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What's Going On With Disney Stock?

The Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) shares are making new 52-week lows during Monday's regular trading session.

Benzinga

In Disney's DeSantis feud, echoes of a culture war that never died

LOS ANGELES — The weeks-long feud between the Walt Disney Co. and conservatives over Florida's Parental Rights in Education legislation — nicknamed the "Don't Say Gay" bill by LGBT activists — recently escalated into a full-blown imbroglio that has played out on cable news and social media.

Los Angeles Times

Disney Teams With National Geographic On Streaming, Print Magazine Subscription Deal

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) has teamed with National Geographic on a new subscription deal that ties the Disney+ streaming service with the celebrated 134-year-old magazine.

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FACT FOCUS: Posts maligning Disney lack evidence

Online posts are using flawed logic and false information to malign The Walt Disney Co. as sympathetic to pedophiles or predatory toward young children after the company publicly opposed a Florida bill banning instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade

The Independent UK

Disney's Jettisoned LGBTQ Animated Film 'Nimona' Acquired By Netflix

Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) has acquired the rights to the unfinished animated film adaptation of ND Stevenson’s best-selling graphic novel “Nimona” which was canceled by the Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:

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Amid Florida's fight with Disney over trans rights, a Disney family member comes out as trans

The Republican governor of Florida picked a fight with the Walt Disney Co. the week before last after Disney belatedly proclaimed its opposition to the state's new "Don't Say Gay" law.

Los Angeles Times

This Upcoming Catalyst Could Send Disney Shares 'Off To The Races'

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

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Disney gave Florida GOP $125,000 before pausing contributions over ‘don’t say gay’ law

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Walt Disney Co. donated $125,000 to the Republican Party of Florida at the beginning of this year’s legislative session, according to new filings with the state.

Orlando Sentinel

Disney Analyst Raises Earnings Estimate, Says Investors Underappreciate Theme Park Recovery

After a rough couple of years for Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) theme parks, one Disney analyst said Monday that the theme park recovery is just getting started.

Benzinga

Disney Heir Comes Out As Transgender, Faults Legislation Aimed At Trans Youth

The ongoing saga of the Walt Disney Co.’s (NYSE: DIS) commitment to LGBTQ rights took a personal turn when Disney heir Charlee Corra Disney publicly self-identified as a transgender man.

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Disney To Air PSA Supportive Of Transgender Youth

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) is offering another sign of its support for the LGBTQ community by airing a new public service announcement showing support for transgender youth.

Benzinga

Here's Why Disney And Netflix Are Falling Today

Shares of streaming and media stocks, including Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) and Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) are trading lower in sympathy with the overall market amid a rise in U.S.

Benzinga

Disney Promotion Gives Streaming Subscribers Discounts At Florida Resort Hotels

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) has launched a new promotion that enables subscribers of its Disney+ streaming service to save up to 25% of stays at the Walt Disney World Resort hotels in Orlando, Florida.

Benzinga

Disney's ESPN Signs NFT Deal With Autograph

The Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) subsidiary ESPN and Autograph, the Web3 brand co-founded by Tom Brady, forged a multi-year deal for ESPN's first NFT. The collaboration kicks off with an NFT collection based on Man in the Arena: Tom Brady, the 10-part ESPN+ documentary series produced by Religion of Sports, a media company…

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Disney Taps Former Obama-Clinton-Biden Aide To Lead Global Communications

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) has tapped Democratic Party communications specialist Kristina Schake as executive vice president of global communications.

Benzinga

Disney Announces (Then Retracts) R-Rated Film From Streaming Platform

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) raised eyebrows earlier this week by announcing the addition of the 2001 film “Kiss of the Dragon” to its Disney+ streaming service, which would have been the first R-rated feature on the family-friendly platform.

Los Angeles Times

Michael Hiltzik: Heaps of campaign cash got Disney what it wanted in Florida, until now

The Walt Disney Co. has dominated Florida for so long that the very idea of a backlash from the state's political leaders has been unimaginable.

Benzinga

Loop Capital Remains Bullish On Disney Despite Slashing Price Target By 13%

Loop Capital analyst Alan Gould lowered the price target on The Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) to $165 from $190 (19% upside) but kept a Buy rating on the shares. The analyst noted the performance of the company's Parks business is "more than a reopening play," boosting his operating income potential on the segment to over…

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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.

Los Angeles Times

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.

Benzinga

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

Benzinga

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.

Benzinga

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.

Benzinga

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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