On Monday, Feb. 27, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to decrease the powers of Disney World. The governor claims that Disney operating as a special district has permitted the company to avoid certain laws. Previously known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District, Disney World has utilized these lands […]
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Disney’s treatment of LGBTQ+ community called into question
Photo courtesy of Coolcaesar, Wikipedia. When creators in any medium are limited by big companies that prioritize financial gain over artistic expression or a set of core values, their work suffers. The clearest example of how corporate oversight crushes art is seen in the recent string of controversies over Disney’s relationship […]
“The Proud Family” reboot is louder, prouder and more inclusive
Photo courtesy of Walt Disney Comapny, Wikipedia. Disney+ ended Black History Month with their release of “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” on Wednesday Feb. 23, a revamp of the animated series “The Proud Family” that originally aired on Disney Channel from 2001 to 2005. The Prouds are definitely louder […]
Encanto is a gorgeous ode to Latinos that shines with color and prowess
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr. “Encanto” is Disney’s latest — and 60th — animated feature, and I was nothing short of amazed at the artistry in this new film. Disney has become an increasingly diverse movie studio. With an increase in movies showing more cultures throughout the world, the company […]
Disney’s TikTok filters highlight its incredibly flawed LGBTQ+ representation
Photo courtesy of Walt Disney Television, Flickr. The text-to-speech feature on TikTok has become such an integral feature on the app. I personally cannot think of a video on my feed that does not utilize this feature. Recently, Disney has released the option for users to have some popular […]
“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” continues Disney+ hot streak
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr Disclaimer: Spoilers for the entire season of “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” below. “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” is the latest Marvel television series to hit Disney+. Picking up six months after “Avengers: Endgame,” the series follows Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) […]
Disney Parks update dress codes to increase inclusivity
Photo courtesy of Miranda Campbell, Unsplash A surprising announcement came recently from the heads of Disney relating to the employee dress code at their respective parks, Walt Disney World and Disneyland. In a push for increased inclusivity and a move towards allowing more modern standards of acceptable dress, park employees […]
Marvel releases new series “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier”
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr Marvel fans everywhere have been stunned and amazed by the beauty of “WandaVision,” which recently concluded its first season on March 5. However, a new Marvel show has come onto our radar and we know for sure it will be another hit. The […]
Marvel’s first limited series “WandaVision” is a success
Photo courtesy of Walt Disney Television, Flickr After a year and a half of waiting since the last big Marvel Cinematic Universe release, “Spider-Man: Far From Home,” due to delays from the unplanned worldwide pandemic, fans were finally able to re-enter the largest superhero world starting Jan. 15, 2021 […]
“WandaVision” theories challenge fans’ outlooks on Marvel Universe
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr DISCLAIMER: Spoilers below for the first six episodes of “WandaVision,” and potential spoilers for future Marvel projects. Even though Marvel has released over 20 films thus far, “WandaVision” keeps things fresh and engaging in their first Disney+ series. Six episodes in, “WandaVision” has […]