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Jul- 2023 -5 July
In Heated Battle, Disney Wanted Mediation, DeSantis Said No
It seems to be the fight that just will not end. For more than a year, The Walt Disney Company has been going back and forth with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. DeSantis began targeting Disney after former CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against Florida's Parental Rights in Education Bill. It was a bill fully supported by the second-term governor. DeSantis said that Disney didn't control the state, and h
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5 July
Disney Could WIN DeSantis Fight Due to Controversial Injunction from Trump-Appointed Judge
The Disney-DeSantis feud has many in the community constantly speculating on the impact this will have on pop culture and legal outcomes in the United States. The fight is one that was surprising when it came to pass when the entertainment giant, the Walt Disney Company, took on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in a battle for free speech where the company asserts the Florida Governor is infringing on th
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5 July
“Complete Failure”: Recent Developments Have Critics Calling Out “Performative” Hollywood
The Hollywood industry has often been called out for its performative actions when it comes to diversity, equity, representation, and inclusion. While studios have been working in recent years to be more inclusive in their casting and hiring decisions—what with creating entire departments and positions to address the issue—many have criticized the big names for only doing it in the name of diversi
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5 July
DeSantis Fight Weakened Disney More Than You Think
The Walt Disney Company’s feud with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is a story that we’ll likely be telling in the years to come, as a completely unexpected moment in history when a large corporation took on the governor of a state in a lawsuit that alleged the violation of free speech. What began as a disagreement when former Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against the “Don’t Say Gay” bill has certainl
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4 July
Disney Powerless to Stop DeSantis from Carelessly Smearing Its Reputation
With the Supreme Court's recent ruling favoring free speech over gay rights, the topic fueling a war in Florida is still extremely polarized. The Walt Disney Company has told many stories about overcoming the odds, but its reality has been slightly different lately. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been completely tarnishing the company's reputation at every chance, telling supporters that it is
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4 July
Disney Owned Pixar, Disney Animation, And A Third Animation Division That Never Made a Movie
In the 1990s, Disney Animation Studios was on top of the world. They released hit after hit, including some of the most iconic Disney films ever: Beauty and the Beast (1991), Aladdin (1992), and Lion King (1994). But in 1995, Pixar Studios released Toy Story and changed the game. When Disney faced an adversary, they did what they usually do: buy it, which came later. Pixar and Disney had a coopera
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3 July
Disney Stock Downgraded as Company Struggles Hit Wall Street
For three years, The Walt Disney Company struggled under the new leadership of Bob Chapek. During Chapek's tenure, the theme parks were forced to close due to COVID, which hit the company hard. However, things did not get better for Chapek once the Parks reopened. Disney continued to struggle as fans became angry over skyrocketing prices and declining quality. Chapek's poor leadership wasn't only
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2 July
Greed Nearly Destroyed Disney’s Relationship with Robin Williams
With all due respect to Academy Award winner Will Smith, voice actor Dan Castellaneta, and the dozens who have played a role in the musical, there is only one Genie, Robin Williams. For those who don't remember, he was a sheer force on the screen, unique in every possible way. You didn't direct him so much as wind him up and let him go to work. When Williams was selected to be the Genie's voice in
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2 July
You Freely Give Your Fingerprints To Disney, But Do They Sell Them To The FBI?
Every time you walk into a Walt Disney World Resort Parks, you give the company your fingerprints. But then, sadly, you have to leave Disney World and head back to the “Real World.” But what happens to your fingerprints after you're gone? Are you unknowingly leaving a piece of you behind at the Mouse House? The answer might surprise you. A quick internet search on the subject can take
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1 July
Disney CEO Renovates $33 Million Home While Approving Drastic Layoffs
Many Disney fans disliked former Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek — but now that the Disney CEO who has replaced him, Bob Iger, has taken over, there are still plenty of complaints circulating. Another Day, Another PR Disaster Disney has been facing a slew of public relations challenges in recent months, and the Walt Disney Company's leader (who returned from a cushy semi-retirement to ous
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