Gina Carano Suing Disney Over ‘Mandalorian’ Firing, Elon Musk Funding Lawsuit

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On Tuesday, February 6, 2024, Gina Carano filed a lawsuit against Disney and Lucasfilm for her firing from “The Mandalorian” in 2021. Gina Carano Suing Disney & Lucasfilm Carano was fired after she made several controversial social media posts, including comparing being Republican in the modern U.S.A. to being Jewish during the Holocaust and mocking … Read more

Disney Says ‘Significant Harm’ Could Come If Trade Secrets Are Revealed in State Lawsuit Against CFTOD

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A new report from Fortune says that Disney hopes to keep its proprietary information confidential in its state lawsuit against the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD). Disney Wants to Keep Trade Secrets Confidential in CFTOD Lawsuit In a motion for entry of protective order that was filed on Thursday, February 1, 2024, Disney asked … Read more

Disney’s First Amendment Lawsuit Against DeSantis Dismissed, Statements on Ruling Issued From Both Sides, & More: Daily Recap (1/31/24)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Nelson Peltz Names Two Disney Board Directors He Wants Out as Proxy Fight Continues

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In a new report from Deadline, Trian Management’s Nelson Peltz has named two Disney Board members he wants to replace with himself and former Disney executive Jay Rasulo in his ongoing proxy fight for seats. Nelson Peltz Names Two Disney Board Directors He Wants Out In a new SEC filing today, Trian management is asking … Read more

Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Issues New Statements Following Dismissal of Disney’s First Amendment Federal Lawsuit

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Following the dismissal of Disney’s First Amendment federal lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD), the District’s Board has now issued its own statements in response to the ruling. Oversight District Issues Statement on Disney Lawsuit Dismissal After the ruling was passed down, Disney issued a statement saying … Read more

Disney Issues Statement Following Dismissal of First Amendment Federal Lawsuit Against DeSantis, Will Appeal Decision in Court

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The Walt Disney Company has released a new statement following the dismissal of its First Amendment lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Oversight District Board. Disney Issues Statement Over Lawsuit Dismissal In the statement, shared with Variety this afternoon, Disney indicates that the company plans to appeal the decision to the … Read more

BREAKING: Disney’s Federal Lawsuit Against DeSantis, Oversight District Dismissed

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Disney’s federal lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) has been dismissed by United States District Judge Allen Winsor. Disney Lawsuit Against DeSantis Dismissed In the suit’s conclusion, Winsor gave a judgment that: This case was resolved on motions to dismiss. Plaintiff’s claims against the Governor and the … Read more

Trian’s Nelson Peltz Suggests Disney Bundle ESPN+ With Netflix to Achieve Profitability

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Nelson Peltz of Trian Fund Management thinks The Walt Disney Company could achieve profitability in streaming by bundling ESPN+ with a larger player in the streaming arena like Netflix. Nelson Peltz Suggests New Streaming Profitability Plan for Disney Disney’s three streaming services are Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. They are currently available individually or bundled together. … Read more

shopDisney Laying Off 150 Cast Members, Reedy Creek Fire Department Reveals New Name One Year After Governor DeSantis Takeover, & More: Daily Recap (1/25/24)

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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Height Requirement Revealed, Themes Announced for Disneyland runDisney Halloween Half Marathon Weekend, & More : Daily Recap (1/23/24)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

UPDATE: Disney Shares Official Statement on Big River Grille & Brewing Works Closure, Announces Food Trucks Coming to Disney’s BoardWalk

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Walt Disney World has shared an official statement regarding the impending closure of Big River Grille & Brewing Works, as well as shared news of rotating food trucks coming to Disney’s BoardWalk to fill the lunch option gap. Disney Shares Statement on Big River Closure Walt Disney World has confirmed the closure, sharing that the … Read more

Disney Rehires Former CEO Bob Chapek’s Son at Marvel Studios

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The Walt Disney Company rehired Brian Chapek, son of Bob Chapek and Marvel Studios production executive, an SEC filing reveals. Disney Rehires Bob Chapek’s Son, Brian Chapek Brian Chapek left Disney shortly after Bob Chapek became the company’s CEO, although Brian continued to act as a producer for Marvel Studios. According to The Hollywood Reporter, … Read more

Walt Disney World Teases New ‘Moana’ Annual Passholder Magnet Coming Soon, 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Month Shorter Than Previous Years, & More: Daily Recap (1/16/24)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

Disney Releases Fiscal 2023 Salaries for Current CEO Bob Iger and Former CEO Bob Chapek

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In a new proxy statement filed today with the SEC, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Disney has shared the fiscal 2023 salaries for current CEO Bob Iger and former CEO Bob Chapek. Disney Shares 2023 Salaries for Iger and Chapek According to Variety, the current Disney CEO saw his salary drop to $31.6 million … Read more

‘Wish’ Breaks Even on Reported Production Budget at Worldwide Box Office, Marking Another Theatrical Loss for Disney

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Walt Disney Animation Studios’ latest film, “Wish,” disappointed in its domestic opening back in November 2023, earning just $31.7 million during its five-day holiday opening window. Now, the film has just crossed its reported budget at the worldwide box office, affirming its spot on the long list of Disney losses at the 2023 box office. … Read more

Sheriff Reportedly Threatens to Disqualify Walt Disney World Marathon Runner and Detain His Wife, Chases Him Down Course; Shaman of Songs Suffers Gaping Hole in Neck on Na’vi River Journey; & More: Daily Recap (1/7/24)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, January 7, 2024. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more