Lilo & Stitch brings back the heart of the original but stumbles in recapturing its magic. It's a sweet, well-meaning remake that feels more safe than special.

Disneys live action remake of Lilo and Stitch has finally arrived, but fans are shocked to find Stitch sidelined in favor of a more grounded family drama. With key emotional scenes stripped away and chaos replacing character growth,

The summer blockbuster season is upon us, and early Thursday preview figures for Lilo & Stitch and Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning point to it being a huge Memorial Day weekend for theaters.

As with most live-action remakes, Disney's new 'Lilo & Stitch' features a number of changes, the most baffling of which concerns its ending.

Step aside, Moana, Elsa and Simba. In recent years, Stitch has quietly become one of Disney’s most popular — and most merchandised — characters.

A talented baker has won plaudits from Disney after she created a life-size cake of Stitch to celebrate the release of the latest film. Mum-of-two Lara Mason, 39, made the large 3ft ‘interactive’ cake after seeing the excitement around the Lilo & Stitch movie trailer.

The official Disney manga Stitch and the Samurai is available in a 564-page omnibus edition.