While speaking yesterday at a conference hosted by Morgan Stanley in San Francisco, Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger made waves with what appeared to be a massive announcement about the future expansion of Disney Parks. Iger said:Â We have thousands of acres of land still to develop. We could actually build seven new full lands if we wanted to ...
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Controversy Surrounds Disney: Accusations of AI Manipulation to Fabricate Popularity
After the 2016 election, X (Twitter at that time) promised that it would crack down on fake accounts, sock-puppets, and bots, and for a while, it successfully halted the spread of misinformation. However, after Elon Musk took over the platform, most of the staff in charge of stemming the flow of misinformation were fired. This allowed the flow of misinformation ...
Read More »Bob Iger Stands Firm: Defends Marvel Despite Multiple Project Cancellations
In retrospect, it makes perfect sense to watch as Bob Iger defends Marvel Studios… In 2009, The Walt Disney Company purchased Marvel Entertainment for a whopping $4 billion. That purchase led to the birth of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and some of the most successful superhero films ever. In just 15 years, Disney and Marvel have produced 3o superhero films ...
Read More »Opening Day Chaos: Competitor to Disney World Faces Violence as Crowds Clash
Police are searching for multiple suspects following the shooting of a 15-year-old near Six Flags Over Georgia on Saturday evening. According to Cobb County Police officers, a shooting occurred just after 6:00 p.m. on Saturday night on a service road located just off the nearly 300-acre Six Flags Over Georgia property in Austell, Georgia, approximately 17 miles northwest of Atlanta. ...
Read More »Disney Star Takes Center Stage: Set to Host Exciting New Game Show on FOX & Amazon Prime
FOX and Amazon Prime have joined forces on a brand-new game show for streaming, tapping a beloved Disney actor known for his versatility and comedic prowess as the host of the show. Actor and comedian Patton Oswalt, known best for his role in Pixar’s Ratatouille (2007) and numerous stand-up specials, is set to embark on a new adventure as the ...
Read More »Disney Dodges Supreme Court Showdown Through Backdoor Deal
This was a big week at the Supreme Court. After Republicans became concerned about alleged bias against conservative voices on social media, state legislatures in Florida and Texas passed laws that diminished the capacity of tech companies to moderate speech on their platforms. The tech companies argued that the laws would handcuff their efforts to remove hate speech, bullying, and ...
Read More »Disney Grandchildren Emerge as Company Saviors in Unexpected Twist
Abigail Disney has long been one of the outspoken critics of Disney CEO Bob Iger. She called him “out of touch,” and “disappointing,” and accused him of leaving the planet for two years, only to not understand the world her returned to. However, with the Walt Disney Company facing a proxy battle from activist investor Nelson Peltz for Abigail Disney ...
Read More »Outrage Ensues as Inappropriate Disney Merchandise Makes Comeback on Social Media
Can you believe Disney made this?! Inappropriate Disney merchandise has once again made its way into the spotlight on various social media platforms. The resurgence of such items has raised concerns among Disney fans and the general public alike. From items featuring obscene language to clothing with questionable imagery, the presence of these products within the realm of Disney merchandise ...
Read More »Legal Battle Looms: Disney Entangled in Court Clash Over COVID Mandates
In March 2020, the world shut down as the COVID-19 virus swept across the globe. The only businesses allowed to remain open in most parts of the United States were those considered “essential”. Not only did every Disney theme park have to close its gates, but the entertainment industry also shut down. That meant every Disney-owned movie and television show ...
Read More »Disney Makes Historic Merger Move, Shaping Future Entertainment Landscape
In November 2022, Bob Iger stepped back into the role of CEO of The Walt Disney Company after Bob Chapek was unceremoniously fired. From the beginning, Iger was honest about the changes needed at Disney+. Disney+ launched in 2019, just months before the COVID-19 pandemic, and saw some initial success. However, the streaming service has struggled for several years and ...
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