Disney

Remembering Dominique Brown, co-founder of Black Girl Disney

3:21pm December 12, 2024

Disney influencer Dominique Brown, co-founder of Black Girl Disney, died last week after experiencing a medical emergency at an event in Los Angeles hosted by BoxLunch.

The trailer for Disney’s live-action ‘Snow White’ remake has some people very Grumpy

8:16pm August 10, 2024

by Rebecca Rosman

The film, set to be released in March 2025, has been mired by a string of controversies on everything from its new “woke” messaging to its depiction of dwarfism.

Composer Richard Sherman performs at The Los Angeles Children's Chorus' Annual Gala in 2015.

Disney composer Richard M. Sherman has died at 95

7:56pm May 25, 2024

by Jeff Lunden

Sherman and his brother Robert became Disney Studios' first ever in-house songwriters. They won two Oscars for their songs and score to Mary Poppins and composed the classic "It's a Small World."

The Walt Disney Company and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have called off their lawsuit stemming from a yearlong legal dispute. It involves the district that's home to Disney's central Florida resort.

National

In Florida, there's détente in the battle between Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis

10:31am March 28, 2024

by Greg Allen

Disney and a board appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have settled lawsuits over who controls development in the 40-square-mile district that's home to its Orlando theme parks.

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Disney says it will invest $1.5 billion in Epic Games.

Disney gets stock bump after talking Fortnite, Taylor Swift, Moana

12:05pm February 08, 2024

by Elizabeth Blair

At Disney's earnings call, CEO Bob Iger shared plans for a major investment in an Epic Games partnership. Also, a new Moana movie is heading to theaters, and Taylor Swift's concert film to Disney+.

A federal judge dismissed the Walt Disney Company's lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Disney sued after DeSantis and state lawmakers removed the company's self-governing status in 2023.

National

A federal judge dismisses Disney's lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

8:41pm January 31, 2024

by Greg Allen

The judge says Disney lacked standing to sue Florida's governor on First Amendment grounds after DeSantis removed Disney's self-governing status after the company's CEO spoke out about a Florida law.

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The original 1928 script for Disney's Steamboat Willie, the first cartoon to star Mickey Mouse.

Arts

'Steamboat Willie' is now in the public domain. What does that mean for Mickey Mouse?

5:12am January 01, 2024

by Neda Ulaby

A 1928 movie featuring the first appearance of Mickey Mouse enters public domain on Jan. 1. But creative and commercial access to the character is complicated by both copyright and trademark law.

Jonathan Majors faces misdemeanor charges of harassment and assaulting a former girlfriend. He's shown above in Los Angeles in October 2021.

Arts

Opening arguments have begun in Jonathan Majors trial

6:17pm December 04, 2023

by Neda Ulaby

The actor, whose Hollywood prospects have been dimmed by accusations of assault, is currently facing a six-person jury in a Manhattan courtroom.

Cinderella's Castle at Walt Disney World Resort on March 03, 2022 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

Four takeaways from Disney's earnings call

9:57pm November 08, 2023

by Elizabeth Blair

The Walt Disney Company announced its fourth quarter and yearly earnings on Wednesday. Revenues for the quarter and year grew 5% and 7%, respectively.

On Oct. 16, 1923, Margaret Winkler agreed to produce and distribute Alice Comedies, a new series by Walt Disney. That contract is considered the founding document of The Walt Disney Company.

Arts

Have you heard of Margaret Winkler? She's the woman behind Disney's 100th birthday

4:00pm October 16, 2023

by Elizabeth Blair

On Oct. 16, 1923, Margaret Winkler agreed to produce and distribute Alice Comedies, a new series by Walt Disney. That contract is considered the founding document of The Walt Disney Company.