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Jan- 2024 -8 January
Disney Actress Gillian Anderson Defends Her X-Rated Dress
Last night (January 7) was the 2024 Golden Globe Awards. But among the many Golden Globe Award winners and speeches given, one moment that has many people abuzz is Gillian Anderson. Why? Because on the red carpet, she debuted her dress featuring elements of the female anatomy. The Anatomy-Inspired Dress The 55-year old actress wore a gown by Gabriela Hearst. “[I wore it] for so many reasons,
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8 January
‘Much of the Company Is Dead Weight,’ Analyst Thinks Disney Is Going Extinct
It's only been a week, but 2024 has been pretty good so far for the Walt Disney Company. Wish (2023), which bombed at the American box office, has found an audience overseas, banking more than $200 million. ESPN has been a rating juggernaut with the NFL and College Football Playoffs. And Walt Disney World has been slammed with a post-New Year's bump. Related: Disney Learns a Billion Dollar Lesson:
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8 January
Some Believe Disney Won’t Catch a Much Needed Break In 2024
Some are questioning whether Disney will have an equally tough time in 2024 as it did in 2023 for a whole host of new reasons. The Walt Disney Company is coming off a difficult 2023. The company saw massive restructuring in the first half of the year, with Disney CEO Bob Iger back at the helm, which meant layoffs to the tune of 4000 employees getting fired and 3000 jobs being canceled. At the same
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8 January
Wanna See a Starbucks Disney Castle?
Many people can't make it through the day without their favorite Starbucks coffee (or tea or latte, etc.). And some people also can't make it through the day without thinking about The Walt Disney Company. Fortunately (or not), most people will come into contact with the Disney brand when they enjoy a football game, stream a movie, or go to the store and see cereal, toys, and greeting cards decora
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6 January
Central Florida Wonders If Disney World Is Actually Worth $40 Billion
Amid its feud with Florida Gov Ron DeSantis, the Walt Disney Company commissioned Oxford Economics to conduct a study on Walt Disney World's impact on Central Florida. The results showed that Disney World adds $40 billion to the local economy through guest spending, Disney World's spending, and direct and indirect jobs. But now, some in Central Florida are starting to question that number and tryi
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6 January
Unimpressed with Disney: Company Fires Jonathan Majors, Then Offers Disgraced Star “Emotional Exclusive”
Fans were completely bemused with Disney after they first fired actor Jonathan Majors, and then offered him a special interview. The saga of Disney and actor Jonathan Majors has become one that has dragged on for months. The latter was embroiled in a case of domestic abuse and, finally, was found guilty of two misdemeanor counts of harassment and assault. As soon as Majors was found guilty, Disney
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6 January
Disney Finds Itself Stuck In Feud Between Two of Its Biggest Stars
In 1901, author Frank Norris published his novel The Octopus. The book was based on his experience as a journalist covering the sprawling railroad in California. He realized that, like an octopus, the railroad touched on nearly every aspect of life. However, there were dangers in that. The tentacles would occasionally intertwine, causing more significant problems for the industry. The Walt Disney
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6 January
Disney IN, DeSantis OUT: Reedy Creek District Might Make a Comeback Soon!
It appears Disney is slowly making its way back on top in the Sunshine State with a recent ruling in favor of disbanding the CFTOD and bringing back the original Reedy Creek Improvement District. The battle between the Walt Disney Company and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has died down, but in the quiet, it appears Disney might be coming out on top. According to the latest reports, a bill that moves t
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5 January
Disney Announces Free Dining Plans for Disney+ Subscribers!
Disney World has announced an exciting new offer for Disney+ subscribers–free Disney Dining plans! The Disney Dining plan returns to the Walt Disney World Resort on January 9, and the only thing that's better than the Disney Dining plan is a FREE Disney Dining plan! But it's not just wishful thinking, as Disney has just announced a brand-new offer for Disney+ subscribers. The new year has ar
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5 January
Disney Flees Florida For Greener Pastures In Neighboring State
In 1989, when Disney's Hollywood Studios opened as Disney-MGM Studios, the concept was creating a working movie, television, and animation studio. Disney would make it the “Hollywood of the East.” Disney would film dozens of television shows and movies there, including the reboot of The Mickey Mouse Club with all the stars you remember. However, Disney Studios quickly realized that it
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