Disney’s ‘Strange World’ Skips Markets Where LGBTQIA+ Content Is Banned Or Censored
“We will not make an edit where we believe it would impact the storytelling,” said a Disney spokesperson.
Politics
Should ‘Turning Red’ Be Considered ‘Canadian Content’? Disney Says Yes
The Canadian government must soon decide whether a film like ‘Turning Red’ should be considered “Canadian content.”
Senate Hopeful John Fetterman Uses ‘Simpsons’ Clips To Undermine Dr. Oz’s Campaign, But Without Permission From Disney
Will Disney have the ad taken down? And if not, who decides what content is fair use for political ads and who can use it?
Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson Rails Against Satanic Imagery In Disney’s ‘Little Demon’
“Disney and FX have decided to embrace and market what is clearly evil,” says Louisiana congressman Mike Johnson.
Arab States Demand Netflix Remove Content Offensive To ‘Islamic And Societal Values’
Saudi state network Al Ekhbariya TV used censored clips from Netflix’s ‘Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous’ as an example of harmful content.
Animation Ireland Encourages Government To Extend Existing Tax Credits Through 2029
The group also called on the government to work towards decentralizing the industry away from Dublin, helping studios set up in rural towns.
What Did Israeli Animators Do For Summer Vacation? They Saved Their Animation Industry
After Israel’s government decided to support only live-action film, the country’s animators banded together and pressured the bureaucrats to change their course.
‘Moonbeam City’ Creator Scott Gairdner Tackles Political Comedy In ‘Biden’s Schoolhouse Rock’
This new version of Schoolhouse Rock is a little slower and less comprehensible than before.
‘Lightyear’ Banned In At Least 14 Countries For Including Same Sex Kiss
Lightyear has been banned in Indonesia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, among other countries.
U.S. Congressman Proposes Bill To Strip Disney Of Long-Held Copyrights
Republican lawmaker Josh Hawley is coming for Mickey Mouse.
U.S. Senators Don’t Want Kids Watching ‘Hyper-Sexualized’ Cartoons Like ‘Loud House,’ ‘She-Ra’
Five Republican senators wrote to the TV Parental Guidelines Advisory Board demanding new tv ratings guidelines.
Disney Comms Boss Out As DeSantis Feud Intensifies, Florida Governor Mourns For Modern Animation
With aim that makes Elmer Fudd look like Annie Oakley, DeSantis has started taking shots at modern animation.
DeSantis Vs Disney: Florida Lawmakers Vote To Remove Disney World’s Self-Governing Status
DeSantis has been targeting Disney since CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” legislation in March.
Russian Animation In The Fog: How Studios Are Adjusting To An Uncertain Future
A look at how Russian animation producers are trying to adapt as companies in the U.S., Europe, and Australia have halted their purchases of Russian children’s content due to the invasion of Ukraine.
Florida Governor Lashes Out At ‘Woke Corporation’ Disney
DeSantis also accused Disney of hypocrisy, arguing that the company only takes a stance when politically convenient.
Disney CEO Bob Chapek Apologizes, Tells Employees ‘I Let You Down’
The Walt Disney Company is immediately “pausing” all political donations in the state of Florida.
Russian Animators Are Creating Anti-War Shorts To Protest Putin’s Attack On Ukraine
“There is no way to justify this terror the war has brought to peaceful Ukrainian people on our behalf,” say Russian animators.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Is Also The Voice Of Paddington Bear
Zelensky voiced the cg-animated bear in the Ukrainian version of both “Paddington” and “Paddington 2.”
Kidscreen Summit Is Temporarily Banning Russian Nationals From Its Conference
The conference’s organizer says that it is “immediately suspending business relations with Russian-based companies.”
Disney Won’t Allow Russians To See ‘Turning Red’ As Punishment For Invading Ukraine
Disney is also pausing the release of all future theatrical releases in Russia.
