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Disney Cutting 7,000 Jobs Amid Massive Company Restructuring

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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 …

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Disney to Officially Close “Splash Mountain” in January Following Racial Stereotyping Criticism, Ride Will Be Reimagined as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Disney to Officially Close “Splash Mountain” in January Following Racial Stereotyping Criticism

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 …

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Brandy Set to Reprise Role as Cinderella in Upcoming Disney+ Film

Brandy Reaches A $40,000 Settlement Deal With A Former Housekeeper Who Sued Her For Employment Law Violations

Brandy will play the Cinderella role again in the upcoming Disney+ film “The Pocketwatch.” The new film will be a musical in the universe of the popular “The Descendants” franchise. Kyle Cantrall will play Red, the rebellious teenage daughter of the Queen of Hearts, opposite Chloe, the cheerful but naive …

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