It’s a big spread of time filled with classics, some middling stuff, and even a few disasters. For the latest Disney+ news, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Thumbnail: 20th Century Fox Film Corp) The 100 Best Movies on Disney+ (November 2022)ĭisney+ covers over 100 years of its flagship studio’s history, from early animated shorts to groundbreaking full-length animated features to family live-action classics to the blockbuster triumvirate of superheroes, space operas, and 3D computer animation of today. Disney, please say gay.(Photo by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection. “Say that it’s wrong and say that you’re going to stop donating to the politicians who vote for it. “This bill is going to hurt kids and that’s why I’m asking Disney to please take a position on the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill,” Siemon said. To do otherwise, he explained, would be to “essentially that this bill is OK.”

Writer Benjamin Siemon also posted an impassioned call imploring Disney to fully denounce the bill and stop donations to the politicians supporting it. I would strongly support a law to require all corporations to reveal ALL of their funding and lobbying moves.” This statement understandably left many unsatisfied, including film producer Abigail Disney, the great-niece of company founder Walt Disney, who tweeted last week, “I could not be more unhappy with their political activities, both in terms of whom they fund and how they lobby. The biggest impact we can have in creating a more inclusive world is through the inspiring content we produce, the welcoming culture we create here, and the diverse community organizations we support, including those representing the LGBTQ+ community.” We are determined that it remains a place where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. “For nearly a century, Disney has been a unifying force that brings people together. “We understand how important this issue is to our LGBTQ+ employees and many others,” the company said. This news comes on the heels of Disney’s statement last week in response to the outcry over the company’s implicit support of the law.

“Geoff Morrell, our new Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, will be reassessing our advocacy strategies around the world - including political giving - as he begins to integrate the communications, public policy, government relations, and CSR teams,” Chapek wrote. While Chapek addressed previous donations in the memo, he made no specific promises as to how this aspect of Disney’s operation might change in the future, only that they are being reassessed. Simply put, they can be counterproductive and undermine more effective ways to achieve change.” Instead, they are often weaponized by one side or the other to further divide and inflame. I understand that the very need to reiterate that commitment means we still have more work to do.”Ĭhapek went on to explain that the reason Disney hasn’t made a public statement is that he feels they do “very little to change outcomes or minds. And, we are committed to creating a more inclusive company - and world. “I want to be crystal clear: I and the entire leadership team unequivocally stand in support of our LGBTQ+ employees, their families, and their communities. “On Friday, I met with a small group of Disney LGBTQ+ leaders to discuss controversial legislation pending in Florida that would impact their communities,” Chapek wrote. All guests are advised to strictly follow these measures in support of a safe and happy experience for everyone visiting the resort. At the same time, Chapek made his case for why the company isn’t speaking out more in a memo sent to Disney staff. Shanghai Disney Resort continues its enhanced health and safety measures, in accordance with the latest government regulations and guidance. Under the mounting pressure, Disney CEO Bob Chapek affirmed to employees today that the company “unequivocally” stands with its LGBTQ+ workers and said there’s more Disney needs to do in that regard. As Florida’s “don’t say gay” bill - which would ban discussion of LGBTQ+ topics in primary grades - rapidly moves closer to becoming law, Disney has come under increasing scrutiny for its history of donating to the politicians behind the bill and its apparent intention to continue doing so.

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