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With walkout threat, Disney finds itself in balancing act

With some workers across the U.S. threatening a walkout, The Walt Disney Co. finds itself performing a high-wire act of balancing the expectations of a diverse workforce with demands from an increasingly polarized and politicized marketplace

The Independent UK

Analysis: Amid 'Lightyear' Kiss, Here Are Major Milestones In Bringing LGBTQ Characters Into Animated Film, TV Series

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) is making history with the upcoming release of its Pixar animated feature “Lightyear” by having a same-sex kiss between two female characters.

Benzinga

Ukrainian girl who sang Let It Go reunited with mother as she performs in Poland

Amelia Anisovych was reunited with her mother just days before she sang the Ukrainian national anthem at a charity concert

The Independent UK

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Jumanji Gets Theme Park Deal: How Sony Is Challenging Disney And Universal Theme Park Domination

The media arm of Sony Group Corp (NYSE: SONY) could be on its way to establishing a successful theme park division thanks to several partnerships and a library of franchise brands that have performed well at the box office.

Benzinga

Oscar Isaac recalls Marvel bosses’ reaction to his Moon Knight accent: ‘They didn’t know what the hell I was doing’

‘They weren’t sure it was going to work at all,’ he said

The Independent UK

Disney Drama: Why Bob Iger And Bob Chapek Are No Longer Friendly

The CEO of the House of Mouse and his predecessor reportedly had an intense falling out. Here’s what led to the division between the two executives.

Benzinga

Ron DeSantis ‘Stop Woke’ Act could bar Disney from diversity trainings

Florida's new ‘Stop Woke’ act will stop private companies from doing diversity training

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Edinburgh mum praises 'controversial' new Disney film for smashing stereotypes

An Edinburgh mum has praised a new 'controversial' Disney film for smashing stereotypes and giving her family the opportunity to watch a film that addresses real issues.

Edinburgh Live

Disney faces backlash over LGBTQ controversy: ‘It’s just pure nonsense’

The company’s tone deaf mishandling of Florida’s ‘don’t say gay’ bill has revealed a long-gestating conflict

The Guardian - US

Shanghai Disneyland Resort Temporarily Closes Due To COVID-19 Surge: Could It Hurt The Mouse's Growth Momentum?

An international theme park is closing temporarily due to a surge in COVID-19 cases. Here’s a look at what the move could mean for The Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS).

Benzinga

What is Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill?

Controversial new legislation would ban teachers from discussing sexual orientation and gender issues with students in classroom

The Independent UK

'West Side Story' Star Rachel Zegler Says She's Not Invited To The Oscars Show

Walt Disney Co.’s (NYSE: DIS) release of Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” has received seven Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture.

Benzinga

Galactic Starcruiser, Disney’s live-in Star Wars-themed park, could change how we vacation

ORLANDO, Fla. — An immersive “Star Wars” experience comes with expectations: Wielding a lightsaber. Firing the weapons of a starship.

Los Angeles Times

Disney closes Shanghai park as virus rises, Shenzhen reopens

Disney Co. has closed its Shanghai theme park as Chinese authorities try to control the city’s biggest coronavirus flareup in two years, while the southern business center of Shenzhen allowed shops and offices to reopen after a weeklong closure

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Reuters

Shanghai's Disney resort shut amid record daily local COVID infections

China's financial hub of Shanghai reported on Monday a record daily surge in local COVID-19 infections as authorities scrambled to test residents and rein in the Omicron variant, while closing its Disney resort until further notice.

Reuters

Shanghai Disney Resort to close from Monday as China battles COVID outbreak

The Shanghai Disney Resort said on Sunday it will temporarily close until further notice from Monday, citing the coronavirus pandemic in China.

Benzinga

This Solar Company's 5-Year Return Makes Bitcoin, Tesla, Disney, Apple, Microsoft, Ford, And Alibaba Look Trifling

Enphase Energy Inc (NASDAQ: ENPH) is known as a global leader in solar energy solutions, and over the past five years, delivered beaming returns for traders and investors.

Benzinga

The State Of Streaming In 2022: The Search For New Content, New Revenue On Netflix, Disney+ And More

Among the various entertainment platforms, streaming services have become the dominant force is shaping popular culture.

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The Independent UK

ESPN pauses coverage of women’s basketball match in protest at Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has said he will sign controversial law when it arrives on his desk

Tribune News Service

Disney expresses ‘regret’ over performance by Texas drill team featuring ‘Scalp ’em, Indians’ chant

Disney expressed its “regret” over a high school drill team performance, which has been widely condemned online for its invocation of racist stereotypes against Native Americans.

Daily Mirror

Disney World apologises for performance with racist song about 'scalping' Indians

Performers from the The Port Neches-Groves High School in Texas appeared to chant "scalp 'em Indians, scalp 'em," in footage which has been shared online and to which many have expressed outrage

The Independent UK

Outrage after Texas high school chants ‘Scalp ‘Em, Indians’ during Disney cheerleading performance

Disney says that it ‘regrets’ performance took place at Florida theme park

The Guardian - US

‘Nostalgic racism is racism’: Disney criticised for Texas students’ performance

Walt Disney World apologises after Texas high school drill team chants ‘Scalp ’em, Indians, scalp ’em’ during performance

Sports Illustrated

ESPN Employees Participate in Disney Walkout Regarding ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill

The parent company has yet to respond to the bill, which would restrict discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation in Florida schools.

Salon

Disney, DeSantis and "Don't Say Gay"

Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against the law after initial silence. Now DeSantis is slamming Disney as "woke"

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