Core Points - Disney faces calls for a boycott from actors and users after the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show due to his comments on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk [1][2][4] - The backlash includes protests outside Disney's headquarters and a surge of canceled subscriptions to Disney-owned streaming services [2][5] - The suspension of Kimmel's show has drawn support from Hollywood celebrities, some of whom are publicly endorsing the boycott [3][4] Financial Impact - Boycotts could have significant financial repercussions for Disney, particularly affecting its streaming platforms and theme parks, which have been crucial for the company's earnings [5] - Disney+ reported 128 million subscribers, an increase of 1.8 million from the previous quarter, while combined subscribers for Disney+ and Hulu reached 183 million [5] - The parks and experiences division saw revenue and operating income increase due to higher customer spending and more hotel stays [6] Regulatory Context - FCC Chair Brendan Carr criticized Kimmel's comments and hinted at potential regulatory actions against Disney and ABC, stating "we can do this the easy way or we can do this the hard way" [6][7] - The situation has raised concerns among some conservatives about government overreach and its implications for free speech [8][9] - Senator Ted Cruz expressed alarm over the government's role in regulating media content, warning that it could lead to silencing conservative voices [9][10]

We can do this the easy way or the hard way. Those are not the words of a mob boss and good fellas. Those are the words of the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. They were words of warning delivered on a right-wing podcast and aimed at the broadcasters of a late night comedian. >> Frankly, when you see stuff like this, I mean, look, we can do this the easy way or the hard way. These companies can find ways to change conduct, to take action. frankly uh on Kimmel or you know there's going to b ...

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We begin with growing Republican opposition to the Trump administration's efforts to silence dissenting voices. Now, Senator Ted Cruz is blasting the FCC chair for threats he made related to ABC suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live. Look, I like Brendan Carr. He's a good guy. He's the chairman of the FCC. I work closely with him. But what he said there is dangerous as hell. And and I got to say, he he he he threatens it. He says, "We can do this the easy way or we can do this the hard way. " Yeah. And and I gott ...

We got some breaking news tonight that the US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Eric Cybert, has told his office he is resigning after increasing pressure from Donald Trump. Sources tell MSNBC that staffers in the office were distraught at the news, some even crying when they found out. Cybert's resignation comes as Donald Trump has become increasingly frustrated that Cyber would not prosecute the New York Attorney General Leticia James on trumped up mortgage fraud charges. He had refused to ch ...

That is the judge in very legally terms. Um I think in this ruling did a couple of things. Dismissed these frivolous laws this frivolous lawsuit yet again.But also in this ruling I think Judge Mary Day he reaffirms New York Times versus Sullivan. He affirms that like we're we're just not going to play games with the with the free press. I'm wondering if you think this is I understand this is in the Supreme Court so officially there's no precedent here but do you think this is a signal to the o to other judg ...

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From @WSJopinion: Equal freedom to speak, from Charlie Kirk to his critics, is our defining political faith. It’s why the First Amendment comes first. Rallying around free speech at this moment could rebuild our political culture, writes @RoKhanna. https://t.co/iuQ9LIjYY6 ...

From @WSJopinion: The political cycle of using government to punish opponents is taking the country into dark corners that will result in less freedom, and less free speech, for all sides https://t.co/3l4JtBJKCL ...

In a post on X on Friday, Eisner questioned why prominent leaders were not voicing up in defense of free expression. “Where has all the leadership gone? If not for university presidents, law firm managing partners and corporate chief executives standing up against bullies, who then will step up for the Pressure From FCC Chair Brendan CarrEisner also condemned the pressure on Disney by Brendan Carr, chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), after Kimmel’s comments about the shooting of conservat ...