Newspaper analysis 26.11.18

Disney's "The Lion King" Trailer Broke a Huge Record in One Day


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Disney is fueling our childhood fantasies with a slew of live-action reboots of the most classic hits. We’ve already been blessed with the magic of Beauty and the Beast, The Jungle Book and Christopher Robin, and soon, live-action versions of Aladdin, Dumbo, and Mulan will also be making their ways to the big screen. But the film getting a ton of buzz lately is undoubtedly Disney’s The Lion King. Yes, Simba is about to be crowned once more.

This is an example of soft news, as it's not that important.



Dalton Harris Opens Up About Homelessness And Abuse


DALTON HARRIS has spoken out about how his troubled childhood and early adult life which included abuse and a period of homelessness. The X Factor contestant, who has been consistently impressing judges with his vocal talent week after week, has revealed that he lived a life of poverty before appearing on the show. Harris, who is from Jamaica, grew up sharing two rooms with five siblings and other lodgers.

This is an example soft news as it's about a celebrity's life.


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