Disney Sues YouTube Over Poaching Exec Ahead of Licensing Renewal Deals
Disney filed a breach of contract lawsuit over Justin Connolly’s defection. Source: YouTube’s Poaching of Disney Exec Justin Connolly Sparks Lawsuit
Disney ex-employee jailed for hacking menu board system
Former Disney World manager Michael Scheuer was jailed for three years for falsifying allergen information, adding profanities and changing prices. Source: Disney ex-employee jailed for hacking menu board system | AV Magazine
‘Gannibal’: A Series About Eating Children Became Disney+’s Biggest Live-Action Hit in Japan
The horror-thriller series, based on a cult manga and starring Yuya Yagira and Show Kasamatsu, has become Disney’s most successful streaming series in Japan to date. Source: ‘Gannibal’: A Series About Eating Children Became Disney+’s Biggest Live-Action Hit in Japan
Bill Murray Says ‘Being Mortal’ Misconduct Was “Light” and Is “Still Funny,” Slams Disney for Film’s Cancellation
“It wasn’t like I touched her, but it was just, I gave her a kiss through a mask. And she wasn’t a stranger,” the actor-comedian said of the alleged on-set misconduct. Source: Bill Murray Says ‘Being Mortal’ Misconduct Was ‘Light’ … Continued
FCC Targets Disney, ABC With Potential DEI Programs Probe
As the Trump administration campaigns against diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the media and entertainment sector, FCC chair Brendan Carr has urged the agency’s enforcement arm to open an investigation into Disney and ABC. Source: FCC Targets Disney, ABC … Continued
Tamotsu Hiiro Named Disney Japan Managing Director
Hiiro replaces Carol Choi, who retains her regional executive responsibilities as evp for APAC studios, original content strategy, networks and integrated marketing. Source: Tamotsu Hiiro Named Disney Japan Managing Director