“Percy Jackson” author Rick Riordan attacked fans on Tuesday who apparently criticized the casting of actress Leah Jeffries, who is black, as Annabeth Chase in the upcoming Disney+ series “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.”
Actor Tom Hiddleston said that the character coming out as bisexual in the Disney+ series “Loki” was a “small step” forward. He said there is still “further to go” in terms of sexual representation.
The Walt Disney Co. reportedly labelled beloved animated characters including Tinker Bell and Captain Hook from the 1953 movie Peter Pan as “potentially problematic” as it was preparing to launch the Disney+ streaming service, noting the characters could necessitate a disclaimer for perpetuating negative stereotypes.
The Walt Disney Co. is making good on its promise to embrace the radical LGBTQAI2S+ agenda by casting a transgender actor in its upcoming Disney+ series Willow, based on the 1988 Ron Howard movie.
“Dune” and “Star Wars” star Oscar Isaac has slammed Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill while promoting his latest project, the upcoming Disney+ Marvel series Moon Knight.
Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, Pixar, and Disney Parks are protesting anti-grooming laws amid Walt Disney Co. employees at corporate locations across the U.S. walking out of their offices in attempt to force the company to fight Don’t-Groom-Kids laws, such as the Florida bill that restricts the teaching of sexuality and transgenderism to kids in kindergarten through third grade.
Disney+’s new Korean drama Snowdrop has been embroiled in controversy over its political content, with some scholars claiming it distorts an important moment in South Korean history.
Hollywood streaming services, including Disney+ and HBO Max, are facing a major challenge in their efforts to expand their subscriber bases. New data reveal customer churn has become a problem as streamers are failing to retain subscribers who sign up around the release of a hotly anticipated new movie or TV show.
The Walt Disney Co. saw its shares plunge nearly 4 percent in morning trading Friday after an analyst downgraded the stock, citing slower-than-expected recovery at the company’s theme parks and higher-than-expected spending on streaming and traditional TV content.
South Korean actress and model Kim Mi-soo has died at the age of 29, according to her agency. The actress had recently appeared in the Disney Plus series Snowdrop. Her cause of death has not been revealed. “Kim suddenly left us
(AFP) — An episode of The Simpsons in which the cartoon American family visit Tiananmen Square is missing from the Disney+ streaming service in Hong Kong, adding to concerns about mainland China-style censorship in the city.
The Disney+ streaming service is in trouble just two years after its high-profile launch, as subscriptions have fallen short of expectations.
U.S. entertainment giant Disney said Wednesday its flagship streaming service grew slower than expected in the recently ended quarter.
Actor Emilio Estevez has spoken out for the first time since it was revealed that he won’t be returning to the Disney+ series “The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.” The Hollywood star issued a denial to reports claiming he left over the show’s COVID-19 vaccination policies, stating that he isn’t “anti-vaxx” but is “anti-bully.”
Actor Emilio Estevez won’t be returning to the Disney+ series “The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers” after he reportedly refused to comply with the production’s COVID-19 vaccination policies.
Did “Fauci” flop? We may never know the answer because the distributor has taken the unusual step of hiding the movie’s box-offices grosses from the public.
Dr. Anthony Fauci claims to still be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder stemming from the AIDS crisis of the 1980’s in the latest trailer for the NatGeo documentary “Fauci,” which is set to begin streaming Wednesday on Disney+.
Epic battles take place all the time in the Marvel universe, but now a real battle royale has broken out between the Disney-owned studio and one of its biggest stars that could have significant repercussions throughout Hollywood.
Streaming services such as Netflix will be policed by Britain’s broadcasting regulator in a bid to level the playing field for the BBC.
Disney has confirmed that the main character in its upcoming Marvel superhero series, Loki, is classified as “gender fluid,” thanks to a small detail in a promotional video.
Disney is looking to put the “proud” in its “The Proud Family” kids show with a woke reboot of the popular series that will feature gay fathers.
Disney’s week went from bad to worse on Thursday when the entertainment giant posted streaming subscription results that fell short of Wall Street’s expectations, causing the stock to sink more than 4 percent in after-hours trading.
An early scene shows the Falcon, aka Sam Wilson (played by Anthony Mackie) visiting a bank, and a banker asks about his income with suspicion and ultimately turns him down for a loan.
Comedy Central’s South Park devoted an hour-long special episode Wednesday to parodying the coronavirus vaccine and QAnon followers who refuse to take the jab.
Children can no longer watch Dumbo, Peter Pan, Swiss Family Robinson, and The Aristocats on Disney’s Disney+ streaming service while using the “Kids Profile” mode, which filters out titles flagged with content warnings — including scenes now deemed racist.
The vast majority of Americans believe companies, such as Disney, have taken political correctness too far, according to a poll conducted by Survey Monkey, with oversight and analysis provided by Public Opinion Strategies.
You have been warned. Kermit the Frog, Animal, Miss Piggy and friends, who have long been the heart of ‘The Muppet Show,’ will now only be available to view alongside an “offensive content” alert.
Dr. Sebastian Gorka, a former senior aide to former President Donald Trump, explained in a wide-ranging interview last week how he has faced cancel culture, how to fight back against it, and why the left and establishment practices it against Trump supporters.
Here are 15 liberals who have compared former President Donald Trump, his supporters, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and conservatives to Nazis — but were never canceled as a result.
The hashtag #CancelDisneyPlus became a top trend late Wednesday on Twitter after Lucasfilm fired actress Gina Carano from the cast of the popular Disney Plus-Star Wars spinoff series “The Mandalorian.” Her firing came after Carano shared a social media post that critics say downplayed the experience of Jews during the Holocaust.
The money is in streaming. It cost about half as much to release a movie on streaming because there’s no promotion costs. And that monthly streaming money is a golden goose that pays off every single month. Welcome to a whole new world.
The new Disney+ streaming service is spotlighting the activism of a 12-year-old transgender girl as part of the new Marvel unscripted series “Hero Project,” which profiles young individuals who are trying to make a difference in their communities.
NEW YORK — Disney will sprinkle its pixie dust on the streaming arena Tuesday, as its Disney Plus service debuts with an arsenal of marquee franchises including Marvel and Star Wars, original series with a built-in fan base and a cheap price to boot.
Disney can only hope that to meet its goal of signing up 12 million subscribers over the next five years. But if the trends hold, over those same five years a lot more than 12 million will cut the cord.
Disney has closed its $71 billion acquisition of Fox’s entertainment business, putting “Cinderella,” ″The Simpsons,” ″Star Wars” and “Dr. Strange” under one corporate roof.