Twenty-four cities have filed suit against The Walt Disney Company, accusing the media giant of failing to pay municipal franchise fees as far back as 2007, according to Blue Ribbon News. The lawsuit, filed in Dallas County, Texas, specifically accuses Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer Division and Hulu of neglecting to pay millions of dollars on franchise fees to the following municipalities: Rowlett, ...
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Disney Dining Plan Returns, a new Festival at EPCOT, a FIFTH Theme Park at Disney World, and more news we hope is REVEALED at the 2022 D23 Expo
The 2022 D23 Expo is fast approaching, and we’ve got the rundown on all the news we’re hoping Disney drops when the event takes place in California at the Anaheim Convention Center on September 9th, 10th, and 11th. At the Expo, every Disney fan in attendance will get to learn about Disney’s latest plans and projects, including Marvel, Star Wars, ...
Read More »I Never Dreamed a Disney Film Could Help Me Process the Grief of Loss. Until Now.
They say that hindsight is 20/20, that reflection brings clarity. They also say that grief is a journey one must walk through. Can’t go over it. Can’t go under it. You have to go through it. Earlier this month, despite my most earnest hopes against it, my maternal grandmother was released from her earthly life and responsibilities and granted her ...
Read More »PIXAR’s “Inside Out 2” is reportedly in the works, and here’s what we know so far
Inside Out 2 is reportedly in the works from the PIXAR Powerhouse, and we couldn’t be more excited! PIXAR’s Inside Out was released in theaters in 2015 and immediately won the hearts, applause, and accolades of fans worldwide. PIXAR describes the film as follows: “Growing up can be a bumpy road, and it’s no exception for Riley, who is uprooted ...
Read More »First time visitors to Disney World from Texas are in for a very unmagical shock
For Guests who visit from Texas, the Walt Disney World Resort can present quite a problem, and thanks to an 80-year relationship that was begun by Walt Disney himself, there seems to be no resolution in sight. READ ALSO: Walt Disney’s untimely death led to a company cover-up and new rules about how Disney films are made Texans can be ...
Read More »Disney’s “Cinderella” is hiding several secrets. But we’ve unveiling them here.
Disney’s 1950 Cinderella has long been one of the most beloved productions from Walt Disney Animation. The story of the orphaned young maiden who was forced to be a servant in her own home and then catches the eye of the prince at the ball is one that Disney fans of all ages have treasured for decades. RELATED: Disney Classics ...
Read More »Parents, advocacy council are furious over new adult content on the Disney+ streaming platform
Many parents are outraged over Disney’s decision to add adult content to its streaming platform, citing Disney’s promise not to include such content and pointing out that Disney has broken that promise and thus violated parents’ trust. Last week, Disney announced that adult content would be added to the Disney+ platform, meaning that any viewer, regardless of age (given that ...
Read More »Billionaire CEO happy for Disney to lose the rights to Mickey Mouse, resurrecting a dark Disney controversy involving alleged animal cruelty
A billionaire CEO has joined the growing number of public figures who eagerly await Disney’s copyright expiration on Mickey Mouse. READ ALSO: Disney’s losing the rights to Mickey Mouse, and that’s not the weirdest part of the story Entrepreneur Elon Musk has quite the diversified portfolio, especially since he’s founder and CEO of many of the companies within it. Among ...
Read More »Amber Heard files appeal in Depp verdict, citing “court errors” and unfairness related to her First Amendment rights
Amber Heard’s legal team has filed an official appeal with the Fairfax County, Virginia, court system in response to the jury’s verdict against the actress in the Johnny Depp defamation trial. RELATED: Disney refuses to apologize to Johnny Depp, but he’s already gotten the last word, brilliantly. On June 1, the jury in the case returned its verdict, finding that ...
Read More »A brand-new “Toy Story”-themed cafe is open to fans, but there’s a downside
Thankfully for diehard fans of Toy Story, the first film franchise for the PIXAR powerhouse was a huge success, leading to the creation, manufacturing, and distribution of adorable Toy Story-themed merchandise, including apparel, toys, items for the home, and collectibles of all kinds. The popularity of the Toy Story franchise has also led to the development of the new Toy ...
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