Disney Requests Second Court Delay Amidst Legal Battle Over Walt Disney World’s Control

ORLANDO, Fla. – Disney has requested a second court delay in its ongoing legal battle with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees over control of Walt Disney World’s governing district. The entertainment giant accuses the governor’s office and his appointees of obstructing the legal process by withholding requested documents. In response, Disney is seeking more time to prepare its arguments and gather necessary evidence. The district employee’s deposition highlights the negative impact of the takeover by DeSantis’ appointees, resulting in around 50 employees leaving the district. The board of the district is scheduled to hold its … Read more

Landmark Decision: Disney Found Liable for $600K in Copyright Trial over Innovative Motion-Capture Technology

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a copyright trial that involved motion-capture technology, a US jury has ruled that Disney owes $600,000. The trial centered on allegations made by a company called SAG-AFTRA, which represents performers, that Disney used its members’ performances in blockbuster films without authorization. The trial lasted for three weeks and ended with the jury issuing a verdict in favor of SAG-AFTRA. Motion-capture technology, which involves recording an actor’s movements and digitally transferring them onto a computer-generated character, has become increasingly popular in the film industry. This trial shed light on the legal … Read more

Disney Uses Court Ruling in Andrew Warren Case to Boost Lawsuit Against Governor Ron DeSantis

Tampa, Florida – Disney’s legal team has filed a copy of a recent court decision in support of their ongoing lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The court ruling, issued by the Atlanta-based 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, is seen as a victory for Andrew Warren, an ousted Tampa prosecutor fighting to get his job back. Both Warren and Disney argue that they were targeted by DeSantis due to their political positions. Warren was suspended by DeSantis in August 2022 after signing statements opposing efforts to criminalize abortion and gender-transition treatments for children. U.S. District … Read more

Nǎi Nai and Wài Pó: Beloved Grandmas Go Viral in Award-Winning Documentary Coming to Disney+ and Hulu

LOS ANGELES – “Nǎi Nai and Wài Pó,” a heartwarming documentary directed by Sean Wang, has earned a place on the Oscar shortlist. The film, which follows the lives of Wang’s grandmothers, will be available for streaming next month on Disney+ and Hulu. It marks the relaunch of the beloved Walt Disney documentary short film series, “People & Places,” which originally ran from the 1950s to the 1960s. “Nǎi Nai and Wài Pó” has already received critical acclaim, winning the Grand Jury Prize and audience award at this year’s SXSW festival, as well as Grand … Read more