All articles tagged with #fan activism
Warner Bros. Discovery’s decision to shelve Coyote vs. Acme for tax reasons spurred fan activism, leading to a theatrical release via Ketchup Entertainment; the film opened strong domestically and has surpassed $22M worldwide, boosted by solid reviews and word-of-mouth, illustrating how publicity can elevate a movie’s fortunes and serving as a cautionary tale against shelving creative projects for tax write-offs.
Harry Potter fans convinced planners to reroute the £430 million Greenlink undersea power cable between the UK and Ireland to avoid disturbing a shrine to Dobby the House Elf on Freshwater West beach, allowing the project to power about 380,000 homes without desecrating the memorial.
A wild WNBA week featured 'Shoe Gate'—Betnijah Laney-Hamilton tossing a shoe to help Jonquel Jones during a Liberty‑Tempo game—sparking chatter about intent and safety; fan mobilization after online harassment of Chelsea Gray led to a Hilton Grand Vacations employee's firing; Chicago Sky faced internal tension as Skylar Diggins questioned resources and took a benching/health stance; Los Angeles Sparks announced a front-office shakeup with GM Reagan Peebly's departure as the trade deadline nears; the episodes underscore the league’s No Space for Hate initiative and the growing power of its passionate fan base.
Thousands of Oakland Athletics fans protested the team's potential move to Las Vegas by gathering in the Coliseum's parking lot during the Opening Day game against the Cleveland Guardians, waving "SELL" flags and watching the game on a blowup projection screen while enjoying free tacos and live music. The team's ownership is targeting a 2028 opening for a new stadium in Las Vegas, and fans are using nontraditional boycott methods to display their displeasure, with some supporting the new Guardians manager.