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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.
What a murderous Winnie the Pooh can tell us about the public domain and remix culture
Read full article: What a murderous Winnie the Pooh 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.
Mickey Mouse is a serial killer in new horror film trailer released as copyright expired
Read full article: Mickey Mouse is a serial killer in new horror film trailer released as copyright expiredA version of Mickey Mouse is now in the public domain, so of course someone produced a horror film about him.
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 appointees seek Disney communications about governor, laws in fight over district
Read full article: DeSantis appointees seek Disney communications about governor, laws in fight over districtAppointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are seeking communications between Disney and local media, as well as documents related to the company’s position on Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” 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.
More inclusive titles for workers at Disney dress-up shops
Read full article: More inclusive titles for workers at Disney dress-up shopsWhen Disney reopens its Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique shops at resorts in Florida and California next month, the workers who help children dress up as their favorite animated characters will have new, more gender inclusive titles.
Nice to meet you, again: Disney brings back non-distanced character meet-and-greets
Read full article: Nice to meet you, again: Disney brings back non-distanced character meet-and-greetsIt’s perhaps one of the last things that guests at Walt Disney World have been waiting to see return: an up-close moment, picture or autograph with Mickey Mouse and other popular characters.
Here are some new toys that will kick family fun night up a few notches
Read full article: Here are some new toys that will kick family fun night up a few notchesFamilies have learned how to make the most of having fun at home, but sometimes the question is still asked, “What should we do tonight?” Some new toys and activities have hit the market that will help take “family fun at home” to another level. James Zahn, senior editor with The Toy Insider, joined Tati Amare to share a few ideas on how to keep family fun night interesting with reimagined classics and some new toys that have just hit the market. The classic card game, Uno, is celebrating 50 years of fun with a new set that commemorates its golden anniversary. “You’re on Mute”, may be something that you have said during a Zoom meeting, but this a new game that has you testing your lip-reading abilities. Watch the video above to see more games that will make your family fun nights even better!
'The Lion King,' 'Toy Story 4' help boost Disney's profit
Read full article: 'The Lion King,' 'Toy Story 4' help boost Disney's profitFILE - In this Jan. 9, 2019 file photo, guests watch a show near a statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse in front of the Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Walt Disney Co. reports financial results Thursday, Nov. 7. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)NEW YORK, NY Disney's fiscal fourth-quarter net income beat Wall Street's expectations thanks to strong theater revenue from films like "The Lion King" and "Toy Story 4," along with higher parks revenue. Disney's net income for the three months ended Sept. 28 fell to $1.05 billion, or 58 cents per share, from $2.32 billion, or $1.55 per share last year. According to FactSet, analysts had expected net income of 94 cents per share.