Disney
The latest news on the Walt Disney Company, the entertainment company behind movies, TV, merchandise and theme parks worldwide. In addition to The Walt Disney Studios—responsible for the film and television projects produced by the company—the Walt Disney Company also manages the streaming service Disney Plus and the theme parks Disney World and Disneyland, among others. The company was founded in 1923 by Walt Disney.
Disney's "progressive" casting is ruining my career
It just blew me away. How could they think that casting was a good idea?
Ron DeSantis accused of wasting retirees' money on Bud Light lawsuit
The governor and GOP presidential candidate says Bud Light's "radical social policies" are negatively affected Florida public employees' pensions.
Auntie who pretended to lose passport to avoid babysitting has no regrets
The teen, who has been an "unpaid nanny" since age 12, hid the passport in her sock to escape the trip with her sister and young children.
Jamie Lee Curtis credits being 'hungry' as key to her success
"I've been doing this for a long time with very little expectations...You just never know when someone's going to really love something," Jamie Lee Curtis tells Newsweek's Parting Shot about her career.
Incredible video shows woman singing "Moana" during brain surgery
"I know saying the surgery was fun seems strange, but it was," Krystina Vied told Newsweek. "It was like I was throwing my own little concert for everyone."
Studios exploit loophole to get actors to keep working during SAG strike
While the actors' strike essentially shuts down Hollywood, certain productions in the U.K. reportedly must continue or face legal action.
Ron DeSantis' problems keep getting worse and worse
The Florida governor has been hit with numerous issues in his home state in quick succession, while still struggling on the 2024 campaign trial.
Ron DeSantis' war with Disney handing one of his biggest rivals major win
Disney recently canceled a $1 billion project that would have seen more than 2,000 employees move to Orlando.
Fact Check: Did Disney own 'Sound of Freedom' rights?
Disney is said to have got the rights to the film when it bought 20th Century Fox in 2019, but 'Sound of Freedom' was eventually released by Angel Studios.
Billy Baldwin calls Florida the "Bud Light of tourism"
Actor Billy Baldwin taunted Florida over Gov. Ron DeSantis' recent feud with Disney and LGBTQ+ communities.
Disney bus driver wows crowds with impromptu song: "Give that man a raise"
Several viewers praised the Disney worker in the viral clip, with one writing that he deserves a raise "for bringing the Magic to these tired guests!"
How Disney's popularity is faring amid Ron DeSantis battle
The Mickey Mouse corporation and the Florida governor have been entangled in a legal war for more than a year.
Disney suffers fresh blow amid LGBTQ+ controversy
Newsweek's research has found that a slight majority of viewers disapprove of transgender characters being featured in Disney movies.
Mike Pence draws a line between Bud Light boycott and Ron DeSantis
By using the power of the state against Disney, DeSantis was "following in the footsteps of the radical left."
Disney faces new legal headache after Supreme Court deals blow
One of the most beloved animated movie franchises is once again in the legal spotlight.
Watch kid's hilarious reaction to golden retriever wearing shoes at Disney
Hailey Skoglund told Newsweek that she's used to hearing "all sorts of comments" when people spot Marli, "but this one really stood out."
"Woke" Disney movie's low box office sales blamed on Ron DeSantis
"Elemental" has had a disappointing return at the box office and some people think it's due to the ongoing feud between Disney and DeSantis.
Disney has last laugh amid China, Ron DeSantis battles
Disney's fortunes might be fledgling in China and it is still at war with DeSantis, but there's one area where the company is doing just fine.
Disney's diversity push under pressure as senior figure leaves company
The senior executive is leaving Disney at a time when the company is trying to balance inclusivity and profit.
Disney character dubbed "rising queer icon" sparks debate
Clarabelle Cow, who has been around since the 1930s, stole the show at a recent Pride Night event.
All Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's post-royal projects and how they ended
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Spotify deal has ended with one of its executives calling them "f****** grifters."
Ron DeSantis called out amid his battle with Disney
Thousands of people turned up to party at Disneyland's first ever Pride Nite as Ron DeSantis continues his battle with the company.
Pixar's first nonbinary character sparks mockery
A new character in Disney Pixar's "Elemental" will be nonbinary, but some social media users are referencing it to a joke from sitcom "The Other Two."
Eva Liu's college responds to 'senseless' killing at German 'Disney' castle
The two women pushed down a 164-foot slope by an American man in Germany were identified as students from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Ron DeSantis suffers huge blow in his battle with Disney
A survey shows perceptions of the Florida governor's favorabilty have dropped, even among Republicans, as he refuses to back down in a feud with Disney.
Disney's China problem
'The Little Mermaid' is one of a number of Disney films that have failed in China. The media titan may have to change its approach.
Rick Scott slams Nazi protestors outside Disney: "Heinous"
A small group of demonstrators gathered outside of the theme park's entrance on Saturday holding Nazi symbols and signs in support of Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Watch adorable moment lion cubs react to watching 'The Lion King' movie
The two cubs could barely take their eyes off the screen as they sat through the much-loved Disney classic.
Video shows Nazi protesters with Ron DeSantis 2024 signs outside Disney
The incident comes little over a year after protesters with similar signs gathered at the same intersection near Disney World a little over a year ago.
Jordan Peterson slams Disney over new documentary—"You had a good run"
Psychologist and conservative commentator Jordan Peterson suggests Disney's reign has come to an end thanks to a new documentary investigating "wokeness."
