In a swift verdict, a jury in Los Angeles dismissed a man's claim that Disney's "Moana" was inspired by his story of a young surfer boy in Hawaii. The jury took only 2 ½ hours to conclude that the creators of "Moana" never accessed the outlines and scripts for "Bucky the Surfer Boy, " created by wri
Disney's animation studio workers have finally secured their first union contract. This happened after a long wait of 17 months. The vote, organized by IATSE’s Animation Guild, saw an overwhelming 93% in favor of the contract, with a whopping 96% of eligible voters participating. The new contract b
The search is on for a new leader at Lucasfilm, the company behind "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones. " The job comes with a mix of prestige and pressure. The new president will have to deal with fans' high expectations and the challenge of keeping the franchise fresh. The last few movies haven't been
Universal Destinations is expanding its horizons with a new theme park in Texas. This isn't just any theme park, though. It's a kid-centric destination that will feature some of the most popular animated franchises out there. Think Shrek, Jurassic World, and SpongeBob SquarePants.
In the middle of a heated political climate, a big company decided to tweak its approach to fostering a friendly and inclusive environment. Disney wanted to make sure they continued to create appealing shows and movies that captivate audiences from all over the globe. Therefore, Disney focused on pr
Disney's recent earnings report was a mixed bag. It reported a quarterly revenue of 24. 69 billion. The company had 293 million in operating income for its direct-to-consumer business. Disney+ is the streaming service that is part of this business. This is a big deal because it shows that Disney is
Disney has recently changed how they approach diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) programs. These changes come after many companies have been reviewing their own DEI efforts. Disney has decided to scale back. They decided to change the name of some categories. "Diversity & Inclusion" is now
Disney recently shared its first-quarter results. Net income rose by 5% to a whopping $24. 69 billion compared to last year. Also, there was an attempt at favorable market expectations. The bankers at LSEG expected $24. 62 billion, they missed it by about $100 million. Likewise, the adjusted earning
A big change is happening in the Disney and ESPN world. Disney Entertainment and ESPN have welcomed Andre Rohe to play a huge role in their technology group. Rohe is a big deal in the tech world so let's break down what this means. With over 20 years of experience, he has led some major te
Get ready for some festive fun! The Jonas Brothers are teaming up with Disney+ for a hilarious Christmas movie, expected to hit screens in 2025. The brothers will star in and produce this film, facing a load of obstacles as they rush from London to New York to spend Christmas with their families. Th
