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Judge Dismisses Toni Basil’s Lawsuit Over Use of Her Song ‘Mickey’

Last fall, one-hit-wonder Toni Basil filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company, Kohl’s, Forever 21 and others for unauthorized use of her 1982 single, “Mickey.” Forever 21, for example, used Basil’s song in a video promoting a line of Disney clothing. The lawsuit claimed that Basil was “not consulted, did not give Judge Dismisses Toni Basil’s Lawsuit Over Use of Her Song ‘Mickey’

Fox President Dismisses Comcast Bidding Rumors, Calls Them ‘Speculation Palooza’

Despite rumors that Comcast might try and break up the acquisition deal between Disney and 21st Century Fox, it looks like any attempts are likely going nowhere. According to a report by Variety, 21st Century Fox President Peter Rice said the reports that Comcast would break up the deal are “speculation-palooza.” Speaking at Recode’s Code Fox President Dismisses Comcast Bidding Rumors, Calls Them ‘Speculation Palooza’

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster in Paris Will Be Overhauled into a Marvel Themed Attraction

At the 2018 D23 Expo Japan, it was announced the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith attraction at Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris would be overhauled into a Marvel-themed attraction. According to the Disney Park Blog, guests will join the Avengers on a “high-speed, hyper-kinetic adventure.” Judging by the concept artwork, it looks Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster in Paris Will Be Overhauled into a Marvel Themed Attraction

Steve Harvey’s Daytime Show ‘STEVE’ to Film at Walt Disney World March 9 -11

Steve Harvey’s daytime series, STEVE, is getting ready to travel to the Walt Disney World Resort to film a week of shows that will air March 19 – 23. The magical week will feature celebrity families and couples such as The Bella Twins, Eric Christian Olsen and Sarah Wright Olsen, Tracey Edmonds and Deion Sanders, Boris Steve Harvey’s Daytime Show ‘STEVE’ to Film at Walt Disney World March 9 -11

Disney’s 1st Quarter Report Shows an Increase in Revenue, but Falls Short of Estimates

The Walt Disney Company released their earnings report for the first quarter of their fiscal year on Tuesday afternoon. In the report Disney CEO Bob Iger stated, “The strategic investments we’ve made have driven meaningful growth over the long term, and we remain confident in our ability to continue to deliver significant shareholder value. We’re excited Disney’s 1st Quarter Report Shows an Increase in Revenue, but Falls Short of Estimates

Could Comcast Outbid Disney for Fox?

In a CNBC article today regarding the status of an acquisition of Time Warner by AT&T, the network speculated that should that purchase be approved by regulators, it would leave the door open for other potential “big media” buyouts, including Comcast attempting to thwart The Walt Disney Company’s purchase of 21st Century Fox. CNBC, which Could Comcast Outbid Disney for Fox?