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Ex-Disney worker accused of hacking computer menus to add profanities, errors
Read full article: Ex-Disney worker accused of hacking computer menus to add profanities, errorsA former Disney worker has been arrested based on a complaint that says he hacked into servers at Walt Disney World in order to manipulate computer menus.
What Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse can tell us about the public domain and remix culture
Read full article: What Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse can tell us about the public domain and remix cultureWinnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse have recently entered the public domain, making it possible for artists to use them freely.
Disney seeks major expansion of California theme park to add more immersive attractions
Read full article: Disney seeks major expansion of California theme park to add more immersive attractionsDisney is seeking approval from local officials to expand its California theme park offerings over the next four decades.
First Pooh, now Mickey. In public domain, early Mickey Mouse version will star in horror movies
Read full article: First Pooh, now Mickey. In public domain, early Mickey Mouse version will star in horror moviesThe earliest iteration of Mickey Mouse is on a rampage, barely two days in the public domain.
Disney says in lawsuit that DeSantis-appointed government is failing to release public records
Read full article: Disney says in lawsuit that DeSantis-appointed government is failing to release public recordsDisney has filed a lawsuit claiming that the oversight government for Walt Disney World, which was taken over by appointees of Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this year, has failed to release documents and properly preserve records in violation of Florida public records law.
DeSantis-controlled Disney World district abolishes diversity, equity initiatives
Read full article: DeSantis-controlled Disney World district abolishes diversity, equity initiativesDiversity, equity and inclusion programs have been abolished from Walt Disney World’s governing district, which is now controlled by appointees of Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Disney’s efforts to neutralize governing district takeover
Read full article: Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Disney’s efforts to neutralize governing district takeoverA judge in Florida has refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees against Disney’s efforts to neutralize a takeover of Disney World’s governing district by the Florida governor.
Disney asks judge to dismiss DeSantis-appointed board's lawsuit in latest tit-for-tat
Read full article: Disney asks judge to dismiss DeSantis-appointed board's lawsuit in latest tit-for-tatDisney is asking a state judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a governing board appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to oversee Disney World.
Disney board banned X-rated stores and liquor shops from property, overlooking prisons
Read full article: Disney board banned X-rated stores and liquor shops from property, overlooking prisonsBefore allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis took over, Disney World’s governing district reached an agreement in February with the company to prohibit a long list of businesses from ever being operated on its property.
Disney updates lawsuit against DeSantis to add new events
Read full article: Disney updates lawsuit against DeSantis to add new eventsDisney has amended its free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to add recent developments in the tit-for-tat fight between the entertainment giant and the Florida governor.
DeSantis board sues Disney in latest tug-of-war in Florida
Read full article: DeSantis board sues Disney in latest tug-of-war in FloridaDays after Disney sued Florida’s governor in federal court for what it described as retaliation for opposing the state’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill, Disney World’s governing board made up of Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees filed a lawsuit against the entertainment giant.
Disney sues DeSantis, calling park takeover 'retaliation'
Read full article: Disney sues DeSantis, calling park takeover 'retaliation'Disney is suing Florida Gov_ Ron DeSantis over the Republican’s takeover of its theme park district, alleging Wednesday that the governor waged a “targeted campaign of government retaliation” after the company opposed a law critics call “Don’t Say Gay.”.
DeSantis tests limits of his combative style in Disney feud
Read full article: DeSantis tests limits of his combative style in Disney feudIn taking on Disney, Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is testing the limits of his combative leadership style while sending an unmistakable message to his rivals.
12 questions for KP George after his open letter to Disney extending invite to bring new resort to Texas
Read full article: 12 questions for KP George after his open letter to Disney extending invite to bring new resort to TexasFort Bend County Judge KP George sat down with KPRC 2 following the publishing of his open letter to Walt Disney following its flap with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Hundreds gather for PEN America gala, hosted by Awkwafina
Read full article: Hundreds gather for PEN America gala, hosted by AwkwafinaPEN America held one of New York’s first major indoor literary gatherings since the pandemic began last year, as hundreds met Tuesday night for the organization’s annual gala to honor writers, community servants, political dissidents and such prominent public figures as Walt Disney executive chair Robert A.
Disney shares details about all-new nighttime spectacular ‘Disney Enchantment’
Read full article: Disney shares details about all-new nighttime spectacular ‘Disney Enchantment’Walt Disney World shared more details Friday about the all-new nighttime show coming to Magic Kingdom for the 50th anniversary celebration.
Shares mostly lower in Asia after tech-led drop on Wall St
Read full article: Shares mostly lower in Asia after tech-led drop on Wall StA man wearing a face mask to protect against the coronavirus walks past a bank's electronic board showing the Hong Kong share index in Hong Kong, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. Stocks were mostly lower Thursday in Asia after weakness in technology companies shares led an overnight decline on Wall Street. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)Stocks were mostly lower Thursday in Asia after weakness in technology companies’ shares led an overnight decline on Wall Street. Benchmarks fell in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney but edged higher in Shanghai. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index slipped 0.5% to 26,364.51 and the Nikkei 225 index in Tokyo gave up 0.3% to 26,735.63.
In seismic shift, Warner Bros. to stream all 2021 films
Read full article: In seismic shift, Warner Bros. to stream all 2021 filmsThis image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Timothee Chalamet, left, and Rebecca Ferguson in a scene from the upcoming 2021 film "Dune." The move follows Warner Bros.' decision to put “Wonder Woman 1984” on HBO Max in December, along with a concurrent theatrical run. Warner Bros.' move amounts to an acknowledgement that any full rebound for theaters is still a year or more away. Warner Bros. confirmed the films will be available to subscribers with no further charge. After a rocky rollout, HBO Max said in October that nearly 9 million people were using HBO Max, though 29 million had access to the streaming service as part of their HBO subscriptions.