Tag: Disney
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Disney Issues Cease-and-Desist to Character.AI Over Unauthorized Use of Mickey Mouse, Luke Skywalker, & More
Walt Disney has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Character.AI, a fast-growing AI startup known for its “personalized superintelligence platform.” The media giant accuses the company of exploiting its copyrighted characters without permission, marking another chapter in Hollywood’s escalating battle against the unauthorized use of AI-generated content according to Deadline. The letter, obtained by industry sources,…
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YouTube is Killing FOX, Disney, NBCUniversal, & Warner Bros. Discovery As They All See Their Share of TV Viewing Drop As YouTube Hits Record Highs
In a seismic shift reshaping the television landscape, YouTube has emerged as the most-watched TV provider in the United States for 2025, according to comprehensive data from Nielsen. The Alphabet-owned video-sharing platform has steadily climbed the ranks throughout the year, capturing the largest share of total TV viewing time and outpacing long-standing industry leaders. This…
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Disney to Pay $10 Million Fine Over YouTube Videos It Uploaded
The Walt Disney Co. has reached a $10 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission to resolve an inquiry into alleged violations of child privacy laws, the agency announced on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. The settlement centers on Disney’s failure to properly designate certain videos uploaded to YouTube as children’s content, which inadvertently allowed those…
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16 Years Ago Today Disney Bought Marvel Entertainment: A Look Back at The Moment Disney Changed Everything
On August 31, 2009, The Walt Disney Company announced its acquisition of Marvel Entertainment for a staggering $4.24 billion. This landmark deal, which reshaped the landscape of film, television, and pop culture, marked a bold move by Disney to bolster its portfolio with one of the most iconic comic book brands in history. Sixteen years…
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Disney Sues Sling TV Over Its New TV Packages
The Walt Disney Co. has filed a lawsuit against Dish Network’s digital subsidiary, Sling TV, alleging that the streaming service included Disney’s networks in new short-term subscription packages without permission. The suit, filed Tuesday evening in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, accuses Sling of breaching its licensing agreement by…
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Disney Is Reportedly Trying to Win Back Young Males
Walt Disney Studios is embarking on a bold mission to recapture the hearts of young men, specifically targeting the elusive Gen Z demographic, ages 13 to 28. The push comes as the studio grapples with shifting audience trends and a cultural landscape where traditional blockbusters no longer guarantee success. Disney, long a titan of the…
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Lucasfilm and Disney Settle Lawsuit with Gina Carano, Hint at Future Collaboration
In a surprising turn of events, Lucasfilm and The Walt Disney Company have reached a mutual agreement with actress Gina Carano, resolving a high-profile legal dispute stemming from her 2021 firing from the hit Disney+ series The Mandalorian. The settlement, announced on August 7, 2025, marks the end of a contentious legal battle that has…
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Disney Will Stop Sharing Subscriber Numbers, Following Netflix’s Lead
Disney will no longer report on subscriber numbers for its streaming services, including Disney+, Hulu with Live TV, and ESPN+, according to Disney CEO Bob Iger and CFO Hugh Johnston. “Since we began reporting the number of paid subscribers and ARPU, our DTC strategy and the operating environment have evolved. Given this evolution, we plan…
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Disney is Considering Partnering with Other Sports Services for Streaming Bundles
With the release of its quarterly financial report and call Wednesday morning, Disney has been sharing information about its future with streaming. We’ve already learned that Disney will phase out Hulu and combine the service with Disney+, and that ESPN will become the streaming home of every WWE Premium Live Event. Now, we’re learning more…
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Hulu to Shut Down in the U.S. and Combine with Disney+
Hulu will be shutting down in the United States and the streaming service will be integrated into the Disney+ app. The new combined app will be available in 2026, according to parent company Disney in its quarterly earnings report Wednesday morning. While the Hulu app will no longer be available for U.S. users, Hulu will…