Disney eyes thousands of layoffs, asks managers to target 20% savings, Bloomberg News reports Published 03 Nov, 2026 08:29am Disney employed about 231,000 people at the end of fiscal 2025
UK's Channel 4 shows to launch on Disney+ next year Published 27 Oct, 2026 01:58pm Channel 4, like rival public-service broadcasters, is battling a tough advertising market and declining audiences for its linear channels
Disney licenses lineup of movies, TV shows to Netflix including 'Ice Age,' 'Will Trent' Published 03 Oct, 2026 02:32pm Disney licenses 'Ice Age' and 'Percy Jackson' to Netflix, adding major titles to the streaming platform's library
Disney president says layoffs 'extremely painful' but necessary Published 02 Oct, 2026 07:31pm Disney's Dana Walden confirms over 300 recent layoffs were 'painful' but necessary for the company's survival amidst tech shifts
Would-be Taylor Swift concert attacker loses privacy case against Disney Published 30 Sep, 2026 03:57pm A man jailed for a foiled Taylor Swift attack lost his privacy suit against Disney over his parents' home in a documentary
Disney, ABC sue US regulator over threats to broadcast licenses Published 18 Aug, 2026 07:47pm Trump repeatedly urges broadcasters to drop comedy or news programs he dislikes
Disney pin fans travel far and wait long for coveted D23 collectibles Published 17 Aug, 2026 11:53am A complete set of 15 pins is being sold at D23 for $1,149, or about $76.60 per pin
Disney reveals Marvel's new 'X-Men' cast, 'Frozen 3' at D23 fan event Published 15 Aug, 2026 02:31pm Disney's D23 event unveiled the X-Men cast, Frozen 3, Incredibles 3, and Coco 2, promising an exciting slate of upcoming films
Documentary on Stan Lee's final years faced industry opposition, filmmaker says Published 28 Jul, 2026 12:50pm Bolerjack's documentary portrays Lee as an affable artist but terrible dealmaker
Baby Yoda re-sets 'Star Wars' films with $165 million global opening Published 25 May, 2026 11:52am The new film cost much less to make than other 'Star Wars' installments, setting a lower bar for profitability
Disney sends Baby Yoda to bring 'Star Wars' fans to theaters Published 21 May, 2026 06:26pm The series introduces a small green creature with oversized eyes, initially dubbed Baby Yoda and later revealed to be named Grogu
Reliance-Disney launch legal battle against Indian TV rival over Bollywood films Published 15 May, 2026 03:54pm Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s JioStar is the No. 1 player in India’s vibrant $30 billion media and entertainment industry
Disney earnings beat estimates as new CEO outlines growth strategy Published 06 May, 2026 11:45pm LOS ANGELES: Walt Disney exceeded Wall Street’s quarterly earnings estimates on Wednesday as streaming and theme...
India's Zee sues Reliance-Disney over alleged music copyright breach Published 06 May, 2026 11:42pm NEW DELHI: India’s Zee Entertainment has sued the Reliance-Disney joint venture, the country’s biggest entertainment...
FIFA faces World Cup broadcast crisis as India's Reliance offers $20mn, China deal unannounced Published 04 May, 2026 07:23pm NEW DELHI: Millions of soccer fans in the world’s two most populous nations may not be able to watch the World Cup...
Deaf Disney fans can now enjoy iconic animated songs recreated with ASL Published 29 Apr, 2026 01:00pm Hyrum Osmond, who also worked on Disney films 'Zootopia' and 'Raya and the Last Dragon'
Director Lin-Manuel Miranda will make musical ‘Octet’ into movie Published 03 Apr, 2026 12:21pm “I haven’t stopped thinking about 'Octet' since I saw Annie Tippe’s premiere production in November 2019,” Miranda said in a press release
Pop Mart and Sony team up for Labubu film to expand viral toy’s reach Published 20 Mar, 2026 10:26am The film is in early development and is planned as a live-action and CGI hybrid, according to the companies
Netflix acquires Ben Affleck’s AI film-tech firm Published 06 Mar, 2026 11:30am Disney announced plans to allow OpenAI to use characters from its Star Wars, Pixar and Marvel franchises in the startup’s Sora AI video generator
Disney posts better-than-expected quarterly results, driven by theme parks Published 02 Feb, 2026 05:32pm Net profit reached $2.48 billion, down 6 percent year-on-year
Hooked on the claw: how crane games conquered Japan’s arcades Published 26 Dec, 2025 11:37am In one of these gaming meccas in the Japanese capital's Ikebukuro district, aisles of crane games stretch as far as the eye can see
Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI, license characters for Sora video tool Published 11 Dec, 2025 09:24pm Through this collaboration with OpenAI we will thoughtfully and responsibly extend the reach of our storytelling through generative AI
‘Zootopia 2’ film takes on the growing pains of a new partnership Published 25 Nov, 2025 04:47pm LOS ANGELES: For Oscar-winning actor Ke Huy Quan, Disney’s animated buddy cop comedy, “Zootopia 2,” has a healthy...
‘Wicked: For Good’ opens to a record $150 million Published 24 Nov, 2025 01:08pm Universal’s Orr said “Wicked: For Good” played well in Salt Lake City, Utah, which signals its appeal to families
Hollywood talent agency CAA says OpenAI’s Sora poses risk to creators’ rights Published 10 Oct, 2025 12:00pm Hollywood’s premier talent agency, Creative Artists Agency, said on Thursday OpenAI is exposing artists to...
Disney settles Trump-supporting ‘Star Wars’ actor lawsuit Published 08 Aug, 2025 07:20pm LOS ANGELES: A “Star Wars” actor who sued Disney for firing her over inflammatory social media posts about the...
Disney’s ‘Lilo & Stitch’ leads record box office over US Memorial Day weekend Published 26 May, 2025 11:35pm LOS ANGELES: Walt Disney’s live-action remake of the animated classic “Lilo & Stitch” topped box office charts...
Film ‘Coco 2’ in development at Disney and Pixar studios Published 21 Mar, 2025 01:32pm LOS ANGELES: Animation studios Disney and Pixar are developing the film “Coco 2”, which is slated to release in...
Primark boss defends practices as budget fashion brand eyes expansion Published 28 Nov, 2024 02:55pm DUBLIN: Ireland-based budget fashion chain Primark has been criticised for its record on workers’ rights and the...
Musical ‘The Lion King’ celebrates 25 years in London’s West End Published 20 Oct, 2024 04:12pm LONDON: Hit musical “The Lion King” is celebrating its 25th anniversary in London’s West End this weekend with a...