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The Acolyte Cost Disney More Than We Thought
That Park Place has an exclusive report showing that The Acolyte, the latest Disney+ Star Wars series which was canceled a month ago, went tens of millions of dollars over its already astronomical budget. For reference, Obi-Wan Kenobi had a budget of $90 million, and The Book of Boba Fett cost aroun...
Read MorePixar Seeks to Restore Reputation Through Sequels
Bloomberg UK ran an interesting piece yesterday about Pixar, their president, Jim Morris, and his strategy to regain the studio’s prestige. I recommend the whole piece for the interviews and even the header image. This image by artist Sean Dong shows various icons of Pixar’s past as well-loved t...
Read MorePixar Lays Off 14% of Workforce
The Hollywood Reporter exclusively reveals that Pixar will lay off 14% of its workforce, or roughly 175 employees. Before this reduction, 1,300 people worked for Pixar. Higher-ups will not be impacted. These cuts are part of Disney CEO Bob Iger’s ongoing cost-cutting measures. These cuts were firs...
Read MoreApplebee’s Giving Away Indiana Jones Tickets
Applebee’s is running a promotion for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Specifically, if you spend at least $35 on food there, you can get a free ticket to the movie through Fandango. If you spend $70, you can get two tickets. Check it out, splayed out on the main page of the Applebee...
Read MorePixar Layoffs Include Lightyear Director
The latest round of Disney layoffs targeted Pixar employees. The most prominent names eliminated seem to revolve around Lightyear, including the film’s director, Angus MacLane, and producer, Galyn Susman. Both have been with the company for decades, and Susman is credited with saving Toy Stor...
Read MoreDisney World Still Profitable, Not Cutting Frontline Staff
Disney Parks chief Josh D’Amaro appeared at the JP Morgan Technology, Media & Communications Conference Monday and clarified the state of things at Disney World. He claims the company’s war with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis hasn’t impacted plans as much as some claim. D’...
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