Tag: Disney
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Disney Is Starting to Look for a New CEO To Replace Bob Iger
In November of 2022, Bob Iger returned as CEO, replacing Bob Chapek after just 11 months of being away from Disney. At the time, it was said that Bob Iger would only be in the role for a limited amount of time. Now, Disney is officially starting the hunt for a new CEO. To find…
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Celebrating 50 Years: 6 Iconic Movies of 1974
As 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of some of the most influential films in cinematic history, it’s a perfect time to revisit these classics. The year 1974 was a golden era for movies, with a wide range of genres offering something for everyone. From horror and comedy to drama and action, these films have not…
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Disney Asks to Throw Out a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Because of Disney+’s Terms & Conditions
The terms and conditions of Disney+ may get a widower’s wrongful death lawsuit dismissed, according to Disney. Why Disney is Being Sued In October of 2023, while vacationing at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida, NYU Langone’s Dr. Kanokporn Tangsuan died shortly after suffering an allergic reaction after dining at a Disney Springs…
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Comcast May Get Another $5 Billion From Disney for Hulu Buyout
A deal two years in the making could still pay out as The Walt Disney Company’s buyout of Comcast’s share of Hulu is under dispute. In 2023, Disney acquired Comcast/NBCUniversal’s 33% stake in Hulu for $8.61 billion to take full control of the streaming service. Now, Disney may have to open up the wallet payout…
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Disney Reportedly Hacked & Private Data Leaked Online
Yesterday a hacktivist group called Nullbulge claimed responsibility for leaking roughly 1.2 terabytes of information from Disney’s internal communications run through Slack. According to the data, they accessed Disney’s company chat system, which includes messages from employees at ESPN, Hulu, and Disney+. The group of hackers said they are upset with how Disney handled its…
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Peacock Is Fastest-Growing Streaming Platform In Terms of Time Spent
In its latest forecast on time spent with media, eMarketer has broken out Peacock and Max for the first time. The report highlights that Peacock is the fastest-growing streaming video service in terms of time spent. Meanwhile, platforms like Disney+ and Hulu are expected to see a contraction in time spent due to their crackdown…
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New Titles Coming To Disney+ In July
Disney+ is the streaming homebase for all things Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more, alongside exclusive Disney+ Originals. Here are the upcoming original films and series, the latest episodes, and new library titles joining the service in July. July 1 July 2 July 3 July 9 July 12 July 15 July 17…
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A Disney & Fox–Backed Sports Streaming Service Suddenly Shuts Down Without Warning
Caffeine, a streaming service focused on sports with almost $300 million in support from Fox, Disney, and others has suddenly shut down. According to the company, it was still not profitable so executives decided to shut it down on June 26. “We’re at the point where we are still not quite profitable, so we’ve made…
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Disney Must Face a Lawsuit Over Potential Price Fixes of Live TV Sports from ESPN
In November 2022, a group of nine plaintiffs sued Disney over claims that they have artificially driven up the costs of services like YouTube TV and DIRECTV STREAM. The argument is that Disney’s ownership of ESPN has been used to drive up the price of streaming services. The complaint is that Disney if you want…
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How to Watch ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, & More
Disney+ has debuted the first trailer and key art for Lucasfilm’s highly anticipated new original series, Star Wars: The Acolyte. This thrilling live-action series is set to launch on Tuesday, June 4, with the first two episodes available exclusively on Disney+. When to Watch Star Wars: The Acolyte debuts on June 4th with a 2-episode…