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The ongoing saga of corporate entertainment grapples with the remnants of woke ideology, political correctness, and cultural shifts. Disney’s recent settlement with Gina Carano, along with their carefully crafted statements, exemplifies how major studios are attempting to rehabilitate their images—often through carefully worded, politically safe messaging. Statements like “we look forward to working together” mask the underlying reality: Disney has endured a public black eye, and its attempts to appease "red states" or conservatives come after years of alienating traditional fanbases.