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Disney Could WIN DeSantis Fight Due to Controversial Injunction from Trump-Appointed Judge

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The Disney-DeSantis feud has many in the community constantly speculating on the impact this will have on pop culture and legal outcomes in the United States. The fight is one that was surprising when it came to pass when the entertainment giant, the Walt Disney Company, took on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in a battle for free speech where the ...

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“Complete Failure”: Recent Developments Have Critics Calling Out “Performative” Hollywood

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The Hollywood industry has often been called out for its performative actions when it comes to diversity, equity, representation, and inclusion. While studios have been working in recent years to be more inclusive in their casting and hiring decisions—what with creating entire departments and positions to address the issue—many have criticized the big names for only doing it in the ...

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New Disney Series Called Out for Praising “Genocidal Killer”

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For almost four years, Disney has given fans the chance to watch some of their favorite films, along with classic television shows, and a ton of original programming on the streaming service, Disney+. Disney+ was launched just months before COVID and exploded during the pandemic. Disney+ doesn’t just feature Disney, but also Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. In addition ...

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DeSantis Fight Weakened Disney More Than You Think

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The Walt Disney Company’s feud with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is a story that we’ll likely be telling in the years to come, as a completely unexpected moment in history when a large corporation took on the governor of a state in a lawsuit that alleged the violation of free speech. What began as a disagreement when former Disney CEO ...

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Disney Finally Reveals Update About Its Most Significant Summer Closure

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If Disney attractions didn’t get a tune-up now and then, it would raise more eyebrows than temporary, albeit inconvenient, closures. Guests anticipate Disney vacations more than a kid waiting for Christmas morning, and with all the planning and money that pours into these trips, it’s understandable for a shut-down attraction to cause some disappointment. Still, one Disney Park closure has ...

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The Defunct Disney Ride Fans Want to Bring Back Sparks Never-Ending EPCOT Debate 

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It’s July 5, 1988. The Orlando summer heat encompasses Disney’s recent sensation: The World Showcase. You make your way to the 11th pavilion that just opened in May, Norway, and suddenly you’re whisked from a peaceful Park perusing to an epic Viking adventure. Exactly 35 years ago today, EPCOT’s cult classic ride hit the Disney scene. Maelstrom was a thrilling ...

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Disney Cruise Line is FINALLY Addressing the Most Frustrating Feature of the ‘Disney Wish’

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Walt Disney Imagineers have created remarkable and magical experiences aboard Disney Cruise Line. However, what sounds amazing in theory could actually turn out to be more frustrating than it’s worth. The Disney Wish, in particular, paved the way for experimentation brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. One such creation was the fancy motion-activated buttons found in the elevators of the ...

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Disney Plus Axes Original Film 7 Weeks After It Airs, Reveals Fatal Flaw in Disney Content

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With over 100 original films and television shows and counting dropped from Disney’s streaming service, there’s no telling which project will be next on the chopping block. Three years since Disney launched Disney Plus, the Walt Disney Company continues to move its content around like a Rubik’s cube to perfect its profitability. Since the second-quarter earnings call when Disney CEO ...

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‘Mulan’ Voice Actress and Singer Passes Away

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A beloved pioneer for Chinese-American singers in America has tragically passed away after a long battle living with depression. Coco Lee Passes Away Coco Lee, a Hong Kong-born American singer and voice actor for Fa Mulan in the Mandarin dub of Disney’s Mulan, was announced dead at age 48. With her bright smile and remarkable talent, Lee captivated audiences worldwide, ...

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Could a Carousel of Progress Film Be Coming Soon?

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Between The Little Mermaid and The Lion King, Disney fans have become familiar with—and often lamented—live-action remakes. Nostalgia is at the forefront of Disney fandom, and Walt Disney certainly wasn’t cranking out CGI films. The hand-drawn classic Disney characters captured Disney fans from the start of Walt Disney Animation Studios, which is why so many enthusiasts have resented the modern adaptations ...

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