Disney CEO Bob Chapek Denounces ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill After It Passes Senate, Pledges Donations to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights

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During today’s annual shareholder meeting, Disney CEO Bob Chapek addressed Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill once again, this time finally denouncing it. Chapek acknowledged that many were disappointed by his failure to speak out earlier. “We were opposed to the bill from the outset but we chose not to take a public position on it,” … Read more

LGBTQIA+ Employees of Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution Release Statement to Leadership Regarding Response to ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill

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LGBTQIA+ employees of The Walt Disney Company’s Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution segment have released a statement to leadership regarding the company’s response (or lack thereof) to the “Don’t Say Gay” bill moving through Florida legislature. Disney first faced criticism after it was discovered they have donated to every sponsor of the bill. The company released a … Read more

Disney CEO Bob Chapek Fails to Denounce ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill in New Email to Cast Members

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Disney CEO Bob Chapek has sent out a company-wide email regarding the controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill currently moving through the Florida government. Disney has donated to every sponsor of the bill and released a statement a few days ago that doesn’t denounce the bill or address the donations. Chapek states, “I and the entire … Read more

DISNEY+ REVIEW: Pixar’s “OUT” is a Charming and Funny Queer Short

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The views expressed in this review are solely those of the reviewer and do not necessarily represent the views of WDWNT. Today on Disney+, PIXAR released “OUT”, a short film part of their Sparkshort’s series. It was written and directed by Steven Clay Hunter, an animator who worked on 3-D animation projects starting from Disney’s … Read more