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The Force Isn't With Disney: Star Wars, Carano Trial Moves Forward With Musk's Backing
Friday, July 26, 2024 - 3:02pm | 587Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) failed to have a lawsuit filed by former "Mandalorian" star Gina Carano dismissed. What Happened: Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett denied Disney’s motion to dismiss Carano’s discrimination lawsuit. The case will now go to trial unless Disney...
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CEO Wars: Star Wars Actress Brings The Force Of Elon Musk Against Disney, Lucasfilm
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 - 6:55pm | 816A battle between the CEOs of two massive companies has taken another dramatic turn as Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk continues to feud with The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) CEO Bob Iger — this time regarding the Star Wars franchise. What Happened: Actress and former MMA fighter Gina Carano...
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#CancelDisneyPlus Trends As Conservatives Rage Over Gina Carano's Firing
Thursday, February 11, 2021 - 4:50pm | 606Lucasfilm, a subsidiary of Walt Disney Studios and The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) reportedly fired actress Gina Carano Wednesday following an Instagram post in which she compared being a conservative to being Jewish in Nazi Germany. What Happened: On Wednesday, #FireGinaCarano was...