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Ayo Edebiri receives 'death threats' after Elon Musk shared fake news: 'Inside Out 2' actor Ayo Edebiri receives 'death threats' after Elon Musk shared fake ...
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The Many, Many Controversies Leading Up to Disney’s Live-Action Snow White, Explained
slate.com/culture/2025/03/snow-white-2025-movie-controversy-disney-live-action-rachel-zegler-gal-gadot.html
Freakier Friday Teaser Trailer: Lindsay Lohan & Jamie Lee Curtis Are Back for Disney Sequel
comingsoon.net/movies/trailers/1938001-lindsay-lohan-jamie-lee-curtis-are-back-in-freakier-friday-trailer
Quick Glance: First Look at Freakier Friday Reveals Exciting Comeback
- Disney has unexpectedly released the first teaser for Freakier Friday, featuring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan reprising their roles as Tess and Anna Coleman.
- The trailer shows them visiting a psychic who reveals their lifelines have crossed before, leading to a body swap that includes Anna's daughter and stepdaughter.
- The preview includes nostalgic references to the original film, while Curtis and Lohan discuss the comedic and emotional depth of the new movie.
- Freakier Friday is set to hit theaters on August 8, featuring a cast that also includes Mark Harmon and Rosalind Chao.
Disney 'Snow White' disaster proves it again: Go woke, go broke!: Disney tried to wokify 'Snow White' and caused a big controversy ...
nypost.com/2025/03/12/opinion/disney-snow-white-controversy-proves-it-again-go-woke-go-broke/
Quick Glance: Rachel Zegler Shines in Snow White Performance Gown
- The upcoming live-action Snow White raises questions about box office success, yet Rachel Zegler's fashion choices are widely praised.
- Zegler showcases themed outfits during her promotional tour, including a dress with a heart and sword pendant and a striking apple purse in Spain.
- At an event in Segovia, which inspired the original film's setting, she performed the new song 'Waiting on a Wish' alongside director Marc Webb.
- Despite mixed reactions to Zegler's casting, her performance captivates audiences as anticipation for the film grows amid varied box office predictions.
This Is Why The New Snow White Live-Action Remake Has Been So Controversial For Disney
huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/rachel-zegler-snow-white-gal-gadot-controversy-explained_uk_67d2fb2ee4b0270f494a34a2
Quick Glance: Controversial 'Snow White' Premiere Highlights Tensions
- Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot attended the scaled-back 'Snow White' premiere in Los Angeles, despite reports of a feud between them.
- The actresses showcased their characters through their outfits, with Zegler as Snow White and Gadot as the Evil Queen, and took photos together on the red carpet.
- Disney minimized media coverage and canceled the UK premiere, as controversies surrounding the film's portrayal of dwarfs and Zegler's remarks on the original animated film continued to surface.
- Zegler and Gadot, who have differing political views, expressed hope that audiences would still give the movie a chance despite underlying tensions.
Gene Hackman’s Children Not Mentioned in Deceased Actor’s $80M Will: The actor reportedly penned a will in 1995, leaving everything to his wife Betsy Arakawa ...
thedailybeast.com/gene-hackmans-children-not-mentioned-in-deceased-actors-will-tmz-reports/
TheWrap Mar 10
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Becomes Disney+’s Biggest Premiere of 2025 With 7.5 Million Views
thewrap.com/daredevil-born-again-premiere-ratings-disney-plus/
Disney announces a major streaming offer fans must get now
sacbee.com/news/business/article302160874.html
Netflix, Disney, and Amazon already on Trump's side: The content in the US media has already changed. Critics fear that this could be the first step towards ...
deutschlandfunkkultur.de/schwenken-netflix-disney-und-amazon-auf-trumplinie-ein-100.html
Legendary actor Gene Hackman passes away at 95: The bodies of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, have been found in their home in New Mexico.
digitaltrends.com/movies/legendary-actor-gene-hack-man-passes-away-at-95/
Gal Gadot promotes 'Snow White' solo at Disneyland amid 'tension' rumors with co-star Rachel Zegler
nypost.com/2025/03/17/entertainment/gal-gadot-promotes-snow-white-solo-at-disneyland-amid-tension-rumors-with-co-star-rachel-zegler/
Whoopi Goldberg says she’s seen the script for ‘Sister Act 3’: Whoopi Goldberg says she’s seen the script for ‘Sister Act 3,’ sequel to the beloved 1990s San ...
sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/whoopi-goldberg-sister-act-3-20198384.php
Ted Lasso is returning to Apple TV+ for a fourth season: Star and co-creator Jason Sudeikis says Ted will be coach a women's team this time around.
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Quick Glance: Surprising Return of Ted Lasso for Season 4
- Jason Sudeikis initially claimed that the third season marked the end of the story, but unexpected developments have emerged for season four.
- In the new season, characters at AFC Richmond learn to 'leap before they look,' embracing new challenges.
- Sudeikis and other producers, including Jack Burditt and Brett Goldstein, are working on the fourth season, while the cast is in negotiations to return.
- The decision for a fourth season followed the Hollywood strikes, with a sense that the story was not yet finished.
Controversy surrounding Disney film "Snow White": Woke Snow White, racist comments
berliner-zeitung.de/kultur-vergnuegen/kino-streaming/kontroverse-um-disney-film-snow-white-wokes-schneewittchen-rassistische-kommentare-li.2307359
Netflix, Prime and Disney+: Now the streaming providers are also changing course for Trump
spiegel.de/kultur/netflix-prime-und-disney-trump-klima-bei-den-streamern-a-031a5354-e972-4e4f-8457-4ecd5345b180
Snow White: Disney holds small-scale European premiere amid controversy: The film is being released as debate continues about the way dwarfs re represented
bbc.com/news/articles/cvg1n00qknro
Why Disney’s Snow White Remake Is Creating Controversy: Disney's Snow White remake is facing multiple criticisms
time.com/7267440/snow-white-disney-rachel-zegler-gal-gadot/
Sorry Haters, Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Movie Is Apparently Good: It’s a shock to everyone.
thedailybeast.com/obsessed/sorry-haters-disneys-snow-white-movie-is-apparently-good/
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Disney lays off nearly 200 employees with ABC News severely impacted: Disney’s ABC News Group and Disney Entertainment Networks will lay off just under 200 ...
foxbusiness.com/media/disney-lays-off-nearly-200-employees-abc-news-severely-impacted
Disney unveils 1st 'Lilo & Stitch' trailer: Watch here: Disney unveils first "Lilo & Stitch" trailer and it's adorable.
goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/disney-unveils-1st-lilo-stitch-trailer-watch-119720343
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Series from Jon Favreau in the Works for Disney+ - IGN: Disney movie veteran Jon Favreau is working with the House of Mouse on a Disney+ ...
ign.com/articles/oswald-the-lucky-rabbit-series-from-jon-favreau-in-the-works-for-disney
Disney Executives Audition to Be the Company’s Next CEO: The two leading candidates to succeed Bob Iger have delivered public performances that address their ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-03-16/disney-executives-audition-to-be-the-company-s-next-ceo
Paid articlePaywall Newsmax Pays $40M to Settle 2020 Election Defamation Suit: The network had argued it had a First Amendment right to report President Trump’s fraud claims.
thedailybeast.com/newsmax-pays-40m-to-settle-2020-election-defamation-suit-with-smartmatic/
Political poll news site 538 to close amid larger shuttering across ABC and Disney
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/05/abc-news-538-shut-down
Cult of Mac Mar 16
3 reasons to watch gripping Dope Thief on Apple TV+: Love gritty crime dramas? We give you 3 reasons to watch "Dope Thief" on Apple TV+. For one thing ...
cultofmac.com/reviews/dope-thief-review
This Proposed New Star Wars Trilogy Is a Reminder That Hollywood Needs Fresh Voices - IGN
ign.com/articles/this-proposed-new-star-wars-trilogy-is-a-reminder-that-hollywood-needs-fresh-voices
Turkish competition board opens probe of video service providers: The Turkish Competition Board said on Sunday it has opened an investigation into ...
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/turkish-competition-board-opens-probe-video-service-providers-2025-03-16/
This Has to Be One of the Most Devastating Plots to Unfold in a Marvel Project: White Tiger’s arc, and a moving postcredits moment, makes watching Daredevil: ...
slate.com/culture/2025/03/daredevil-born-again-episode-3-white-tiger-hector-ayala-post-credits-marvel.html
Disney didn't copy 'Moana' from a man's story of a surfer boy, a jury says: A jury has quickly rejected a man’s claim that Disney’s “Moana” was stolen from his ...
apnews.com/article/moana-lawsuit-trial-disney-04e73ba5fbe788ffabf2b4b8fa32d276
The Tell-Tale Sign Disney Has ‘Zero Faith’ in ‘Snow White’: Disney’s confidence in the live-action film seems to be lacking, according to industry insiders.
thedailybeast.com/the-tell-tale-sign-disney-has-zero-faith-in-snow-white/
Hulu's Oscars Gaffe, Email Error Sparks Anger: A series of technical issues resulting in disruptions to its Oscars broadcast prompted Hulu subscribers to vent ...
newsweek.com/hulu-oscars-gaffe-email-error-sparks-anger-2038633
‘It’s controversial and polarising’: is Disney’s new Snow White a poisoned apple?
theguardian.com/culture/2025/mar/15/disney-snow-white-dwarf-politics
The Ghorman Massacre Is a "Very Significant Part” of ‘Andor’ Season 2, Says Tony Gilroy [Exclusive]
collider.com/andor-season-2-ghorman-massacre-explained-tony-gilroy/
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Will Bring Back Karen Page and Foggy Nelson, Marvel Confirms - IGN
ign.com/articles/daredevil-born-again-season-2-will-bring-back-karen-page-and-foggy-nelson-marvel-confirms
Quick Glance: Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Brings Back Beloved Characters
- Season 2 of Daredevil: Born Again is officially coming to Disney+.
- Deborah Ann Woll and Elden Henson will return as Karen Page and Foggy Nelson.
- Marvel's Brad Winderbaum confirmed their return following the premiere of the first two episodes.
- Although Foggy dies in the first episode, his character will return in some capacity for Season 2.
Disney’s Snow White - Official 'I Feel They Need Some Kindness' Clip - IGN
ign.com/videos/disneys-snow-white-official-i-feel-they-need-some-kindness-clip
‘Percy Jackson And The Olympians’ Renewed For Season 3 At Disney+: Percy Jackson and the Olympians received a very early renewal at Disney+
deadline.com/2025/03/percy-jackson-and-the-olympians-renewed-season-3-disney-1236327057/
Paid articlePaywall Jon Favreau will produce Oswald the Lucky Rabbit series for Disney+: Nearly two decades after his homecoming to Disney, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit is going to get ...
digitaltrends.com/movies/jon-favreau-will-produce-oswald-the-lucky-rabbit-series-for-disney-plus/
The Trump Administration Is Deprioritizing Russia as a Cyber Threat: Plus: The FBI pins that ByBit theft on North Korea, a malicious app download breaches Disney ...
wired.com/story/trump-administration-deprioritizing-russia-cyber-threat/
Quick Glance: Trump Administration Lowers Russia Cyber Threat Priority
- The Trump administration has downplayed the threat of Russian cyberattacks despite ongoing aggression against the U.S.
- The focus has shifted to digital attacks from China and Iran, with no mention of Russia in official statements.
- U.S. Cyber Command was ordered to cease all operations against Russia, potentially jeopardizing U.S. security.
- Additionally, reports highlighted major cyber thefts, including $1.4 billion stolen from ByBit, and hacks affecting Disney and a priest close to the Pope.
Are You Willing to Pay for a Streaming Service With Ads? - IGN: Ad-free now comes at a premium.
ign.com/articles/are-you-willing-to-pay-for-a-streaming-service-with-ads
EW Mar 14
Percy Jackson and the Olympians renewed for season 3 at Disney+ ahead of season 2 premiere
ew.com/percy-jackson-and-the-olympians-renewed-for-season-3-disney-plus-11697625
Ayo Edebiri: ‘Fascist’ Elon Musk Sicced Racist Mob on Me: “The Bear” star accused Musk of inspiring the “most insane death threats and racial slurs of my life.”
thedailybeast.com/obsessed/ayo-edebiri-fascist-elon-musk-sicced-racist-mob-on-me/
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Disney Walks From MLB Deal; ESPN Bet Could Be Out Next: Disney opted out of its TV rights deal with Major League Baseball. Penn Entertainment CEO issues ESPN Bet ...
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Ohana Still Means Family in Live-Action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Trailer: 'Lilo & Stitch' trailer includes fan-favorite scenes from the Disney classic ...
rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/lilo-stitch-trailer-live-action-1235294506/
Disney’s biggest cruise ship yet will take its maiden voyage later this year. Here’s what awaits guests
edition.cnn.com/2025/03/03/travel/disney-cruise-biggest-ship-adventure-singapore/index.html
‘Snow White’ Star Grumbles Over Disney’s Premiere Overhaul: Actor Martin Klebba says he’s “disappointed in the world”—not with Disney.
thedailybeast.com/snow-white-star-martin-klebba-grumbles-over-disneys-premiere-overhaul/
Snow White first reviews: Some relief for Disney as film gets positive reactions after years of controversies
hindustantimes.com/entertainment/hollywood/snow-white-first-reviews-some-relief-for-disney-as-film-gets-positive-reactions-after-years-of-controversies-101742114597229.html
‘Snow White’ Premiere Curtailed by Disney After Actresses’ Controversies: Disney is reportedly keeping media limited for the film’s big premiere this weekend.
thedailybeast.com/obsessed/snow-white-hollywood-premiere-curtailed-by-disney-after-actresses-controversies/
Paid articlePaywall JD Vance Shuts Down Poland’s Call for U.S. Nukes: The vice president is warning against nuclear escalation in Eastern Europe.
thedailybeast.com/jd-vance-shuts-down-polands-call-for-us-nukes/
Disney+ is offering a deep discount on its basic bundle subscription: The streaming service is giving users a chance to try it for four months at a more than 70% ...
digitaltrends.com/movies/disney-plus-bundle-discount/
Disney scales back Snow White Hollywood premiere following string of controversies
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/snow-white-disney-premiere-rachel-zegler-b2713492.html
Ayo Edebiri slams ‘fascist and idiot’ Elon Musk for spreading fake Pirates of the Caribbean news: ‘I got death threats’
indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/hollywood/ayo-edebiri-slams-fascist-and-idiot-elon-musk-for-spreading-fake-pirates-of-the-caribbean-news-9884667/
Disney+ Confirms ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Season 3: Nico di Angelo is coming to Disney+, because ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ has been renewed for ...
vulture.com/article/percy-jackson-and-the-olympians-season-3-renewal-disney.html
Disney's 'Snow White' has become a hot-button film: Disney's live-action 'Snow White' has faced a difficult road to its opening next week ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-03-12/snow-white-has-become-the-center-for-hot-button-issues-but-its-key-to-disneys-live-action-strategy
What's Coming to Disneyland and Disney World? Here's Everything New in 2025 and Beyond
cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/whats-coming-to-disneyland-and-disney-world-heres-everything-new-in-2025-and-beyond/
Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Live-Action Controversy Timeline: The drama surrounding Disney’s live-action ‘Snow White’ is enough to make anybody want to take a bite out ...
vulture.com/article/disney-snow-white-controversy-timeline.html
US actress: Ayo Edebiri speaks about death threats after Elon Musk's repost: "Some of the craziest death threats and racist insults of my life": Ayo Edebiri ...
spiegel.de/kultur/kino/ayo-edebiri-spricht-ueber-todesdrohungen-nach-repost-von-elon-musk-a-4a932e28-9611-42d1-b308-96b4a780ead1
Disney’s Live-Action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Trailer Actually Looks Adorable: Everyone’s favorite little blue alien is finally getting his big screen moment.
thedailybeast.com/obsessed/disneys-live-action-lilo-stitch-trailer-actually-looks-adorable/
Paid articlePaywallDisney Pulls Plug on Show for First Black Princess: Tiana from 2009's Princess and the Frog was set to have her own long-form TV show, but this has now been ...
newsweek.com/disney-pulls-tiana-tv-show-first-black-princess-frog-2039151
Marvel Just Resurrected One of Its Greatest Superheroes. You Might Wish They’d Left Him Dead.
slate.com/culture/2025/03/daredevil-born-again-marvel-disney-mcu-charlie-cox-matt-murdock.html
Cult of Mac Mar 13
Sonos scraps plans to launch Apple TV rival: Sonos reportedly shelved plans to launch its video streaming device, originally intended to compete with Apple TV.
cultofmac.com/news/sonos-scraps-plans-to-launch-apple-tv-rival
Pixar’s ‘Win or Lose’ has Disney’s 1st Christian character in 18 years: Pixar’s “Win or Lose” features Disney’s first openly Christian character in nearly two ...
sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/pixar-win-or-lose-christian-character-20202886.php
Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy Responds to Retirement Reports, Confirms Star Wars Succession Plan - IGN
ign.com/articles/lucasfilm-president-kathleen-kennedy-responds-to-retirement-reports-confirms-star-wars-succession-plan
IndieWire Mar 11
Anika Noni Rose Is 'Disappointed' with 'Princess and the Frog' Series: Anika Noni Rose explained why she is 'deeply disappointed' in Disney after the ...
indiewire.com/news/general-news/anika-noni-rose-disappointed-princess-and-frog-series-1235102774/
Quick Glance: Anika Noni Rose Discusses Canceled Tiana Series
- Anika Noni Rose commented on the cancellation of the Disney+ series Tiana, inspired by The Princess and the Frog.
- Disney announced it would cease producing original long-form content for streaming, leading to the show's cancellation.
- Rose expressed her deep disappointment and acknowledged the efforts of the creative team involved in the series.
- She encouraged fans to watch the upcoming 'Tiana Special Event' and to show their support for the character and story.
Justin, Hailey Bieber Disney Video Gains Traction After 'Drowning' Message: A TikTok user said the celebrity couple looked "happy" in California following Justin ...
newsweek.com/justin-bieber-hailey-baldwin-disney-video-drowning-message-2045730
Disney Cuts About 200 Jobs From ABC Network and Entertainment TV Workforce: Walt Disney Co. is eliminating roughly 200 jobs across its ABC and entertainment TV ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-05/disney-cuts-6-of-abc-network-and-entertainment-tv-workforce
Paid articlePaywall 'Ted Lasso' returning for season 4 with Jason Sudeikis: Jason Sudeikis will return in his role as the beloved Coach Ted Lasso.
goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/ted-lasso-returning-season-4-jason-sudeikis-119795443
Quick Glance: Surprising Return of 'Ted Lasso' for Season 4
- Apple has unexpectedly announced the return of 'Ted Lasso' for Season 4, with Jason Sudeikis reprising his role as Coach Lasso.
- No additional cast has been confirmed, but reports suggest that the main actors have extended their options.
- Jack Burditt will join as an executive producer for the new season, while Brett Goldstein and others will return.
- Jason Sudeikis highlighted that characters in Season 4 will learn to 'leap before they look,' as the show continues to spread joy and kindness.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s dog’s tragic cause of death revealed: A necropsy shows why the dog died alongside the couple in their home
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/gene-hackman-betsy-arakawa-dog-cause-of-death-b2715669.html
Disney reveals details for two new rides coming to Walt Disney World: Disney revealed new details about two rides coming soon to Walt Disney World on Saturday ...
foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/disney-reveals-details-new-theme-park-rides-based-beloved-franchises
Scarlett Johansson Has A Very Blunt Message For Fans Who Want To See Her Back As Black Widow
huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/scarlett-johansson-responds-black-widow-marvel-return-calls_uk_67d05071e4b0af3478f3055c
Daredevil: Born Again viewers have two wild fan theories about Foggy Nelson and Muse after the Marvel TV show's debut, but I think there's only one that might ...
techradar.com/streaming/disney-plus/daredevil-born-again-viewers-have-two-wild-fan-theories-about-foggy-nelson-and-muse-after-the-marvel-tv-shows-debut-but-i-think-theres-only-one-that-might-be-right
Will the trend for trigger warnings soon be over?: BERLIN. In the cultural sector, it is important to warn of disturbing content that could encourage prejudice.
nachrichten.at/kultur/ist-der-trend-zur-triggerwarnung-bald-vorbei;art16,4032317
Disney’s hopes for new Snow White dwarfed by ‘woke’ backlash: The launch of a live-action remake will be scaled down after its star Rachel Zegler’s criticism of ...
thetimes.com/us/news-today/article/london-premiere-of-woke-snow-white-gets-the-heave-ho-after-backlash-kpbfqvwzm
Paid articlePaywall Nate Silver’s FiveThirtyEight Is Being Scrapped in Disney Layoffs: Silver said his heart “goes out to the people there.”
thedailybeast.com/nate-silvers-fivethirtyeight-is-being-scrapped-in-disney-layoffs/
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Disney to Cut More Staff as It Gears Up for Netflix Battle. Here’s Why.: Disney stock has slid 2.1% this year. The company is set to let go of about 200 people ...
barrons.com/articles/disney-staff-cut-netflix-88ddd0da
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George Lucas' Axed 'Star Wars' Series Cost $40 Million an Episode: George Lucas was planning a "Star Wars" series before Disney bought Lucasfilm and it ...
variety.com/2025/tv/news/george-lucas-axed-star-wars-series-40-million-an-episode-1236335170/
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UFC 313: Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev TV, time, how to watch Saturday: Alex Pereira is set to defend his UFC light heavyweight title against Magomed ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/ufc/2025/03/06/ufc-313-pereira-ankalaev-time-stream-ppv-card/81398681007/
Streaming movies, music, TV is more expensive and unequal than ever : Streaming apps like Netflix, Spotify, and YouTube are adding more tiers ...
businessinsider.com/streaming-tv-movies-music-expensive-unequal-spotify-netflix-taylor-swift-2025-3
Paid articlePaywall Disney+ reportedly cancels plans to make an offshoot series of The Princess and the Frog, and that’s not the only streaming project it’s abandoning
techradar.com/streaming/disney-plus/disney-reportedly-cancels-plans-to-make-an-offshoot-series-of-the-princess-and-the-frog-and-thats-not-the-only-streaming-project-its-abandoning
The controversy over Disney’s new Christian character, briefly explained: Pixar’s Win or Lose and Disney’s shifting stance on diversity.
vox.com/culture/402578/disney-pixar-win-or-lose-trans-character-controversy-christian
Inside Disney’s stunning six-brand Oscars advertising stunt: Carnival Cruise Line, Kiehl’s, L’Oréal Paris, MNTN, and Samsung all drop spots during the Oscars to ...
fastcompany.com/91287971/inside-disneys-stunning-six-brand-oscars-advertising-stunt
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