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Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Disneyland Paris Parade goes viral with Goofy's bhangra performance to Bollywood beats
In a moment packed with dhol beats, Disney magic and pure desi energy, Goofy, one of Disney's most beloved characters, broke into a bhangra routine during a parade at Disneyland Paris and the world cannot stop watching. The viral clip shows Goofy, dressed in his classic costume, dancing to the high-octane Bollywood track Hadippa, surrounded by thumping dhol drums and performers bursting with bhangra flair. With his signature lanky limbs in sync with traditional arm swings and stomping footwork, Goofy transformed Main Street into mini Punjab, to thunderous cheers from the crowd. First posted on TikTok by @hannahswholenewworld and later reshared on Instagram by @ the video is captioned: 'History was made at Disneyland as the park came alive with the vibrant colors, beats, and energy of Punjab! For the first time ever, a full Punjabi-themed parade stole the spotlight—featuring electrifying Dhol, traditional Bhangra, and joyful chants of 'Hadippa!' This beautiful celebration not only entertained visitors from around the world but also marked a powerful moment of cultural representation on a global stage. Truly, the spirit of Punjab danced through the Magic Kingdom!' The video has already garnered 2.4 million views with 139 thousand likes. A post shared by (@ Social media users were thrilled by the moment of cultural fusion. One user commented, 'Indian & Punjabi culture taking over the world stage.' Another user wrote, 'We got Goofy playing Dhol before GTA 6.' A third user said, 'Disneyland best place to present international music and culture awareness.' Another user commented, 'This is so awesome that Disney is embracing other cultures like Punjabi, India. I have traveled to India in the last 2 yrs, haven't done to one wedding yet but i Know the differences from North to central India, and I embrace it all. I need to travel to South India next, but India is such a large country, I need more money for travels Love the colors, music and no offense to any other state but Punjabi music is Lively! Love it!' Disneyland parades – held across parks in California, Paris and Florida – are famous for their dazzling floats, music, and costumed characters.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Square Enix makes major Kingdom Hearts 4 announcement after a long three year wait
After three long years of the trailer release, Disney and Square Enix have finally shared a gameplay sneak peek of Kingdom Hearts 4. Fans have been waiting for an update of the 15th instalment of the Kingdom Hearts franchise, presumably starting the 'Lost Master' story arc. Kingdom Hearts 4 is an action role playing game (RPG), serving as an alternative to Square Enix's Final Fantasy game franchise. It is connected to the fan-favourite RPG title, consisting of several well-known characters of the latter. Kingdom Hearts franchise falls under the Final Fantasy universe, but connects to a separate world of the Disney RPG universe. The trailer of Kingdom Hearts 4 was released almost three years ago, and no updates were provided by the developers until now. Kingdom Hearts X account thanks fans for their patience The official Kingdom Hearts X handle released screenshots of the upcoming sequel's gameplay. They also shared a heartfelt message for the fans who had waited for a long time to get a glimpse of the gameplay of the upcoming title. They wrote on X, 'We're currently working hard on Kingdom Hearts IV and will continue pouring ourselves into the game's development. We're dedicated to making this an experience that lives up to your expectations!'. To our Kingdom Hearts community,We're currently working hard on Kingdom Hearts IV and will continue pouring ourselves into the game's development. We're dedicated to making this an experience that lives up to your expectations! [1/2] The developers are seemingly back in full-force to release Kingdom Hearts 4. They shared their excitement in bringing the new title to the gamers, and thanked them for their continued support. "We are equally excited and can't wait to share more about Kingdom Hearts IV when the time is right. Until then, we appreciate your patience", they added. The new instalment will feature Disney characters like Donald, Goofy, beside popular Final Fantasy characters like Sora. They will team up to go up against villainous masterminds to save 'Quadratum' (based on Tokyo city) from extinction. The announcement trailer came out in April 2022, and fans have finally got a glimpse of how the gameplay will look. This instalment will mark a special occasion in the franchise's history as they will celebrate their 20th anniversary with the release.
Fast Company
12-05-2025
- Business
- Fast Company
What the world's biggest companies are getting wrong about innovation
For companies with unlimited resources, you'd expect unlimited innovation. So, why do so many get it so wrong? You know the ones: Global brands with innovation labs, million-dollar brainstorm budgets, and more Post-it notes than sense. Yet, despite their size and spending, they struggle to move beyond safe, incremental improvements. Here's the hard truth: Innovation isn't a function of size or money—it's a function of culture, mindset, and behavior. And ironically, it's often the very structures designed to protect large organizations that end up stifling their creativity. Let's talk about what's getting in the way, and what you can do instead. 1. BUREAUCRACY KILLS BREAKTHROUGHS Bureaucracy is the enemy of innovation. It requires too many approvals. Too much red tape. Too many people trying to 'perfect' an idea until all the originality is polished right out of it. I remember when we launched the Year of the Disney Side campaign—a project designed to show that 'everyone has a Disney side,' the playful, imaginative self that usually gets buried under work and mortgages. We wanted to prove it, not just say it. So, we took over a shopping mall in New Jersey, installed an opaque screen, and hid Disney characters behind it. As real shoppers walked by, the characters mimicked them; Goofy would shadow a tall man, Dopey would mimic a toddler. The reactions were magical. So much so that we ditched the actors we'd hired to kick things off because real people were giving us everything we needed. Over 25 million views. No media spend. Just pure, playful magic. Why did it work? Because I refused to run it through the typical corporate approval process. Everyone wants to 'add value,' which often means adding layers—layers that dilute the original spark. At the end, someone asked, 'Where's our logo?' I said, 'He's five foot two, has big black ears, and everyone loves him. He's in half the video. You're welcome.' The Lesson: The more hands-on an idea, the less impactful it becomes. True innovation needs ownership and speed—not a 12-person committee looking for consensus. 2. OVER-RELIANCE ON DATA, UNDER-RELIANCE ON INTUITION Data is great for measuring what already exists. But it rarely tells you what could exist. Imagine if Steve Jobs had built the iPhone based on consumer research. You'd probably still be carrying around a Blackberry with a stylus and a belt clip. Jobs didn't ask people what they wanted—he imagined what they didn't yet know they needed. Innovation doesn't start with a spreadsheet. It starts with a large companies, we often ask, 'What does the data say?' But the better question might be, 'What if?' The Lesson: Let intuition lead. Let data support. But don't let data decide whether or not you're allowed to dream. 3. TURNING DOWN IDEAS TOO EARLY Most breakthrough ideas don't arrive fully formed. They stumble in, messy and weird, wearing two left shoes. And yet, in many boardrooms, if the idea doesn't make immediate sense—or if it lacks a polished pitch deck—it gets tossed aside. We need to stop evaluating early-stage ideas with a red pen. That's why I use the SUN method: a behavioral framework to help teams shift from killing ideas to cultivating them. • Suspend Judgment. An idea might sound expensive, impossible, or even silly. But don't dismiss it. Early criticism shuts down creativity before it has a chance to grow. • Understand. Get curious. Why was the idea suggested? What problem is it trying to solve? What emotion does it tap into? • Nurture. Build on it. Don't say, 'No, because…' Say, 'Yes, and what if we…?' The Lesson: The next time someone shares an idea, don't ask 'Will it work?' Ask, 'What could make this work?' You'll be amazed at what survives—and thrives—when it's given a little daylight. Organizations that get innovation right protect it at the root. They don't rush ideas through the ROI gauntlet. They create cultures where curiosity, empathy, and playfulness aren't just encouraged; they're expected. Look at Disney Imagineering, where wild ideas are welcome and prototyping is play. Or Dyson, where 5,126 vacuum prototypes came before the one that worked. These companies don't treat ideas as fragile. They treat them as fuel. And they know that if you want breakthrough thinking, you have to create a space where being 'wrong' isn't punished, but part of the process. INNOVATION IS A BEHAVIOR, NOT A DEPARTMENT If you're a senior leader wondering why innovation feels stuck, don't look at your idea funnel. Look at your culture. Look at your habits. Big companies don't fail at innovation because they lack ideas. They fail because they crush them under the weight of perfection, process, and performance metrics. So, here's your challenge: Want bigger breakthroughs? Protect wild ideas. Be bold. And get out of your own way. The final deadline for Fast Company's Brands That Matter Awards is Friday, May 30, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Apply today.
The Citizen
23-04-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Beloved Empangeni SPCA pup is found
Goofy, the young Jack Russell cross that has been a resident at Empangeni SPCA for the last seven months, was on Wednesday morning safely reunited with his guardians. This after he was stolen from the SPCA's premises on Tuesday. ALSO READ: WATCH: Dumped, injured kitten rescued in Richards Bay Just before he went missing, Goofy was at the dip tank while rural dogs were being dipped against parasites – a daily occurrence at the SPCA in its quest to contribute to the health of rural animals. It was only once the dip tank area had been vacated that they realised Goofy was missing. The SPCA put out a plea online on Tuesday afternoon, urging anyone with information regarding Goofy's whereabouts to contact them. Inspectors were also out searching for Goofy in surrounding areas. 'We got a phone call from a member of the public who said he saw Goofy with a bunch of youngsters,' said Marina Visser, Empangeni SPCA chairperson. 'He recognised the dog, and then they were driving around this [Wednesday] morning and they found Goofy among another pack of dogs, but no person. 'The man took the dog and phoned the SPCA inspector, who collected Goofy.' Don't have the ZO app? Download it to your Android or Apple device here: HAVE YOUR SAY Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. For news straight to your phone invite us: WhatsApp – 060 784 2695 Instagram – zululand_observer At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
22-04-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Bring Goofy home! Empangeni SPCA offers reward for missing pup
EMPANGENI SPCA has posted a R1000 reward for information leading to the safe return of Goofy, the NPO's beloved Jack Russell-cross pup. Goofy has been a resident of the local SPCA branch for the last seven months, after being brought in as a stray and no takers for adoption. ALSO READ: Empangeni police locate human remains in Ndabayakhe He was last seen at the SPCA on Tuesday morning, in the vicinity of the dip tank. Only when the dip tank was vacated was it evident that Goofy had disappeared, presumed stolen. Empangeni SPCA has opened a case of theft at the local police station. Anyone with any information as to Goofy's whereabouts is urged to contact the SPCA on 071 1744746. Don't have the ZO app? Download it to your Android or Apple device here: HAVE YOUR SAY Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. For news straight to your phone invite us: WhatsApp – 060 784 2695 Instagram – zululand_observer At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
