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Oct- 2023 -22 October
Now That Disney Is 100, It’s Time for Iger To Go To Work
So, the party is over. Just last week, the Walt Disney Company turned 100. It was a chance to reflect on the company that Walt Disney started and turned into the largest entertainment company on Earth after his death. All of Disney's Parks around the world celebrated the event. Disney Animation Studios released “Once Upon A Studio” to remind audiences of the magic and dreams of the pas
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21 October
DeSantis Board Swings For the Fences To Crush Disney’s Lawsuit
It's been another eventful week in the ongoing saga of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Walt Disney Company. After Governor DeSantis suffered several legal losses, the Walt Disney Company started to show how it planned to prosecute its case against the governor and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. The Washington Post reports that attornies representing Disney want to question f
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20 October
Emily Blunt Apologizes For Fat-Shaming, Calling Waitress “Enormous”
It's been a tough few days for Jungle Cruise star Emily Blunt. The revered actress was caught in a PR nightmare when a video resurfaced showing her in a less-than-favorable light. The video was from 2012 when Blunt appeared on The Jonathan Ross Show. During her interview, she spoke about dining at a Chili's when she was shooting a movie. Both Blunt and Ross commented on the portion sizes that Chil
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20 October
Disney Actress Fired After Controversial Israel/Palestine Posts
On October 7, the world watched in horror as attacks were launched on the nation of Israel by the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas. Men, women, and children were seen fleeing for their lives. Horrible stories about attacks on innocent people attending a concert soon made headlines and Hamas was quickly called out for hunting Israeli civilians. Related:Â Disney Donating $2 Million to Israeli Humani
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20 October
It’s Official, Disney Is Out of Ideas, as More Live-Action Remakes Are Rumored To Be in the Works
After a series of flops, one would think that the Walt Disney Studios learned their lesson. Disney was expecting the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid (2023) to be a hit. While the returns were solid, the movie wasn't the hit that Disney needed and expected. And now, Disney is dealing with the headache their live-action Snow White (2024) has become. Both films faced controversy online for t
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20 October
Is Disney Prepping the Galactic Starcruiser For a Comeback?
On March 1, 2022, Disney opened its first-ever, completely immersive, Star Wars-themed hotel — the Galactic Starcruiser. The new Walt Disney World Resort hotel was more than just a hotel. Guests who boarded could decide their own adventure — from joining the Resistance or teaming up with the First Order, the options seemed endless. Unfortunately for Disney, the $1 billion hotel's stayi
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20 October
Disney FINALLY Back on Track? Company Instates New Chief Diversity Officer
After the sudden departure of former Chief Diversity Officer Latondra Newton, Disney has filled the role once again with senior executive Tinisha Agramonte. The Walt Disney Company, a renowned entertainment conglomerate, has experienced a period of significant transformation and adjustment that is gradually finding stability. The series of changes within the company commenced with the departure of
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19 October
Disney Reportedly Considering “Radical Shake-Up”: “They Bet on the Right Horse at the Wrong Time”
The future of the Walt Disney Company seems quite uncertain, leaving Disney CEO Bob Iger with a sticky situation on his hands. Bob Iger, the current CEO of the Walt Disney Company, is a name synonymous with visionary leadership and success. His tenure at the helm of the entertainment giant solidified his place as a transformative figure in the industry, and he carved out a name for himself in Disn
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19 October
VIDEO: Disney Releases Trailer For ‘The Santa Clauses’ Season 2!
I know what you're thinking, “But it's not even Halloween yet!”. That doesn't mean that it's too early to start thinking about Christmas! The weeks seem to fly by, and the holiday season will be here before you know it. It seems that no one loves Christmas more than Disney. Dedicated cast members spend weeks transforming each and every Disney theme park into the ultimate winter wonderl
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19 October
Second Woman Accuses Danny Elfman of Sexual Assault
In the age of the Me Too movement, people are realizing that women have been silent for far too long because they were scared that no one would believe them. That is especially true for women who were assaulted by powerful men like Harvey Weinstein. Now that people are finally listening, more and more women are coming forward to tell their stories. In 2017, celebrated composer Danny Elfman was acc
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