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Feb- 2024 -12 February
Were Bob Iger’s Big Announcements Enough to Right Disney’s Ship?
After a disastrous 2023, Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger came out swinging at the first quarter earnings call with investors. Iger made a series of bombshell announcements meant to distract from Disney's lousy year. But when the Walt Disney Company faces changes on every level and an activist investor proxy battle, were Iger's announcements enough to right Disney's shop? Iger's announcements had
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12 February
Disney World Is Catering To Its Wealthy Guests, And Everyone Else is Paying the Price
It's happened to all of us while on vacation at Walt Disney World. You get in line for your favorite ride at, say, Magic Kingdom. The wait time is only 20 minutes, but then the line stops moving. Before you know it, your 20-minute wait has become 35-40 minutes. What happened? The ride is clearly still operating as other guests are coming and going. So, why did the standby line suddenly crawl to a
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9 February
After 60 Years in the Business, SeaWorld Entertainment Will Become a Thing of the Past on February 12
After 60 years in the business, SeaWorld Entertainment will become a thing of the past beginning on February 12, 2024. 60 Years in the Business SeaWorld Entertainment, founded by George Millay, Milt Shedd, Ken Norris, and David DeMott, began with the opening of the first SeaWorld location along the shore of Mission Bay in San Diego, California, in 1964. The location was originally planned as an u
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9 February
PETA Demands an End to Animal-Themed Carousel Like Those at Disney World and Disneyland
PETA is demanding that animal-themed carousels like those found at Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Park become a thing of the past, as the organization says that such attractions are harmful to animals because they teach children to disrespect animals and go so far as to celebrate that disrespect. No More Carousel Animals On Monday, PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, sent a written re
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8 February
After Partnering With Disney on the Apple Vision Pro, Apple Sets Its Sights on a Partial Disney Buyout
After rolling out the fruits of a recent partnership with The Walt Disney Company, Apple could have its sights set on a partial buyout of the House of Mouse–a buyout that could be a massive win-win scenario for both entities involved. Recent Disney-Apple Partnership: Just the Beginning Disney has generously shared its content with Apple in the duo's rollout last week of the Apple Vision Pro
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7 February
Taylor Swift, Percy Jackson Season 2, Sequel Release Dates, And a Gaming Company: Iger Said A Mouthful
Disney CEO Bob Iger had a busy day. Shortly after the markets closed, Iger went on CNBC and had several major announcements for just about every aspect of the Walt Disney Company. So, get your friendship bracelets ready. Here's your rundown of everything Iger announced and when to expect it to hit your living room or local theater. NEW: Disney and Epic Games announce new partnership with Epic Game
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7 February
Iger Drops Surprise Bombshell: ‘Moana 2’ Coming to Theaters in November
A few days ago, Walt Disney Studios made what felt like a strange announcement. After only a month of the new year, Disney was shaking up its 2024 film lineup again. Adding the Daisy Ridley film Young Woman and the Sea did not seem like a big deal, but Disney Animation Studios also added a movie in November. Teaser trailer! pic.twitter.com/2Zp2ZuTLi7 — Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) February 7,
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7 February
Start of a New Era: Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Team Up to Make Sports History
Fox, Warner Bros. Discovery, and the Walt Disney Company have teamed up in a move that will prove significant in sports television and broadcast history. The Walt Disney Company has not had an easy few years. From a sudden and significant change in leadership with the ousting of former Disney CEO Bob Chapek and the return of current Disney CEO Bob Iger to the restructuring and cost-cutting exercis
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7 February
J.K. Rowling Says She Would “Happily” Go to Prison For Committing Hate Crimes
In recent years, it's no secret that J.K. Rowling, the author of the beloved Harry Potter series, has fallen out of favor with many fans, both hardcore and casual alike. This is all due to her political opinions, many of which could be described as ‘hateful,' depending on who you ask. But committing hate crimes in the eyes of the law is a new low, even for J.K. Rowling. In 1997, the unknown
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7 February
Disney Accused of “Mandatory, Institutionalized Racism and Sexism”
X owner and CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk, accused Disney of “mandatory, institutionalized racism and sexism” in a recent post. The Walt Disney Company has been under a lot of scrutiny over the years—be it from critics who feel that the company has lost its magic, and those who feel like the company is “pandering” to woke audiences, or audiences who feel like the Mouse House isn'
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