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Disney CEO Bob Iger—who over the summer described the demands of striking WGA and SAG-AFTRA workers as “not realistic,” then pulled back on that harsh statement by pushing to end the strikes quickly (as backed up by Warner Bros. Discovery’s David Zaslav)—has addressed some of his company’s most pressing matters as 2024 approaches.“Even AI Rappers are Harassed by Police” | AI UnlockedOne of the things that immediately began to circulate online was Iger’s controversial take on the state of Disney films during today’s…

Holiday gifting season is upon us and if you’ve ever wondered how apparel at Disney Parks goes from idea to execution into a fandom must-buy, designer Tatiana Salaverria is a great place to start. io9 spoke with her about the process behind theme-park merch inspired by Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Marvel.James Mangold on his Future Star Wars Film | io9 InterviewThe creative minds at Disney always need to be way ahead of the curve. When Salaverria caught up with us on Life Day 2023, she revealed her team was already well…

Image: DisneyWith both the Writer’s strike at an end and SAG-AFTRA’s suspend as it heads to vote on its next contract, Hollywood is getting back into the swing of things: announcing things, way, way, way ahead of time for absolutely no rhyme or reason. Such is the case for Bob Iger, who decided to casually announce that Frozen 4 is in the works at Disney on Good Morning America today, during an interview for the launch of Disney Hong Kong’s Frozen-themed land. “‘Frozen 3 is in the works, and there might be a Frozen 4 in…

When the covid-19 pandemic delayed the releases of major movies, there was nothing the studios could do to stop it. Genuine health risks meant theaters had to close and without theaters, there wasn’t anywhere to screen new movies. Now movie delays are starting to happen again—only this time, the studios could very easily solve it by coming to terms with the striking WGA and SAG-AFTRA unions, but are deciding not to.io9 Interview: Oscar Isaac Was 'All In' on Moon KnightDays after the upcoming Zendaya film Challengers…

Bob Iger, the CEO of Disney, has had a lot of not-very-flattering press written about him recently, and the quotes and soundbytes he’s given out to the trades have not helped matters. The oft-referenced quote that he gave to CNBC in mid-July about the WGA and the SAG-AFTRA demands remains particularly condescending. “There’s a level of expectation that they have that is just not realistic,” he said, speaking about the actually incredibly reasonable demands that both guilds have asked for from the AMPTP. “And they are…

If you’re a fan of Disney, the Animal Crossing games, or better yet, both, then you’ve no doubt at least heard about Disney Dreamlight Valley. This original title lets you create a custom character that can enter the titular valley to meet a wide range of your favorite Disney characters. The game launched into early access in 2022, but with a price tag of $30 to play. For those who would rather wait until the game is complete to join in on the fun of helping out all your favorite childhood characters, there’s the…

There was a time, a little less than a decade ago, when owning multiple streaming services did not cost users a full, or even 1.5 times that of a cable package. It was a beautiful time of cheap entertainment that would not—or perhaps could not—last.Price bumps come in waves. The last big one was late last year, when practically every major streaming service including Disney+, Hulu, AppleTV+, and more raised prices by a few bucks per month. The first half of 2023 has seen sporadic increases in subscription prices such as…

Image: DisneyWith Hollywood actors now striking, it doesn’t just mean that various big budget productions now have to cease. It also means that until the strike is actually done, actors can’t promote any of their upcoming work (those that fall under SAG-AFTRA rules) in any capacity. Why is Everyone Suing AI Companies? | Future TechAs a result, it means that Disneyland premiere of the upcoming Haunted Mansion reboot was without its top-billed cast, which includes the likes of Rosario Dawson, Lakeith Stanfield, and Danny…

As the battle between Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continues to notch regular updates, anyone who hasn’t been following from the beginning might be a bit confused. Why is this Republican presidential hopeful openly fighting with his state’s biggest taxpayer? Let’s take a look.We Rode the New Disney Coaster Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic RewindThe current conflict began to ramp up in early 2022 with Florida’s HB 1557, also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.DeSantis faced an outcry over the homophobic and…

Photo: Joe Raedle (Getty Images), Brandon Bell (Getty Images)Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ response to Disney’s lawsuit against the governor and his Reedy Creek Oversight Board—the area in Florida that contains Disney World—is to claim immunity from litigation. As reported by Deadline, DeSantis filed a motion against Disney’s claim in his effort to strip to the company of control over the special district that covers its theme parks and resorts in the state.Twitter Is Shifting Right | Future TechAccording to attorneys for…