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North Korea's now got its own version of the loveable Disney pantheon, but the phenomenon is revealing of much more than Americanization across the globe.

Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) is shedding its stake in A&E Television Networks for $3.03 billion to its joint-venture partners Walt Disney Co. (DIS) and Hearst Corp.

ABC's Once Upon a Time is ready to bring out the big guns in season two. Last week we learned that Sleeping Beauty and Mulan were cast, and now this week show creators Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis announced that three more fairy tale characters will be showing up in Storybrooke.

Walt Disney characters dancing on a lighted stage in a moment of national celebration -- as well as a brand-new theme song -- mark a cultural change for North Korea under the leadership of Kim Jong Un.

Given their potential to breathe life into a stale property, reboots will only continue. But they're not just for superheroes anymore. Here are five unlikely, unbelievable or just plain unnecessary reboots in the works.

And more masculine, too.

A rogue dolphin is terrorizing residents near a waterfront community just outside the city of New Orleans. The dolphin, which was left alone after Hurricane Katrina, has attacked at least three people who have entered the waters of Lake Pontchartrain in Slidell, La., ABC reported.

Say ?goodbye? to Travis and Ryan after Croatia serves as a substitute for Scotland and Disney plugs its Pixar film Brave.

There?s a green-tinged cloud circling Orlando as executives at Disney World and Universal Studios stare each other down with dollar-sign eyes to see who will become America?s most expensive theme park.

On the heels of the beloved science fiction author's passing this week, his collection of stories takes a ride on the Mars Lander and finds a home on the Red Planet.

Tinker Bell was in tears after April Spielman dressed up as the Disney character to make her boyfriend's first trip to Disney World as magical as could be when security denied her entry as Tinker Bell for allegedly looking too good.

The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) appointed Alan Horn as chairman of Disney Studios, replacing former chairman Rich Ross, who was forced out of the role in April, the company announced Thursday.

Having your iPhone stolen, especially while on a vacation, is everyone's nightmare. For Katy McCaffrey, the worst nightmare turned into a viral joke while aboard a Disney cruise when the theft of her iPhone led to Stolen iPhone Adventures, an album of photos taken by the thief retrieved from her iCloud, prompting Disney to investigate.

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Should it be William Levy?

Justin Bieber might admit to driving expensive cars and drinking beer, but whether or not he is newly single is left to speculation. The rumor mill is churning with word that the 18-year-old teenybopper and his former Disney star girlfriend, Selena Gomez, have broken up.

The Cannes Film Festival is indisputably one of the most anticipated film events of the year. It is associated with glamour, prestige, and cinematic brilliance. Yet the festival is also famous for its numerous scandals. This year Sean Penn's outburst during a press conference paled in comparison to past controversies that have occurred on the Croisette.

Raven Symone has been in the limelight since she just three-years-old when she first appeared on The Cosby Show as little Olivia. Part of growing up in the limelight is the gossip. Right now, Raven Symone is at the center of a gossip story claiming that she will be coming out as a lesbian. Symone is reportedly dating American's Next Top Model contestant AzMarie Livingston.

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS), the world's largest entertainment company, reported Tuesday that its second-quarter profit rose 21 percent, topping analysts' forecasts as solid results from theme parks offset a disappointing performance from sci-fi film John Carter.

Are Tyra Banks and Drake secretly dating? MediaTakeOut is reporting that the two, who are 13 years apart in age are romantically involved based off pictures of the two out together at Disney Land. Does that make Tyra a cradle robber? Check out the photos here.

Miley Cyrus is once again in the middle of a controversy. It's not her bra-less outings, too-skinny body or table dancing that is turning heads. New tweets and photos reveal that the starlet might be cutting herself.

Rich Ross stepped down as chairman of Walt Disney Co's movie studio after a less than three-year run that included the release of John Carter, one of the biggest flops in recent Hollywood history.

Rich Ross, Disney's studio chairman, has resigned after the entertainment company took a huge hit with the movie John Carter.

Rich Ross stepped down as chairman of Walt Disney Co's movie studio after a less than three-year run that included the release of John Carter, one of the biggest flops in recent Hollywood history.

This year's April 20th (a.k.a. National Weed Day) is being celebrated by the film community in two ways. Magnolia pictures is set to release the groundbreaking documentary Marley, based on the thoroughly intriguing life of Rastafarian sensation Bob Marley. In addition, the edgy California 90420 will also hit theaters. The film provides a radical exploration of the marijuana trade in the state of California.

American artist Thomas Kinkade passed away on Friday at the age of 54. A statement from his family reveals that he died in his Los Gatos home from what appears to be natural causes. Take a look at five things you may not have known about the late artist.

DeNA Co Ltd and Walt Disney Co said on Friday they would jointly develop mobile social games, marking another step in the Japanese gaming platform operator's quest to become a global player.

Disney has announced two upcoming sequels to their 2010 action adventure game, Epic Mickey. Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion will be released exclusively on the 3DS this fall, while The Power of Two, will come out on Oct. 1, 2012 for PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii.

These alumni of Disney have managed to stay cool.