11 months ago
Celebrities Call for Boycott of Disney Amidst Kimmel Controversy
Some people are upset about what happened to Jimmy Kimmel's show.
They are asking others to stop using Disney's streaming services and other products.
This includes cancelling subscriptions to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN.
They want people to also avoid watching shows on ABC and to contact the companies that advertise on the show.
This is to show Disney they disagree with the situation.
Tatiana Maslany urged people to cancel Disney subscriptions on social media.
Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger called for a boycott of ABC and Disney.
Amy Landecker posted a cancellation of her Disney+ account on social media.
Exhibitor Relations shared a "Protest Playbook" to save Jimmy Kimmel.
The playbook includes cancelling Disney+, cutting spending and contacting advertisers.
- Who
- Tatiana Maslany, Adam Kinzinger, Amy Landecker, Exhibitor Relations, Disney CEO Bob Iger
- What
- Call to cancel subscriptions, boycott and contact advertisers
- Where
- Social media (Instagram, X)
- When
- Not specified, but in the context of ongoing events
- Why
- In response to the show preemption and perceived censorship regarding Jimmy Kimmel
Proponents of Free Speech
Defenders of Content Control
Response to show preemption
Proponents of Free Speech
Advocate boycotts of Disney properties.
Defenders of Content Control
Defend Disney's right to control content.
Key facts
- Event
- Call to cancel Disney subscriptions and boycott Disney properties
- Initiated by
- Tatiana Maslany, Adam Kinzinger, Amy Landecker and Exhibitor Relations
- Target
- Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC and advertisers
- Reason
- Show preemption and perceived censorship regarding Jimmy Kimmel
Timeline
Kimmel's Monday remarks triggered his show's suspension.
In response, free speech concerns quickly mounted.
Celebrities, led by Lindelof, boycotted Disney products.
Quotes
Tatiana Maslany
Star of Marvel’s She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
“cancel your @disneyplus @hulu @espn subscriptions!”
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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.”
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