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NIGHTMARE

Russia Jails Disney Executive After Airport Baggage Search

The manager was sentenced after a Russian court rejected a cannabis prescription defense.

Wiktoria Gucia

Entrance to Disney Springs photographed from road
‘PREPOSTEROUS’

Disney Claims Streaming Sub Means Widower Can’t File Lawsuit

Jeffrey Piccolo has demanded at least $50,000 in damages after his wife, an NYU doctor, was allegedly killed by allergens in a meal she had at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Josh Fiallo

Richard M. Sherman arrives to the World Premiere Of Disney's "Mary Poppins Returns" held at The Dolby Theatre on November 29, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
R.I.P.

Richard M. Sherman, ‘Mary Poppins’ Songwriter, Dies at 95

Richard Sherman and his brother Robert penned the iconic music for ‘Mary Poppins’ and dozens of other Disney hits.

Amanda Yen

Ron DeSantis speaks at an Iowa campaign event with a microphone in hand.
THROWN OUT

Judge Hands DeSantis a Win in Never-Ending Clash With Disney

A judge said Disney “lacks standing” to sue the governor over constitutionally enacted state laws.

Josh Fiallo

Bob Iger
TAKE TWO

Bob Iger Was ‘Disappointed’ by Disney’s Output Under Chapek

Speaking at The New York Times’ DealBook summit, the chief executive also said that his number one priority now is saving the floundering Marvel Studios.

AJ McDougall

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NEW TWIST

Disney Cuts Claims From Retaliation Lawsuit Against DeSantis

The entertainment giant isn’t taking their foot off the gas entirely—just shifting some claims to a Florida court.

Josh Fiallo

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A picture of a Disney+ logo on Chromecast menu displayed on a TV screen. Disney is once again facing another lawsuit accusing the media giant of misleading investors by engaging in “a fraudulent scheme designed to hide the extent of Disney+ losses.”
‘STAGGERING COSTS’

Disney Sued Again Over 'Fraudulent’ Streaming Costs

Investors allege they were purposefully deceived by statements from former chief executive Bob Chapek, who promised profitability by 2024.

Isabella Ramirez

Ron DeSantis with his mouth opened wide at a campaign event at the Iowa State Fair.
UNCLE!

DeSantis Says He’s ‘Moved On’ From Feud With Disney

Speaking on CNBC, the Florida governor also said he won’t reinstate the special privileges Disney enjoyed for decades prior to his tenure.

Josh Fiallo

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LOOPHOLE

Disney Stars Reveal How They Were Screwed Over

Disney actors pushing back against poor compensation and telling all about how the company paid young actors less than union base rates.

Helen Holmes

Fireworks go off around Cinderella’s castle during the grand opening ceremony for Walt Disney World's new Fantasyland in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Dec. 6, 2012.
THE END

Disney’s Diversity Chief Is Stepping Down

A memo to staff said she planned “to pursue other endeavors.

Dan Ladden-Hall

Sarah Polley attends the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 12, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.
DEER GOD

Sarah Polley in Talks to Direct Disney’s Live-Action ‘Bambi’

The movie would be a stark departure from Polley’s other, more mature films, such as the Oscar-winning film “Women Talking.”

Isabella Ramirez

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