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entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Warner Bros. TV Halts Development Deals Amid Payment Disputes"

Warner Bros. Television has suspended its remaining development deals with high-profile producers and showrunners, including Greg Berlanti, Bill Lawrence, Mindy Kaling, and J.J. Abrams, amid the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. The studio's decision suggests that they do not anticipate the strikes ending soon. The suspension means that the studio will not pay writers to come up with ideas while the strikes are ongoing. However, the deals are expected to be unsuspended once the strikes conclude, with any lost time added to the length of the deal.

via The A.V. Club|

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business3 years ago•2 min saved

Disney escalates legal battle with DeSantis over land deals.

Disney has expanded its federal lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, accusing him of doubling down on his "retribution campaign" against the company by signing legislation to void Disney's development deals in Orlando. The amended lawsuit also noted that Florida's Republican-led legislature passed legislation last week targeting Walt Disney World's monorail system. Disney alleges that DeSantis began a war of retaliation against the company last year, after it publicly criticized the controversial Florida bill that limits discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in classrooms.

via CNBC|

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politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Florida Gov. DeSantis takes aim at Disney with new bill.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that voids development agreements between Disney and the state, which were struck shortly before DeSantis chose a new board of supervisors to oversee the company's Orlando parks. The move follows a yearlong feud between Disney and DeSantis, with the company suing the governor and board members for political retaliation. Members of both parties have criticized DeSantis' fight with Disney, with some questioning his strategy.

via CNBC|

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