Tag Archives: Disney

Just in via email: Dear Joe, Disney did air the “Good Luck Charlie” episode featuring two moms as a same-sex couple this week, but your efforts were not in vain. Although One Million Moms is disappointed in Disney after we urged the network not to air this particular episode, Care.com did pay attention to our outcry and did not sponsor …

One Million Moms to the fax machine, STAT! (Via Good As You)

Just in via email: Joe, Alerting all parents! If “Good Luck Charlie” goes through with introducing LGBT content, then the floodgates will be opened for all programs on the Disney Channel – a trend that will be almost impossible to stop. An upcoming episode in this last season of “Good Luck Charlie” will feature a family with two moms, a …

Major Florida corporations have united in support of a proposed bill that would add sexual orientation and gender identity to the state’s anti-discrimination laws. Via the Tampa Tribune: The new coalition includes Disney World, railway giant CSX, health insurer Florida Blue, Wells Fargo, Florida Fortune 500 companies Tech Data and Darden Restaurants. The companies said they’ll have an easier time …

Neil Patrick Harris opened today’s 30th Annual Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade with a giant song-and-dance number down the main street of the Magic Kingdom.

Openly gay American Idol finalist Todrick Hall, who last year gained viral video fame with his “hood-inspired” Beauty & The Beat, is back with another take on Disney. This time Hall mashes up six Disney villainesses with Cell Block Tango from Chicago.  He writes: The real Divas of Disney have collaborated with yours truly to give you a very special …

The Lion King has become the first Broadway show in history to have grossed a billion dollars. Via Playbill: “This humbling milestone is a testament to the vision and artistry of Julie Taymor,” said Thomas Schumacher, president and producer of Disney Theatrical Productions, in a statement. “For nearly 17 years she has been The Lion King‘s guiding creative force and …

Via TV Guide: In a first for the Disney Channel, next season an episode of Good Luck Charlie will feature a family with two moms. Producers are currently casting the couple, with production set for next week. The episode will air in early 2014 as part of Good Luck Charlie’s final season. Because Good Luck Charlie is coming to a …

“The State of Florida does NOT prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Disney has clearly played a role in helping to sponsor this event for years and allows activities they could otherwise prevent. Disney has the right to prohibit people from entering the park with tee shirts that promote LGBT behavior but deliberately chooses to allow this to …

“Dear Joe, Homosexuals will be celebrating the 23rd anniversary of Gay Day wearing matching Gay Day merchandise, such as T-shirts. There will also be transvestites dressed in drag showing their support for the event. This event is planned with the intent to expose and desensitize children to this lifestyle by same-sex couples holding hands, hugging and kissing. In short, a …

The world’s most famous Mouseketeer died today at the age of 70. The actress, singer and beloved Mousketeer had been hospitalized in Bakersfield due to complications from multiple sclerosis, according to Extra. Her family confirmed to Extra that Funicello died from complications of multiple sclerosis. They were by her side when she was taken off life support. Funicello had been …

Flanked by Mickey and Minnie, a lesbian couple was (not legally) married on Friday at Tokyo’s Disney Resort. The event on Friday was the first homosexual wedding in the popular amusement park even though gay marriage has no legal standing in Japan.The couple first hit the headlines after the theme park initially told them there would be no problem with …

(Via Towleroad)

The Walt Disney Co. will pay George Lucas $4 billion for the company that brought us Star Wars. Disney CEO Bob Iger said in a statement that the acquisition is a great fit and will help preserve and grow the “Star Wars” franchise. “The last ‘Star Wars’ movie release was 2005’s ‘Revenge of the Sith’ — and we believe there’s …

Broadway’s Spider-Man is photographing the audience during aerial stunts and inviting people to tag themselves on Facebook. Gothamist is appalled: For years people have been publicly complaining that Times Square was turning into Disneyland, and now the transformation is complete. You know how you can get your picture taken as you ride Splash Mountain? Well, now you can do the …

Think Progress reports: During a trip to Epcot at Disneyworld, Pennsylvania delegate Mark Harris and his wife were shocked and offended to find a Mexican employee working at the amusement park’s American pavilion, which showcases the different cultures in the United States. According to the couple’s blog, Harris complained to staff that he was “highly offended” that a “person from …

Even though it’s by miles the most wildly popular viral video of the week, I’ve resisted posting this “hood take” on Disney produced by openly gay American Idol contestant Todrick Hall. It’s funny, clever, inventive, and musically brilliant. But it takes its humor at the expense of the stereotyped, impoverished black community and that makes me uncomfortable behind the laughs. …

It appears Simon has been snapped up by Disney.(Tipped by JMG reader Ray)