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Your TV is watching youYour TV is watching you
Technology

Roku, Amazon, and practically every company in the streaming business are inventing new ways to make money off your data.

By Adam Clark Estes
Bob Iger’s Disney challenge: Solve the problem he helped createBob Iger’s Disney challenge: Solve the problem he helped create
Technology

The new CEO helped kick off the streaming era when he was the old CEO. Now Wall Street wants something else.

By Peter Kafka
Why Disney didn’t buy TwitterWhy Disney didn’t buy Twitter
Technology

Bots were fine. Nastiness wasn’t.

By Peter Kafka
Underground hip-hop is banned in Egypt. Now, it’s the soundtrack to Marvel’s Moon Knight.Underground hip-hop is banned in Egypt. Now, it’s the soundtrack to Marvel’s Moon Knight.
Explainers

The Disney+ show is scored by subversive Egyptian rap of the Arab Spring.

By Jonathan Guyer
One Good Thing: The cartoon dog who taught me how to be a dadOne Good Thing: The cartoon dog who taught me how to be a dad
One Good Thing

Bluey opened up my imagination and made the most boring part of parenting fun.

By Bryan Walsh
Luca is a Pixar fable about sea monsters, friendship, and pastaLuca is a Pixar fable about sea monsters, friendship, and pasta
Culture

Now streaming on Disney+, it’s a tale about accepting others — and yourself.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Loki gives Marvel’s beloved villain a charming second chanceLoki gives Marvel’s beloved villain a charming second chance
Culture

Tom Hiddleston and Owen Wilson’s Disney+ charm offensive works.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Disney thought the pandemic would have eased up by May. It has changed its mind.Disney thought the pandemic would have eased up by May. It has changed its mind.
Technology

You’ll have to wait until July to see Black Widow in theaters or at home.

By Peter Kafka
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier explores the modest, post-Endgame life of superheroesThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier explores the modest, post-Endgame life of superheroes
Culture

Problems such as rent, bills, and ongoing trauma didn’t go away when the Avengers defeated Thanos.

By Alex Abad-Santos
WandaVision was great. But its finale left me cold.WandaVision was great. But its finale left me cold.
Culture

The show’s decision to let Wanda off the hook for the pain she caused is baffling.

By Alex Abad-Santos
The 2 big reveals of WandaVision episode 7, explainedThe 2 big reveals of WandaVision episode 7, explained
Culture

As WandaVision ramps up toward its finale, the big reveals just keep on coming.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Brandy’s Cinderella: How Whitney Houston gave the world its first Black Disney princessBrandy’s Cinderella: How Whitney Houston gave the world its first Black Disney princess
Culture

Critics were cold when the film, now streaming on Disney+, debuted in 1997. Two decades later, it’s iconic.

By Aja Romano
WandaVision’s comic book connections, explainedWandaVision’s comic book connections, explained
Culture

Episode 3 of Marvel’s new Disney+ series brings it closer to House of M and hints at ties to S.W.O.R.D.

By Alex Abad-Santos
WandaVision is at its best when it gets weirdWandaVision is at its best when it gets weird
Culture

Marvel’s buzzy new Disney+ series wraps an intriguing superhero mystery in throwback sitcom trappings.

By Alex Abad-Santos
9 new movies to watch over the holidays9 new movies to watch over the holidays
Culture

Your year-end viewing sorted, from Wonder Woman 1984 to Pixar’s latest to Small Axe.

By Alissa Wilkinson and Alex Abad-Santos
Soul is Pixar’s most visually inventive film, and one of its most poignantSoul is Pixar’s most visually inventive film, and one of its most poignant
Culture

The newest from the animation studio combines jazz, comedy, and metaphysical inquiry in one glorious package.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Disney thinks you’ll be ready to see Black Widow in theaters by MayDisney thinks you’ll be ready to see Black Widow in theaters by May
Technology

Even after the pandemic upended the movie business, Disney is sticking to the status quo.

By Peter Kafka
Disney+ is planning more reboots, Star Wars, and Marvel galoreDisney+ is planning more reboots, Star Wars, and Marvel galore
Culture

What to expect from Disney’s streaming service in 2021 and beyond.

By Allegra Frank
A delicious feast of food moviesA delicious feast of food movies
Culture

Comedies, dramas, documentaries, and more to stream after you’ve had a good meal.

By Alissa Wilkinson
You don’t have to love Star Wars to dig The MandalorianYou don’t have to love Star Wars to dig The Mandalorian
Culture

Here’s a few things to know about Disney+’s Star Wars TV show if you’re not a Star Wars fan.

By Allegra Frank
Disney’s live-action Mulan is streaming on Disney+ after months of pandemic delaysDisney’s live-action Mulan is streaming on Disney+ after months of pandemic delays
Culture

The new film is now available as a premium add-on for $29.99.

By Vox Staff
What to watch this weekend, on all your favorite streaming platformsWhat to watch this weekend, on all your favorite streaming platforms
Culture

From indie gems to (maybe) the greatest movie of all time.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Beyond Mulan: The queerest films in the Disney canon
Culture

Disney films have always resonated with queer and trans audiences. Here are the gayest films in the canon.

By Aja Romano, Alex Abad-Santos and 1 more
This is the most important movie weekend of the yearThis is the most important movie weekend of the year
Culture

How Tenet, Mulan, and I’m Thinking of Ending Things perform has broad implications for the future.

By Alissa Wilkinson
The history of Mulan, from a 6th-century ballad to the live-action Disney movie
Culture

Mulan is the story of 1,500 years of shifting ideas about gender and virtue.

By Constance Grady
Why Mulan’s “I’ll Make a Man Out of You” became a pump-up playlist must-haveWhy Mulan’s “I’ll Make a Man Out of You” became a pump-up playlist must-have
Culture

The song was never culturally accurate. But it was always a bop.

By Constance Grady
What Mulan taught me about identity, honor, and drag saving ChinaWhat Mulan taught me about identity, honor, and drag saving China
Culture

Why Disney’s Mulan is a queer icon.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Mulan is coming to Disney+ for an extra $30Mulan is coming to Disney+ for an extra $30
Culture

Along with Tenet’s staggered release, it’s a sign of change.

By Alissa Wilkinson
One Good Thing: If you love Disney movies, this Disney+ documentary is essential viewingOne Good Thing: If you love Disney movies, this Disney+ documentary is essential viewing
Culture

The new film Howard tells the story of how Little Mermaid lyricist Howard Ashman brought new life to Disney animation.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman is dead at 43Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman is dead at 43
Culture

Boseman’s family said the actor was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer in 2016.

By Alex Abad-Santos
7 daring movie adaptations of literary classics7 daring movie adaptations of literary classics
Culture

And this weekend’s best new releases.

By Constance Grady, Alissa Wilkinson and 1 more
Pop culture unites us as Americans. Will streaming services change that?Pop culture unites us as Americans. Will streaming services change that?
Podcast
Culture

Listen to this episode of Today, Explained, Vox’s daily explainer podcast, to find out.

By Lauren Katz
Disney+ is a treasure chest of forgotten films and TV. Here are 6 gems to revisit.Disney+ is a treasure chest of forgotten films and TV. Here are 6 gems to revisit.
Culture

Disney’s long-awaited streaming service has arrived with a cavalcade of obvious and obscure content.

By Alex Abad-Santos, Emily St. James and 4 more
Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu will be bundled for $12.99. Netflix should be worried.Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu will be bundled for $12.99. Netflix should be worried.
Culture

Disney is aggressively crafting the service to be an end-all, be-all for streaming subscribers.

By Allegra Frank
Disney+ will launch in November for $6.99 per month. Here are 5 things to know.Disney+ will launch in November for $6.99 per month. Here are 5 things to know.
Culture

Disney’s Netflix competitor looks ... a lot like Netflix. But it’s more than just another place to watch movies.

By Allegra Frank