This fall, Hollywood tries to balance box office with the ballot box
This fall, Hollywood will be trying โ with everything from swaggering historical epics like โGladiator IIโ to the high-seas adventure of โMoana 2โ โ to capture the nationโs attention at a time when much of it will be directed at the polls.
Wrongful death suit against Disney serves as a warning to consumers when clicking 'I agree'
A wrongful death lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is serving as a reminder to consumers the importance of reading the fine print when signing up for a streaming service or smartphone app.
Disney thrills fans at D23 with 'Incredibles 3' announcement, footage from 'Moana 2'
Disney used its D23 fan convention to tease upcoming movies and television series including โMoana 2,โ โIncredibles 3โ and the live-action โSnow Whiteโ in a rousing showcase Friday featuring sneak peaks, live performances and surprise appearances from actors.
Disney reaches tentative agreement with California theme park workers
Disney has reached a tentative agreement with four unions representing thousands of workers at its California theme parks including ride operators, candy makers and parking attendants.
Attraction starring Disney's first Black princess replaces ride based on film many viewed as racist
A new attraction starring the first Black Disney princess is opening at the company's theme parks in Florida and California.
Disney set to invest up to $17B in Florida parks now that fight with DeSantis appointees has ended
Months after Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantisโ appointees agreed to end their legal fight, the two sides are set to approve an agreement that could result in the company investing up to $17 billion into its Florida resort.
Disney receives another key approval to expand Southern California theme parks
Disney has received another key approval to expand its Southern California theme parks in its first push to make major changes to its iconic Disneyland in decades.
California Disney characters are unionizing decades after Florida peers. Hollywood plays a role
The character performers at Disneyland in California have said they filed a petition for union recognition.
Southern California city council gives a key approval for Disneyland expansion plan
Disney has received a key approval to expand its theme park offerings in California as it seeks to build new, immersive lands for visitors.
Disney allowed to pause its federal lawsuit against Florida governor as part of settlement deal
An appellate court has granted Disneyโs request for a two-month pause in its federal lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees to Walt Disney Worldโs governing district.
Settlement reached in lawsuit between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' allies
Allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney have reached a settlement agreement in a state court fight over how Walt Disney World is developed in the future following the takeover of the theme park resortโs government by the Florida governor.
Disneyโs โFrozenโ Broadway musical headed to Majestic Theatre in May with San Antonio native as Hans
โFrozenโ the Broadway musical is headed to the Majestic Theatre in May.
Disney appeals dismissal of free speech lawsuit as DeSantis says company should 'move on'
Disney is appealing a federal judgeโs dismissal of its free speech lawsuit over Gov. Ron DeSantisโ takeover of Walt Disney Worldโs governing district.
Disney asks for delay in DeSantis appointees' lawsuit, as worker describes a distracted district
Disney has requested a second court delay in its legal battle with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantisโ appointees over who controls Walt Disney Worldโs governing district.
Disney hopes prosecutor's free speech case against DeSantis helps its own lawsuit against governor
Disney is hoping a recent decision bolstering a Florida prosecutorโs First Amendment case against Gov. Ron DeSantis helps its own free speech lawsuit against the governor.
DeSantis attorneys ask federal judge to dismiss Disney's free speech lawsuit
Attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis are asking a federal judge to dismiss a free speech lawsuit filed by Disney after the Florida governor took over Walt Disney Worldโs governing district in retaliation for the company opposing the stateโs so-called donโt say gay law.
DeSantis appointees accuse Disney district predecessors of cronyism; Disney calls them revisionist
Gov_ Ron DeSantisโ appointees to Walt Disney Worldโs governing district have released a series of reports justifying their takeover of the government and accusing their Disney-controlled predecessors of being a part of โthe most egregious exhibition of corporate cronyism in modern American history.โ.
Disneyland's $60 billion expansion means parks in Hong Kong and Shanghai are only getting bigger
Hong Kong Disneyland has opened its first Frozen-themed attraction, with thousands of eager visitors turning up to experience the new rides.
DeSantis appointees seek Disney communications about governor, laws in fight over district
Appointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are seeking communications between Disney and local media, as well as documents related to the companyโs position on Floridaโs so-called โDonโt Say Gayโ law.
Morale down, cronyism up after DeSantis takeover of Disney World government, ex-employees say
Since allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took over Walt Disney Worldโs government earlier this year, morale has deteriorated, the governing district has been politicized and cronyism permeates the organization.
Disney World workers criticize DeSantis appointees' decision to eliminate free passes
Employees of Walt Disney Worldโs governing district are criticizing new board members appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis for a decision to eliminate free passes and discounts to the theme park resort for 400 of its district workers.
Florida ethics commission chair can't work simultaneously for Disney World governing district
The new administrator of Walt Disney Worldโs governing district canโt continue to work in his new job and be chair of Floridaโs ethics commission at the same time.
DeSantis' appointees ask judge to rule against Disney without need for trial
Gov. Ron DeSantisโ appointees to a board that oversees Walt Disney World say a Florida judge should rule without trial against Disney as the company fights Gov. Ron DeSantisโ takeover of the governing district.
New Tim Burton โDreamlandโ exhibit to open at McNay Art Museum
A new Tim Burton exhibition called โDreamlandโ is opening at the McNay to celebrate the 30th anniversary of โThe Nightmare Before Christmas.โ
โStranger Thingsโ actor and more Hollywood stars will be in San Antonio this fall for Big Texas Comicon
Hollywood stars from hit movies and television shows like โStranger Things,โ โTerrifier,โ โThe Mandalorianโ and โ90210โณ are coming to San Antonio this fall for the Big Texas Comicon.
DeSantis appointees reach deal with Disney World's firefighters, capping years of negotiations
The board of Walt Disney Worldโs governing district now filled with Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees has approved a contract for its firefighters, ending years of contentious negotiations.
โMission: Impossibleโ debuts with $80M over five days, igniting box office but missing expectations
After a globe-trotting publicity blitz by star Tom Cruise, โMission: Impossible โ Dead Reckoning Part Oneโ launched with a franchise-best $80 million over five days, though it came in shy of industry expectations with a $56.2 million haul over the three-day weekend.
DeSantis proposes Disney trial schedule that puts start date in 2025, after elections
Attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis have asked that a trial involving Disney be postponed until the middle of 2025, well after the GOP presidential nomination race wraps up and voters have picked a winner in the November 2024 general election.
With all the politics and maneuvering, how is life in Florida changing for its residents?
For many of those who live in Florida, recent months have brought some changes โ many linked to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida Gov. DeSantis says Disney lawsuit is political
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is brushing off Disney's lawsuit against him as politically motivated and saying it's time for the iconic company to stop getting favorable treatment in his state.
Fox's settlement with Dominion unlikely to cost it $787.5M
Fox Corp.โs $787.5 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems over defamation charges is eye-popping, but the ultimate cost to the media company is likely to be much lower.
Immersive Disney interactive experience adds more dates for San Antonio shows
Good news Disney fans โ the immersive Disney interactive experience that opened in San Antonio earlier this year is extending its stay in Alamo City through the summer.
Disney-DeSantis war of words heats up at annual meeting
Disney CEO Bob Iger has said any retaliatory actions by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature against the company that threaten jobs or expansion at its Florida resort is not only โanti-business.
DeSantis' board says Disney stripped them of power
Board members picked by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to oversee the governance of Walt Disney World say their Disney-controlled predecessors pulled a fast one on them by passing restrictive covenants that strip the new board of many of its powers.
Disney World reaches union deal with minimum $18 hourly wage
Unions for service workers at Walt Disney World have reached a tentative deal with the company that would raise the starting minimum wage from $15 to $18 an hour.
DeSantis' new Disney World board hints at future controversy
The first meeting of the new board of Walt Disney Worldโs government โ overhauled by sweeping legislation signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis as an apparent punishment for Disney publicly challenging Floridaโs so-called โDonโt Say Gayโ bill โ dealt with the rote affairs any other municipal government handles.
DeSantis takes over Disney district, punishing company
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that gives him control of Walt Disney Worldโs self-governing district, punishing the company over its opposition to the so-called โDonโt Say Gayโ law.
Disney faces losing control of its kingdom with Florida bill
Disneyโs government in Florida has been the envy of any private business, with its unprecedented powers in deciding what to build and how to build it at Walt Disney World.
Disney World unions vote down offer covering 45,000 workers
Union members voted down a contract proposal covering tens of thousands of Walt Disney World service workers, saying it didnโt go far enough toward helping employees face cost-of-living hikes in housing and other expenses in central Florida.
Hilary Swank talks filming new series while expecting twins
Hilary Swank has announced sheโs pregnant with twins and says that revelation might explain some of her wardrobe alterations and other actions on set of her new ABC series โAlaska Daily."
โHocus Pocus 2โฒ debuts next week and we are so excited
Every millennialโs favorite Halloween movie, โHocus Pocus,โ is finally getting a sequel with Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy all reprising their roles as the iconic Sanderson sisters.
More inclusive titles for workers at Disney dress-up shops
When Disney reopens its Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique shops at resorts in Florida and California next month, the workers who help children dress up as their favorite animated characters will have new, more gender inclusive titles.
These US corporations are reimbursing employees for abortion travel
Some of the largest corporations in the United States spoke out on the Supreme Courtโs decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, signaling that they will continue to support women who want to get abortions.
๐งโโ๏ธGo under the sea with Disneyโs โThe Little Mermaidโ at the Woodlawn Theatre๐
Every summer season, the Woodlawn Theatre picks a fairytale production, and this year is no different. Cast and staff are going under the sea to put on Disneyโs โThe Little Mermaid.โ
Malaysia: Disney refused to cut gay scenes in 'Lightyear'
Malaysiaโs film censors say it was Disneyโs decision to ax the animated film โLightyearโ from the countryโs cinemas after refusing to cut scenes promoting homosexuality.
โItโs save the galaxy time:โ First look at Disneyโs Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Disney said the attraction is one of the longest fully-enclosed coasters in the world, and Disneyโs first roller coaster to feature a reverse launch.
4 springtime activities we love at Walt Disney World
The resort is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary celebration, and now is the perfect time to celebrate the season and upcoming Easter holiday. If you plan on visiting, we have uncovered a number of fun activities for families to experience while out exploring the theme parks and nearby resort hotels.
Recall roundup: Disney-branded hand sanitizers, Suave antiperspirants, smoke alarms & rattles recalled
Certain Disney-branded hand sanitizers and Suave aerosol deodorants are recalled because of the presence of carcinogenic chemicals.
EPCOT: New photo shows โGuardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewindโ queue
Walt Disney World released a new photo earlier this week that shows a piece of the queue for the all-new attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
Walt Disney World resorts that wonโt break the bank
With 18 hotels and 23,000 hotel rooms, families swarm to Florida to enjoy the heat and take in the magic of Disney. Looking to spend more money in the parks and less on a hotel? Let us show you the...
Disney โregretsโ performance by visiting Texas school drill team
Officials at Walt Disney World say a performance by a visiting Texas high school drill team that used American Indian stereotypes, including chants of โscalp them,โ doesnโt reflect the resortโs values.
4 Disney employees among more than 100 people arrested in human trafficking bust, reports say
A massive human trafficking bust in Florida led to the arrests of more than 100 people, including four Disney employees, according to reports.