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2022
Disney apologizes over cheer team routine at Disney World
The article reports that Disney apologized for a Texas cheer team’s offensive “Scalp ’Em” routine at Disney World.
2022
Disney employees stage walkouts over the company's response to Florida legislation
Disney workers staged virtual and in-person walkouts after CEO Bob Chapek initially refused to condemn Florida's so-called “Don't Say Gay” legislation and over donations to politicians who backed it. LGBTQ employees organized the walkouts and called for the company to protect workers in Florida from the legislation.
2022
Disney CEO apologizes to employees over response to Florida bill
Disney CEO Bob Chapek apologized to employees, especially LGBTQ+ employees, for the company’s silence and response to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill. Disney also said it was increasing support for advocacy groups working against similar legislation in other states and pausing political donations in Florida pending a review of its political-giving framework.
2022
Parents group criticizes Disney+ plan to add TV-MA Marvel shows
The Parents Television and Media Council criticized Disney+ over the planned addition of TV-MA-rated Marvel shows, saying that the content could undermine the service’s family-friendly reputation. The article reports the group’s criticism; it does not report a determination of wrongdoing.
2022
Parents group criticizes Disney+ plan to add mature-rated shows
The Parents Television Council criticized Disney’s decision to add more adult-themed shows to Disney+, saying the move was inconsistent with the service’s family-friendly positioning and could damage the Disney brand.
2022
Disney reportedly prepares a lower-priced ad-supported Disney+ tier
The article, citing unnamed sources, reported that Disney was preparing a lower-priced Disney+ subscription tier that would include advertising. The report says Disney had not commented.
2022
Rockmond Dunbar sues Disney and 20th Television over vaccine mandate
Actor Rockmond Dunbar filed a lawsuit against the Walt Disney Company and 20th Television, alleging racial and religious discrimination in the vaccination accommodation process. 20th Television said it reviews exemption requests and that its process does not differ based on an employee’s race.
2022
Disney announces Storyliving by Disney communities
Disney announced Storyliving by Disney, a residential community concept for Disney fans. Its first planned location, Cotino, is in Rancho Mirage, California.
2022
Rockmond Dunbar sues Disney and 20th Television alleging racial discrimination
Actor Rockmond Dunbar sued the producers of 9-1-1, including 20th Television, a Disney subsidiary, alleging racial discrimination related to the rejection of his medical and religious exemptions from the COVID-19 vaccine requirement and his departure from the show. The allegations are claims in the lawsuit, not a court determination.
2022
Disney responds to criticism of Snow White remake characters
After actor Peter Dinklage criticized the planned portrayal of dwarfs in the Snow White remake, Disney said it would depict the seven characters differently from the original animated film to avoid reinforcing stereotypes and had been consulting dwarf groups.
2022
Disney appoints Joe Earley as Hulu president
Disney appointed Joe Earley, previously executive vice president of Disney+ marketing and operations, as Hulu president, reporting to Michael Paull.
2022
Disney appoints international content creation head
Disney appointed Rebecca Campbell to lead its newly established international content creation hub, expanding regional content for its streaming services. She will continue overseeing Disney's international media team and serve as chair of international content and operations.
2022
Disney promotes Michael Paull to streaming president
Disney promoted executive Michael Paull to the newly created role of Disney streaming president, overseeing Disney+, ESPN+ and Star+.
2021
Nielsen announces Nielsen ONE Alpha debut
Nielsen announced that Nielsen ONE Alpha, its deduplicated ad measurement offering, would debut at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show. Disney and MAGNA were participating in the Alpha program.
2021
Disney and YouTube TV reach a distribution agreement
Disney and Google's YouTube TV reached a new distribution agreement restoring carriage of Disney's networks, including ESPN, ABC and FX, after a brief disruption.
2021
YouTube TV reduces monthly fee while Disney content is unavailable
YouTube TV reduced subscribers’ monthly fee by $15 to $49.99 while Disney-owned content remained unavailable on the platform.
2021
Disney channels leave YouTube TV after carriage negotiations fail
YouTube TV and Disney failed to reach a contract renewal deal, and Disney-owned channels including ABC and ESPN became unavailable on YouTube TV starting December 18.
2021
Disney-owned channels became unavailable on YouTube TV
After contract negotiations between YouTube and Disney broke down, Disney-owned channels became unavailable on YouTube TV as of the end of December 17, 2021, Eastern Time.
2021
Magic Key passholder sues Disney over reservation availability
A Disneyland Magic Key passholder sued Disney, alleging that Disneyland's reservation availability for Dream Key holders contradicted the promise of no blockout dates. The suit seeks $5 million, and Disney said it intends to respond as the case proceeds in court.
2021
Disney+ adds Apple SharePlay support
Disney+ released an app update enabling subscribers to use Apple’s SharePlay co-viewing feature on Apple iOS, iPadOS and tvOS devices. The feature is compatible globally across the Disney+ catalog.