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Disney 100: Animation Boss Jennifer Lee Says Strike Could Halt Production
12 Oct

Disney 100: Animation Boss Jennifer Lee Says Strike Could Halt Production

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A senior Disney creative has warned the actors' strike could halt animation production later this year. Jennifer Lee, chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios, has been able to "keep things going" up to now. But the actors union, whose members include her husband, the actor Alfred Molina, has been on strike for nearly three months. Lee told the BBC she has "probably until the end of the year" before her films will be affected. Speaking to BBC Radio 4's The Media Show, she said: "I can understand where everyone is coming from in terms of wanting fair wages."…
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Disney Announces More ‘Toy Story’ And ‘Frozen’ Sequels Are In The Works
09 Feb

Disney Announces More ‘Toy Story’ And ‘Frozen’ Sequels Are In The Works

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The Mouse House is not letting go of prize properties “Frozen” or “Toy Story” anytime soon. Disney CEO Bob Iger said on Wednesday during the company’s earnings call that there are plans for additional sequels to both hit franchises in the works. “We’ll have more to share about these productions soon, but this is a great example of how we’re leaning into our unrivaled brands and franchises,” Iger said. The first “Frozen” film hit theaters in 2013 to a massive reception and was followed up with “Frozen 2” in 2019, which grossed over $1.4 billion worldwide at the box office,…
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