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North Wales Live
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
Disney+ gives streamers a subscription for £1.99 a month - but it's ending soon
Streaming fans in the UK looking to grab a deal on Disney+ are in luck because the company is handing out the service for only £1.99 per month. The House of Mouse currently has a deal where shoppers can get four months of Disney+ for £1.99 - less than a Costa coffee. But there's something Brits need to know. The deal is ending pretty soon on June 30 so for those who may have fell off the service or want to explore what new shows and series are playing, now is the time to act. You can grab the deal here. Disney enthusiasts can now enjoy a plethora of Marvel Cinematic Universe shows, including WandaVision, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Loki, Hawkeye, Moon Knight, and Ms. Marve l - all for less than the price of a Starbucks or for less than a meal deal. The service also boasts an array of Star Wars series, such as Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Ahsoka, The Mandalorian, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and The Clone Wars, ensuring there's ample content to keep viewers entertained for months. Classic Walt Disney animated film s like Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Hocus Pocus, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and The Lion King are also available for your viewing pleasure. Moreover, there are a host of new shows slated for release in June, including Snow White (June 11), Ironheart (June 25), season 4 of FX's The Bear (June 26) and the gripping new sci-fi drama, Alien: Earth (August 13). These join recent hits and critically acclaimed series like The Stolen Girl. This enticing offer lasts for four months, allowing streaming fans to indulge in the service until November for less than what most would spend on a Starbucks. However, it's worth noting that the £1.99 deal is for the Standard with Ads version, meaning viewers will have to tolerate ads while watching their favourite shows, which could be a tad irksome. There's tons of great reviews on Trustpilot about Disney+. One streamer said: "Very good selection, friendly support and easy to cancel if you need to. Very easy to navigate their site and the openness and transparency they show should be a model for others.". However, one shopper did complain about the amount of ads. They added: "Way too many adverts. Luckily I got it free for 3 months, but would not pay to extend it." However, if shoppers would rather avoid Disney Plus, there are alternatives to consider snapping up. Sky has a number of streaming deals, including the Sky Stream service for £15 a month. Sports fans can also watch DAZN for free for a limited time thanks to a trial deal.
Wales Online
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Disney+ gives streamers a subscription for £1.99 a month - but it's ending soon
Disney+ gives streamers a subscription for £1.99 a month - but it's ending soon Disney Plus is handing out some super cheap subscription months - but be quick Disney+ rare subscription sale ends soon Streaming fans in the UK looking to grab a deal on Disney+ are in luck because the company is handing out the service for only £1.99 per month. The House of Mouse currently has a deal where shoppers can get four months of Disney+ for £1.99 - less than a Costa coffee. But there's something Brits need to know. The deal is ending pretty soon on June 30 so for those who may have fell off the service or want to explore what new shows and series are playing, now is the time to act. You can grab the deal here. Disney enthusiasts can now enjoy a plethora of Marvel Cinematic Universe shows, including WandaVision, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Loki, Hawkeye, Moon Knight, and Ms. Marvel - all for less than the price of a Starbucks or for less than a meal deal. The new live-action Snow White movie is on Disney+. (Image: Disney ) The service also boasts an array of Star Wars series, such as Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Ahsoka, The Mandalorian, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and The Clone Wars, ensuring there's ample content to keep viewers entertained for months. Classic Walt Disney animated films like Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Hocus Pocus, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and The Lion King are also available for your viewing pleasure. Moreover, there are a host of new shows slated for release in June, including Snow White (June 11), Ironheart (June 25), season 4 of FX's The Bear (June 26) and the gripping new sci-fi drama, Alien: Earth (August 13). These join recent hits and critically acclaimed series like The Stolen Girl. Get Disney+ for £1.99 a month £1.99 Disney+ Buy Here Product Description Disney+ has brought back its popular deal that lets new and returning customers join its Standard with Ads plan for £1.99 per month for four months. This enticing offer lasts for four months, allowing streaming fans to indulge in the service until November for less than what most would spend on a Starbucks. However, it's worth noting that the £1.99 deal is for the Standard with Ads version, meaning viewers will have to tolerate ads while watching their favourite shows, which could be a tad irksome. There's tons of great reviews on Trustpilot about Disney+. One streamer said: "Very good selection, friendly support and easy to cancel if you need to. Very easy to navigate their site and the openness and transparency they show should be a model for others.". Article continues below However, one shopper did complain about the amount of ads. They added: "Way too many adverts. Luckily I got it free for 3 months, but would not pay to extend it." However, if shoppers would rather avoid Disney Plus, there are alternatives to consider snapping up. Sky has a number of streaming deals, including the Sky Stream service for £15 a month. Sports fans can also watch DAZN for free for a limited time thanks to a trial deal.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Crews tackle 'accidental' blaze in pub garden
Fire crews have tackled a large blaze in the garden of a pub which left the area badly damaged. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the incident at The Falcon on Princes Street in Huntingdon at about 05:57 BST on Thursday, with teams from Huntingdon and St Neots attending. A spokesperson for the service said: "Firefighters arrived to find a large fire in the open involving tables, chairs, fencing and decking. They extinguished the fire using hose reels." The service added that the cause of the fire was accidental. A spokesperson for The Falcon said they had received "a lot of community support" and hoped to get the area restored soon, as well as thanking the fire fighters for their help. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service
BBC News
a day ago
- General
- BBC News
Crews tackle 'accidental' blaze in Huntingdon pub garden
Fire crews have tackled a large blaze in the garden of a pub which left the area badly damaged. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the incident at The Falcon on Princes Street in Huntingdon at about 05:57 BST on Thursday, with teams from Huntingdon and St Neots attending.A spokesperson for the service said: "Firefighters arrived to find a large fire in the open involving tables, chairs, fencing and decking. They extinguished the fire using hose reels."The service added that the cause of the fire was accidental. A spokesperson for The Falcon said they had received "a lot of community support" and hoped to get the area restored soon, as well as thanking the fire fighters for their help. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Al-Ahram Weekly
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
A legacy to remember: Father of Egyptian cinematic realism Salah Abu-Seif
The late renowned filmmaker Salah Abu-Seif, one of Egypt's most profound voices, had directed more than 40 films over nearly five decades, firmly establishing himself as the father of Egyptian cinematic realism. Abu-Seif's career shaped Egypt's cinematic landscape and gave the lower and middle classes a long-overdue place on the silver screen. Born on 10 May 1915 in the working-class Cairo district of Boulaq, Abu-Seif was no stranger to hardship. This background informed his lifelong commitment to portraying social realities. His journey into cinema began unconventionally. He worked in a textile company until his broad knowledge of film caught the attention of a visiting director. Soon after, he joined Studio Misr, where he worked first as an accountant and then as a film editor for a decade. He also directed several documentaries and released his debut feature, Always in My Heart, in 1946. Initially, Abu-Seif experimented with various genres: romance, historical epics, light comedies, and Bedouin dramas. A turning point came with The Falcon (1950), which was partly filmed in Italy. There, he encountered Italian neorealism, which deeply impacted his cinematic language. Upon returning to Egypt, he became more resolute in creating films that reflected society's real struggles. His 1952 film The Foreman Hassan (El-Osta Hassan) is widely considered his first true realist masterpiece, marking the start of his mature phase. From 1952 until the 1967 defeat, Abu-Seif directed 20 major works that dissected Egypt's social and political fabric. During this period, he directed 20 films, starting with Raya and Sakina (1953) and ending with his memorable A Woman's Youth (1956), Between Heaven and Earth (1960), Don't Put Out the Sun (1961), Not Time for Love (1963), etc. His films tackled a wide range of issues: The Monster (1954) examined crime and poverty; The Strong Man (1957) explored the merger of money and power; Cairo 30 (1966) critiqued pre-revolutionary political corruption; The Second Wife (1967) and I Am Free (1959) addressed the intersection of gender, oppression, and personal agency. His narratives often linked sexuality and class struggle, showing how those in power usually exploited the vulnerable, most poignantly portrayed in characters played by Soad Hosny, who either succumbed to or defied the patriarchal forces around them. "Salah Abu-Seif was, like many others, devastated by the 1967 defeat, and this impact is quite evident in the quantity and quality of his output thereafter. During the following 22 years, he directed only 12 films, including two parts in two films, Three Women (1969) and First Year of Love (1976), and a remake of his own film You Get Your Deserve, in colour under the title The Criminal (1978), and a TV film, Mr Dog (1994). The best of these films weren't close to his previous masterpieces. He was living on past glories while new and promising directors began to emerge," Ashraf Gharib wrote. Critics lauded Abu-Seif not just for his themes but for his craft. He innovated editing techniques to draw symbolic parallels — for example, cutting between a poor home and a wealthy one by showing the same household objects in each. This visual storytelling, influenced by Soviet montage theory, deepened the viewer's understanding of Egypt's class divide. Though revered, Abu-Seif often encountered difficulties with Egypt's censors. His film The Trial 68 (Al-Qadia 68), which delved into post-1967 national trauma, was banned until it gained international acclaim. At its premiere, he and his son were physically assaulted — an incident underscoring the political risks embedded in his work. Internationally, his voice did not go unnoticed. His films The Monster (El-Wahsh, 1954) and The Leech (Shabab Emaraa, 1956) were screened at Cannes, while The Adventures of Antar and Abla (Mughamarat Antar wa Abla, 1948) entered the festival's competition in 1949. He also participated in Venice and Berlinale, positioning Egyptian cinema globally. Beyond directing, Abu-Seif had an indelible impact as a mentor and screenwriter. He believed a script was the backbone of a film — reportedly writing 300 scenes for some projects before editing them. He collaborated with iconic novelists like Naguib Mahfouz and Ihsan Abdel-Quddous, bringing Egyptian literature vividly to life. Directors such as Atef El-Tayyeb, Mohamed Khan, and Dawood Abdel-Sayed count him among their key inspirations. In tribute, El-Tayyeb named the protagonist of The Bus Driver (Sawaq El-Autobees, 1988) after Abu-Seif's character of Hassan from The Foreman Hassan (El-Osta Hassan). Though his later works never reached the acclaim of his mid-century triumphs, films like The Beginning (1986) and The Water Carrier (1977) still revealed flashes of brilliance. In his twilight years, he was often seen as a master reflecting on a changing world, as younger directors stepped into the spotlight he had helped create. Nearly three decades since his passing on 22 June 1996 (some international sources list 23 June), Salah Abu-Seif's legacy lives on — not only in the countless directors he influenced but also in the enduring relevance of his films, which continue to hold a mirror to Egyptian society. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
