Disney and TikTok strike short-form video-sharing deal Published 05 Aug, 2026 03:38pm TikTok will offer creators access to assets from hundreds of Disney films
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
Wall St Week Ahead: US stocks rally could find fuel in earnings Published 04 May, 2026 05:20am NEW YORK: Investors will look for another batch of earnings reports and fresh employment data to drive a resilient...
Disney plans to cut 1,000 jobs, WSJ reports Published 09 Apr, 2026 08:24am *The planned layoffs could affect less than 1% of its total employees. Disney employed about 231,000 people as of the end of fiscal year 2025
Netflix searches for franchises after losing out on Harry Potter Published 03 Apr, 2026 11:58am Chief Creative Officer Bela Bajaria said Netflix would keep investing in original ideas, and partner with established studios like MGM and Warner Bros
Warner Bros’ Oscar triumph a bittersweet moment as Paramount deal looms Published 16 Mar, 2026 11:52am “Sinners,” Warner Bros’ genre-defying fantasia set in the Jim Crow South, collected four Academy Awards, including lead actor
Disney names Pakistan-born Asad Ayaz chief marketing officer Published 16 Jan, 2026 09:01am Ayaz will seek to develop a more coordinated approach to marketing, drawing together teams across Disney’s theme parks, its film and television studios
Third ‘Avatar’ film lights up global box offices Published 21 Dec, 2025 09:48pm The first “Avatar” film, released in 2009
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
Disney and YouTube TV reach deal ending weeks of disruption Published 15 Nov, 2025 01:12pm Google’s YouTube and Walt Disney said on Friday they had reached an agreement to restore Disney-owned networks to...
Disney warns of potentially long distribution dispute with YouTube TV, shares fall Published 13 Nov, 2025 07:33pm LOS ANGELES: Walt Disney signaled on Thursday it was girding for a potentially prolonged fight with YouTube TV over...
‘Thunderbolts’ kicks off moviegoing summer with $162 million worldwide Published 05 May, 2025 12:21pm LOS ANGELES: Marvel movie “Thunderbolts” brought in $162 million at theaters around the world over the weekend,...
New ‘Star Wars’ movie with Ryan Gosling set for 2027 Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:46am LOS ANGELES: Oscar-nominated actor Ryan Gosling will star in a new “Star Wars” film that will reach movie theaters...
Sunday’s Golden Globes audience averages 10.1 million Published 07 Jan, 2025 11:58am LOS ANGELES: Sunday’s Golden Globes telecast on CBS averaged 10.1 million viewers, a 7% increase from the reported...
Disney nears deal to merge Hulu + Live TV business into Fubo Published 06 Jan, 2025 07:01pm Walt Disney Co and sports-focused streaming provider FuboTV are nearing a deal to combine their online live TV...
Disney, Fox and Warner Bros to ask court to lift ban on launch of Venu Sports service Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:16pm Three major media companies will ask the U.S. Court of Appeals on Monday to reverse a ruling that blocked the launch...
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ helps Disney beat earnings forecasts Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:21pm LOS ANGELES: Walt Disney reported earnings that topped Wall Street’s estimates on Thursday, propelled by blockbuster...
New ‘Star Wars’ film trilogy in the works at Disney Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:20pm LOS ANGELES: A new “Star Wars” film trilogy written by “X-Men” producer Simon Kinberg is in the early stages of...
Apple eyes bigger slice of India’s streaming market with Airtel deal Published 28 Aug, 2024 11:04am BENGALURU: Apple is tying up with India’s Airtel to offer the telecom firm’s premium customers its music and video...
India flags cricket rights concerns with Disney-Reliance $8.5bn merger Published 21 Aug, 2024 10:53am NEW DELHI: India’s antitrust body has reached an initial assessment that the $8.5 billion India merger of Reliance...
Disney unveils ‘Avatar’ ‘Indiana Jones,’ ‘Encanto’ and ‘Monsters, Inc’ attractions Published 11 Aug, 2024 10:23am ANAHEIM: Walt Disney unveiled several new attractions for its theme parks at the D23 fan event on Saturday as it...
Reliance, Disney seek India antitrust nod with cricket rights assurance Published 24 May, 2024 05:35am NEW DELHI: Reliance Industries and Walt Disney have sought antitrust clearance for their $8.5 billion India media...
Ambani’s JioCinema cuts subscription prices as India’s streaming war heats up Updated 25 Apr, 2024 02:16pm JioCinema, the streaming platform run by India’s Reliance Industries, on Thursday cut prices of its premium offering...
Paramount shows ‘Gladiator 2’ as Disney goes R-rated Published 12 Apr, 2024 12:12pm LAS VEGAS: Paramount Pictures unveiled gory first-look footage from “Gladiator 2” as Disney put on an unusually...
Blackwells sues Disney over disclosure in relationship with ValueAct Published 30 Mar, 2024 05:15am NEW YORK: Blackwells Capital upped the pressure on Walt Disney in a long-running boardroom battle by suing the...
Disney-owned Star India starts arbitration against Zee over cricket broadcasting deal Published 15 Mar, 2024 01:39pm BENGALURU: Walt Disney -owned Star India has started arbitration proceedings against Zee Entertainment Enterprises...
ValueAct reiterates backing for Disney amid boardroom fight with Trian Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:46pm Activist hedge fund ValueAct Capital reiterated its backing for Walt Disney , opens new tab on Thursday amid a board...
Reliance, Disney to merge India media assets to create $8.5bn powerhouse Updated 28 Feb, 2024 10:17pm NEW DELHI: India’s top conglomerate Reliance Industries and Walt Disney on Wednesday announced the merger of their...
Baby Yoda heads to big screen in new ‘Star Wars’ movie Published 10 Jan, 2024 02:42pm LOS ANGELES: Baby Yoda’s next adventure will take the young alien, seen only on a hit ‘Star Wars’ streaming series,...
Disney, Reliance plan London meeting for India media merger talks Published 13 Dec, 2023 07:50pm NEW DELHI: Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries and U.S. giant Walt Disney are discussing a plan to hold...