Disney staffers rip boss' inaction on FL's "Don't Say Gay" law

Bob Jersey

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Mar 11, 2022, 9:55:14 AM3/11/22

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A bill awaiting Gov DeSantis' signature " would make it illegal to discuss sexuality or gender identity in public school classrooms from kindergarten through third grade, with parents able to sue for violations. " Now, LGBTQ+ employees in die Maus' animation and distribution wings want the company to immediately defund politicians supporting this and other anti-LGBTQ+ legislation...

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/disney-tv-animation-bob-chapek-dont-say-gay-bill-1235108612/ (link)

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PGage

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Mar 11, 2022, 3:05:07 PM3/11/22

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PUCK News suggested that Chapek’s position is probably secure (he is getting pounded internally), but this may change if some high profile Disney talent start publicly demanding his ouster.

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Bob Jersey

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Mar 11, 2022, 7:20:10 PM3/11/22

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Something must have occurred, for Chapek apologized...

https://nypost.com/2022/03/11/disney-ceo-bob-chapek-apologizes-over-dont-say-gay-flap-i-let-you-down/ (link) B

PGage, to moi, March 11th:

Bob Jersey

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Mar 14, 2022, 12:51:08 PM3/14/22

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Buuuut the apology came too late for Mr Oliver.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/john-oliver-slams-disney-bob-chapek-dont-say-gay-bill-1235110791/ (link) B

Moi, to PGage, March 11th:

Brad Beam

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Mar 19, 2022, 2:23:00 PM3/19/22

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DisneySPN announcers covering the women’s tournament have taken a brief vow of silence to start the third quarter (of at least two games) in opposition to the bill.

https://awfulannouncing.com/espn/espn-dont-say-gay-ncaa-tournament.html

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