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English Heritage Places Blue Plaque on Former Home of ‘Mary Poppins’ Author, P.L. Travers

P. L. Travers, the author whose eight Mary Poppins books inspired the 1964 Disney film, has just been honored by English Heritage with a blue plaque that was placed on the outside of her former home which is located at 50 Smith Street in Chelsea, West London. English Heritage has been honoring homes in London English Heritage Places Blue Plaque on Former Home of ‘Mary Poppins’ Author, P.L. Travers

Fox Schedules July 10th Vote for Disney Deal

With a long-rumored competing Comcast bid now officially announced, Twenty-First Century Fox Inc. has set a July 10th special meeting where stockholders will vote on the Disney acquisition of numerous Fox properties. The $52.4 billion Disney deal is currently undergoing regulatory inspection, and is still within the 12-18 month window initially estimated for it to Fox Schedules July 10th Vote for Disney Deal

ABC Cancels Hit Sitcom ‘Roseanne’ After Roseanne Barr’s Racist Twitter Rant

Channing Dungey, the President of ABC Entertainment has just issued a statement saying that the company’s hit sitcom Roseanne has been canceled in response to a racist tweet sent out by Roseanne Barr on Tuesday. ABC Entertainment cancels Roseanne Barr's show, calling her comment on Twitter "abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values." https://t.co/2HJA1onFiw [Corrects ABC Cancels Hit Sitcom ‘Roseanne’ After Roseanne Barr’s Racist Twitter Rant

Walt Disney Company Seeks Financing In Case Fox Insists On Cash

Last week, we reported that Comcast confirmed their intention of outbidding Disney for 21st Century Fox with an all-cash offer. We’ve just learned [from CNBC] that Disney is currently in the process of lining up financing for “significant cash” should it become necessary to supplement or change up their existing stock-only offer. Disney is reportedly considering Walt Disney Company Seeks Financing In Case Fox Insists On Cash

President of Business Operations Bruce Rosenblum Exits Disney-ABC TV Group

As part of The Walt Disney Company’s corporate restructuring, certain roles and responsibilities have been reorganized throughout new divisions. It appears that one casualty of these redefined positions is Bruce Rosenblum, president of business operations for Disney-ABC Television Group since 2006; Rosenblum will depart the company at the end of May. Back in March, Disney President of Business Operations Bruce Rosenblum Exits Disney-ABC TV Group

Target Adds More Than 350 New Mickey Mouse-Inspired Items in Collaboration with Disney

Fans of bringing the Disney Parks into their homes by way of merchandise might be thrilled to hear that Target has added over 350 exclusive new products to their stores as well as to Target.com. Shoppers will find apparel for the entire family, fun treats for pets, toys, summer entertaining pieces, bedding, beach and beauty Target Adds More Than 350 New Mickey Mouse-Inspired Items in Collaboration with Disney

Disney Research Develops Backflipping Robot

The field of robotics is constantly expanding to simulate all manner of animal and insect locomotion, but some scientists are developing machines to replicate the more complex aspects of movement that are uniquely human — gymnastics. A team of scientists over at Disney Research have recently released a publication that details the operation and design of their Disney Research Develops Backflipping Robot

Disney Considers Allowing John Lasseter to Return to Pixar After Leave of Absence

John Lasseter, Co-Founder of Pixar Animation Studios, took a voluntary six-month leave of absence back in November 2017 after accusations were brought forward on unwanted workplace hugging and other missteps. According to The Wall Street Journal, executives at the Walt Disney Company have had a discussion on bringing Lasseter back to work in a capacity Disney Considers Allowing John Lasseter to Return to Pixar After Leave of Absence