11 months ago
Stars Call for Disney Boycott After Jimmy Kimmel Suspension
Imagine a TV show being taken off the air, which happened to Jimmy Kimmel's show.
Now, some famous people are asking others to stop using Disney products, like Disney+ or going to Disney theme parks.
They're canceling their subscriptions to send a message.
They believe this is a way to support free speech and show their disagreement.
Others are contacting advertisers to express disapproval, or avoiding ABC programming.
ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live!, prompting a backlash.
Celebrities urged boycotts of Disney+ and related services.
Cynthia Nixon and Tatiana Maslany voiced their protest.
Calls for boycotts also targeted Disney theme parks and merchandise.
Social media users employed #CancelDisney and #CancelDisneyPlus hashtags.
- Who
- Cynthia Nixon, Tatiana Maslany, Wil Wheaton and others
- What
- Called for a boycott of Disney products and services
- Where
- On social media and various platforms
- When
- Following the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- Why
- In response to the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Free Speech Advocates
Supporters of the Suspension
Reason for Boycott
Free Speech Advocates
The suspension infringes on free speech rights.
Supporters of the Suspension
The suspension may be necessary for business or other reasons.
Impact on Disney
Free Speech Advocates
Boycotts will affect Disney's revenue and reputation.
Supporters of the Suspension
Disney's business decisions are separate from public outcry.
Key facts
- Event
- Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- Companies Involved
- ABC (Disney), Disney
- Actions
- Boycotts and cancellations of Disney+ and related services
- Protesters
- Cynthia Nixon, Tatiana Maslany, Rosie O'Donnell, Wil Wheaton, Adam Kinzinger
- Hashtags
- #CancelDisney, #CancelDisneyPlus
- Protest Tactics
- Cancelling subscriptions, reducing Disney spending, contacting advertisers
Timeline
Charlie Kirk's death spurred Pentagon tributes, K-pop memorials, and merchandise sales.
Then, Jimmy Kimmel made controversial remarks.
In response, Kimmel's show was pulled from the air after his political comments.
This move caused public backlash and boycotts.
Consequently, Disney products faced boycotts over the suspension.
Quotes
Cynthia Nixon
Sex and the City star
“Now, my whole family is really gonna miss Abbott Elementary. We are really gonna miss Only Murders in the Building. But you know what? We would miss the First Amendment a whole lot more. Don't go to the theme parks. Don't go on the cruises. Cancel your subscriptions. Now. Now”
NDTV
“I just cancelled my Disney Plus and Hulu subscriptions and they asked me why I hit 'other' and I wrote 'because I believe in the First Amendment, reinstate Jimmy Kimmel'.”
NDTV
Tatiana Maslany
Star of Marvel's She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
“cancel your @disneyplus @hulu @espn subscriptions!”
NDTV
Adam Kinzinger
Former Congressman
“When government intimidation and corporate cowardice meet, free speech dies. Boycott ABC and Disney until they stand up to Brendan Carr's censorship.”
NDTV
Sources
Pedro Pascal Defends Jimmy Kimmel Amid ABC Suspension: “Standing With You”
Mark Ruffalo Warns Disney’s Stock Price Will Drop “A Lot Further” If ABC Cancels ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
Marvel Star Mark Ruffalo Reacts To Jimmy Kimmel Live! Suspension: It’s Going To Go Down A Lot Further If...
