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CNN President Jeff Zucker Speculated About for ESPN Leadership Role

Since the early December resignation of ESPN head John Skipper, numerous possible candidates for a replacement have been discussed. The newest addition to that list is CNN chief Jeff Zucker, who multiple outlets claim has been in talks with Disney regarding the position. According to CNN, Zucker is staying where he is. Initially reported by … CNN President Jeff Zucker Speculated About for ESPN Leadership Role

Redbox Defense Claims Disney Is Restraining Competition to Favor New Streaming Service

A Disney lawsuit aimed at Redbox has just become more complex, as the defense takes an aggressive stance and makes allegations of copyright misuse by the media giant in an effort to weaken competitors. Not only is the suit wandering into unexplored legal territory, it is also colored by the context of Disney’s purchase of … Redbox Defense Claims Disney Is Restraining Competition to Favor New Streaming Service

New Patent Has Disney Combine Merchandise with Interactive Super Power Attraction

The Walt Disney Company has a lot of things going for it: theme parks, merchandise, and an ever-expanding media empire. If one of their newest patents is developed, we could see all three of those assets combined into interactive attractions at some point in the future. A patent application filed on January 11th by Disney … New Patent Has Disney Combine Merchandise with Interactive Super Power Attraction

Disney Board Members Sheryl Sandberg, Jack Dorsey Opt Out of Re-election

Disney’s growing presence as a media powerhouse has caused some complications for current board of directors members Sheryl Sandberg and Jack Dorsey. Conflicts of interest have become too prevalent for Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, and Sandberg, COO off Facebook; neither will be seeking re-election when voting takes place at the annual shareholder’s meeting on March … Disney Board Members Sheryl Sandberg, Jack Dorsey Opt Out of Re-election

Mouseketeer Doreen Tracey Dies at Age 74

One of the original Mouseketeers from The Mickey Mouse Club has passed away. Doreen Tracey appeared on the show during its entire 1955-1959 run. Doreen passed away on Wednesday after a two-year battle with cancer. She was 74. Tommy Cole, one of Doreen’s fellow Mouseketeers reminisced, “Our Dodo, as we lovingly nicknamed her, always had … Mouseketeer Doreen Tracey Dies at Age 74

Minnie Mouse to Receive Her Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Jan. 22

Last June, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced their Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2018, including new stars for Minnie Mouse, Mark Hamill, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Zoe Saldana, and more. The stars are presented throughout the year, usually with just 10 days notice. The Chamber has confirmed that Minnie Mouse will receive the 2,627th star … Minnie Mouse to Receive Her Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Jan. 22

Four-year-old Brother Sings “Remember Me” from ‘Coco’ to His Sister Who Passed Away

According to BuzzFeed, Samir and Stephanie Deais posted a video of their four-year-old son Alex singing “Remember Me” from Coco to a picture of his sister who passed away last May, on what would have been her first birthday. My son singing “Remember Me” from the movie “Coco” to his baby sister, Ava, who we … Four-year-old Brother Sings “Remember Me” from ‘Coco’ to His Sister Who Passed Away

21st Century Fox Talent Talk with Disney CEO Over Acquisition Concerns

In mid-December, The Walt Disney Company and 21st Century Fox announced they had “entered into a definitive agreement” in which Disney would acquire 21st Century Fox. Since that announcement, some 21st Century Fox producers, screenwriters, and executives have become concerned on what the future will hold. Would their edgier properties become “Disney-fied”? Screenwriter for shows … 21st Century Fox Talent Talk with Disney CEO Over Acquisition Concerns