At the Walt Disney Co., “The Empire Strikes Back” is more than a title of one of its “Star Wars” movies, writes Clarence Page.
Disney CEO Bob Iger attends the Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, on March 12, 2023.
The measure bars instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, as well as lessons deemed not age-appropriate.After Disney objected amid mounting pressure from its employees to take a stand, DeSantis and his Republican allies in the state legislature put the squeeze on Walt Disney World, the 27,000-acre, half-century-old Orlando-area entertainment extravaganza that employs 75,000 people.
Yet, this bizarre episode bracingly illustrates how easily rational politics can slip into a Never-Never Land where, even after the children grow up, politics doesn’t. That’s a centuries-old concept from English common law that makes the agreement valid forever or, at least, until the “death of the last survivor of the descendants of King Charles III, King of England living as of the date of this Declaration.”
We’ll see. If there is any valuable takeaway from this experience it might be, simply, read the fine print before you sign anything.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Disney Names Joe Earley New Head of Disney+ and HuluDisney has named Joe Earley president of its direct-to-consumer unit for entertainment content, a role that gives him oversight of the Disney+ and Hulu streaming services
Read more »
Breakingviews - DeSantis wins with Disney co-dependencyFor Walt Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger, action speaks louder than words. During the Magic Kingdom’s annual shareholder meeting on Monday, Iger took a shot at Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, calling him “anti-business” for his retaliation involving Disney World. DeSantis, for those keeping score, signed a law in February that gives Florida control of Disney’s theme park district, stripping some of its autonomy. Disney had opposed Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Act.
Read more »
Dwayne Johnson shares ‘Moana’ family connection as he announces live action remakeFans of Disney and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson have a big reason to celebrate this week.
Read more »
Disney Has Announced A Live-Action ‘Moana’ With Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Returning As MauiDwayne “The Rock” Johnson revealed that a new live-action adaption of the Disney hit film 'Moana' is officially in production.
Read more »
Disney is in a land war with the state of FloridaRight now? Mickey Mouse is winning.
Read more »
Disney CEO Bob Iger calls Ron DeSantis action 'anti-business' and 'anti-Florida'Disney CEO Bob Iger, the same day Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered a probe into Reedy Creek's agreement with the company, said the Republican's actions were 'anti-business' and 'ant-Florida.'
Read more »