Early Mickey Mouse to star in at least 2 horror flicks
Disney's copyright on the earliest incarnations of the famous character just ended and other filmmakers aren't wasting any time trying to take advantage.
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Disney's copyright on the earliest incarnations of the famous character just ended and other filmmakers aren't wasting any time trying to take advantage.
More modern versions are unaffected and are still protected by Disney's copyright.
Thousands of materials lost copyright protection in the New Year. These are some of the most noteworthy.
Disney has filed a lawsuit claiming that the oversight government for Walt Disney World, which was taken over by appointees of Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this year, has failed to release documents and properly preserve records in violation of Florida public records law.
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U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor is considering motions by Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District to dismiss Walt Disney Parks and Resorts lawsuit
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the revamped special district want the judge to dismiss a high-profile lawsuit filed by Walt Disney Parks and Resort
In central Florida, Disney directly accounts for 1 in 8 jobs, and for every direct job at Disney World, another 1.7 jobs are supported across Florida
Appointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on the board of Walt Disney World's governing district are asking a state judge to dismiss Disney's counterclaims in a lawsuit.
Disney said it is also increasing the price of parking and annual passes for Walt Disney World in Florida.
The plaintiffs are seeking "damages exceeding $50,000, exclusive of interest and costs" for the count of negligence.
The legal fights between Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis ratcheted up this week.
Park officials told CBS News they were reopening Adventureland, Frontierland and Liberty Square while biologists and law enforcement officers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission worked on capturing the bear.
Disney is adding a sixth ship to its growing cruise line, the entertainment giant announced late Tuesday morning in a video presentation.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts moved Friday to narrow a federal lawsuit that alleges state officials unconstitutionally retaliated against the company because of its opposition to a 2022 law that restricted instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.
Disney programming blacked out for Spectrum viewers in several major cities as the companies clash over pricing.
DeSantis appointees say their Disney-supporting predecessors provided governing district employees with unethical benefits and perks
The case is one of two lawsuits stemming from the takeover of Disney's special district
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
Disney reported narrower losses on its Disney+ streaming platform in the quarter ended July 1 and boosted revenues, but also shed Disney+ subscribers for the second quarter in a row.
They say a win by Gov. DeSantis could embolden other states to take action when journalists exercise First Amendment rights
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press says a win by the Florida governor could embolden other governments across the U.S. to take actions against journalists and other media when they exercise their First Amendment rights.
Disney has asked a Florida judge to toss out a lawsuit filed by a board governing Disney World that is made up of Gov. Ron DeSantis' appointees.
The lawsuit stems from the DeSantis appointees taking over Disney's governing district
Disney CEO Bob Iger said Disney wants to avoid the so-called culture wars but defiantly pushed back against right-wing critics who have claimed Disney is adding inappropriate sexual content to its programming.
South Florida will experience another warm weekend with the potential of seeing record high temperatures.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
The special edition locket was inspired by the James Bond film "Octopussy," which revolves around a plot to steal a rare Faberge egg.
A fatal crash was reported on the Florida Turnpike southbound at Interstate 595 in Broward County on Friday morning, according to officials.
The biggest week of the year is here: Miami Art Week.
South Florida will experience another warm weekend with the potential of seeing record high temperatures.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
The special edition locket was inspired by the James Bond film "Octopussy," which revolves around a plot to steal a rare Faberge egg.
Miami Art Week 2025 delivers a full slate of installations, exhibitions and events across Miami, Miami Beach, Wynwood and beyond.
A fatal crash was reported on the Florida Turnpike southbound at Interstate 595 in Broward County on Friday morning, according to officials.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A U.S. District Court decision to end the deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., is now on hold.
Investigations released by the Navy into accidents involving the Truman Carrier Strike Group recommended ensuring processes are followed even when faced with adversity.
At least 87 people have been killed since the vessel strikes began in early September.
The Trump administration said it would reduce the period of time that work permits are valid for refugees, asylees and other immigrants granted legal protections in the U.S.
"What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service," Democratic Rep. Jim Himes said.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
Jim DeFede interviews Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins, who is mulling a run for governor in 2026.
Jim DeFede talks with Randi Weingarten about the warning bell she rings in her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
Jim DeFede talks with Bryan Calvo, the newly elected mayor of Hialeah.
Jim DeFede interviews Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, who just announced he's running for governor in 2026.
Experts say the original warnings from more than 20 years ago were based on outdated information and were "overly broad."
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
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Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
The man, Johnson Wen, was sent back to Australia and "has been barred from re-entering Singapore," the city-state's immigration authority said in a statement quoted by broadcaster CNA.