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DeSantis attacks Disney over ties to China after CEO speaks out against ‘Don’t Say Gay’

Florida Republicans have accepted tens of thousands of dollars from Disney entities

The Independent UK

Chapek condemns "Don't Say Gay" bill

The CEO also said he spoke with Ron DeSantis and arranged a meeting to discuss the consequences of the bill

Salon

Disney to ‘pause’ all business in Russia

Move came a week after company suspended distribution of movies in country

The Independent UK

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Pixar employees accuse Disney of censoring same-sex affection in their films

The claims follow Disney CEO’s expression of ‘unwavering support’ for the LGBTQ community

The Independent UK

Disney employees 'hurt' and 'angry' over CEO's response to Florida LGBTQ bill

Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Chapek on Wednesday tried to soothe outrage at the company's muted response to Florida's controversial bill restricting classroom instruction of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Los Angeles Times

Disney pauses all business in Russia amid 'unrelenting assault' on Ukraine

Walt Disney Co. on Thursday said it would "pause" all of its businesses in Russia in response to Vladimir Putin's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

Los Angeles Times

Disney taking steps to ‘pause’ all business in Russia

The Walt Disney Company has announced it is taking steps to “pause all other businesses in Russia” following the invasion of Ukraine.

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Disney 'pauses all businesses' in Russia following Ukraine invasion

It's the latest brand to halt service in Vladimir Putin's country

Wales Online

Disney suspends Russian operations in response to Ukraine invasion

Disney is latest firm to pause business, including content and product licensing and live TV channels

The Guardian - UK

Disney CEO says LGBT+ representation is more powerful than lobbying. Pixar staff say they’re barred from creating it

‘Beyond the ‘inspiring content’ that we aren’t even allowed to create, we require action,’ Pixar’s LGBT+ employees write in letter to Disney leadership on ‘Don’t Say Gay’

The Independent UK

'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Trailer Hits 7M Views In First Day: What Could That Mean For Disney+?

A highly anticipated series set in the Star Wars universe is set to hit Disney+ in May. A trailer for the show had impressive views in its first 24 hours, which could signal the demand and anticipation for the show.

Benzinga

Pixar Employees Accuse Disney Brass Of Censoring LGBTQ Content: Report

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) is facing a new controversy related to its support of the LGBTQ community, with employees of its Pixar unit claiming executives have rejected any attempt to depict same-sex affection in their films.

Benzinga

Turning Red review: A refreshingly un-queasy puberty movie that can’t be divorced from the Disney machine

Disney/Pixar film is full of earnest warmth and lovely pops of imagination, but it doesn’t exist in a vacuum, either

The Independent UK

LGBTQ Group Rejects Disney's $5M Donation, Demands More Action From The Company

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), an LGBTQ-focused advocacy group, has rejected a proposed $5 million donation offered by Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) CEO Bob Chapek by calling into question the company’s commitment to supporting LGBTQ rights.

Benzinga

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Axios

Disney's political drama

The worlds of entertainment and politics are more intertwined than ever before.

The New Daily

‘You are the greatest and the strongest’: Avengers superheroes in the good fight for sick kids

Marvel superheroes put their legend status to good cause, supporting Disney collaboration with Supertees, a medical garment for sick children in hospital.

Daily Record

Tom Hanks transforms for Disney's Pinocchio movie as first images revealed

The brand new movie, directed by Robert Zemeckis, will follow the original classic tale of the wooden puppet who is on a mission to become a human

Daily Mirror

Lily James admits that she has 'slipped' into an American accent after Pam & Tommy role

Lily James starred as Pamela Anderson alongside Sebastian Stan as Tommy Lee in the Disney+ series Pam & Tommy, which concluded with its finale this week

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Daily Mirror

Tom Hanks transforms for Disney's live-action Pinocchio movie as first snaps revealed

Legendary actor Tom Hanks plays Geppetto, the wood crafter who creates Pinocchio, in the new live-action Disney film

Inverse

'Mandalorian' Season 3 delayed? Disney omits the Star Wars show from its 2022 TV lineup

Disney's annual shareholders' meeting made a surprising omission: 'The Mandalorian.' Will Season 3 be delayed to 2023? We break down the 2022 Disney+ Star Wars and Marvel lineup.

Los Angeles Times

Disney's Bob Chapek opposes Florida LGBTQ school bill, will meet with DeSantis

Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Chapek on Wednesday expressed concerns about Florida's controversial bill meant to limit classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity, after taking substantial heat for staying neutral.

Benzinga

Disney CEO Bob Chapek Switches Gears To Publicly Criticize Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Legislation

After resisting efforts to issue a public statement regarding Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” legislation, Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) CEO Bob Chapek reversed course and spoke openly against the legislation this morning during the company’s shareholders me

Inverse

'Obi-Wan Kenobi' trailer Easter egg reveals a mind-blowing Star Wars cameo

Disney just released the first trailer for its 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Star Wars miniseries, and it could be hiding a huge surprise in plain sight.

The Independent UK

Disney CEO brokers last-ditch meeting with DeSantis to stop ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

Disney entities donated thousands of dollars to Florida officials behind legislation that advocates warn will marginalise LGBT+ children and families

Benzinga

Why This Investor Just Bought Disney Shares

Douglas C. Lane & Associates' Sarat Sethi bought shares of Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) ahead of the company's 2022 Investor Day presentation, which kicked off at 1 p.m. ET Wednesday.

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