Disney argues that it had First Amendment right to fire Gina Carano fromThe Mandalorian

Carano’s suit contravenes that rule. The complaint should be dismissed." Representatives for Carano didn’t immediately respond toEntertainment Weekly’s request for comment Thursday. Gina Carano on ‘The Mandalorian’.Melissa Sue Gordon / Disney+/Lucasfilm / courtesy Everett Though the character was popular with some fans, Carano courted controversy on social media. “How is that any different from hating someone for their political views?” Carano sued Disney in February, with the backing of tech billionaire Elon Musk....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Isabella Miller

Disney cuts transgender storyline from Pixar streaming showWin or Lose

The change involved cutting lines of dialogue in later episodes of the animated series. According to theHollywood Reporter, whichfirst reportedthe news, the decision was made several months ago. I knew this would be a very important conversation. ‘Win or Lose’.Disney Trans stories matter, and they deserve to be heard." The character was voiced by transgender and non-binary actor Indya Moore. “I truly believe we are an infinitely better and stronger company because of our LGBTQ+ community....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Katie Thompson

Disney delays live-actionMoanaby 1 year, revealsToy Story 5release date

How far willDisney’s live-actionMoanago? Back by one year, according to the studio’s latest announcement about its theatrical release schedule. (Entertainment Weeklyhas reached out to representatives for Disney for comment.) Moana, Toy Story.Disney; Buena Vista Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection Elsewhere, Disney will release a sequel to the animated feature, titledMoana 2, in November. The companyunveiled earlier this week an image of a grown-up Moanaas she sets sail once again in the sequel....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Steve Hunter

Disney offering $5,000Star Warscocktail on new cruise ship

The Kaiburr Crystal drink comes in a droid-inspired container with smoke and lighting effects. Your bank account will be in a galaxy far, far away after indulging inDisney’s new cocktail. Though it is a family attraction during the day, it is adults-only at night. Disney Wish cruise ship adding Marvel and ‘Star Wars’ themed experiences.Amy Smith/Disney Want more movie news? Disney Wish cruise ship adding Marvel and Star Wars themed experiences....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 72 words · Michael Oneill

Disney winsMoanacopyright lawsuit, didn't steal idea for hit film

The lawsuit was first filed in 2020, and Woodall was seeking $100 million in damages. (The film would go on to gross nearly $700 million at the global box office.) But, Marchick testified during the trial that she never showed it to anyone at Disney. ‘Moana’.Credit:Disney They had no idea about ‘Bucky’, Kaba said of Musker and Clements in his closing statements. They had never seen it, never heard of it....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Claudia Bowen

Disney World evacuates 71 monorail guests after train stops on tracks

The evacuation took more than an hour and involved two different fire departments, EW has confirmed. “That took roughly one hour and 20 minutes. No one was injured.” A monorail at Epcot at Walt Disney World.Joseph Prezioso/Anadolu Agency via Getty EW has reached out to representatives for Disney World for comment. Nearby park guests captured the incident on video. Watch video of the Disney World monorail’s breakdown above.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 68 words · Jaime Johnson

Disney World removing all live dolphins from Epcot'sFinding Nemoattraction, 'prioritizing the wellbeing' of animals

The Seas With Nemo & Friends will go without dolphins for the first time in decades. Dolphins will no longer just keep swimming at a famousDisney Worldattraction based on theFinding Nemofilm series. Entertainment Weeklyhas reached out to Disney World representatives for further comment. Epcot is removing all dolphins from The Seas With Nemo & Friends.Dewayne Bevil/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty; Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett; Getty Want more movie news?

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 70 words · James Duke

Disney World reveals stunningIndiana Jonesride starring Indy in 'completely new story' at Animal Kingdom

Disney World’s Hollywood Studios park opened its Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! live show in 1989, back when the show operated under its Disney-MGM Studios name. “I think I actually played some music, didn’t I?” Harrison Ford in ‘Indiana Jones’ ; Animal Kingdom’s new ‘Indiana Jones’ ride.Paramount/courtesy Everett Collection; Courtesy of Disney Experiences My plan is to continue to share that with the guests. I know people are like, ‘My gosh, I can’t believe he’s saying this....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Richard Smith

Disney'sGood Luck Charliebaby is in high school — feel old yet?

You may also know her from every geriatric millennial’s favorite meme. 9th grade," read a sign in Talerico’s hand. Naturally, a deluge of reactions to the post expressed disbelief over the passage of time. “Damn we are getting old,” one user wrote. “I remember watching you on tv when you was just a toddler.” The 14-year-old starred onGood Luck Charliefrom 2010 to 2014, appearing in four seasons and a 2011 movie....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Stephanie King

Disney+ givesSpiderwick Chroniclesshow theBatgirltreatment

The streaming service won’t be making the series available, even though filming has been completed. The Spiderwick Chroniclesseries was a co-production between Paramount Television Studios and the Disney-owned 20th Television. Paramount reps didn’t immediately respond to EW’s request for comment Monday. Freddie Highmore in ‘Spiderwick Chronicles’ movie.Everett Collection SpiderwickstarsChristian Slateras the ogre Mulgarath andJack Dylan Grazeras the fairy Thimbletack. Lyon Daniels, Noah Cottrell, and Mychala Lee play Jared, Simon, and Mallory Grace....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Mr. Ryan Alexander MD

Disney, Pixar shut out of major animation awards Best Feature category for first time

“Wish” and “Elemental” shockingly weren’t nominated in the Annie Awards top category for the first time since 1992. For the first time in 32 years,DisneyandPixarfilms were completely shut out of the Best Animated Feature category at one of Hollywood’s major animated awards bodies. Though Disney released bothElementalandWishto theaters in 2023, neither film landed among the nominees in the Annie Awards' top bracket, marking the first time that’s happened since the category was introduced in 1992....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 268 words · Dustin Holt

Disneyland removes Maleficent dragon after fire, sets Fantasmic return for 2024

The huge structure previously caught fire in April. “During the final showing of Fantasmic at Disneyland park on Saturday evening, the dragon prop caught fire. Anaheim Fire & Rescue quickly responded, and the fire was extinguished. The Maleficent dragon at Disneyland’s Fantasmic show.Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort The continued safety of our cast and guests is of the utmost importance.” “This performance of Fantasmic cannot continue. “Once again, this performance cannot continue due to unforeseen circumstances....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 74 words · Nicholas Padilla

Disneyland's Jungle Cruise ride breaks down, guests towed through course by second boat

“We’re going to go ahead and continue our journey. “No worries, guys, here we go. We’re now under someone else’s power. Jungle Cruise at Disneyland.Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images We’re saving gas.” EW has reached out to Disneyland representatives for comment. AJungle Cruisesequel is currently in development, with its stars expected to return for another journey. Watch Jungle Cruise riders get towed through the attraction in the video above....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 74 words · Jacob Bell