Although Disney’s Peter Pan from 1953 is a truly magical animated film, its racial politics have long been criticized for being… not great. Allow me to refresh your memory by providing a link to the video of “What Makes the Red Man Red,” a song performed by Native American-themed characters with feathers in their hair and skin the color of a boiled dog. You probably don’t even need to look at it.
As the next in line for a modern live-action remake by Disney (after Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, etc.), it stands to reason that the studio will make an effort to make the 77-minute film more representative of modern audiences by reducing racism and expanding the cast.
Understandably, everyone responded well to these changes when the teaser for the Disney+ original film, now dubbed Peter Pan & Wendy, emerged a few weeks ago.
Instead, conservative media seized on the movie as the newest trivial battleground in the never-ending culture war, in which everything that doesn’t promote “values” from the 1950s is deemed “woke” and prompts a Tucker Carlson tirade.
The picture looks beautiful, and director David Lowry (who also directed the stunning fantasy The Green Knight a few years ago) seems to be on track to make enough interesting adjustments in the formula that the movie might serve a purpose (which is more than I can say for…other Disney remakes of late). There seems to be a subtle anti-family values movement at work here, with some of the Lost Boys having transitioned into girls.
The Crossover, based on Kwame Alexander’s acclaimed young adult novel, and a new Spanish-language series based on Journey to the Center of the Earth are both available this month on streaming services, in case you haven’t already canceled your membership in a fit of moral superiority (both drop April 5). Everything else that will be available on Disney+ this month is listed below.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian
An individual bounty hunter’s adventures are distant from the control of the New Republic. Another swashbuckler appears after the tales of Jango and Boba Fett in the Star Wars canon. The events of The Mandalorian take place after the Empire has fallen but before the First Order has taken power.
Where to Watch: Disney+
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
“The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder,” the second installment in the beloved series, continues the hilarious and heartwarming exploits of Penny Proud and her family as they attempt to deal with the challenges of adulthood.
Where to Watch: Disney+
Star Wars: The Bad Batch
Star Wars: The Bad Batch is an animated TV series that continues the story begun in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and serves as a spin-off series in its own right. The story follows the genetically upgraded clone warriors of Clone Force 99.
Where to Watch: Disney+
The Ghost and Molly McGee
Molly McGee, an optimistic tween, devotes her life to making the world a better place, righting wrongs, and bringing happiness to others. Scratch, on the other hand, is a gloomy spirit whose sole purpose in life seems to be to ruin everything good and bring pain to everyone.
Scratch’s attempt at a curse on Molly ends up binding him to her indefinitely.
Where to Watch: Disney+
The Crossover
The basketball careers of Josh and JB are legendary tales in their high school. They are also twins, although it is not hard to tell them apart. Tensions rise amongst the lads as they prepare for one of the most crucial matches of their life, and problems at home and school don’t help.
Where to Watch: Disney+
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Professor Trevor Anderson (Brendan Fraser), his nephew Sean (Josh Hutcherson), and their guide Hannah (Anita Briem) were trapped in a cavern during an expedition to Iceland. Following their only possible escape path, they travel through bizarre environments and come face to face with fantastic species, including dinosaurs, deep below the Earth.
Yet, when the volcanic activity around them worsens, they understand that they need to leave as quickly as possible.
Where to Watch: Disney+
Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks
Maritime rivals from the North and South meet on the Outer Banks for a head-to-head confrontation. Now that the global market has recovered from the drop caused by the COVID Epidemic, the outlook for Tuna Fleets is bright. Northern and Southern boats meet together in the Outer Banks for a head-to-head competition.
Where to Watch: Disney+
Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks Showdown
To compete with their southern counterparts, three captains from the north returned to the Outer Banks. The rising value of Atlantic bluefin has prompted captains to take greater risks in an otherwise perilous fishery.
This is a battle between the best boats in the North and the South, who are both for a piece of the blue gold pie.
Where to Watch: Disney+
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