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Elon Musk Backs Gina Carano’s Disney Suit Over ‘Mandalorian’ Exit

Gina Carano accused Disney and Lucasfilm of discrimination when they dropped her after she posted baseless conspiracy theories and right-wing views on social media.

Federal Judge Dismisses Disney Lawsuit Against DeSantis

The company had claimed that the Florida governor and his allies violated its First Amendment rights by taking over a special tax district that governs...

‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘Succession’ Are Big Winners at Golden Globes

“The Holdovers,” “Poor Things” and “Barbie” all won multiple awards in the film categories, while the TV shows “Beef” and “The Bear” each won three.

‘Color Purple’ Struggles at Box Office After Big Christmas Opening

The musical adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel seemed an instant hit, but it sold less than $5 million in tickets in its second weekend.

What Role Will the Israel-Hamas War Play in Hollywood’s Awards Season?

Stars are increasingly vocal about political issues, but the Mideast conflict has divided Hollywood, magnifying the choice of whether to discuss the topic or remain...

In 2023, Movie Audiences Wanted Comfort, Not Superhero Spectacle

Movie audiences flocked to Taylor Swift, “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” but were cooler toward returning superheroes like the Flash, Captain Marvel and Aquaman.

What ‘Pocahontas’ Tells Us About Disney, for Better and Worse

The animated tale was both controversial and an Oscar-winning box office hit. It’s also one of the rare films from that era that the company...

Golden Globe Nominations 2024: Updating List

New owners have beefed up the voting pool in an effort to move the prizes past scandals of recent years.

SAG-AFTRA Members Ratify Deal With Hollywood Studios

The SAG-AFTRA vote formally ends six months of labor strife, though some members were not happy about the contract’s artificial intelligence protections.

Disney, Facing Activist Investor Pressure, Adds 2 Board Members

James Gorman, Morgan Stanley’s chief executive, and Jeremy Darroch, who ran the British TV company Sky, will join early next year.