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Disney developing 'storyliving' towns for Californians who want to live surrounded by Disney

Walt Disney Co. is extending its brand into real estate, announcing plans Wednesday to develop residential "storyliving" communities around the country where fans will be able to to live, make friends and soak in the magic of Disney in their everyday lives.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 18, 2022

Disney Revives 'Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers' With Hipster Vibe: What You Need To Know

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) is giving new life to its 1989-90 TV series “Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers” with a new film that reimagines the adventuresome chipmunks as caustic commentators on Hollywood.

Benzinga · Feb 17, 2022

Disney Regains Rights To Six Marvel Defender Series From Netflix

The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) has regained the rights to six Marvel Defenders series that it originally licensed to Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) prior to the launch of the Disney+ streaming service.

Benzinga · Feb 14, 2022

Disney Sets April 11 Vaccine Mandate Deadline For Anaheim Park Employees

The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) has set an April 11 deadline for a vaccine mandate for the employees of its Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California.

Benzinga · Feb 2, 2022

ABC Gives Whoopi Goldberg A Two-Week Suspension For Holocaust Remarks

ABC, a division of Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS), suspended “The View” co-host Whoopi Goldberg for two weeks following her comments on the program that the Holocaust was “not about race” but was about “white people doing it to white people.”

Benzinga · Feb 2, 2022

Encanto's 'We Don't Talk About Bruno' Tops Billboard Hot 100: Could It Make Disney Stock Sing?

The song that kids and adults are singing around the world has made some history for The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS).

Benzinga · Feb 1, 2022

Disney+ To Premiere Controversial Korean Series 'Snowdrop' After Netflix Success With 'Squid Game'

The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) is following the example set by Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) in bringing a controversial Korean series to U.S. streaming audiences.

Benzinga · Feb 1, 2022

Analysis: Was Peter Dinklage's Slam Of Disney's New 'Snow White' Sincere Or A Publicity Stunt?

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) found itself on the defensive earlier this week after actor Peter Dinklage berated the company for its planned live-action remake of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.”

Benzinga · Jan 26, 2022

Disney To Release Cannibal Drama 'Fresh' On Hulu In March

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) is going into very different territory with its new Searchlight Pictures release “Fresh,” a romantic drama with a cannibal plotline.

Benzinga · Jan 25, 2022

At Sundance, Abigail Disney calls out corporate greed. Beginning with Disney

LOS ANGELES — For the last few years, Abigail Disney has waged an often bitter public campaign against the company that bears her last name, calling out Walt Disney Co. for what she sees as its egregious pay inequality.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 25, 2022