Disney’s Star Wars plans feel force of fans’ outrage
By Bloomberg
25 June 2018 |
2:24 pm
Walt Disney Co. Is facing criticism from fans over its handling of the Star Wars franchise following the performance of "Solo: A Star Wars Story." Bloomberg's Jason Kelly reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas."
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