Disney CEO Bob Iger has issued an apology after Disney fined a parent-teacher association in California for showing ”The Lion King” during a fundraiser at the school. Movie Licensing USA, the company’s licensing company, issued a letter to the school demanding they pay $250 for showing the film. “One of …
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Kerry Washington Paid Tribute To Disney Boss Bob Iger, Calling Him “Ultimate Disney Princess”
Kerry Washington honored Disney chairman and CEO Bob Iger last night inside the TV Academy’s Saban Media Center, inducting him into the TV Academy’s Hall of Fame. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Washington talked about the CEO’s career rise, comparing his story to a fairytale-like a Disney princess. “He began …
Read More »Prince Harry Pitched Meghan’s Voice-Over Work To Disney’s Bob Iger
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were not playing when they decided to leave their respected Royal positions, and even as far back as last summer were the two ramping up for their exit from royalty. That was when the first move was made: Harry pitching his wife’s talent to Disney’s …
Read More »Disney CEO Bob Iger Slams Twitter for Its ’Nastiness,’ Explains Why He Passed On Purchasing Twitter: “The Troubles Were Greater Than I Wanted To Take On”
Disney CEO Robert Iger details why he decided against buying Twitter. In his new memoir, “The Ride of a Lifetime,” Bob Iger talks about how he made his decision to pass on purchasing Twitter, calling it a “compelling” way to reach consumers but a problematic platform to manage. In the …
Read More »Nigerian Bobsled Team Make History As First African Nation To Compete in Bobsleigh Event
An African nation had never competed in Olympic bobsled event until Nigerian duo Seun Adigun, and Akuoma Omeoga. On Wednesday, all Adigun and Omeoga needed was “52.21 seconds” to make history in PyeongChang. Although the athletes lost in their two-woman bobsleigh heats, the real gold was establishing an Olympic mark …
Read More »Media Tycoon Byron Allen Proposes $10 Billion Deal to Acquire Disney’s ABC, FX, and National Geographic Networks
Bryon Allen, a well-known media mogul, has propositioned Walt Disney Co. with what seems to be a good offer. For $10 billion, Allen would like to purchase its ABC network as well as FX and National Geographic. A source close to the matter told CBS MoneyWatch that the deal would …
Read More »Disney+ Is Increasing Its Streaming Prices To Combat Revenue Struggles
Once again, The Walt Disney Company is increasing the prices for its Disney+ streaming service. Starting October 12th, the ad-free subscription of the streaming service will be priced at $13.99 per month, marking a $3 monthly increment. This also marks the second instance within a year that Disney has elevated …
Read More »Billy Porter Says He Has To Sell His House Because of Strikes, Calls Out Hollywood Execs: “You’ve Already Starved Me Out”
Billy Porter recently spoke with Evening Standard, in which he disclosed that he has had to sell his house due to the ongoing strikes in Hollywood. Porter, a singer and Emmy Award winner for his work on FX’s Pose, spoke with the outlet to promote his music career, not TV …
Read More »Walt Disney World Experiencing Lowest Wait Times In Years
Visitors to Walt Disney World are experiencing something that hasn’t been seen since the post-pandemic revenge travel boom: short wait times and thinner crowds. Photos and videos of the parks circulating around social media show much smaller crowds than are typical for this time of year. A reprieve parkgoers haven’t experienced in …
Read More »Pixar Producer Credited With Saving ‘Toy Story 2’ Among Latest Round Of Job Cuts
Walt Disney’s Pixar Animation Studios cut 75 jobs last month, including longtime producer Galyn Susman. Susman is credited with saving the 1999 film Toy Story 2. Disney lost almost all of the work done on Toy Story 2 just a year before the movie was slated for release, thanks to a deletion command on the …
Read More »Thousands Of Disney Employees Fight Mandate Requiring Them To Work In The Office Four Days A Week
Thousands of Walt Disney Co. employees are pushing back against a mandate that would require workers to return to the office four days out of the week set to begin next month. The Washington Post reports that more than 2,000 of the company’s workers have signed a petition to CEO Bob Iger, arguing the …
Read More »Disney Cutting 7,000 Jobs Amid Massive Company Restructuring
Disney is laying off 7,000 employees this year as it scrambles to cut costs amid a looming recession. The layoffs came to light during Wednesday’s earning call when Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that 3.2% of the company’s workforce would be decreasing. The wave of layoffs will save roughly $5.5 …
Read More »Disney to Officially Close “Splash Mountain” in January Following Racial Stereotyping Criticism, Ride Will Be Reimagined as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Disney has officially announced the closing date for its iconic ride, “Splash Mountain.” In June 2020, the company shared that it was closing the ride due to its perpetuation of “racial stereotypes.” Splash Mountain is based on the movie “Song of the South,” which has come under fire for its …
Read More »Disney Will Add ‘Princess And The Frog’-Themed Tiana’s Bayou Adventure In 2024
Ok, Splash Mountain, you did your job, but Disney is ready to move right along. Both Disneyland and Walt Disney World will change the theme of Splash Mountain. The ride will now have a new theme, ‘Princess and the Frog.” Although fans have known about the change since 2020, it …
Read More »Howard University To Rename College Of Fine Arts After Chadwick Boseman
Howard University will pay tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman by renaming its performing and visual arts school after him. The school will instead be called The Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts. The name change comes on the heels of a Change.org petition that gained traction amongst students …
Read More »Ryan Coogler Is Creating A ‘Wakanda’ TV Series For Disney+
“Black Panther” writer and director Ryan Coogler is making a Wakanda TV series for Disney+. It truly is Wakanda Forever! Coogler, 34, is bringing back our fictional Black Mecca in a new TV series. On Monday, The Walt Disney Co. announced the project in addition to Coogler’s Proximity Media singing …
Read More »Chadwick Boseman Honored as Disney Plus Updates ‘Black Panther’ Opening Credits
Chadwick Boseman would have turned 44 this weekend, and to honor the late star, Disney re-worked the opening credits of Black Panther to celebrate his birthday. “Disney Honcho” Bob Iger hinted at a possible homage to “someone that was and will always be near and dear to our hearts” in a tweet …
Read More »California Theme Park Groups Angered By Governor Newsom’s “No Rush” Disneyland Comments
The California Attractions & Parks Association blasted Gov. Gavin Newsom after he said there was “no rush” to reopen theme parks in the state, specifically Disneyland, amid the pandemic. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Newsom made the comment during a press conference after he was asked about Disney chairman Bob …
Read More »Atlanta Teen Julian Bass Grabs The Attention of Disney, Sony and Suicide Squad director James Gunn With His Creative TikTok Video
Written by: @kristenshylin_ A teen with a wild imagination and talent broke the internet with his visionary TikTok video that went viral on Twitter. Julian Bass tweeted a 20-second video of himself as his favorite superheroes from Star Wars, Spider-Man, and Ben10. In the caption, he called on his followers …
Read More »Abigail Disney Criticizes Disney’s Choice To Furlough Low-Paid Workers After Paying Off Dividends And Executive Bonuses
Abigail Disney is criticizing the Walt Disney Company for paying its executives’ bonuses and dividends while cutting more than 100,000 workers’ pay amid the coronavirus pandemic. Abigail, an American filmmaker, is also the heir to the Walt Disney fortune and the granddaughter of the company’s co-founder Roy Disney. On Tuesday, …
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