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Aug- 2023 -3 August
Bob Iger Has Many Convinced an Apple Merger is On the Horizon
Bob Iger's recent “tone-deaf” statements and behavior have left many wondering if the Disney CEO is focused on an Apple merger. The Walt Disney Company has been navigating choppy waters for a while now. After former Disney CEO Bob Chapek's tenure at the helm, the company was left in an unfavorable state, and the board of directors opted to bring back the controversial former CEO's pred
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3 August
Disney Brainwashing Kids and Turning Them Gay? Outlet Mocks Theory
A famous satirical outlet recently mocked the idea that Disney was “brainwashing kids” and “turning them gay.” One of the most predominant critiques of Disney from some fans has been that Disney has been “sexualizing” kids and “grooming” them. This has primarily come from the increased feature of LGBTQ+ individuals and LGBTQ+ content. This particular sub-section of Disney content has left many vie
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3 August
Is a Bob Iger Pay Cut on the Way?
As of right now, things aren't great at many Hollywood film studios. Most of the industry's film and television writers have been on strike for months. And for the past three weeks, they have been joined by nearly all of Hollywood's actors. Film and television productions are at levels not seen since the height of the pandemic, and the studios are losing money hand over fist as they are forced to
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3 August
Chairman of DeSantis’ Disney Board Says Company Still Has Too Much Power in District
For just about six months, Walt Disney World Resort has been under the governing control of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. The district used to be known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which was essentially made up of people appointed by Disney. That board was disbanded when Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Republican-led state legislature stripped Disney of its righ
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3 August
DeSantis Wants to End “Weaponization” of Government, Irony Not Lost on Disney
As many Disney fans remember, April 26, 2023, was a big day for Disney. It was the day that Disney took a step they may have never thought about in the past. On April 26, Disney filed a lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Walt Disney World Resort has been a huge part of Florida's economy for more than five decades, and has always worked in relative harmony with the state government. Tha
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3 August
The Magic Is Gone. Orlando Partner Betrays Disney With Huge DeSantis Donation
In the early 1990s, the NBA was looking to expand. There were two logical sites: Charlotte, North Carolina, and Miami, Florida. Both cities had built-in fanbases and basketball history. But a second city in Florida was looking for a professional sports team: Orlando. Orlando Magic appear to be the first NBA team… ever? to back a presidential candidate: $50k to Ron DeSantis's Super PAC I
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2 August
Disney World Travelers Beware! A Contagious Disease Is on the Rise in Central Florida
When Walt Disney was looking for a location to build the theme park of his dreams, he wanted an area that not only had great weather year-round, but also a place that was affordable to build in and a place that was easy to get to. After a lot of research and travel, he decided that Orlando, Florida was the ideal place. Disney spent years secretly purchasing land in Central Florida, and constructio
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2 August
‘Haunted Mansion’ Star Reveals He’s Married, and a New Dad!
It's been twenty years since Disney released a movie based on the iconic attraction, the Haunted Mansion. While the 2003 film starring Eddie Murphy didn't perform well with audiences, that didn't stop Disney from trying again. On July 28, 2023, Disney released its new live-action Haunted Mansion. The film stars Rosario Dawson as Gabbie and Chase Dillon as her son Travis. The two move into an aband
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2 August
Disney Tees Up Another Fight With DeSantis’ Board
After the embarrassment of the “King Charles III” clause, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District has flexed its muscle over the Walt Disney World Resort area. Last week, the Board announced that it would lower the Mil rate in the District, presumably lower property taxes. At first, it appeared the Board was doing something nice for Disney, but at a closer look, it's not quite t
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2 August
Disney’s Lobbying Highlights Drive to Replace Human Workers
The Walt Disney Company is seemingly determined to do everything it can to suffer no consequences for its desire to explore using artificial intelligence (AI) over human workers. Disney has long regarded itself as a bastion for treating its Cast Members with dignity and fueling creativity. However, recent revelations about its lobbying efforts have shown that the company does not want to be financ
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