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Oct- 2023 -10 October
Bob Iger Reportedly “Overwhelmed and Exhausted”
For 15 years, it seemed that Disney — and its CEO, Bob Iger — were untouchable. Iger catapulted Disney to a level not seen in the entertainment industry. During his tenure, he acquired Pixar, Marvel, LucasFilm, and 20th Century Fox. Walt Disney Studios was creating hit movie after hit movie. Iger was also responsible for the opening of a brand-new Resort — Shanghai Disneyland. Ad
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10 October
VIDEO: Takedown of Fugitive Caught at Animal Kingdom
Walt Disney World Resort is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world. Every day, tens of thousands of people head to Florida to visit The Most Magical Place on Earth — even fugitives. Unfortunately, for one fugitive, he isn't the only one who likes to go to Disney World. Another person who likes vacationing with Mickey Mouse was the postal inspector who signed the fugitive'
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9 October
Disney’s New ‘Princess and the Frog’ Series to Premiere Next Year!
In 2009, Disney created another beautifully animated film that brought viewers into the heart of New Orleans. The Princess and the Frog told the story of Tiana, a strong-willed young woman who dreamed of one day opening her own restaurant. That dream was thrown into chaos when she kissed a frog who claimed to be a prince, and she was turned into a frog herself. In the end, Tiana fell in love and r
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9 October
Disney/ABC Quietly Settle Disturbing Sexual Assault Lawsuit
For former Good Morning America producer Kirstyn Crawford, her dream job turned into her worst nightmare. According to Crawford, she was repeatedly sexually assaulted by former ABC News senior producer Michael Corn. Corn was also Crawford's boss at the time. Crawford said that she reported the incidents through the proper channels, but nothing was ever done. Crawford filed a lawsuit against Disney
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9 October
He’s Back! Billionaire Investor Wants a Seat at the Disney Table
Earlier this year, billionaire investor Nelson Peltz tried to gain a seat on the Walt Disney Company's Board of Directors. Eventually, he gave up his proxy battle when Disney CEO Bob Iger decided to eliminate 7,000 employees and save the company more than $5.5 billion in the process. But Peltz was looking for Disney to return the dividend to shareholders. He told CNBC at the time:Â We look at Disn
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8 October
Disney’s Newest Ice Cream Contains… BUGS?!
Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort have some truly amazing options for guests who have a sweet tooth. There are dozens of options, from the classic Dole Whip or Mickey Premium Bars to churros, funnel cakes, candy apples, macarons, and more. There are so many fantastic things to choose from, it can be difficult to narrow things down. Related:Â Have You Tried Disney's Dole Whip SHOT?! For
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8 October
Florida Lawyer Calls DeSantis’ Case ‘Fairy Tales and Pixie Dust’
Whenever someone returns from a trip to Walt Disney World in Central Florida, there are always the obligatory terms that they use to describe their magical vacation. Disney World was like a “fairy tale,” and the cast members sprinkled “pixie dust” everywhere to make the trip magical. It's a stereotypical response to a trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth, but we wouldn't
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8 October
Disney Accused of Using Russian-Like Tactics To Boost Popularity
Think all the way back to 2016. It was a much simpler time, or so we thought. There was no Covid pandemic, but we still faced many of the same problems that we face today. It was during the election of 2016 that we first started to hear about the Russian disinformation campaign. The Russians were accused of using bots on social media sites to help promote the campaign of Donald Trump and hurt the
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8 October
Sure, Films and Parks Are Nice, but Disney Has a $5 Billion Side Hustle
The Walt Disney Company could sure use some good news right now. Disney films have been tanking at the box office over the past few years, and Disney Studios has lost more than $1 billion on movies each of the last two years. Reports said Walt Disney World in Central Florida was virtually empty this summer, and as a result, Disney stock hit its lowest mark in the last 14 years. The return of Disne
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7 October
Esteemed Disney Costume Designer, Shawna Trpcic, Dead at 56
There are so many pieces that have to fit together perfectly to make a television show or movie successful. The actors have to have good chemistry, the story has to be strong, and the music has to evoke the right emotions. Another critical piece is the costuming. The right costume can transport the viewer to the time and place you want them to be. Costume designers create some of the most beautifu
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