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Disney CFO ‘Encouraged’ by Trump Film Tariff Plan – ‘He Wants to Make the Industry Stronger’

Disney CFO ‘Encouraged’ by Trump Film Tariff Plan – ‘He Wants to Make the Industry Stronger’

In a surprising twist that’s turning heads across both Hollywood and Washington, Disney Chief Financial Officer Hugh Johnston has responded to President Trump and his proposed film tariff with something most didn’t expect—encouragement.

During a CNBC interview following Disney’s quarterly earnings report, Johnston addressed Trump’s call for a 100% import tax on movies made outside the United States. Rather than outright rejecting the idea, the Disney executive offered a surprisingly diplomatic take.

Disney Abu Dhabi Expansion Raises Eyebrows as Virtue Signaling American Company Partners With Restrictive Middle Eastern Regime

Disney Abu Dhabi Expansion Raises Eyebrows as Virtue Signaling American Company Partners With Restrictive Middle Eastern Regime

The Walt Disney Company made waves this week with its announcement of a brand-new theme park and resort coming to Abu Dhabi in the United Aram Emirates. While the project marks Disney’s seventh global theme park destination, it also marks a new chapter in the company’s corporate strategy: doing business in regions that impose significant restrictions on personal freedoms, expression, and dissent.

Bob Iger Praises Thunderbolts as Marvel’s Turning Point Despite Record-Low Opening

Bob Iger Praises Thunderbolts as Marvel’s Turning Point Despite Record-Low Opening

Disney CEO Bob Iger has declared Thunderbolts the “first and best example” of Marvel’s renewed focus on quality over quantity—even as the film delivered the lowest summer opening weekend in MCU history. In a way he’s right. The film’s quality has been praised by critics and viewers alike, but it hasn’t made a large quantity of money. 

Bob Iger Praises Thunderbolts as Marvel’s Turning Point Despite Record-Low Opening

Thunderbolts Opening Weekend Box Office a Major Eternals-Level Flop for Marvel Despite Strong Reviews — Is There No Hope Left for Disney’s MCU?

Marvel Studios is staring down yet another grim milestone. As Thunderbolts begins its theatrical run, domestic box office projections place the film’s opening weekend between $70 and $75 million. On paper, that might sound respectable—but in the context of Marvel’s recent track record, it paints a very different picture.

Disney Touts Success of Deadpool & Wolverine, But Most of Film’s Profits Were Consumed by Snow White Failure

Disney Touts Success of Deadpool & Wolverine, But Most of Film’s Profits Were Consumed by Snow White Failure

Disney is celebrating a massive win with Deadpool & Wolverine, the R-rated superhero event that shattered records and revived faith in the Marvel brand for some. According to Deadline’s Most Valuable Blockbuster tournament, the film brought in over $1.3 billion at the global box office and delivered an impressive $400 million in profit.

But the real story isn’t just what Deadpool & Wolverine earned—it’s what Disney lost elsewhere.

Disney Expands Controversial and Unpopular Virtual Queue System to Cruise Line, Sparking Fresh Outrage

Disney Expands Controversial and Unpopular Virtual Queue System to Cruise Line, Sparking Fresh Outrage

If you thought each virtual queue rollout was a disaster at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, it looks like Disney is ready to bring that frustration to the high seas as part of the Disney Cruise Line.

Guests aboard the Disney Wish were met with an unwelcome surprise during the ship’s April 21 voyage — the rollout of a virtual queue system for popular onboard experiences. Using the Disney Cruise Line’s Navigator app, passengers were encouraged to reserve times for character meet-and-greets and rides like the AquaMouse water coaster. Access to the app is complimentary even without a paid Wi-Fi package, but that doesn’t make the move any less controversial.

Toy Story 5 Will Be About Jessie, According to Tim Allen — Is Disney Swapping Out Boys for Girls Again?

Toy Story 5 Will Be About Jessie, According to Tim Allen — Is Disney Swapping Out Boys for Girls Again?

Is Disney pulling another lead character gender shuffle? According to Tim Allen, Toy Story 5 is taking a surprising new direction — one that puts Jessie, the cowgirl rag doll introduced in Toy Story 2, front and center.

Allen, who has voiced Buzz Lightyear since 1995, is currently on tour promoting his live comedy shows. But in a recent interview with WIVB, the longtime Toy Story star gave fans a glimpse into what they can expect from the upcoming fifth installment — and the details may raise a few eyebrows.

Emilio Estevez Wrote and Pitched All-Female Mighty Ducks 4 Movie to Disney to Make Up for Disney+ Series “Disasters”

Emilio Estevez Wrote and Pitched All-Female Mighty Ducks 4 Movie to Disney to Make Up for Disney+ Series “Disasters”

Emilio Estevez has dropped a surprising revelation: he wrote a full script for a new Mighty Ducks sequel movie. In a recent appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast with Josh Horowitz, Estevez admitted he wanted to redeem what he felt went wrong with The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers on Disney+ and set out to do it his own way—with a feature-length script for Mighty Ducks 4.