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

DeSantis Says Disney Should ‘Move On’ After Federal Lawsuit Dismissed, State Lawsuit Continues With Protective Order Motion

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While Disney’s federal lawsuit against Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is heading to an appellate court, state-level lawsuits are still ongoing. Disney vs. DeSantis, Central Florida Tourism Oversight District After Judge Allen Winsor dismissed the federal lawsuit this week, Disney filed a notice of intent to appeal to the United … 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

Disney Files New Motion in Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Suit, Details About New Grand Avenue Structure Revealed in Imagineering Permit, & More: Daily Recap (12/28/23)

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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 Thursday, December 28, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Disney Files New Motion Asking Judge to Force Central Florida Tourism Oversight District To Hand Over Necessary Documents

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After filing another lawsuit against the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District over their failure to turn over needed documents, Disney has filed a new Motion to Compel Discovery, asking the judge in the original state lawsuit to order the District to turn over the documents (“discovery”) within seven days. Disney claims that the District (CFTOD) … Read more

Lucasfilm Suing ‘Star Wash’ Car Wash Location in Chile

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Lucasfilm is suing a car wash in Santiago, Chile called “Star Wash,” which draws inspiration from “Star Wars” for its name and other theming. Lucasfilm Suing Star Wash Employees of Star Wash dress up as “Star Wars” characters, including Kylo Ren, Stormtroopers, Darth Vader, and Boba Fett. The car wash is also decorated with “Star … Read more

Disney Fined $600,000 for Copyright Infringement With CG Technology Used in Live-Action ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ Disneyland Hotel Evacuated Amid Shooting Hoax on Thursday Night, & More: Daily Recap (12/22/23)

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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 Friday, December 22, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Walt Disney World Files New Lawsuit Against Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Over Withholding Public Records, Following Up On Previous Threats to Sue

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This afternoon, Friday, December 22, Walt Disney World filed a new lawsuit against the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) claiming they didn’t turn over public records. Disney Files New Lawsuit Against Central Florida Tourism Oversight District In the suit, Disney is claiming that CFTOD failed to comply with Florida’s public records law. Specifically, they are … Read more

Disney Fined $600,000 for Copyright Infringement With CG Technology Used in Live-Action ‘Beauty and the Beast’

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A jury found on Thursday that Disney infringed on VFX company Rearden’s intellectual property with CG animation used in the 2017 live-action “Beauty and the Beast,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Oakland jury found that Disney knew they may be committing copyright infringement and awarded Rearden approximately $600,000. Rearden sought more than $100 million, … Read more

Vin Diesel Accused of Sexual Battery by Former Assistant in New Lawsuit

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Vin Diesel, the actor known for his roles as Groot in the “Guardians of the Galaxy” trilogy and Dominic Toretto in the “Fast and the Furious” franchise, has been sued by a former assistant for sexual battery. Vin Diesel Accused of Sexual Battery This story contains details of alleged sexual battery that could be upsetting … Read more

REAL LIFE TOWER OF TERROR: Florida Man Sues Former Reedy Creek Improvement District After Disney Elevator Falls Several Stories

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A Florida man is suing Reedy Creek Improvement District over an alleged faulty elevator ride in Disney Springs that he claims left him with bodily injuries. The Reedy Creek Improvement District was dissolved in June of 2023, after the incident occurred. It has since been replaced with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. Florida Man … Read more

DeSantis’ Attorneys Say It Doesn’t Matter if Florida Retaliated Against Disney Over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Opposition as Federal Hearings Begin

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In their latest motion to dismiss Disney’s federal lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) board as hearings begin, attorneys for DeSantis are arguing that it doesn’t matter if the state of Florida acted in retaliation against Disney. Court Hearings Begin for Disney vs. DeSantis Court hearings in … Read more

Marvel Settles 2021 Lawsuit With Spider-Man Co-Creator Steve Ditko’s Estate

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Following a battle for the rights to Spider-Man, Iron Man, Thor, and other Marvel Universe characters, the estate of prolific comic book artist Steve Ditko and Marvel have reached a legal settlement for a lawsuit that began in 2021. Marvel and Steve Ditko’s Estate Settle Lawsuit Ditko co-created Spider-Man with Stan Lee and was the … Read more

Judge Certifies Gender Pay Gap Class Action Lawsuit Against Disney

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The gender discrimination lawsuit first filed against The Walt Disney Company in 2019 will be moving forward as a class action lawsuit, Variety reports. Judge Certifies Disney Gender Pay Gap Lawsuit Judge Elihu M. Berle certified the class action lawsuit on Friday, allowing 9,000 women to sue the company on the grounds that they were paid less … Read more

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Claims ‘We Won the Battle Against Disney’

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In a recent interview with the President and CEO of The FAMiLY Leader, Bob Vander Plaats, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis commented on the two still ongoing court cases with The Walt Disney Company, saying he believes he has “won the battle.” DeSantis Claims to Have ‘Won the Battle Against Disney’ DeSantis addressed the Florida Parental … Read more

Disney Requests Delay in CFTOD Court Hearing, Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea Gets Opening Date, & More : Daily Recap (10/26/23)

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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 Thursday, October 26, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more