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entertainment5 months ago

Disney Settles Lawsuit with Gina Carano Over 'Mandalorian' Firing

Gina Carano settled her wrongful termination lawsuit with Disney and Lucasfilm after being fired in 2021 for social media posts, with the company praising her professionalism and expressing interest in future collaboration. The article discusses broader issues of cancel culture, corporate responses to social media controversies, and the importance of free speech, emphasizing that Disney's initial firing was an overreaction and that the settlement may signal a more nuanced approach to such conflicts.

via Los Angeles Times|
#disney#entertainment#free-speech
entertainment5 months ago

Disney Settles Lawsuit with Gina Carano Over Firing

Gina Carano settled her lawsuit against Disney and Lucasfilm after her 2021 firing from The Mandalorian, with Elon Musk's X funding her legal battle. The lawsuit alleged wrongful termination, harassment, and defamation related to her social media comments and political beliefs. Carano expressed gratitude to Musk for his support, and the companies did not comment publicly on the settlement.

via Business Insider|
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business5 months ago

Disney and Gina Carano Resolve 'Mandalorian' Firing Lawsuit with Settlement

Disney and Lucasfilm settled a lawsuit with Gina Carano, who accused them of discrimination and wrongful termination over her social media posts and political opinions. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed, and Carano expressed satisfaction with the outcome, emphasizing her continued interest in the arts. The case highlighted issues of free speech and workplace discrimination in the entertainment industry.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#business#discrimination#gina-carano
entertainment1 year ago

Disney and Gina Carano: Legal Battle Over Free Speech Rights

Gina Carano criticized Disney on social media after the company moved to dismiss her wrongful termination lawsuit, claiming they want to control what she says. Disney stated that she was fired for trivializing the Holocaust, and her views didn't align with the company's values. Carano's lawsuit accuses Disney of wrongful termination and sex discrimination. She seeks injunctive relief and compensatory damages exceeding $75,000 for her loss of pay and role in "Rangers of the New Republic."

via Yahoo Entertainment|
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entertainment1 year ago

"Gina Carano Clashes with Disney Over 'Mandalorian' Lawsuit, Alleges Control of Speech"

Gina Carano responds to Disney's motion to dismiss her lawsuit, accusing the company of attempting to control speech and destroy careers. Disney argues it had a First Amendment right to fire Carano, citing her controversial social media posts as the reason for her dismissal. Carano's lawsuit, funded by Elon Musk, alleges that Disney unlawfully retaliated against her for expressing her politics.

via Variety|
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entertainment1 year ago

Gina Carano Claims Disney Misrepresentation in Discrimination Suit

Gina Carano accuses Disney of misrepresenting and maligning her as the company seeks to dismiss her wrongful discharge and sex discrimination lawsuit over her firing from The Mandalorian. Disney claims it was within its First Amendment right to terminate Carano, while she argues that the company discriminated against her and misrepresented her words. Carano seeks to be reinstated on the show and is pursuing damages, while also collaborating with conservative outlets for future projects.

via Deadline|
#discrimination#disney#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

Disney's Defense: The Final Straw for Firing Gina Carano

Disney has revealed the "final straw" that led to Gina Carano's firing from "The Mandalorian" in a new court filing, citing her reposting of an Instagram message likening the treatment of conservatives to Jewish people in Nazi Germany. The company argued its right not to associate with Carano's speech and called her words "abhorrent and unacceptable." Carano had faced criticism for previous social media posts, and she filed a lawsuit against Disney, LucasFilms, and Huckleberry Industries earlier this year, alleging wrongful retaliation for expressing political views. She has since joined right-wing media operation The Daily Wire.

via HuffPost|
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entertainment1 year ago

Disney Seeks Dismissal of Gina Carano Lawsuit Over Mandalorian Firing

Disney asserts its constitutional right to distance itself from actor Gina Carano in response to her lawsuit over being fired from The Mandalorian, citing her social media posts that trivialized the Holocaust as the reason for their decision. Carano, supported by Elon Musk, has hextupled down on her controversial statements in a recent interview, stating that she is not sorry for what she posted and stood for.

via The A.V. Club|
#disney#entertainment#first-amendment
entertainment1 year ago

Disney Files to Dismiss Gina Carano's Lawsuit Over 'Mandalorian' Firing

Disney files a motion to dismiss Gina Carano's wrongful termination lawsuit, citing a pattern of behavior on social media that led to her firing, including posts criticizing COVID-19 mandates, questioning the integrity of the 2020 presidential election, and reposting a meme that trivialized the Holocaust. Disney claims it has a constitutional right not to associate its artistic expression with Carano's speech and seeks to have the lawsuit dismissed. Carano sought re-hiring, monetary compensation, and punitive damages in her lawsuit, and has since signed a deal with The Daily Wire after being fired from her role in The Mandalorian.

via MMA Fighting|
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entertainment1 year ago

"Disney Defends Firing Gina Carano in Mandalorian Lawsuit"

Disney has filed a motion to dismiss Gina Carano's lawsuit, arguing that it had the constitutional right not to associate its artistic expression with Carano's speech. Carano was fired from The Mandalorian after sharing inflammatory posts on various topics, including the Holocaust and political views. Her suit was based on a California law prohibiting retaliation for political activities, but Disney contends that it has the right to protect its creative speech from association with views considered offensive and contrary to its values.

via Gizmodo|
#disney#entertainment#freedom-of-speech
entertainment1 year ago

"Disney's Defense Against Gina Carano Lawsuit: First Amendment Rights"

Disney has filed to dismiss Gina Carano's wrongful termination suit, stating that it has the right to decide which performers to employ to express its artistic messages. The company cited Carano's controversial social media posts, including one that trivialized the Holocaust, as the reason for her firing from "The Mandalorian." Carano sued Disney for violating California labor laws, but Disney is fighting back, arguing that being forced to continue employing her would violate its First Amendment rights. Carano, in response, expressed her defiance in a recent interview.

via The Daily Beast|
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