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The Disneyland experiments that influenced Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

LOS ANGELES — Before Walt Disney World's Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, there was chaos in Disneyland's Frontierland.

Los Angeles Times

Hollywood relies on LGBTQ audiences. In return, it’s failing us miserably

Rainbow logos and statements of support from entertainment companies have become a routine part of Pride celebrations each June. But their habitual reluctance to speak out against those harming the LGBTQ+ community when it matters most has shown time and again that we can’t count on them as allies.

Los Angeles Times

Disney employees, politicians keep the pressure on over ‘don’t say gay’ bill

ORLANDO, Fla. — When Marissa Flint started working at Walt Disney World 12 years ago, she thought she had found a place where she belonged as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.

Orlando Sentinel

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108 arrested in human trafficking sting

The sting went down in Florida and was given the code name "Operation March Sadness 2"

Salon

Disney workers stage daily walkouts to protest ‘Don’t Say Gay’ and demand protections for LGBT+ staff

CEO’s statements ‘utterly failed to match the magnitude of the threat’ in Florida legislation, workers say

The Independent UK

‘The Real World Homecoming’ is a space for both redemption and emotional labor

MTV’s influential series still lays the burden of race at the feet of its Black cast members.

Mic

Encanto’s Stephanie Beatriz recorded key theme song while she was in labour

The Disney animated film is nominated for three Oscars at the 2022 Academy Awards

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Real-life 'Up house' owner forced developers to build around home despite £770,000 offer

Edith Macefield, 84, bought her Seattle, Washington home in 1952 and has refused to leave the farmhouse because she did not want the stress - her story warmed the hearts of many in its similarity to the 2009 Disney film Up

Daily Mirror

Disney workers plan walkout to protest 'Don't Say Gay' bill

Disney workers are planning walkouts during their breaks every day this week to protest CEO Bob Chapek’s slow response in publicly criticizing Florida’s so-called Don’t Say Gay legislation

The Independent UK

Disney Workforce Plans Walkouts And Makes New Demands Following 'Don't Say Gay' Controversy

Walt Disney Co.’s (NYSE: DIS) response to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” legislation continues to create internal strife as members of its workforce are coordinating a weeklong series of walkouts to protest CEO Bob Chapek’s handling of the controversy.

Benzinga

Disney, TUI, Princess and more unveil cruise discounts as holidaymakers return to the seas

Check out these cruise deals if you're thinking of taking to the seas this year

Nottingham Post

A pro-fossil fuel Disney ride voiced by Ellen DeGeneres and Bill Nye? Yes, it existed

Buckle up for the story of Ellen’s Energy Adventure – a ride whose sympathetic stance toward oil and coal is newly relevant

The Guardian - US

TUI, Disney, Princess and more unveil huge cruise discounts as holidaymakers return to the seas

With covid travel restrictions continuing to lift, 2022 looks set to be a boom year for cruises with companies including TUI and Disney unveiling a series of discounts to tempt travellers wanting to take to the waves

Liverpool Echo

Disney drops Skyliner mask requirement for vaccinated guests

Starting Wednesday, fully vaccinated Disney World guests no longer have to mask up while riding the Skyliner gondolas, according to the resort’s updated coronavirus guidelines.

Orlando Sentinel

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Bangkok Post

After Walt Disney, Iger Enters the Metaverse via Genies Investment

Robert Iger spent decades helming a company known for its animated characters. For his next act, the former Walt Disney Co. boss is backing a startup that celebrities and others are using to create avatars for the much-hyped metaverse.

The Independent UK

The brains behind Bluey: He turned a simple kids’ show into a global hit. Now he’s ready to walk

Almost everything about Bluey – from a real-life blue heeler to games played by characters – stems from the personal experience of creator Joe Brumm. He talks to Sheila Flynn about the cartoon’s runaway success across the globe and how fatherhood helped shape the show

Los Angeles Times

Gov. Newsom asks Disney to relocate jobs back to California over Florida LGBTQ bill

In just a few short words, Gov. Gavin Newsom asked the Walt Disney Co. to reconsider its plans to relocate 2,000 jobs from Southern California to a new campus in Florida.

The Independent UK

Firefighters tackle blaze at Pinewood Studios after flames ‘on set of Disney’s Snow White remake’

Images show flames on set at world-famous film production facility

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We compared Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ and more to see which is the best streaming service

There are a number of factors to consider, including the types of movies and shows you can watch and which platform has the best original content

Benzinga

Gov. Newsom Tries To Lure Disney Jobs Back From To California

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Los Angeles Times

Former Disney chair Bob Iger invests in metaverse company Genies

Former Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Iger is putting money into the metaverse.

Benzinga

Analysis: Why Can't Disney CEO Bob Chapek Be More Like His Predecessor Bob Iger?

It's difficult to think of another chief executive who has been the recipient of so much recent bad press in such a short period of time as the Walt Disney Co’s (NYSE: DIS) Bob Chapek.

ABC News

Pixar’s Turning Red pairs supernatural red panda with a teen movie about sexual awakening and mother-daughter relationships

Set to a nostalgic early 2000s soundtrack, Turning Red is a millennial pink-tinged coming-of-age story about a 13-year-old girl navigating the growing pains of adolescence.

Benzinga

Chart Wars: Between Disney And Netflix, Which Stock Will Bounce First?

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) and Netflix, Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) have been trading in long-term downtrends that recently brought the stocks to 52-week lows of $129.26 and $332.30, respectively.

Benzinga

Former Disney CEO Bob Iger Joins Metaverse Company Genies: How The Move Is Boosting Disney NFT Acquisition Rumors

The former leader of one of the most well-known companies has joined the board of directors of a metaverse company.

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