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DISNEY


Aly & AJ, loved by millennials since their Disney days, are back on the road with a new sound

Aly and AJ Michalka are out with a fresh sound on their latest album, "With Love From."

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The Mandalorian season 3 episode 3 review: A fun diversion that actually makes sense

The third chapter of The Mandalorian season 3 toys with the show’s structure and expands its scope to deal with a major plot thread of the first two seasons.

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NHL's animated broadcast of Rangers-Capitals turning heads on social media

The NHL has delivered a first-of-its-kind alternative broadcast on Tuesday night, as the Rangers and Capitals were fully animated, which brought some mixed reviews on social media.

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Trailer for "The Little Mermaid" remake expected to air during the Oscars

A sneak peek of the film, starring Halle Bailey as Ariel, inspired countless fans last year, with many parents sharing videos of their daughters' reactions.

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Trailer for "The Little Mermaid" remake premieres during the Oscars

A sneak peek of the film, starring Halle Bailey as Ariel, has already inspired countless fans, with many parents sharing videos of their daughters' reactions.

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Who has the most Oscars in the history of the Academy Awards?

For almost a century, the Academy Awards have been the highest achievement for any actor or actress in the Hollywood entertainment industry.

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The media’s corporate warfare - DeSantis vs. Disney, Newsom vs. Walgreens

How the media frames its arguments when discussing similar moves from a Democrat and a Republican says a lot about where it stands on the issues.

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DeSantis' new Disney World board hints at future controversy

The first meeting of the new board of Walt Disney World’s government — overhauled by sweeping legislation signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis as an apparent punishment for Disney publicly challenging Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill — dealt with the rote affairs any other municipal government handles.

The Mandalorian season 3 episode 2 review: Diving headfirst into Manda-lore

The second chapter of The Mandalorian season 3 wastes no time and moves the main plot forward without losing sight of the show’s signature episodic format.

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Halle Bailey was ‘just stunned’ to see her ‘Little Mermaid’ Ariel doll

In a video posted Monday, the actress and singer introduced a new doll from Mattel inspired by her likeness in the upcoming Disney film.

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'Star Wars: The High Republic' gets lavish illustrated guide from Insight Editions (exclusive)

"Chronicles of the Jedi" escorts fans into the making of this Golden Age of the Jedi

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For women's sports, the media buys are becoming a big deal

An Ally Financial deal with Disney's ESPN networks and the ACC shows a new model for raising the profile of women's sports.

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Emma Stone’s 'And' co-star Willem Dafoe had her slap him 20 times to get scene right

Emma Stone revealed Willem Dafoe insisted she slap him 20 times in order to complete a scene, even though he wasn't on camera at the time.

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Rebel Wilson says she was banned from Disneyland for 30 days for taking a bathroom selfie

In a recent interview with "The Daily Show," Rebel Wilson shared how she was banned from the California theme park for a month.

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Rebel Wilson says she was banned from Disneyland for a month for taking a bathroom selfie

Rebel Wilson said she was banned for 30 days from Disneyland in a new interview on "The Daily Show," and it was all because of a bathroom selfie.

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ESPN wants to be the hub of all live sports streaming — even if it helps its competition

The idea aims to make ESPN the TV guide of live sports. The network has held talks with major leagues and media companies, sources said.

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‘Not Going to Read That’: White House Press Secretary Brushes Off DeSantis Op-Ed

Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated she had no "plan" to read Governor Ron DeSantis's (R., Fl.) opinion piece in which he defended recent legislation removing Disney's favorable tax status in Florida.

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New live-action 'Peter Pan' trailer shocks with major character changes: 'Diversity nonsense'

The latest live-action “Peter Pan” remake from Disney faced backlash from its first trailer on Tuesday after turning half of the “Lost Boys” into girls.

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Man sets world record visiting Disneyland nearly 3,000 days in a row

Jeff Reitz loves Disneyland – a lot. He went to the California theme park every single day for 8 years, 3 months and 13 days.

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Fran Drescher touts the end of vaccine mandates during SAG speech: ‘money talks and bulls--t walks'

'The Nanny' star Fran Drescher alludes to the end of vaccine mandates in Hollywood and signals her support for the move during SAG awards speech.

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‘Peter Pan & Wendy’ star says production hired team to fix franchise’s ‘problematic’ Native American depiction

An actress starring in the new Diseny+ "Peter Pan" reboot claimed the film is taking pains to ensure its depiction of Native Americans is respectful.

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Ben & Jerry’s suppliers use migrant child labor, despite company's 'progressive' values

Ben & Jerry's told Fox News Digital it is opposed to child labor, but a New York Times investigation found its suppliers use migrant child labor in milk production.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis: Disney will finally pay its fair share

Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis explains why Disney got its self-governing status revoked on "Tucker Carlson Tonight."

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Parents surprised kids with a trip to Disney. The reaction was not what they expected

Long Island mom Joceline Martin couldn’t wait to watch her daughters, Delaney, 9, and Drew, 5, react to a surprise trip to Disney World.

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DeSantis told ex-Disney CEO Bob Chapek to stay out of Florida's fight over 'Don't Say Gay' bill, book says

The excerpt came on the same day DeSantis, an expected 2024 presidential candidate, signed a bill stripping Disney of its self-governing status.

cnbc.com

DeSantis signs bill revoking Disney's self-governing power

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday giving control of Disney's special district - now known as the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District - to the state.

foxnews.com

DeSantis takes over Disney district, punishing company

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that gives him control of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district, punishing the company over its opposition to the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law.

DeSantis takes over Disney district, punishing company

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that gives him control of Walt Disney World's self-governing district, punishing the company over its opposition to the so-called “Don't Say Gay” law. The bill requires DeSantis, a Republican, to appoint a five-member board to oversee the government services that the Disney district provides in its sprawling theme park properties in Florida. The signing came as DeSantis gears up for an expected presidential run and marks a high-profile legislative victory for a governor whose leveraging of cultural and political divides has pushed him to the fore of national Republican politics.

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DeSantis takes over Disney district, punishing company

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that gives him control of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district.

Trump Reportedly Ordered White House To Attempt Crack Down On Jimmy Kimmel

Rolling Stone reports that at least two attempts were made to censor the late-night host.

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Ron DeSantis admits getting married to Casey DeSantis at Disney World ended up being 'kind of ironic'

The couple spoke publicly about their Disney World wedding for the first time, following a battle over a schools bill critics dubbed "Don't Say Gay."

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Pixar exec says Lightyear movie flopped because ‘we asked too much of audience'

Pete Docter, Pixar’s current Chief Creative Officer, appeared to suggest that 2022's "Lightyear" film flopped in theatres because audiences could not grasp its abstract premise.

foxnews.com

Amazon employees are pushing back on return to office demands

Amazon employees are frustrated by CEO Andy Jassy's request that they spend the "majority of the time" in offices starting May 1.

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Evangeline Lilly reveals Disney & Marvel supported her over controversial vaccine mandate views

Actress Evangeline Lilly revealed in a podcast interview that Disney offered its support for her after she protested Canadian vaccine mandates in 2022.

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Marvel's 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' snares $104 million during domestic debut

Disney and Marvel Studio's "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" tallied $104 million in domestic ticket sales during its opening weekend.

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'Ant-Man and the Wasp in Quantumania' eyes $100 million open after $17.5 million Thursday

Disney's "Ant-Man and the Wasp in Quantumania" collected $17.5 million in previews on its way towards a $100 million opening weekend.

cnbc.com

Here's how Wall Street pros traded 13 Club stocks last quarter, including Salesforce and Disney

Big-name investors and hedge funds made moves in Salesforce (CRM), Disney (DIS), Nvidia (NVDA) and TJX Companies (TJX) in the fourth quarter.

cnbc.com

Over 2300 Disney employees sign petition against returning to office, warn of 'long-term harm'

As businesses transition back to pre-COVID-19 practices, a request for Disney employees to return to the office for 4 days a week inspired some to send a petition in response.

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'Ant-Man and the Wasp in Quantumania' reviews: The villain is good, but the movie is bad

Critics praise Jonathan Majors' role of Kang in Marvel's "Ant-Man and the Wasp in Quantumania," but the film is a "chaotic, woefully unfunny mess."

cnbc.com

Regional sports network owner Diamond Sports prepares for possible bankruptcy

Diamond Sports said it missed an interest payment. The regional sports network owner is preparing for a possible bankruptcy filing, sources said.

cnbc.com

Dave Hollis, lifestyle guru and former Disney exec, dead at 47

Dave Hollis, a former Disney executive who left the company in 2018 to help his wife launch a self-help empire, died at home in Texas. He was 47.

foxnews.com

Tough-guy Ron DeSantis defeats Woke Disney! Except ... he didn’t. At all.

If you dig combatting wokeness, the imaginary villain that haunts Republican fever dreams, then Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is your superhero du jour.

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NBC Sports hopes to make an aggressive bid to bring back the NBA, sources say

NBC Sports wants to bring back the "NBA on NBC" after letting rights go more than 20 years ago, sources say.

cnbc.com

He’s no fan of ‘woke,’ but Chris Sununu takes aim at Ron DeSantis’ targeting of big business in culture wars

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu agrees with fellow Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida in battling 'woke' policy, but disagrees in punishing corporations

foxnews.com

Wall Street expects these 2 fairly valued Club stocks to keep up their strong starts to 2023

Disney and Wells Fargo shares have rallied this year, but remain reasonably priced and well-liked by Wall Street analysts.

cnbc.com

Florida GOP gives DeSantis control of Disney district

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will soon take control of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district.

Disney CEO Bob Iger's potential willingness to sell Hulu is a reversal in strategy

Disney CEO Bob Iger said "everything was on the table" with regard to Hulu's ownership.

cnbc.com

GREG GUTFELD: Disney is disguising brainwashing as entertainment

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld slams Disney's The Proud Family reboot as "fodder for re-segregationists" on "Gutfeld!"

foxnews.com

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis nears takeover of special Disney district

Disney could soon be losing control over a piece of its Magic Kingdom. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has the latest from Miami.

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'Disney Adults' debate rages online after viral video of woman 'ugly crying' at Disney park: 'Like a religion'

Commentators and fans are discussing the concept of "Disney Adults" and whether the theme parks are mostly for children and shouldn't be obsessed over by adults.

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DeSantis nears takeover of Disney government in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has moved one step closer to taking over Walt Disney World's self-governing district.

DeSantis nears takeover of Disney government in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has moved one step closer to taking over Walt Disney World's self-governing district.

More Toy Story, Frozen and Zootopia movies are in the works

The first Toy Story movie came nearly 30 years ago. Now, a fifth is being made.

cbsnews.com

Jim Cramer's Investing Club meeting Thursday: Disney, Wynn, Salesforce

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

cnbc.com

Activist investor Nelson Peltz declares Disney proxy fight is over after Iger unveils restructuring

Nelson Peltz dropped his proxy fight against Disney after CEO Bob Iger unveiled a vast reorganization.

cnbc.com

Everything is on the table now with Hulu, Disney CEO Iger says

Bob Iger said that "everything is on the table" as Disney considers whether to buy the rest of Hulu from Comcast.

cnbc.com

Disney faces losing control of its kingdom with Florida bill

Disney’s government in Florida has been the envy of any private business, with its unprecedented powers in deciding what to build and how to build it at Walt Disney World.

Florida begins session on Disney district, migrant flights

Florida lawmakers are meeting to begin a state takeover of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district and expand a migrant relocation program.

Florida begins session on Disney district, migrant flights

Florida lawmakers are meeting to begin a state takeover of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district and expand a migrant relocation program.

Disney World unions vote down offer covering 45,000 workers

Union members voted down a contract proposal covering tens of thousands of Walt Disney World service workers, saying it didn’t go far enough toward helping employees face cost-of-living hikes in housing and other expenses in central Florida.

TV anchors T.J. Holmes, Amy Robach leave ABC amid romance

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'Don't Say Gay' feud advances with new proposed legislation

Florida lawmakers say they will move to increase state control of Walt Disney World’s private government.

Full speed ahead: 'Avatar' sequel again dominates box office

“Avatar: The Way of Water” is the box office king for a third straight week, and shows no sign of slowing down.

Walt Disney World to host Tampa Bay Rays spring training

Walt Disney World on Tuesday announced it has come to an agreement with the Tampa Bay Rays to host the team’s spring training at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

TELL US: Will the increase in Disney World ticket prices prevent you from visiting?

Walt Disney World will cost you more in 2023. Prices on most tickets, including single-day, multi-day and annual passes will go up on December 8. The company had just hiked up ticket prices in February. This is the second time in a calendar year that going to Disney parks cost you more.

Team picked to make 'A Wrinkle in Time' into stage musical

“A Wrinkle in Time,” the classic sci-fi coming-of-age tale, has been adapted into a film, a TV movie, opera, several plays and a graphic novel.

Hilary Swank talks filming new series while expecting twins

Hilary Swank has announced she’s pregnant with twins and says that revelation might explain some of her wardrobe alterations and other actions on set of her new ABC series “Alaska Daily."

Storm-battered Florida businesses face arduous rebuilding

Hotels, restaurants and other businesses along Florida's southwest coast face a long rebuilding process after Hurricane Ian.

‘Hocus Pocus 2′ debuts next week and we are so excited

Every millennial’s favorite Halloween movie, “Hocus Pocus,” is finally getting a sequel with Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy all reprising their roles as the iconic Sanderson sisters.

JoJo Siwa to receive Gamechanger Award from GLSEN

Social media sensation JoJo Siwa will be honored by the LGBTQ education group GLSEN next month for her anti-bullying and advocacy efforts.

More inclusive titles for workers at Disney dress-up shops

When Disney reopens its Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique shops at resorts in Florida and California next month, the workers who help children dress up as their favorite animated characters will have new, more gender inclusive titles.

Guide to 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

The event allows guests to stroll across six different continents and sample delicious food and drinks, see live entertainment and purchase colorful merchandise.

Ex-Disney workers sue, claiming religious discrimination

Three ex-Disney employees are suing the company, claiming they were fired after refusing to wear face masks and get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Disney workers trade costumes for yoga pants on Yoga Day

Thousands of Disney workers traded their character costumes for yoga pants Tuesday morning — planking, doing the downward dog and folding into lotus poses at sunrise.

Malaysia: Disney refused to cut gay scenes in 'Lightyear'

Malaysia’s film censors say it was Disney’s decision to ax the animated film “Lightyear” from the country’s cinemas after refusing to cut scenes promoting homosexuality.

Disney delaying Florida campus but not because of tensions

The Walt Disney Co. is delaying by more than three years the opening of a campus in Florida to which 2,000 workers were being relocated from Southern California to work in digital technology, finance and product development.

‘It’s save the galaxy time:’ A first look at Disney’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

Walt Disney World is preparing to open its highly anticipated new attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.

Disney says next-generation MagicBand+ will debut this summer

Disney says next-generation MagicBand+ will debut this summer.

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returning to Magic Kingdom

The separately ticketed event is scheduled to begin Aug. 12 and run through Halloween night at Disney’s Magic Kingdom theme park.

Disney government in dark about effect of law dissolving it

At the first meeting of Disney World’s private government since Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a measure to dissolve it next year, officials were still confused about what the new legislation meant.

DeSantis’ feud with Disney appears to be paying off in the form of campaign donations

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ongoing fight with Walt Disney World appears to be paying off in the form of campaign donations.

Quiz: Can you guess where these Disney princesses are from?

We want to know how well you know your Disney royalty -- and if you know them well enough to be able to ace our quiz.

Disney self-government in peril after Florida House vote

The Florida House of Representatives has given final passage to a bill to dissolve a private government that Walt Disney World has been allowed to operate on its properties for more than five decades.

Looking back: Jacksonville once favorite tourist haven for entire eastern U.S.

With Jacksonville's bicentennial celebration quickly approaching, News4JAX is putting a spotlight on the city's reputation as a tourist haven.

Florida Senate passes bill to end Disney self-government

The Florida Senate has passed a bill to repeal a law allowing Walt Disney World to operate a private government over its properties in the state.

DeSantis’ push to end Disney self-government would impact Bradford County

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants the state Legislature to revoke a provision that gives Walt Disney World autonomy in governing areas near its theme parks.

Disney World drops all mask mandates

Disney World has dropped all mask mandates, according to its website on Tuesday.

Florida Gov DeSantis pushes to end Disney self-government

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking the Legislature to repeal a law allowing Walt Disney World to operate a private government over its properties in the state.

Are you getting the most out of your Disney FastPass?

Here are some insider tips to help you do more during your next visit to a Disney theme park.

Baby zebra spooked by ostriches dies at Disney World

A baby zebra at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom is dead after running full speed into a gate when it was spooked by two ostriches.

How to celebrate Earth Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Walt Disney World is preparing to celebrate Earth Day at its Animal Kingdom theme park.

Trading starts of new Warner Bros. Discovery media giant

Shares of the new Warner Bros.

4 springtime activities we love at Walt Disney World

The resort is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary celebration, and now is the perfect time to celebrate the season and upcoming Easter holiday. If you plan on visiting, we have uncovered a number of fun activities for families to experience while out exploring the theme parks and nearby resort hotels.

Mickey Mouse can start hugging again at Disney parks

Mickey Mouse will soon be able to hug again.

Disney sets opening date for EPCOT’s new Guardians of the Galaxy coaster

Walt Disney World announced May 27 as the opening date for the long-awaited “Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.”

Dream Big! Disney on Ice returns to Jax

Disney on Ice returns to Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena for a weekend full of fun for the entire family. See some of your favorite characters from your favorite Disney movies skating to stories people have loved for decades. There are multiple shows running throughout the weekend.

EPCOT: New photo shows ‘Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind’ queue

Walt Disney World released a new photo earlier this week that shows a piece of the queue for the all-new attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.

Walt Disney World resorts that won’t break the bank

With 18 hotels and 23,000 hotel rooms, families swarm to Florida to enjoy the heat and take in the magic of Disney. Looking to spend more money in the parks and less on a hotel? Let us show you the...

Disney 'regrets' performance by visiting school drill team

Officials at Walt Disney World say a performance by a visiting Texas high school drill team that used American Indian stereotypes, including chants of “scalp them,” doesn’t reflect the resort’s values.

6 free things to do on your next Disney World vacation -- yes, really

We'll bet you never thought the words "Disney" and "cheap" could go in the same sentence. Well, guess again.

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