Disney CEO Bob Iger said inclusion and acceptance are among the core values of the company's storytelling during a town hall with employees.
Disney CEO Bob Iger answered employee questions during a 45-minute town hall with employees.
The remarks come after Disney had faced criticism under previous CEO Bob Chapek for its handling of Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill, which banned instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade. Disney's recent inclusion of unambiguously gay characters in animated films has also drawn criticism from anti-LGBTQ activists.
With the Florida bill, Chapek has said he had initially decided not to speak out on the measure because he wanted to work "behind the scenes" to engage with lawmakers. However, his silence led many opponents of the bill to believe Disney was being complacent. On Monday, Iger told employees that he is still getting up to speed on the upcoming dissolution Reedy Creek district.
Another big controversy has involved Disney's animation studios, which have started including more LGBTQ characters as part of Pixar and Disney Animation's efforts to produce stories that include a more diverse swath of characters and cultures.
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