Diversity, equity and inclusion programs were abolished Tuesday from Walt Disney World’s governing district, now controlled by appointees of Gov. Ron DeSantis, in an echo of the Florida governor’s agenda which has championed curtailing such programs in higher education and elsewhere.

A legal advocacy group for journalists wants to get involved in Disney’s free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis. The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press says a win by the Florida governor could embolden other governments across the U.S. to take actions against journalists and other media when they exercise their First Amendment rights.

After years of contentious negotiations, the board of Walt Disney World’s governing district now made up of Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees approved a contract for its firefighters on Wednesday and also proposed reducing property taxes.

As the actors and writers strikes continue, a bright spot has shined in Hollywood. The “Barbenheimer” double feature has scored blockbuster numbers at the box office, making it the fourth highest movie weekend of all time.  “Barbie” opened to a historic $162 million domestically which was well above the expected $90 million – $110 million.…

Broadway and the touring theater community seem to have avoided a labor disruption like the one that has silenced the film and television industry.

Federal disclosures are providing a glimpse of where presidential hopefuls stand in fundraising for a White House bid. The filings released Saturday, July 15, show that Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis are dominating the fight for campaign cash in the Republican presidential contest. Ron DeSantis Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis raised $20.1 million between April 1…

Tens of thousands of actors officially went on strike after a work stoppage was unanimously approved by Hollywood’s largest union. While the strike officially began at midnight Friday, signs could already be seen Thursday, with the cast of the upcoming film “Oppenheimer” walking out of the movie’s London premiere. The actors, represented by the Screen Actors Guild-American…

Disney is asking a Florida judge on Friday to toss out a lawsuit against the company’s efforts to neutralize a takeover of Disney World’s governing district by Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees.

Disney World in Florida reportedly experienced one of its slowest Fourth of July attendances in years. This comes as the company undergoes changes to its park operations and fights an ongoing legal battle it initiated against Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. According to data obtained by The Wall Street Journal, wait times at Magic Kingdom…

Disney World’s ridership has dropped in the summer of 2023 and visitors are experiencing shorter wait times to enjoy the park’s biggest attractions, according to wait time data tracked by Touring Plans.