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Kristen Bell Claims Reports of Her $60M Salary for ‘Frozen’ 3 and 4 are Untrue

Kristen Bell Claims Reports of Her $60M Salary for ‘Frozen’ 3 and 4 are Untrue

Disney’s Frozen films have proven to be among the studio’s most profitable and culturally significant properties, with two Academy Award wins and several nominations. The franchise’s songs, memorable characters, and themes have left a lasting mark on pop culture, inspiring stage adaptations, merchandise lines, and even viral social media trends. Part of the appeal may have been the films’ voice cast, which includes Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, and Idina Menzel. Even then, early reports alleging that they signed deals for salaries worth more than $60 million apiece to return for two additional Frozen movies were met with some shock. These reports quickly went viral, illustrating how celebrity pay stories capture public attention.

Josh D’Amaro Expected To Allow Dana Walden Operate to with Autonomy at Disney

Josh D’Amaro Expected To Allow Dana Walden Operate to with Autonomy at Disney

As The Walt Disney Company prepares for a major change in leadership, those in entertainment and politics are watching closely. On February 3, the company announced that Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro had been named Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, and that Dana Walden, Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment, had been named to the newly created role of President and Chief Creative Officer. 

U.K. Government Finds Reason to Object to Children Seeing Disney Content

U.K. Government Finds Reason to Object to Children Seeing Disney Content

The U.K.’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has censured The Walt Disney Company over an advertisement for the film Predator: Badlands. Disney has been banned from using the digital poster, which features the Predator alien holding the severed torso of what appears to be a small human. The ASA ruled that it was likely to “cause fear or distress for young children.”