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DeSantis slammed a special Disney carveout. His staff helped write it

TAMPA, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis continued escalating his battle against The Walt Disney Co. this week, calling for a new era in Florida where the company no longer gets to wield its mighty influence and “dictate policy” to state leaders.

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Florida governor adds weight to Republican push to remove Disney legal ‘privileges’

In 1967, Florida lawmakers authorized the creation of the Reedy Creek Improvement District, granting the Walt Disney Co. extraordinary powers of self-government, such as the ability to levy taxes and provide emergency services on land in central Florida that is home to the company’s sprawling theme park resort.

Los Angeles Times

What's Going On With Disney Shares?

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) shares are trading lower by 0.11% at $137.01 Friday morning on average volume, according to data from Benzinga Pro.

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The Disney-Florida Brouhaha: Bob Iger Claims 'Right And Wrong' Issue, Ben Shapiro Budgets $100M For Rival Content

Walt Disney Co.’s (NYSE: DIS) response to Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law is continuing to make waves, wi

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Disney-DeSantis Feud Fallout Could Spell Trouble For The Magic Kingdom: Here's What You Need To Know

The ongoing feud between Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) and Florida’s Republican Governor Ron DeSantis threatens to envelop Disney World.

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Gender Neutral Greetings At Disney Parks? Rabbis Say Company Succumbed 'To A Woke Mob'

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) is wading deeper into its new focus on sexual orientation and gender identity by removing all use of traditional gender identities at its theme parks. This new focus has generated a complaint from an organization of Orthodox Jewish rabbis.

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Disney Roped In Google Veteran As Streaming CTO

The Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) roped in Alphabet Inc’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google veteran Jeremy Doig as the new CTO of its streaming organization, Variety reports. Disney Streaming, a part of Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution, helps to monetize content from Disney’s studios and networks. From April, Doig would lead the global technology teams that…

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Are Disney's Best Days Ahead? Why This Investor Says Buy It And Forget It

The Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) was featured as the call of the day Wednesday on CNBC's "Fast Money Halftime Report."

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What's Going On With Disney Shares?

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) shares are trading lower by 0.4% at $141.87 Wednesday morning amid overall market weakness.

Benzinga

DeSantis: Disney 'Crossed The Line' In Seeking Overturn Of 'Don't Say Gay' Law

The feud between the Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis boiled anew, with the lawmaker accusing the entertainment giant of going too far in its pledge to work for the overturn of a controversial new state law.

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Will Smith Slap At Oscars Wasn't His First Famous Slap: Video

News of the Will Smith slap has captured the internet’s attention since the 94th Academy Awards aired Sunday on ABC, a unit of Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS). While this will likely go down as the most famous slap of Smith’s career, it isn’t the first captured on camera.

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Disney+ Announces Streaming Premiere Dates For 42 Countries And Territories

The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) has announced the rollout dates for the 42 countries and territories that will be added to the Disney+ subscriber base.

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Oscars TV Ratings Up Significantly From Last Year, But Still Far From Peak

Sunday night's Academy Awards telecast on ABC, a unit of the Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS), attracted 15.4 million viewers and a 3.2 rating with adults ages 18 to 49, according to data released Monday afternoon by Nielsen.

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'Don't Say Gay' Signed Into Law, Disney Vows To See It 'Struck Down'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill into law, and the Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) immediately issued a statement vowing to have the bill struck down.

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Disney Reboots British Male Stripper Comedy Classic 'The Full Monty' As Streaming Series

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) is tapping into the 25th anniversary of the British comedy classic “The Full Monty” with a new Disney+ limited series that reboots the story featuring the original cast.

Benzinga

Disney's Stock Continues To Underperform, But These Tailwinds Will Guide Shares Higher

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) was featured as the call of the day Friday on CNBC's "Fast Money Halftime Report."

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Conservative Commentator Ben Shapiro Vows To Create Children's Programming To Challenge 'Woke' Disney

Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro has injected himself into the ongoing sociopolitical controversies that have engulfed the Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:

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Anita Chabria: Christian nationalists are behind LGBTQ+ laws. California isn't immune

LOS ANGELES -- When more than 100 Walt Disney Co. workers walked out of their Burbank offices to protest the companies lackluster opposition to Florida's unforgivable "don't say gay," law this week, it seemed like a heartening example of California rising to its reputation as a beacon of inclusivity and…

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Duped By Disney Stock? Why This Investor Is Waving Goodbye

Investors who bought Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) stock at any point over the last year became victims of the mousetrap. Odyssey Capital's Jason Snipe was one of the investors who got caught chasing the cheese.

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Conservative Disney Workers Cite Frustration Over Internal 'Left-Wing Political Pressure'

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Netflix Rival Adds Live Sports To Its Streaming Bouquet

Netflix Inc's (NASDAQ:NFLX) Swedish rival NENT, which looked to foray into Britain later this year with its streaming service Viaplay, added live sports to its content line-up in the country. NENT also secured long-term exclusive rights in Britain to sporting events such as ice hockey, skating, and handball from various sports organizations. Also…

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Disney Is Taking Marvel Shows Back From Netflix, But This Superhero Will Be Offered On Rival Platform

Since acquiring Marvel in 2009, The Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) has enjoyed the success of the brand across several sectors including streaming.

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Disney Channel Turkey Goes Off Air, With Disney+ Being Offered As Replacement

The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) is pulling the plug on its free-viewing Disney Channel Turkey and will be replacing it with the subscription-based Disney+ streaming service.

Los Angeles Times

Disney had a tight-lipped employee culture. Then Florida happened

On Tuesday morning, an extraordinary scene unfolded on the Burbank lot of Walt Disney Co.

Benzinga

'West Side Story' Star Rachel Zegler Get Invited To The Oscars...As A Presenter, No Less!

There is a Hollywood happy ending for Rachel Zegler, the 20-year-old star of the Walt Disney Co.’s (NYSE: DIS) “West Side Story” who was not given a ticket to Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony even though her film is up for seven Oscars including Best Picture.

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