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First 'Avatar 2' Footage Shown as Disney, Universal Hit CinemaCon

James Cameron said his long-delayed sequel to "Avatar," the highest-earning movie of all time, would "push the limits of what cinema can do," as Disney and Universal presented first looks at their upcoming movies in Las Vegas Wednesday. Attendees at the CinemaCon movie theater industry summit were invited to don…

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More kids were hit by upper airway infections during COVID omicron surge, studies show

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Disney targeted by QAnon believers using meme-stock tactics

For weeks now, followers of the fringe conspiracy group QAnon have been spinning theories and falsehoods about Walt Disney Co. online, whipping up a frenzy of negative sentiment against one of America’s best-known corporations.

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James Gunn defends Star-Lord Chris Pratt

The endless cycle of famous men not really being canceled continues

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City Council Furious at Cop Who Played Disney Songs To Keep from Being Recorded

There is some confusion over what the response should be, but there is broad agreement that the officer acted inappropriately.

Reason

A Bit More on the Florida Disney Special Government District Repeal Controversy

I blogged about this controversy Friday, and then quoted Prof. Michael Dorf's and an experienced appellate lawyer's take on Monday. Another lawyer, Dilan Esper, had a Twitter thread pointing to Kensington Volunteer Fire Department v. Montgomery County (4th Cir. 2012), which suggests that the legislature's motivation for repealing the special…

Reason

Jim's Bargain Bin: Why Cramer Just Bought Disney And This Year's Worst-Performing Dow Jones Stock

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) shares dropped nearly 15% last year, making it the worst-performing Dow Jones stock of 2021. Disney is off to another abysmal start, trading lower by about 25% just this year.

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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, even as some ripple effects were starting to be felt

The Independent UK

DeSantis plan to punish Disney hits snag

DeSantis' plan would hit taxpayers with $1 billion bill — but it gets "worse than that"

Salon

Walt Disney World launches 20% off hotel stays during 50th anniversary celebrations

A new Walt Disney World deal includes 20% off hotel rooms across a number of Disney Hotels at the Orlando resort during its 50th anniversary celebrations

Daily Mirror

Disney’s governing district says Florida cannot get rid of it until bond debts are paid

Officials have warned that getting rid of the taxing district the company imposed on itself would be a huge tax liability for neighboring residents

The Independent UK

Florida Faces First Amendment, Contract, and Budget Issues in Dissolving Disney District

Plus: Russia accuses NATO of war by proxy, Elon Musk's confusing comments on free speech, Biden bans incandescent light bulbs, and more...

Reason

Disney tells investors Florida can’t dissolve special district without paying debt

MIAMI — As Florida legislators were rushing through passage of a bill to repeal the special district that governs Walt Disney World last week, they failed to notice an obscure provision in state law that says the state could not do what legislators were doing — unless the district’s bond…

Miami Herald

Same-day streaming film releases are 'dead,' cinema group leader says

It's not exactly a secret. Movie theater operators hate it when Hollywood studios release films for home viewing and in cinemas at the same time. It kills their box office and encourages piracy, they say.

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One Analyst Cuts Disney Price Target, Another Reiterates Buy Rating: Who's Right?

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) was featured as the call of the day Tuesday on CNBC's "Fast Money Halftime Report." Analysts Clash: BMO reiterated Disney with a Market Perform rating and cut the price target to $140 from $175.

The Independent UK

ITV edits Spider-Man to remove Peter Parker’s homophobic joke

Line of dialogue was notably missing from this weekend’s broadcast of the film

Benzinga

Why Disney Shares Fell Today

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) fell by 2.86% to $104.49 Wednesday as the market reacted to the Fed's decision to hike rates by 75 bps. The Fed also issued outlook on inflation, unemployment and economic growth. What Happened?

Benzinga

Disney Debuts Trailer For LGBTQ Rom-Com 'Fire Island'

The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) is getting an early jump on June’s Pride Month celebrations by dropping the trailer for “Fire Island,” an LGBTQ rom-com scheduled to premiere June 3 on Hulu.

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Ron DeSantis’ fight with Disney helped him break fundraising records

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ massive political clout has been on full display.

Manchester Evening News

Virgin Media makes major change that turns any TV into a smart TV with Disney+ and Netflix

Customers can get access to all streaming services on their TV even if it's not a smart TV

Daily Mirror

Virgin Media O2 launch new streaming box that turns old TVs into smart ones

Stream from Virgin Media offers customers a way to access their favourite TV channels, apps and streaming services - including Disney+ and Netflix - in one place and at great value

Nottingham Post

Primark shoppers are 'all over' the latest £14 Disney must-have bags

The bags have Mickey Mouse outlines embossed into the design

Inverse

'Moon Knight' costume designer reveals the brilliant Easter eggs you missed

Meghan Kasperlik, the costume designer for 'Moon Knight', explains how she developed the costumes for Marvel's Disney+ series - including hidden details you might have missed.

Daily Mirror

Disney asked to cut LGBTQ scene in Doctor Strange 2 by Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia - where homosexuality is illegal - wants a 12-second clip featuring a lesbian character talking about her 'two moms' to be edited out of the new Marvel film

Los Angeles Times

Michael Hiltzik: In Florida, DeSantis punishes Disney — by giving it a big tax cut

Up in their corporate suite, executives of the Walt Disney Co. must be laughing themselves silly.

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