Reporters Boycott Disney Movies Following L.A. Times Barring | THR News

Reporters Boycott Disney Movies Following L.A. Times Barring | THR News

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Disney's media blackout of the Los Angeles Times led to its films being disqualified from critics awards. The blackout stemmed from a dispute over a Times article on Disney's business ties with Anaheim. Critics and journalists have criticized Disney's actions, citing concerns over press freedom. Some Disney films remain potential award contenders despite the controversy.

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Why did several film critics associations decide to disqualify Disney films from awards consideration?

Due to Disney's media blackout of the Los Angeles Times

Because of poor reviews of Disney films

Due to a lack of diversity in Disney films

As a result of Disney's financial issues

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What was Disney's main complaint about the Los Angeles Times article?

It was too short

It was published too late

It praised Disney excessively

It was biased and politically driven

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How did Disney describe the Los Angeles Times' journalistic standards?

Innovative and creative

Strict and unbiased

Completely disregarded

Exemplary and thorough

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What broader principle did the critics group say Disney's actions were against?

The standards of public relations

The principles of a Free Press

The rules of fair competition

The guidelines of film production

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Which media outlets showed support for the Los Angeles Times?

The New York Times and CNN

The AV Club and Flavorwire

BBC and Al Jazeera

Fox News and MSNBC