Mar 29 DeSantis-appointed oversight board says Disney stripped them of power By Associated Press Board members picked by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to oversee the governance of Walt Disney World say their Disney-controlled predecessors pulled a fast one on them by passing restrictive covenants that strip the new board of many of its powers. Continue reading
Mar 08 DeSantis’ new Disney World governing board hints at future controversial actions By Mike Schneider, Associated Press Board members on Wednesday faced calls for better firefighter equipment, lessons on public records requests and bond ratings. But the five board members appointed by DeSantis on Wednesday hinted at future controversial actions they may take. Continue reading
Feb 27 DeSantis signs bill giving him control over Disney district in Florida By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press The bill requires DeSantis, a Republican, to appoint a five-member board to oversee the government services that the Disney district provides in its sprawling theme park properties in Florida. Continue reading
Feb 07 New Florida bill could spell end of Disney’s control over resort By Mike Schneider, Associated Press Some see it as punishment for Disney's opposition to the so-called "Don't Say Gay" law championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican-controlled Legislature. Continue reading
Jul 21 Watch 7:42 Disney’s ‘Ms. Marvel’ features 1st Muslim superhero By Amna Nawaz, Alison Thoet A new Disney+ series called "Ms. Marvel" features the first Muslim superhero in the marvel cinematic universe, and is now one of the highest-rated shows of its kind. Amna Nawaz talks to the director about bringing this character to life… Continue watching
Apr 21 Watch 6:35 ‘Don’t Say Gay’ causes unexpected showdown between Florida, Disney corporation By John Yang, Dorothy Hastings The Walt Disney Company is more than a giant corporation. To many, it's long been synonymous with family entertainment. It's now caught up in a much larger battle in Florida tied to the country's cultural and political divides, prompted by… Continue watching
Apr 21 Florida Legislature votes to strip Disney of self-government after opposition to ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has lashed back at the entertainment giant after it publicly declared its opposition to a new law backed by the governor that critics have dubbed "Don't Say Gay."… Continue reading
Apr 19 Watch 4:30 News Wrap: Bombings targeting Kabul schools kill at least 6, wound 17 In our news wrap Tuesday, the White House said it may appeal a federal court order against mask mandates for planes, trains and buses. Bombings targeting schools in Kabull kill at least six people and woundi 17. New developments in… Continue watching
Mar 22 Disney takes on balancing act as workers walk out in protest of Florida’s anti-LGBTQ legislation By Mike Schneider, Brendan Farrington, Associated Press With some workers across the U.S. staging a walkout, The Walt Disney Co. finds itself performing a high-wire act of balancing the expectations of a diverse workforce against demands from an increasingly polarized and politicized marketplace. Continue reading
Mar 22 ‘West Side Story’ star Rachel Zegler is now invited to present at Oscars By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press “West Side Story” star Rachel Zegler has been invited to be a presenter at the ceremony, according to a report in The Hollywood Reporter. The gesture came two days after Zegler posted on social media that she had not been… Continue reading