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Apr- 2023 -29 April
Another Lawsuit: Dwayne Johnson Next on the List for $3.3 Billion
It seems like there’s been one lawsuit after another lately. From the lawsuit that former Marvel executive Victoria Alonso against Disney and the lawsuit that Disney filed against Dwayne Johnson to the lawsuit that’s been making headlines: the one that the Walt Disney World Resort filed against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Even actress Scarlett Johansson spoke out against her previous lawsuit. N
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29 April
Town Built by Disney Turning Against DeSantis
Once upon a time, the Walt Disney World Resort actually had a town filled with people. It is called Celebration, and while it is no longer owned by Disney, its independent residents don't appear to take too kindly to the fight between Disney World and Governor DeSantis. According to the Washington Post, most people are not too happy with the situation. Originally created as part of Disney World an
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29 April
‘Frozen,’ ‘Zootopia,’ and ‘Toy Story’ Sequels Not Enough to Save Disney Kids and Animation Divisions
It’s a somber time at the Walt Disney Company offices. As has been covered extensively since its announcement and onset, the company has been going through major layoffs. On February 8, 2023, during the earnings call for the first quarter of the Financial Year 2023, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that the company was going to be undergoing a significant restructuring to account for 5.5 billion in c
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29 April
Scarlett Johansson Finally Addresses Her Disney Lawsuit
When people in the general public think of celebrities, they typically think of wealth, beauty, and a wonderfully easy lifestyle in Los Angeles (not to mention gorgeous houses like this one, owned by a High School Musical star). However, when the A-list actress named Scarlett Johansson sued Disney due to the Disney+ release of Black Widow and the money that she claimed was lost due to its lack of
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28 April
Move Over Texas, North Carolina, New State Vies for Disney’s Attention
Ever since the feud between the Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis began, both parties have been going back and forth to gain the upper hand. Each time one side pulled what many thought would be the final “checkmate,” the other would return with renewed vigor with a new move that shocked many. Earlier this year, after Governor Ron DeSantis dissolved the board for the Reedy Creek
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28 April
Unruly Teens Cause Major Disney Attraction to Shut Down
There are so many exciting things to do when you visit Disneyland Resort. You can ride amazing attractions like Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and eat mouthwatering food at places like Carthay Circle. You can also end your day with so many great nighttime spectaculars — Fantasmic! and Wondrous Journeys at Disneyland Park and World of Color – One at Disney California Adventure Park.
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28 April
‘That’s So Raven’ Star Drops “Bombshell” About Racism On Disney Channel
Anneliese van der Pol might not be a household name these days, but plenty of Disney Channel fans will instantly recognize her when they see her portraying Chelsea in the image shown above alongside Raven-Symoné and Orlando Brown on the set of That's So Raven, an enormously successful Disney Channel show. Broadway fans and Beauty and the Beast fans will also recognize Anneliese van der Pol due to
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27 April
“This is the Way!”: DeSantis May Be Mad, But Fans Are Thrilled With Disney’s Latest “Anti-Hero” Move
Everyone has something to say about the Walt Disney Company's feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. From analysts to fellow politicians to fans, the fight between Disney and Governor Ron DeSantis has flooded and dominated headlines. Each time one side came forth with an action seemingly calling an end to the long, drawn-out battle, the other side would come out with a new maneuver. But most rec
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27 April
Disney Cancels Fantasmic! Shows Until Mid-May After Devastating Fire
Disney knows how to do so many things really well. They know how to create immersive and exciting rides and attractions. Disney is great at creating new worlds Guests can visit, like Black Spire Outpost in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Disney Imagineers also know how to create stunning nighttime spectaculars, like Wondrous Journeys, Happily Ever After, and Fantasmic!. However, sometimes these amazing
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27 April
Legal Experts: Ron DeSantis Will Lose to Disney
It's been more than a year since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis started a heated fight with The Walt Disney Company. Just when we thought things couldn't get any worse between the two, they did. On April 26, Walt Disney World filed a lawsuit in federal court against the governor. In its lawsuit, Disney claimed that the governor was retaliating against Disney because Disney exercised its First Amend
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