The Walt Disney Company suspended Jimmy Kimmel following controversial remarks, while Larry David launched a new HBO satire series featuring Barack Obama.

The entities involved

• The Walt Disney Company →

  American multinational mass media company

  • Simon Kinberg was named the writer and Jon Watts the director for the new Star Wars trilogy.Sun 17:23
  • Lucasfilm and The Walt Disney Company are collaborating on Star Wars reboot projects.Sun 02:40
• Jimmy Kimmel →

  Italian American talk show host and comedian (born 1967)

  • Jimmy Kimmel mocked Donald Trump's renovation of the Lincoln Memorial pool, prompting a defense of National Park Service maintenance standards.Mon 05:12
  • The new event covers three distinct updates: Harp's role with Trump, Jimmy Kimmel's show, and Ramy Youssef's mayoral role in NYC.Sun 18:59
• Larry David →

  American comedian, writer and actor (born 1947)

  • Ari Emanuel sought representation from Gavin Polone, who declined, leading Emanuel to successfully convince Larry David to become his new client.Sat 00:31
• Barack Obama →

  president of the United States from 2009 to 2017 (born 1961)

  • Talks regarding an Iran deal are underway, with a ceasefire reached after deadly exchanges, and Trump supporting Israel.Mon 17:12
  • In 2009, General Electric used its media arm to promote Barack Obama's agenda, while Forbes labeled Jeff Immelt a poor CEO, and GE executives pressured CNBC personnel.Mon 16:53

Related events

• Late-night hosts are dealing with network instability, including ABC facing budget cuts and Jimmy Kimmel being in talks to renew his deal with Disney.Sep 11
• A comedy series featuring Barack Obama and Larry David is returning to HBO after a long absence.Jun 19
• A composite of stories involving WBD/Netflix competition, Trump criticizing Kimmel, and Variety covering Colbert's Emmy nominations.Jul 10
• Donald Trump called for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel as the FCC reviews the network's broadcast licenses and policies.Jun 22