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Apr- 2023 -19 April
Mr. Bubbles Lives! Disney Announces Exciting Casting News!
If there is one thing Disney is all about right now, it's live-action remakes. Disney has been doing live-action remakes for years, but now they are releasing multiple remakes a year. Some of these remakes — like Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin — have been absolute hits. Others, like Dumbo, Pinocchio, and The Lion King, have been less successful. However, Disney is not sl
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19 April
Legal Expert Says Disney Is Investigating Ron DeSantis
It seems like the battle between The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is going to last until the end of times. It's been more than a year, and things just keep getting worse. The trouble started in early 2022, when then-Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against Florida's controversial Parental Rights in Education bill — dubbed by critics as the “Don't Say Gay”
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19 April
Bob Iger Already Failed to Negotiate with One Governor, Would He Succeed with DeSantis?
As relationships continue to sour between The Walt Disney Company and Florida's State Government, Disney CEO Bob Iger has mentioned that he would be “glad” to have an opportunity to speak with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. But considering Iger's latest track record with State governors, how successful could that conversation be? It was Fall 2020. As businesses across America struggled
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18 April
Here’s the Disney Trivia You’ve Been Waiting For
Walt Disney’s name is synonymous with innovation. A pioneer and trailblazer in his field, the founder of the Walt Disney Company is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of the animation industry and is known for creating iconic characters such as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy. Throughout his career, Walt Disney steadily expanded his studio’s op
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18 April
Disney Taunts DeSantis With Perfectly-Timed Announcement
Who could have predicted, a few years ago, that the names Disney and DeSantis would be paired together so often — or, more accurately, positioned against each other? Disney fans (particularly Walt Disney World Resort fans or Florida residents) have watched in shock as Florida's supposedly “conservative” leader, Governor Ron DeSantis, wages a political war of sorts against Disney
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18 April
“Woke Isn’t a Money-Making Position”; Experts Blame Disney Movies’ Huge Failures on Same-Sex Romances
The phrase “woke Disney” is certainly a controversial term in and of itself — as is the word “woke,” for that matter — but apparently industry experts and film critics are laying the blame for Disney's recent (and very, very expensive) financial losses directly on the doorstep of Disney's inclusivity efforts! Disney's audiences have actually been openly asking f
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17 April
Multiple People Imprisoned For Selling Fake Disney Merch
When taking a Disney vacation, one of the things many people factor into their budget is money for merchandise. Disney has some of the cutest merchandise you can buy. Over the past few years, certain merchandise — like Spirit Jerseys and Minnie ears — has become very popular and will sell out almost as soon as it is put out on the shelves. If the merchandise happens to make it onto the
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17 April
7000 Layoffs Later, Disney Might Spend Billions on Keeping These Rights
The Walt Disney Company has been in the news a lot recently. Between the Disney layoffs that surprised many a Disney fan with its scope and range. The announcement of this substantial restructuring of the Walt Disney Company, made by CEO Bob Iger, shocked the wider community due to the significant scale of the proposed changes. In the midst of this, Disney has also announced new hires and has clea
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17 April
Bringing Iger Back as CEO Shows a ‘Failure of Leadership’
When we were all children, we all had that one stuffed animal that made us feel comfortable when something went wrong. We had a bad dream; we held the stuffed animal close. When thundering and lightning struck outside, we would hide under the bed with our beloved stuffed animal. It brought us comfort during rough patches, but eventually, we all, hopefully, outgrew that stuffed animal and moved on
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17 April
Disney Had 2022’s Biggest Movie Flop
For decades, The Walt Disney Company built a reputation of being the best animation studio on the block. Films like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Pinocchio, Bambi, The Jungle Book, 101 Dalmatians, and so many more have become a part of animation history. Even more modern films like Frozen, Moana, and Encanto have cemented a place in our hearts. However, not every mo
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