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Dec- 2023 -26 December
Shrek’s New Home Takes Shape at Universal Orlando
Although we are a Disney-centric focused website, we never neglect to cover other entertainment and theme park news. This is especially true regarding Walt Disney World Resort's largest competitor, Universal Orlando Resort. Related: ‘The Lord of the Rings' Ride Coming to New Universal Studios Theme Park? Universal Studios Theme Parks It’s no secret that Universal Studios Resort is expanding
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26 December
Disney’s Box Office Bombs May Be… Nominated for Oscars?
For those following the Hollywood drama over the past year (strikes, flops, and scandals), it might not come as a surprise that Disney has made some of the largest box office flops of all time. But despite the movies' poor performance, some of them may actually be up for some Academy Awards. Although Disney is no stranger to flops (John Carter, Treasure Planet, Strange World, etc.), 2023 is a reco
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26 December
Disney Will Never Be The Same: Company Part of One of Biggest Entertainment “Mega-Mergers”
Disney has just signed a deal with one of the biggest companies in India in a move that will prove incredibly significant for the company. For a few months now, the Walt Disney Company has been trying to find its footing and solidify its presence in the various markets it is a part of, but there’s one that has proven particularly difficult. India. Disney has previously acknowledged India as its “m
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25 December
Attorney Claims Disney Has “Lost” the Florida Culture War: “Go Woke Go Broke”
Another voice has once again made itself known about the “woke Disney” debate, slamming the Mouse House for its stance. For a few months now, the battle between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has brought up debates over the supposed wokeness of The Walt Disney Company. From the controversies with the Bud Light commercials (during which time Disney also came under fire) to the con
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25 December
Disney’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Lawsuit Sparks Backlash and Copycats
There is an inherent risk in investing in a company. As an investor, you have a limited say in how that Company is run, the Company's business practices, or the Company's public relations decisions. If an investor disagrees with something the Company does, the easiest thing to do is simply sell the stock. But in recent months, investors have decided to take a different approach. Rather than sellin
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24 December
‘Harry Potter’ Actor Suing Disney, Claiming They Ruined His Career
It's been a tough year for the cast of the Disney Plus series Willow. After its first season streaming on Disney Plus, it was canceled after LucasFilms decided to “reassess its slate” amid cutbacks to make the streaming service more profitable. Apparently, writers had already created a second season for Willow, but actor Val Kilmer was too sick to continue filming, and the rising produ
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23 December
It Kinda Feels Like Disney is Giving Up on 2024
After the terrible year that the Walt Disney Company had in 2023, the casual observer would believe that Disney would do everything in its power to retake the crown as the top company in entertainment. Pull out all the stops, whatever it takes, win at all costs, or whatever other business-related statement you want to use to show your audience that 2024 will be different. But, based on Disney's sl
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23 December
Disney Slaps New Lawsuit on DeSantis’ Board for Violating Florida Law, Withholding Public Records
It seems the battle between Disney and DeSantis’ CFTOD board is still rife with lawsuits and challenges per this recent development. The battle between the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board—i.e., the folks who represent Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis—and the Walt Disney Company has become the stuff of legend. Its various backs and forths made headlines for months, and parts of the fight
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23 December
We’ve Got Big News! Bluey is Going On Tour!
For five years, children around the world have been loving venturing into the house of Bluey — a Blue Heeler puppy dog — and the rest of her family. The show premiered in 2018 in Australia, but quickly became an international sensation. Less than one year after Bluey hit the airwaves, Disney bought the international streaming rights, so they could bring Bluey to millions of people. Rel
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22 December
Disney Suffers Another Legal Setback With More to Come
This has not been a good year for Disney on the legal front. Over the summer, the Walt Disney Company lost a First Amendment lawsuit over using Lots-a-Huggin bear in Toy Story 3 (2010). That suit could cause Disney to pay millions to the designer of the bear. The year continued with Disney being sued for using a bag in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023). If Disney loses, they will again
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