Whenever a high-profile (and high dollar value) lawsuit is filed, the first thing the side being sued does is try and get the case dismissed. That’s exactly what Disney did after Gina Carano sued the studio following her firing from “The Mandalorian.” Disney hoped to get the lawsuit tossed on a First Amendment basis, but […]
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Bob Iger Reacts to Gina Carano’s ‘Mandalorian’ Lawsuit With One-Word Answer
Bob Iger did not seem particularly pleased to be asked about Gina Carano’s lawsuit. The Mandalorian actress’ suit is trying to force the company to re-hire her for Star Wars content. It’s backed by Elon Musk, who is helping fund the suit through X. CNBC asked Iger what were his thoughts on Musk backing the […]
Elon Musk funds Gina Carano’s lawsuit against Disney and Lucasfilm
Elon Musk is backing a lawsuit filed by Gina Carano against Disney and Lucasfilm for wrongful termination and discrimination after the actress claimed she was dropped from The Mandalorian for expressing her “personal political opinions”. The complaint, filed at the California District Court, is being financially supported by X Corp, the Musk-owned social media platform […]