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Thursday, 27 April 2017

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Wednesday, 26 April 2017

Disney, the Gap and Pepsi urged to quit US Chamber of Commerce

Letter from pressure groups says the trade bodys campaigning against climate change legislation and for tobacco products is at odds with companies stance

Disney, the Gap and Pepsi are being pressured to quit the US Chamber of Commerce, Americas largest lobby group, amid criticism of its big-money efforts to fight climate change legislation and promote tobacco products.

A coalition of pressure groups including Action on Smoking and Health, Greenpeace, Public Citizen and the Sierra Club have written to the CEOs of the three companies asking them to stop funding the powerful business group.

In a letter to Disneys boss, Bob Iger, the coalition points to the media companys commitment to reduce its net greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2020, its support of the Paris climate agreement and its ban on depictions of smoking in theme parks and all G, PG and PG-13 movies.

Unfortunately, the US Chamber of Commerce is doing everything it can to block efforts to combat both climate change and anti-smoking laws and regulations. It opposes the Paris Agreement that you publicly support, is suing to block the implementation of the Clean Power Plan, consistently lobbies against legislation aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and spends millions of dollars in money on elections ads urging voters to back candidates who support the fossil fuel industry and oppose efforts to combat climate change, they write.

The US Chamber of Commerce is the worlds largest business organization and represents more than 3m businesses, large and small. Under its president and CEO, Thomas Donohue, who took over the chamber in 1997, it has become a political powerhouse with global influence, although it is secretive about its membership.

Last year alone it spent $104m on lobbying, the most of any lobby group. It has used its influence to fight anti-tobacco legislation across the world. The chamber campaigned against US sanctions on Russia after its incursions into Ukraine and Donohue met Egypts authoritarian president, Abdel Fatah al-Sisi, after his recent White House visit.

The activists campaign comes as some of the worlds largest companies have quietly severed ties with the chamber. According to an analysis by Public Citizen, at least 13 of the worlds biggest companies (Costco, eBay, Hewlett-Packard, General Mills, Kellogg, Kraft Heinz, Mars, Mattel, Mondelz, Nestl, Starbucks, Unilever and Walgreens Boots Alliance) have quit the US Chamber of Commerce in recent years amid political disagreements and worries about its stance on the environment.

A number of those companies confirmed to the Guardian that they were no longer members but would not speak on the record about their reasons for leaving. Other companies did not return emails and calls for comment. A spokesman for the chamber disputed the companies that had left and their reasons for leaving but she declined to confirm which companies had stayed.

The chamber has never disclosed and does not disclose its membership and therefore I will not be able to confirm or deny who is or isnt a member. However, I can tell you that your list is simply wrong, and it would be inaccurate for you to report that those companies have left the chamber for the reasons you mentioned in your inquiry, Blair Latoff Holmes, vice-president of media and external communications, said.

The chamber claims to be a bipartisan organisation but has become increasingly partisan. For the first time last year, 100% of its election spending backed Republican candidates. Holmes said: Our endorsements are made by a lawmakers scorecard, and their views on the issues that are important to our membership and the American business community, based on economic growth and job creation. In recent years, Republicans have scored higher than Democrats on issues of importance to the business community but we have maintained a bipartisan approach to the candidates we support and have bestowed awards such as the Spirit of Enterprise award to Republicans and Democrats alike.

The pressure groups lobbying has already led to a number of high-profile, and public, departures. In 2015, the pharmacy giant CVS quit, citing the lobby groups pro-tobacco work. CVS, the first major drugstore to remove tobacco products from its shelves, said it had been surprised by a New York Times report that the chamber lobbied foreign governments to ease restrictions on tobacco sales.

In 2009, the chamber called for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to hold the Scopes monkey trial of the 21st century a trial that put creationist theory up against evolutionary science in order to discuss humanitys role in climate change. That same year, Apple and the utility companies Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) and Excelon left the chamber, citing its anti-environmental advocacy.

We find it dismaying that the chamber neglects the indisputable fact that a decisive majority of experts have said the data on global warming are compelling and point to a threat that cannot be ignored, the PG&Echairman and chief executive, Peter Darbee, told the chamber.

Nike too has voiced criticism of the lobby groups climate stance, saying it fundamentally disagrees with the US Chamber of Commerces position on climate change.

Dan Dudis, director of chamber watch at Public Citizen, said activists would target other chamber members in the coming months. We are looking at companies that have explicit public policy positions that run counter to the chambers stance.

He said the chamber was pushing the interests of a minority by claiming to represent a broad swath of businesses. Those businesses might give $500,000 or $1m for trade lobbying but money is fungible, he said. That cash frees up money for the chamber to lobby against climate change legislation, for tobacco and against the interests of many of its members.

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Disney pounces on 2019 release date for ‘The Lion King’

Disney just can’t wait to be king of the box office again.

The studio has announced a July 19, 2019 release date for their upcoming remake of The Lion King, to be directed by Jon Favreau.

Favreau announced the big news on social media:

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Jon Favreau (@Jon_Favreau) April 25, 2017

Donald Glover is already set for the lead role of Simba. James Earl Jones, who voiced Mufasa in the 1994 animated original, will reprise the role for the remake.

The new Lion King will be “live-action” in the same way that Favreau’s The Jungle Book remake was “live-action” which is to say it’ll be CG animation so hyper-realistic that it looks like live-action.

Disney’s found a ton of success lately in remakes of their animated classics, with Beauty and the Beast crossing $1 billion at the box office in recent weeks. Their other upcoming remakes include Mulan and Dumbo.

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Sunday, 23 April 2017

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Saturday, 22 April 2017

Remember Your Favorite Disney Channel Crushes? This Is Them NowFeel Old Yet?

Ever wonder what your Disney Channel crushes from back in the day are currently up to? Well you’re in for a treat because we caught up with some of the biggest stars from the 90s/early 00s to see how they’re doing in 2017. Some of them have made some fairly dramatic transformations, but theyll never forget their formative years at Disney and in our hearts.

Erik von Detten

Were not gonna lie, Erik von Detten is looking rough as hell these days. Hes aged about 60 years since his role in , but that doesnt stop him from getting back on his skateboard every now and then. Even though he can only ride downhill in keeping with his life’s trajectory, it’s great to see Erik doing what he loves.

Chez Starbuck

Remember Chez Starbuck from ? If so youll be relieved to know that our favorite young merman has recently transitioned into a beautiful beluga whale. He’s settled with a wife and kids about five miles off the coast of Miami Beach, FL, and you might even see him going for a swim if you take a boat out around sunset.

Ryan Merriman

After playing the lead in the DCOM classic , Ryan Merrimack was getting offered sponsorship deals for Irish brands left and right. We think he picked a good one, since he’s now basically the most famous leprechaun in the world and gets free marshmallow cereal for the rest of his life.

Taylor Ball

was all about a young boy having to make a choice between his two loves: cooking and baseball. These days Taylor Ball is proving you really can have it all since he’s got an amazing job as a waiter at The Cheesecake Factory and he also watches baseball games sometimes.

The Lawrence Brothers

There used to be three Lawrence brothers back in the day, and they often co-starred in Disney Channel movies and shows together. Sometime over the last few years they decided to all morph into a hotter, younger version of Joey, which is much better if you ask us.

Dylan and Cole Sprouse

Dylan and Cole Sprouse, the lovable twins from , were determined to continue working for the Disney brand after their debut series ended. They recently found a new role as twinsthe adorable Chip and Dalewhom they dress up as seven days a week at Disneyland for minimum wage.

Ricky Ullman

Whether he was creating the next digital pop sensation in or messing around with gadgets in , Ricky Ullman was always playing a tech nerd during his time at Disney. No wonder that in 2017 hes gone full geek and turned into an Alexa who can provide information on news, sports and entertainment all for the low, low cost of $200.

Steven Anthony Lawrence

The classic story of the awkward kid blossoming into a beauty: Steven Anthony Lawrence AKA Beans from is now the famous heartthrob Ryan Gosling. Bet you wish you didnt turn down all those date offers now, huh?

Corbin Bleu

Ever since the franchise, Corbin Bleu has had an acting career thats been basically unstoppable. He most recently had a pivotal role in the Oscar award-winning film as a dancer in the first sequence, fifth car back in the first row.

Clayton Snyder

No one has seen Clayton Snyder, who played Ethan on , since he walked off the set of the final episode in 2004. If you have any leads whatsoever, please let us know immediately.