Disney+ Subscribers and Creatives Demand a Boycott in Response to Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel
In a surprising turn of events, a boycott against ABC and Disney has gained significant traction, following the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel from ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live! The boycott, aimed at both the network and the media giant, has been fuelled by Jimmy Kimmel's comments about the death of Charlie Kirk and his subsequent suspension.
Damon Lindelof, the creator of popular shows like Lost, Watchmen, and The Leftovers, has expressed his support for Jimmy Kimmel, stating that he cannot in good conscience work for a company that imposed the suspension. Tatiana Maslany, known for her role in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, has also encouraged her followers to cancel their subscriptions to Disney's streamers, including Disney+.
Many people are responding to the boycott calls by cancelling their subscriptions to Disney+, and other affiliated platforms. The boycott response has escalated, with both big names and regular folks encouraging a boycott of Disney, a parent company of ABC.
Social media posts, particularly on Twitter, are calling for a boycott of ABC and/or Disney. A search of hashtags like #BoycottDisney and #BoycottABCNetwork on social media yields many examples of such calls. The boycott has gone viral, with numerous posts and viral content urging a boycott of both ABC and Disney.
According to reports from Bloomberg and The Hollywood Reporter, Walt Disney Co. executives are scheduled to meet with Jimmy Kimmel on Thursday to discuss the future of his show, Jimmy Kimmel Live! The meeting comes amidst the ongoing boycott of both ABC and Disney.
Anonymous sources report that Disney is still trying to find a way to bring back Jimmy Kimmel Live! The meeting is said to discuss the possibility of returning the talk show to the air. However, there has been no official statement from either Disney or Jimmy Kimmel regarding the upcoming meeting.
The sources also mention that the future of the show is contingent on Jimmy Kimmel's willingness to participate in a cooling-off process. No further details about the nature of the cooling-off process have been disclosed.
Despite the boycott, there have been no indications yet that the boycott will affect the release schedules of upcoming Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe, or Doctor Who projects. It remains to be seen how this situation will unfold in the coming days.
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