The Latest Breaking News from Disney

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 · Mar 11, 2022

Disney to ‘pause’ all business in Russia

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

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2022

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 · Mar 10, 2022

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 · Mar 10, 2022

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 · Mar 10, 2022

'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 · Mar 10, 2022

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 · Mar 10, 2022

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 · Mar 10, 2022

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 · Mar 10, 2022

Disney's political drama

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

Axios · Mar 10, 2022