturned. New York's Court of Appeals overturned the movie mogul's 2020 rape conviction by a vote of 4-3 on April 25. According to the appeals court, trial judge James Burke "prejudiced Weinstein with 'egregious' improper rulings," AP reports. . For example, he let women bring forth allegations against Weinstein that he wasn't charged with. The action was an "abuse of judicial discretion," the appeals court said. . Without question, this is appalling, shameful, repulsive conduct that could only diminish defendant’s character before the jury, New York's Court of Appeals, via AP. Although this conviction has been overturned, the 72-year-old will remain in prison due to a separate 2022 rape conviction in Los Angeles. His lawyers have chosen to appeal that conviction as well. . Jennifer Bonjean, who helped free Bill Cosby from prison, issued a statement about the development. Jennifer Bonjean, who helped free Bill Cosby from prison, issued a statement about the development. A jury was told in California that he was convicted in another state for rape ... turns out he shouldn’t have been convicted and it wasn’t a fair conviction… , Jennifer Bonjean, Harvey Weinstein's attorney, via AP. It interfered with his presumption of innocence in a significant way in California, Jennifer Bonjean, Harvey Weinstein's attorney, via AP. On April 25, prosecutors said that "the legal issues identified by the New York Court of Appeal are not present in the Los Angeles County Case.". The Manhattan district attorney's office said they will "do everything in our power to retry this case, and remain steadfast in our commitment to survivors of sexual assault."

Google Fires More Staffers Following Protests Over $1.2 Billion Israel Deal

Google Fires More Staffers , Following Protests Over , $1.2 Billion Israel Deal. Google Fires More Staffers , Following Protests Over , $1.2 Billion Israel Deal. 'The Independent' reports that Google has fired at least 20 more workers following protests over the company supplying Israel with technology amid the Gaza war. 'The Independent' reports that Google has fired at least 20 more workers following protests over the company supplying Israel with technology amid the Gaza war. A group representing the fired workers said the total number of staff terminated for protesting is now over 50. . Internal turmoil at the tech giant revolves around 'Project Nimbus,' a 2021 contract for both Google and Amazon to provide the Israeli government with technology. . Internal turmoil at the tech giant revolves around 'Project Nimbus,' a 2021 contract for both Google and Amazon to provide the Israeli government with technology. . The $1.2 billion contract includes cloud computing and artificial intelligence services. . The $1.2 billion contract includes cloud computing and artificial intelligence services. . Last week, workers held sit-in protests at Google's offices in both New York and Sunnyvale, California. The protests were organized by the group No Tech For Apartheid, who said that 30 workers were fired following the initial sit-in. . According to Jane Chung, a spokeswoman for No Tech For Apartheid, Google has now fired "over 20" more workers, “including non-participating bystanders during last week’s protests.”. Google’s aims are clear: the corporation is attempting to quash dissent, silence its workers, and reassert its power over them, Jane Chung, a spokeswoman for No Tech For Apartheid, via 'The Independent'. In its attempts to do so, Google has decided to unceremoniously, and without due process, upend the livelihoods of over 50 of its own workers, Jane Chung, a spokeswoman for No Tech For Apartheid, via 'The Independent'. In its attempts to do so, Google has decided to unceremoniously, and without due process, upend the livelihoods of over 50 of its own workers, Jane Chung, a spokeswoman for No Tech For Apartheid, via 'The Independent'. Google has disputed the group's claims, stressing that the company carefully found that, “every single one of those whose employment was terminated was personally and definitively involved in disruptive activity inside our buildings.”