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Disneyland performers file petition to form labor union: Workers who help bring Disneyland’s beloved characters to life have filed a petition to form a labor ...
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Quick Glance: Disneyland performers seek unionization
- Performers who assist in bringing Disney's popular characters to life in the Southern California theme parks filed a petition on Wednesday to form a labor union.
- The workers, including parade performers, character actors, and support staff at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, requested The Walt Disney Co. to recognize the union they are calling "Magic United."
- A significant portion of the over 35,000 workers at the Disneyland Resort, which includes the theme parks, are already unionized. Parade and character workers announced their plans to unionize in February under the Actors' Equity Association.
- Union membership in the U.S. has been declining for decades, but organizations have seen growing public support in recent years. The NLRB, which protects workers' rights, reported over 2,500 filings for union representation in the 2023 fiscal year, the highest number in eight years.
DeSantis signs bill mandating kindergartners learn history of communism: Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will lead to the history of communism being taught ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/desantis-signs-bill-mandating-kindergartners-learn-history-of-communism/
Adults Have Declared a Kids Show Special One of the Best TV Episodes Ever. I Think I Know Why.
slate.com/culture/2024/04/bluey-the-sign-episode-ending-parents-adults-kids-disney-plus.html
Anaheim approves DisneylandForward, paving way for decades of new experiences: The city is set to get more than $100 million in community benefits from Disney in ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/17/anaheim-council-approves-disneylandforward-paving-way-for-decades-of-new-experiences/
Taylor Swift's economic impact leads to Wall Street earnings call mentions: "Over the past year, we've all witnessed the creative genius and sheer power of a ...
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs school chaplain bills, says Satanists not welcome - UPI.com
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Florida prosecutor suspended by DeSantis running for re-election : A Florida prosecutor who was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for refusing to enforce state ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4597685-florida-prosecutor-suspended-desantis-reelection/
DeSantis approval on the upswing; Republicans like idea of Casey DeSantis for governor
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/18/desantis-approval-on-the-upswing-republicans-like-idea-of-casey-desantis-for-governor/
Netflix's password crackdown is working well, and it's good for Disney: Netflix keeps benefitting from its password-sharing crackdown, which should bode well for ...
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Quick Glance: Netflix to Cease Reporting Subscriber Numbers from 2025
- Netflix will no longer report subscriber numbers starting from the first quarter of 2025. The announcement came with the first quarter 2024 results where Netflix exceeded expectations.
- Despite the success in the first quarter, Netflix shares dropped over 4.5% after-hours upon revealing the decision to stop reporting quarterly subscriber totals.
- The choice to discontinue reporting quarterly membership numbers or average revenue per member is based on Netflix's belief that engagement time is the best indicator of customer satisfaction.
- Netflix plans to announce major subscriber milestones but will halt reporting quarterly subscriber numbers and shift investor focus towards time-spent-viewing metrics.
Elon Musk says new X users have to pay to tweet: The new policy targets spam bots on the social media platform, which X has failed to "purge"
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Quick Glance: Musk Plans Fee for New X Users
- Elon Musk intends to charge new users of X in the initial months to curb the activity of automated bot accounts.
- The fee is set to be waived after three months to allow free posting.
- Tests in New Zealand and the Philippines raised skepticism about the effectiveness of the fee as a countermeasure against bots.
- Declining revenues at X post-rebranding and Twitter acquisition, along with a negative brand perception by companies, are impacting the service's business.
'Bluey' hits the mark with children and adults alike: Viewers don't have to be young or a parent to appreciate the Australian kids' television program “Bluey ...
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The Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’ Film Will Stream After 54 Years on Disney+: Michael Lindsay-Hogg’s unloved — or misinterpreted? — 1970 documentary ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/movies/disney-beatles-let-it-be-movie.html
Quick Glance: The Beatles Documentary 'Let It Be' Restored by Peter Jackson Coming to Disney+ Soon
- The film 'Let It Be,' which captured The Beatles' final group performance and remained hidden for five decades, is set to make a comeback on Disney+ with an elaborate restoration by Peter Jackson. The revamped version is scheduled to premiere on the streaming platform on May 8.
- Peter Jackson's award-winning 2021 docuseries 'The Beatles: Get Back' included footage originally intended for 'Let It Be.' The success of the series prompted Apple Corps to commission Jackson's Park Road Post Production for a meticulous restoration of the film from the original 16mm negative. This process also involved enhancing the sound quality using technology similar to what Jackson utilized in the 'Get Back' series.
- The film features a wealth of footage from the studio session in January 1969, during which John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr - accompanied by keyboardist Billy Preston - crafted the 'Let It Be' album, recorded music, and performed atop Apple's London headquarters.
- Initially, the critically acclaimed album, winner of multiple Grammys, faced delays due to internal band tensions. However, Lennon enlisted producer Phil Spector to help finalize it as preparations for the film's theatrical release were underway.
DeSantis signs bill limiting book objections in school libraries: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a new bill into law Tuesday that limits the ability of ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4598565-desantis-signs-bill-limiting-book-objections-in-school-libraries/
Disney to overhaul its money-losing Disney+ streaming service with new TV channels
nypost.com/2024/04/16/business/disney-to-overhaul-disney-streaming-service-with-tv-channels/
Elon Musk won’t stop tweeting. Now Tesla might be paying the price: A "growing number of EV shoppers are increasingly put off by Elon Musk’s behavior and ...
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk's Behavior Impacting Tesla's Sales and Reputation
- A growing number of EV shoppers are increasingly put off by Elon Musk’s behavior and politics.
- Musk has increasingly focused on controversy and politics, negatively affecting Tesla's reputation and sales.
- Tesla disclosed disappointing delivery numbers for the first quarter, with Musk's controversial behavior likely leading some consumers to explore alternatives.
- Musk scored low in trust surveys, with many EV shoppers now seeking alternatives to Tesla to avoid his behavior and politics.
DeSantis says Florida amendment would allow abortions ‘until birth.’ What’s true?
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/19/desantis-says-florida-amendment-would-allow-abortions-until-birth-whats-true/
Disney Reveals ‘Final Straw’ for Firing Gina Carano From ‘The Mandalorian’: The former “Mandalorian” star sued the company after it canned her for her ...
thedailybeast.com/disney-reveals-final-straw-for-firing-gina-carano-from-the-mandalorian
Disney+: Always-on channels to expand the offering in the future: The Disney+ streaming offer could soon include so-called "always-on" channels for Star Wars as ...
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Have Disneyland Magic Key prices finally outpaced demand?: All four tiers of Magic Key annual passes went on sale in early March and six weeks later the three ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/16/have-disneyland-magic-key-prices-finally-outpaced-demand/
Disney+ may add cable-style streaming channels focused on Marvel and Star Wars: Disney+ may soon have cable-style channels that stream the likes of Marvel and ...
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Need a way to celebrate 420? Weed recommend these TV shows and movies about stoners
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New Florida Law Prepares Students to 'Withstand' Communist Indoctrination: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that strengthens education standards ...
newsweek.com/new-florida-law-prepares-students-withstand-communist-indoctrination-1891469
DeSantis signs law forbidding local governments from setting heat-exposure rules for workers
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/12/desantis-signs-law-forbidding-local-governments-from-setting-heat-exposure-rules-for-workers/
DeSantis Limits Florida Book Challenges, Blames Activists Making a ‘Mockery’ of the System
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‘Space Mountain’ Movie Lands ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Showrunners (Exclusive): Josh Appelbaum and André Nemec will pen the script to Space Mountain, inspired by the Disney ...
hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/space-mountain-movie-lands-writers-1235828117/
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill limiting school book challenges: The state leads the nation in book bans and DeSantis blamed "activists" for trying to ...
axios.com/2024/04/17/desantis-school-book-challenges-florida-law
Parents are sobbing over 'Bluey' episode 'The Sign.' Is the show ending? What we know
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2024/04/15/bluey-the-sign-special-episode-ending/73327358007/
Disney+: Selected titles with Imax Enhanced Sound: Disney has announced that it wants to enhance the sound of some titles. It will start on May 15 with Queen ...
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Disney+ will take action against password sharing from summer 2024: Most of you have certainly noticed how Netflix is now fighting against the account and ...
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Review: Pitch-perfect Renegade Nell is a gem of a series you won’t want to miss: It's a good old-fashioned swashbuckling adventure that doesn't take ...
arstechnica.com/culture/2024/04/review-pitch-perfect-renegade-nell-is-a-gem-of-a-series-you-wont-want-to-miss/
Tampa Bay is no longer a swing region, DeSantis says. Is he right? : Democrats could soon be outnumbered in every county. Will it translate to Republican ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/16/tampa-bay-is-no-longer-swing-region-desantis-says-is-he-right/
Disneyland is spending almost $2 billion on a huge expansion: The $1.9 billion expansion plan will take decades to finish
qz.com/disneyland-expansion-approved-anaheim-avatar-1851418843
Surprising things about moving to Florida with family after 7 years: My husband and I moved our kids from Maryland to Florida years ago and are still getting ...
businessinsider.com/surprising-things-moving-to-florida-with-family-2023-8
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The best LGBTQ movies on Amazon Prime Video right now | Digital Trends: Amazon Prime has an impressive and versatile library of LGBTQ movies ...
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State may put onus on Florida educators to police ‘frivolous’ book challenges
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article287722720.html
The 60 Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now: From "Taylor Swift: The Era's Tour (Taylor's Version)" to the original "The Marvels," here's what you need to watch on ...
wired.com/story/best-movies-disney-plus/
Two awful ideas deserve swift School Board rejection | Letters to the editor: As more controversy swirls around the Broward School Board, a reader urges swift ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/14/two-awful-ideas-deserve-swift-school-board-rejection-letters-to-the-editor/
DeSantis appointees to blame for chaos in Broward schools leadership | Opinion: Broward Democratic Party State Committeeman Alfredo Olvera writes that a ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/15/desantis-appointees-to-blame-for-chaos-in-broward-schools-leadership-opinion/
Time stands still: A look inside Walt Disney’s office: Walt Disney's carefully restored office at Disney headquarters offers a fascinating window into his work ...
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Disneyland plans to electrify its Autopia cars. Will that teach kids to love EVs? | Opinion
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Disney+ to Start Full Password-Sharing Crackdown in September: The streaming service will move to thwart account sharing in a few countries this June before ...
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Florida Schools Must Teach 'Evils Of Communism,' Ron DeSantis Orders: A new law requires K-12 schools to teach how communist ideologies "conflict with the ...
huffpost.com/entry/ron-desantis-florida-schools-communism_n_66200bdfe4b07db21fd5de66
Florida ban on teachers using preferred pronouns blocked by judge: A federal judge in Florida has blocked the Republican-led state from enforcing a ban on ...
reuters.com/legal/government/florida-ban-teachers-using-preferred-pronouns-blocked-by-judge-2024-04-10/
DeSantis tells donors he plans to help fundraise for Trump: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told donors and supporters at an appreciation retreat over the weekend that ...
cnn.com/2024/04/10/politics/ron-desantis-trump-fundraise/
Who can run Disney? The four insiders competing for Bob Iger’s job : Magic Kingdom’s unhappy record on succession means the candidates for its throne face ...
ft.com/content/25d7ca65-0e70-4b03-a1b7-2b28a8ec40c6
Popular media company files for bankruptcy, plans to liquidate: It has become a very difficult market for companies that produce television shows as media ...
sacbee.com/news/business/article287655865.html
DeSantis signs bills targeting civilian review boards, recording police up close: Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bills limiting police civilian review boards and ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/12/desantis-signs-bills-targeting-civilian-review-boards-recording-police-up-close/
DeSantis: Florida ‘is a Republican state’: Gov. Ron DeSantis declared Florida “is a Republican state” on Sunday, emphasizing the prevailing dominance of ...
thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/4579388-desantis-florida-is-a-republican-state/
'Golden Bachelor' Gerry Turner, wife Theresa Nist to divorce after 3 months of marriage
nypost.com/2024/04/12/entertainment/golden-bachelor-gerry-turner-wife-theresa-nist-to-divorce-after-3-months-of-marriage/
NBA's TV rights talks with Disney, Warner likely to end without deal, CNBC reports
reuters.com/sports/basketball/nbas-tv-rights-negotiating-period-with-disney-warner-expire-without-deal-cnbc-2024-04-18/
What a killer Winnie the Pooh can tell us about remix culture: Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse have recently entered the public domain, making it possible for ...
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Autopia doesn't belong in Tomorrowland until it's electrified: Fossil-fueled cars were cutting edge in the 19th century. They don't belong in a place called ...
latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2024-04-17/autopia-disneyland-electrify-now
Disney CEO’s Headaches Abound Even After Decisive Proxy War Win: After several grueling months waging a costly, $40 million campaign to win over investors ...
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Jojo Siwa Is Trying Too Hard To Shock Us: Siwa traded hair bows and high ponytails for an over-the-top coming-of-age moment that we've seen from lots of ...
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Disney revamping park policy that helps visitors with disabilities avoid waiting in line
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Disney Emerges Victorious From Proxy Fight And Can Return To Focusing On Continued Value Creation
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Disneyland's $1.9-billion project is latest investment in Anaheim: The latest expansion project at Disneyland follows the opening of California Adventure ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-17/disneyland-expansion-projects-over-the-years
Ron DeSantis Quashes Civilians’ Power to Investigate Police Misconduct: A new bill lets police chiefs choose who gets to sit on their oversight boards and ...
thedailybeast.com/ron-desantis-quashes-civilians-power-to-investigate-police-misconduct
Disney plan to grow theme parks up for critical vote that will shape Anaheim for decades
ocregister.com/2024/04/14/disney-plan-to-grow-theme-parks-up-for-critical-vote-that-will-shape-anaheim-for-decades/
Netflix, Disney, and other Hollywood studios will work with Congress to crackdown on digital piracy
qz.com/netflix-disney-hollywood-studios-mpa-piracy-congress-1851401107
DeSantis calls abortion, marijuana amendments too ‘radical’ to pass: DeSantis calls abortion, marijuana amendments too 'radical' to pass
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/04/desantis-calls-abortion-marijuana-amendments-too-radical-to-pass/
Quick Glance: DeSantis criticizes radical abortion and marijuana amendments
- Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized ballot amendments that would guarantee abortion rights and legalize recreational marijuana for adults as too radical.
- The amendments require 60% of the vote to pass and were approved by the Florida Supreme Court.
- DeSantis argued that the abortion amendment was too broad and would create California-like abortion legislation.
- He warned of marijuana stores popping up everywhere in the state, claiming that the quality of life would be affected by the proposed amendment.
DeSantis signs bill targeting porch pirates, ‘smash and grab’ thefts: The bill would increase penalties for people who organize or take part in concerted retail ...
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Inside Burj Al Babas, an abandoned Disney-like castle town in Turkey: One of the world's largest ghost towns, Burj Al Babas in Turkey, was designed as a luxury ...
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Ohio Man Brent George Beaten, Arrested After Taunting Disney Guest With Down Syndrome: Cops
thedailybeast.com/ohio-man-brent-george-beaten-arrested-after-taunting-disney-guest-with-down-syndrome-cops
All Florida K-12 students to learn about ‘atrocities’ of communism
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article287760295.html
Disney: “Autopia” in Tomorrowland is switching to electric cars: The gasoline vehicles at the Disneyland attraction “Autopia” are to be replaced by electric cars ...
sueddeutsche.de/panorama/disney-disneyworld-autopia-e-autos-florida-kalifornien-tomorrowland-disneyland-1.6528122
Avantika Vandanapu receives backlash for rumored casting as Rapunzel in 'Tangled' remake
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/04/10/avantika-vandanapu-tangled-casting-backlash-rapunzel/73279816007/
What’s Next for Jane Goodall? An Immersive Spectacle in Tanzania.: “Dr. Jane’s Dream” is going up in East Africa, where visitors can experience the ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/09/arts/design/jane-goodall-immersive-tanzania-art.html
Target Will Reportedly Stop Selling Physical Media Next Year: Target will reportedly no longer sell physical media online or in store as of next year.
collider.com/target-stop-selling-physical-media/
‘Mandalorian & Grogu’, ‘Moana’ Live Action & ‘Toy Story 5’ Stake Out 2026 Release Dates
deadline.com/2024/04/mandalorian-grogu-moana-live-action-toy-story-5-disney-2026-release-dates-1235876948/
Quick Glance: 'The Mandalorian & Grogu' Epic to Hit Theaters in Spring 2026
- The upcoming movie promises to continue the popular streaming series and may bring back familiar characters like Bo-Katan Kryze and Ahsoka Tano.
- On May 22, 2026, the film will take audiences on an exciting new chapter of the Star Wars saga.
- Director Favreau and newly-minted Lucasfilm Chief Creative Officer Dave Filoni will produce the film.
- The film will delve into the adventures of Din Djarin and Grogu, potentially weaving in storylines from previous seasons of the series.
Spending $180 for my family to skip the lines at Disney, worth it: I went to California with my parents to spend a few days at the Disney theme parks ...
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Disney Won Its Proxy Battle, Why Nelson Peltz May Be Winning the War. And 5 Other Things to Know Before Markets Open.
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Disney’s Shareholder Meeting Is Here. The Proxy Fight Might Already Be Over.: Walt Disney will hold its annual shareholder meeting in Burbank, Calif. ...
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Disney Is Winning the Proxy Fight Against Nelson Peltz: With more than half the votes counted, Peltz's nominations for Disney's board are losing ...
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Roku’s ‘Spiderwick Chronicles' Review: Christian Slater Is an Epic Ogre: While Slater is dastardly fun in the new take on “The Spiderwick Chronicles ...
thedailybeast.com/obsessed/rokus-spiderwick-chronicles-review-christian-slater-is-an-epic-ogre
DeSantis Signs Florida Bill Blocking Local Heat Safety Rules For Workers: “Someone is going to die as a result of this legislation,” said one worker.
huffpost.com/entry/desantis-signs-florida-heat-bill_n_65fdbe00e4b07c954d55a297
Disney CEO Bob Iger Says Disney+ Is Banning Password Sharing Starting in June: Hulu and Disney+ subscribers will no longer be able to share passwords ...
entrepreneur.com/business-news/hulu-disney-are-cracking-down-on-password-sharing-in-march/469136
The Avantika Rapunzel Backlash Is Part of a Toxic Trend for POC Actors: Internet trolls came for Avantika over rumoured Rapunzel casting and we've had ...
fashionmagazine.com/flare/identity-politics/avantika-rapunzel-poc-backlash/
These Stocks Are Moving the Most Today: Amazon, Disney, Levi Strauss, BlackBerry, Intuitive Machines, and More
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