Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterThe Walt Disney Company is taking steps to halt all business in Russia following the country’s “unprovoked invasion of Ukraine,” a spokesperson said Thursday.Disney announced last week it would not release new movies in Russia, but now the company is reviewing the rest of its operations there.“Given the unrelenting assault on Ukraine and the escalating humanitarian crisis, we are taking steps to pause all other businesses in Russia.
This includes content and product licensing, Disney Cruise Line activities, National Geographic magazine and tours, local content productions and linear channels,” the Disney spokesperson said. “Some of those business activities we can and will pause immediately.
Others—such as linear channels and some content and product licensing—will take time given contractual complexities.” The statement continued, “Even as we pause these businesses, we remain committed to our dedicated colleagues in Russia, who will remain employed.
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