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2020
Disney announces planned layoffs
The Walt Disney Company announced that it planned to lay off 32,000 employees in the first half of 2021, citing financial pressure.
2020
Disney announced plans to cut 32,000 jobs by the first half of fiscal 2021
The Walt Disney Company announced plans to cut 32,000 jobs by the first half of fiscal 2021, including 28,000 positions it had previously planned to cut; most affected employees worked at theme parks. The report also said 37,000 employees not on the layoff list would be placed on unpaid leave.
2020
Disney opens shopDisney online store in India
The Walt Disney Company opened its shopDisney online marketplace in India, offering merchandise based on its entertainment franchises.
2020
Disney announces planned layoffs in California and Florida parks division
The Walt Disney Co. said on September 29 that it planned to lay off 28,000 workers in its parks division in California and Florida. The planned layoffs included part-time, salaried and hourly workers.
2020
Disney partners with MedShare to distribute one million donated masks
The Walt Disney Company donated one million masks to MedShare for distribution to children and families at risk in the Bay Area and across the country.
2020
Disney faces civil lawsuit over guest's arrest at Walt Disney World
Hester Burkhalter filed a civil lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company, some of its executives, the Orange County Sheriff, and deputies. Burkhalter alleges that she was wrongfully arrested and detained at Walt Disney World after cannabidiol was found in her purse; the suit seeks damages.
2020
Disney Parks launches Incredibles-themed health and safety campaign
The Walt Disney Company unveiled a health and safety educational campaign inspired by The Incredibles to highlight procedures and protocols for guests returning to its theme parks.
2020
Disney pledges $5 million to social justice nonprofits
The Walt Disney Company announced a $5 million pledge to support nonprofit organizations advancing social justice, beginning with a $2 million donation to the NAACP.
2020
Disney names Bob Chapek CEO
The Walt Disney Co. named Bob Chapek CEO, replacing Bob Iger, effective immediately; Iger became executive chairman.
2020
Disney waives school screening fee and apologizes
The Walt Disney Company said it would not pursue a $250 licensing fee demanded after Emerson Elementary screened The Lion King, and CEO Robert Iger apologized to the PTA. Iger also said he would personally donate to the school's fundraising initiative.
2020
Hulu CEO Randy Freer to leave
Walt Disney Co. said on Friday that Hulu Chief Executive Randy Freer will leave the company. Freer will remain in his post for the next several weeks to assist with the integration into Disney's direct-to-consumer and international business.
2020
Artist sues Disney and Pixar over alleged van-design copying
Artist Sweet Cecily Daniher filed suit against Disney and Pixar, alleging that they copied the design of a van she owns without permission for the film Onward. The complaint alleges copying; the supplied article does not report a court determination.
2020
Scopely acquires FoxNext Games Los Angeles
Scopely acquired FoxNext Games Los Angeles from The Walt Disney Company for an unspecified sum. The acquisition did not include the separate portfolio of Fox IP-licensed game titles, which remained with Disney.
2019
The Rise of Skywalker opens in theaters
The Star Wars movie The Rise of Skywalker opened in theaters over the weekend and recorded $374 million in global ticket sales, according to distributor Walt Disney Co.
2019
Michael Jackson estate settles lawsuit against Disney and ABC
The Michael Jackson estate settled its 2018 lawsuit against the Walt Disney Company and ABC over a television special that the estate said used unauthorized material. The source does not specify settlement terms.
2019
Kodak Moments, Disney and Kmart partner on The Mandalorian merchandise
Kodak Moments partnered with The Walt Disney Company and Kmart on a series of merchandise for The Mandalorian.
2019
Union sues Disneyland over living-wage and subsidy claims
A union representing Disneyland workers sued to compel the resort to pay a living wage. The lawsuit alleges that Disney is taking a subsidy related to a parking garage; Disney and the city disagree with the union’s position. Disneyland’s spokeswoman said the union knew the city attorney had previously concluded Measure L did not apply to the resort.
2019
Disney sued over alleged living-wage violations
Five Disney employees filed a class-action lawsuit alleging that Walt Disney Company and affiliates failed to pay hundreds of workers a living wage and did not adjust wages or overtime pay to reflect a local law. The claims are allegations, not a court determination.
2019
Disney Japan apologizes over Frozen 2 promotion
The Walt Disney Company (Japan) Ltd. apologized for promoting Frozen 2 through third-party tweets that were not flagged as advertisements, after the content drew criticism on Japanese social media as apparent stealth marketing.
2019
Committee files antitrust complaint against Disney over Frozen 2 screen allocation
The Public Welfare Committee filed a complaint with the Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office alleging that Disney violated South Korea's monopoly laws by showing Frozen 2 on 88 percent of local screens two days after its opening. The source reports an allegation, not a legal determination.