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Dudamel will lead concert performances of 'Die Walküre' in final Los Angeles Philharmonic season
Read full article: Dudamel will lead concert performances of 'Die Walküre' in final Los Angeles Philharmonic seasonGustavo Dudamel will conduct concert performances of Wagner’s “Die Walküre” in a highlight of his 17th and final season as the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s music director.
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.
DeSantis appointees bury the hatchet with Disney by approving new development deal
Read full article: DeSantis appointees bury the hatchet with Disney by approving new development dealFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees have given final approval to an agreement that buries the hatchet between Disney and the governing district for Walt Disney World.
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 allowed to pause its federal lawsuit against Florida governor as part of settlement deal
Read full article: Disney allowed to pause its federal lawsuit against Florida governor as part of settlement dealAn appellate court has granted Disney’s request for a two-month pause in its federal lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees to Walt Disney World’s governing district.
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 a judge to toss a lawsuit from board of DeSantis appointees
Read full article: Disney asks a judge to toss a lawsuit from board of DeSantis appointeesDisney has asked a Florida judge to toss out a lawsuit filed by a board governing Disney World that is made up of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees.
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.
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.
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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.
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Disney World opened 50 years ago; these workers never left
Read full article: Disney World opened 50 years ago; these workers never leftThere were 6,000 employees who opened the Magic Kingdom at Disney World to the public for the first time on Oct. 1, 1971. Three who still work there share their experiences.
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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.
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Orlando launches first tourism ad campaign since pandemic
Read full article: Orlando launches first tourism ad campaign since pandemicThe $2.2 million advertising campaign launched this month is targeted for spring and summer travel to potential visitors living in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. The campaign, called “The Wonder Remains," includes TV ads, YouTube videos, digital ads, social media ads, e-newsletters and website content. Along with highlighting Orlando's theme parks and restaurants, the campaign emphasizes the safety measures that have been taken at its tourist attractions to protect tourists from the new coronavirus. “I believe this campaign will reach individuals who are prepared to travel to a well-prepared destination for much needed recreation." Before the start of the pandemic almost a year ago, Orlando was the most visited tourist destination in the U.S., attracting 75 million visitors in 2018.
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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.
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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.
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Disney donates wishing well coins to homeless charity
Read full article: Disney donates wishing well coins to homeless charityORLANDO, Fla. – Some $20,000 in coins that tourists tossed into Walt Disney World’s wishing wells and fountains became a Thanksgiving gift for central Florida’s largest homeless shelter. Disney periodically collects, cleans and sorts the coins before donating the total to a Central Florida charity, the newspaper reported. With the region’s homeless population rising, the company decided to give the money to the Coalition for the Homeless, Walt Disney World’s director of external affairs Tajiana Ancora-Brown told the newspaper. In addition, Disney’s chefs cooked up a Thanksgiving feast for 650 coalition residents and other homeless guests. For James O’Donnell, executive chef of Disney’s Hollywood Studios — and the lead chef for the Thanksgiving feast — the effort is a first.

What you need to know before markets open
Read full article: What you need to know before markets openWhy would the most dominant media company in the world invest billions of dollars in order to create a new unit in its already lucrative business? "Disney is fully committed to streaming because they think that streaming is going to be at the core of the whole company going forward." A bundle with the company's other streaming offerings, ESPN+ and an ad-supported Hulu, will cost $12.99 a month. Critics argued that Walt Disney was risking his studio's reputation with a risky film that no one would sit through. But the man positioned to head that new company is in talks to lead another major undertaking: a rescue mission for WeWork.

Long-awaited Disney+ finally here. Here's what to know
Read full article: Long-awaited Disney+ finally here. Here's what to knowCritics argued that Walt Disney was risking his studio's reputation with a risky film that no one would sit through. "Snow White," the first animated feature in America, became a blockbuster that helped make Disney the company it is today. The company's much-anticipated streaming service debuts on Tuesday in the United States, Canada and the Netherlands. For Disney and its CEO Bob Iger, Disney+ represents a major shift in the company's business focus. "Disney already has a direct connection to consumers," Barnes told CNN Business.

'The Mandalorian' powers Disney's launch into streaming
Read full article: 'The Mandalorian' powers Disney's launch into streamingHOLLYWOOD, Calif. - It's early days for Disney+, but the opening original-programming salvo for the new streaming service looks a whole lot like "The Mandalorian" -- the first live-action "Star Wars" series -- and the seven dwarfs. Disney hasn't made "The Mandalorian" available for review, unconvincingly citing a desire to ensure that all its surprises remain spoiler-free. Based on previews, the company certainly appears to have brought feature-film production values to the project, but time will tell. Kristen Bell hosts and produces this show that brings together former high school classmates to restage a musical from their younger days. "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" premieres Nov. 8 on ABC, Disney Channel and Freeform.

Tom Hanks on Why Mister Rogers Isn't Like Other Real People He's Played (Exclusive)
Read full article: Tom Hanks on Why Mister Rogers Isn't Like Other Real People He's Played (Exclusive)"Certainly Walt Disney, Charlie Wilson, when I played Charlie Wilson, and a number of other real people," he continued. "I think Mr. Fred Rogers is the first person I've played that is not undergoing the great crisis of their business or their lives." Mr. Rogers doesn't want anything, except maybe for people to understand themselves and the world a little bit better, so that's a different kind of gig." A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood centers on the acclaimed-yet-jaded journalist Lloyd Vogel (Matthew Rhys), who begrudgingly accepts the job of interviewing Fred Rogers (Hanks), which sets in motion a change in Vogel's life and outlook. RELATED CONTENT:Why Tom Hanks Just Jokingly Declared Bruce Willis His 'Nemesis' (Exclusive)Tom Holland Says Getting Acting Lesson From Tom Hanks Was 'Stressful' (Exclusive)Tom Hanks and Tim Allen Bring 'Toy Story 4' Joy to Children's Hospital (Exclusive)

Jon Favreau Says He's 'Holding Out Hope' This Isn't Spider-Man's '
Read full article: Jon Favreau Says He's 'Holding Out Hope' This Isn't Spider-Man's 'Jon Favreau is staying positive about Spider-Man's future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Favreau exclaimed to ET's Ash Crossan in Anaheim, California, on Friday before seriously addressing the current Spider-Man drama. Sony Pictures has owned the movie rights to Spider-Man since before Marvel Studios became its own studio. Following The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Sony and Marvel Studios' parent company, Disney, struck an unprecedented deal that allowed the two companies to share Spidey. "Thank you to my family, my Disney family, my Marvel family, my Star Wars family," the actor-director said onstage later while accepting his Disney Legend award.

This Disney-inspired decor will make any home feel like a Magic Kingdom
Read full article: This Disney-inspired decor will make any home feel like a Magic KingdomWe've scoured the web and found some of our favorite items for less than $100 that will transform any home into a Magic Kingdom. Just as a heads-up, Graham Media Group may collect a small share of sales from the Amazon links provided on this page. KitchenWhen you stay at a Disney resort or surrounding hotel, you are treated to Mickey-shaped waffles. You'll feel like you're walking past the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor in Magic Kingdom. BathroomFeel like you're showering in the finest Disney resort with shampoo, conditioner and body washes that were created especially for Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort.
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How well do you know Disney theme park lingo?
Read full article: How well do you know Disney theme park lingo?I moved my FP for FoTLK to 3 p.m. Want to meet there, then head to Poly after and watch HEA tonight?" Some Walt Disney World, or WDW, guests are unlike any other people you will ever encounter. They share a common interest, their love of Disney, but also share the ability to speak a second language. While this language isn't taught in schools, it can be learned over time with frequent visits to the parks. We'll show you some of the different abbreviations that are used by Cast Members (CM) and parkgoers alike.