ESPN will lay off both on-air talent and management as part of Disney’s cost cutting efforts, sources say.
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Archives for April 2023
Republicans Hit DeSantis Over Disney Feud
As Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida escalates a fight against his state’s largest private employer, his potential rivals for the White House see an opening to attack.
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Lawmaker files plan to undo Reedy Creek deal; Trump says Disney ‘destroyed’ DeSantis
Gov. Ron DeSantis drew fire from former President Donald Trump and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie for his battle with Disney.
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DeSantis, in Latest Volley Against Disney, Suggests Punitive Steps
The Florida governor also described proposed legislation he said would override the company’s effort to sidestep oversight of its theme parks.
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DeSantis says Legislature will reassert control of Disney’s Reedy Creek
DeSantis and Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson are holding a news conference in Disney World’s backyard.
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Wyndham considers timeshare and hotel project near Disney
Orlando-based timeshare developer Travel + Leisure is preparing to embark on the project near Disney.
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HBO and Warner Bros. Discovery to Unveil New Max Streaming Service
The service, expected to be called Max, is meant to help the company compete more directly with Netflix and Disney.
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Disney Restaurants and Food Fan Obsession: Turkey Legs, Mickey Bars and More
A fascination with the theme parks’ cuisine has spawned fan websites and snagged our critic, who has a Disney back story of her own.
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DeSantis: I’ll kill Reedy Creek deal, consider hotel tax, tolls at Disney World
Gov. DeSantis says he will void the Reedy Creek deal that stripped the new board of its power and consider new hotel taxes and tolls on Disney World.
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Disney names first brand chief as Iger refocuses on core properties
Disney named Asad Ayaz as its first-ever chief brand officer, as CEO Bob Iger works to refocus the company on its core entertainment properties.
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