James Ivory, a Virginia Tech media technology expert, answers questions about the consequences of the ongoing strike for viewers, producers, actors and writers — and for those who appear to defy the strikes.
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Expert on Disney: Can ‘Little Mermaid’ enchant audiences into forgetting culture wars?
Tulane University professor Peter Kunze, an expert on Disney’s history and societal impact, is available to speak to media on all things House of Mouse, from the feud with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to the cultural weight Disney’s casting decisions…
Get Woke, Go Broke? Study Co-Author Available to Discuss When Corporate Activism Works and When Tweets Can Cost Millions
“Get woke, go broke.” That has been the mantra for many critics of companies and brands, like Disney and Bud Light, that have taken stances on sociopolitical issues including race, sexual orientation, gender and environmental issues. But is it actually…
WashU Expert: Florida’s attack on Disney violates the First Amendment
If Florida’s action to strip Walt Disney World of its status as a special tax district is indeed retaliatory against the company for its opposition to the state’s “Don’t Say Gay” law, as critics call it, then Florida has plainly violated the First Amendment, said a constitutional law expert at Washington University in St.
Local Floridians to lose in tax battle between Disney, DeSantis
The Florida House of Representatives voted to revoke Disney World’s special tax status after clashes between the company and Governor Ron DeSantis over the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill. Disney has traditionally been allowed a special tax district, giving the company…