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Disney’s surprise streaming entertainment profit offset by weaker TV business
Disney’s surprise profit in its streaming entertainment division was eclipsed by a drop in its traditional TV business and weaker box office.
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Settlement Agreement Reached Between Disney, DeSantis-Backed Board
Disney and the state of Florida have reached a settlement agreement in their ongoing lawsuit about who controls Walt Disney World’s governing district, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board announced on Wednesday.
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Nelson Peltz Condemns Disney’s ‘Woke’ Movie Strategy, Highlighting ‘Black Panther’ And ‘The Marvels’
Activist investor Nelson Peltz criticized the Walt Disney Company for its “woke” film approach, specifically in reference to Black Panther and The Marvels movies, as the Disney board proxy battle draws closer to its deciding day.
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Gosling, Stone and a canine star mingle at Oscar nominees’ lunch
Stars of “Barbie,” “Oppenheimer” and other Oscar-nominated films came together at the annual nominees luncheon.
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Next stop for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour film: Disney+
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert film will start streaming next month on Disney+ with five songs not shown in theaters.
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Delayed Emmys to spotlight best of television in ‘Succession’ sendoff
The Emmy Awards will take the stage on Monday in a strike-delayed ceremony to honor the best of television.
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Copyright Protection Expires On Disney’s Earliest Version Of Mickey Mouse
The debut version of Mickey Mouse from the 1928 short film Steamboat Willie, a character who has been associated with the Walt Disney company for almost a century, is no longer exclusively owned by the company.
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Disney to open first Zootopia-themed attraction in Shanghai
Shanghai Disney Resort will open a Zootopia-themed attraction to the public on Wednesday.
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Judge Allows 9,000 Female Employees To Sue Disney After Alleged Pay Discrimination
A United States judge has legally authorized 9,000 women to sue the Walt Disney Company after a lawsuit claimed that there was a pay disparity between male and female employees.
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Netflix to squeak past Disney+ in US advertising revenue in 2024 – report
Netflix is set to pull ahead of Disney+ in the race for U.S. advertising dollars next year as price hikes and a password-sharing crackdown pull more viewers to its ad-supported plan.