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New Star Wars Film The Mandalorian and Grogu Opens in Theaters May 22bleedingcool.com
technology10 days ago

New Star Wars Film The Mandalorian and Grogu Opens in Theaters May 22

The Mandalorian and Grogu, a new Star Wars movie, reaches theaters on May 22. The film follows the bounty hunter and his ward after the events of the third season of the Disney+ series.

The Verge
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Walt Disney World to Close Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel After 18 Monthscnet.com
world12 days agoDeveloping

Walt Disney World to Close Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel After 18 Months

Disney announced the closure of its Star Wars-themed hotel at Walt Disney World, with the final guest stay scheduled for September 30. The company is pausing new reservations and will assist guests with existing bookings for dates after the closure.

CBS News
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Disney to Replace Soarin’ Over California with Soarin’ Across America at Both U.S. Parks in 2026wdwnt.com
world13 days agoDeveloping

Disney to Replace Soarin’ Over California with Soarin’ Across America at Both U.S. Parks in 2026

Soarin’ Across America will replace Soarin’ Around the World at EPCOT on May 26, 2026 and at Disney California Adventure on July 2, 2026. The updated ride will feature U.S. landmarks as Disney celebrates the nation’s 250th anniversary. nypost.com reported the announcement, which…

nypost.com
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Disney’s Imagineering Design Budget for Disneyland Paris Roughly Equals Cost of One U.S. Army M1A2 Abrams TankForbes
finance18 days agoDeveloping

Disney’s Imagineering Design Budget for Disneyland Paris Roughly Equals Cost of One U.S. Army M1A2 Abrams Tank

Forbes reported that the average annual design budget for Disneyland Paris equals the price of an M1A2 Abrams SEPv3 tank. Walt Disney Imagineering, which began in the early 1950s, employs more than 3,000 people across over 100 disciplines and holds more than 800 patents. Recent e…

Forbes
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FCC Commissioner Tells Disney ABC Faced Coordinated Campaign by Trump Administrationtheconservativetreehouse.com
politics18 days agoDeveloping

FCC Commissioner Tells Disney ABC Faced Coordinated Campaign by Trump Administration

An FCC commissioner told Disney that its network ABC has been subjected to a sustained campaign of censorship and control by the Trump administration. The statement was made directly to the network's parent company. The report comes from The Wall Street Journal.

Wall Street Journal
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Disney Executives Discuss Possible Unified App Merging Disney+ With Park and Cruise Reservationswdwmagic.com
technology21 days agoDeveloping

Disney Executives Discuss Possible Unified App Merging Disney+ With Park and Cruise Reservations

Senior Disney executives are in early-stage talks to merge Disney+ with the Disneyland Resort and Disney Cruise Line Navigator apps into a single platform internally called a “super app.” Josh D’Amaro, who became CEO earlier in 2026, has pushed to make Disney+ the central relatio…

TechCrunch
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Disney Reports Q2 Revenue of $25.17 Billion, Up 7% From Prior YearMarketWatch
finance23 days agoUpdated

Disney Reports Q2 Revenue of $25.17 Billion, Up 7% From Prior Year

Walt Disney Co. reported revenue of $25.17 billion for the three months ended March 28, 2026, up 7% from a year earlier. Adjusted earnings per share reached $1.57, beating analyst estimates, while net income fell 31% to $2.25 billion. The results represent the first earnings rele…

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Los Angeles Times
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Disney Files Financial Results Update with SECfoxbusiness.com
finance23 days agoSourced

Disney Files Financial Results Update with SEC

Walt Disney Company submitted a Form 8-K to the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 6, 2026, reporting results of operations and financial condition. The filing includes financial statements and exhibits that provide details on the company's performance.

SEC EDGAR — Walt Disney Co (DIS)
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Olivia Rodrigo Jokes About Former Co-Star Jake Paul in SNL Monologueusmagazine.com
world25 days agoDeveloping

Olivia Rodrigo Jokes About Former Co-Star Jake Paul in SNL Monologue

Pop star Olivia Rodrigo hosted Saturday Night Live and reflected on her time with Jake Paul on the Disney show Bizaardvark, joking about their career paths. Paul responded positively on social media, acknowledging the humor and expressing pride in her success. The exchange highli…

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Hayley Mills Says She Lost Disney Earnings to High Taxes in Podcast Interviewtvinsider.com
world25 days agoDeveloping

Hayley Mills Says She Lost Disney Earnings to High Taxes in Podcast Interview

Actress Hayley Mills stated on a podcast that she lost most of her earnings from Disney films to taxes due to a trust fund setup. She described the events surrounding her 21st birthday when she received a tax bill instead of her funds. The discussion occurred during an appearance…

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foxnews.com
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FCC Begins Early Review of ABC Broadcast Licenses in Disney Probecnbc.com
politics28 days agoFraming55Framing risk55/100Lede misdirection foregrounds FCC process over core DEI investigation; timing and expert quotes introduce notable suspicion of political motivation.Click to jump to full framing analysis

FCC Begins Early Review of ABC Broadcast Licenses in Disney Probe

The Federal Communications Commission has ordered an early review of broadcast licenses for ABC television stations owned by Disney. This action follows an ongoing probe into the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. Legal experts indicate that revoking or denying…

CBS News
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Disney Lays Off 1,000 Employees, Including Most of Marvel Visual Development Teambleedingcool.com
ai29 days agoFraming65Framing risk65/100Rewrite inherits heavy consensus framing by centering celebrity emotional reaction and AI-replacement narrative over the corporate layoff itself, using lede misdirection and loaded valence.Click to jump to full framing analysis

Disney Lays Off 1,000 Employees, Including Most of Marvel Visual Development Team

Disney has laid off almost all of Marvel's visual development team as part of broader cuts affecting 1,000 staffers company-wide. Marvel axed its director of visual development Andy Park after 16 years. Actor Evangeline Lilly, who plays the Wasp in the Marvel Cinematic Universe,…

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FCC Considers Early Review of Disney's ABC Broadcast Licensescitizen.co.za
world31 days agoFraming55Framing risk55/100Lede misdirection foregrounds FCC process over substantive threats to licenses tied to political demands, burying core event.Click to jump to full framing analysis

FCC Considers Early Review of Disney's ABC Broadcast Licenses

The Federal Communications Commission is preparing a potential review of Disney's broadcast licenses for ABC stations. This follows recent threats from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr over the company's diversity programs. President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have demanded the…

Semafor
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WK Kellogg Co. to Include Toys in Select Cereal Boxes for Toy Story 5 PromotionSubstrate placeholder — needs review
politics35 days ago

WK Kellogg Co. to Include Toys in Select Cereal Boxes for Toy Story 5 Promotion

WK Kellogg Co. announced it will add plastic toys to some cereal boxes as part of a tie-in with Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5. The promotion marks the first inclusion of toys in Kellogg's cereals in over a decade. Special edition boxes will be available starting Sunday, featurin…

New York Post
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winnipegfreepress.com
washingtontimes.com
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Disney Implements AI Adoption Dashboard to Track Employee Usage401kspecialistmag.com
finance36 days agoDeveloping

Disney Implements AI Adoption Dashboard to Track Employee Usage

Disney has introduced an internal dashboard that monitors employee usage of AI tools like Claude and Cursor. The tool displays data on active users, requests, and token consumption, revealing high usage patterns among staff. This development reflects the company's ongoing integra…

Business Insider
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Disney+ Launches Rivals Season Two Podcast Hosted by Pandora Sykes on May 15Substrate placeholder — needs review
world38 days agoDeveloping

Disney+ Launches Rivals Season Two Podcast Hosted by Pandora Sykes on May 15

Disney+ has announced the return of the official podcast for its series Rivals, aligning with the season two premiere on May 15. Hosted by Pandora Sykes, the podcast will feature discussions on episodes, characters and behind-the-scenes details. It follows the show's successful 2…

The Hollywood Reporter
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Disney+ Japan Strikes Multi-Year Deal with The Seven for Live-Action Series ProductionSubstrate placeholder — needs review
world38 days agoDeveloping

Disney+ Japan Strikes Multi-Year Deal with The Seven for Live-Action Series Production

Disney+ Japan has entered a multi-year co-development agreement with Japanese production company The Seven, Inc. to create exclusive Japanese-language live-action series. The deal, aimed at audiences in Japan and worldwide, marks Disney's first ongoing content tie-up with a Japan…

Variety
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