Tag: Disney
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A X-Files Reboot is In The Works
Disney is said to be working with The- X-Files creator Chris Carter and Black Panther director Ryan Coogler for a reboot of the paranormal sci-fi series. Carter confirmed Coogler’s role in the reboot series during an interview on On the Coast with Gloria Macarenko in March. He said Coogler is developing a new take on…
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Why Disney, Paramount, and Peacock’s Money Troubles Are Good For You
It’s been a brutal year if you run a streaming business. After years of pouring billions of dollars into creating exclusive content, companies like Disney, Paramount, and Comcast, which owns Peacock, are deep in the red. But their losses may end up being your gain as the need to rein in expenses may mean you’ll…
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Marvel Studios Reportedly Fires Jonathan Majors After Guilty Verdict
Marvel Studios has parted ways with embattled actor Jonathan Majors hours after he was found guilty of two misdemeanor counts of harassment and assault of his ex-girlfriend, according to Variety. The actor was arrested in March on assaults and harassment charges after Grace Jabbari accused Majors of assaulting her in the backseat of a private…
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How a Comedian Created a Media Empire That’s a Force in Local and Streaming
When Allen Media Group this summer made a $10 billion unsolicited bid to buy Walt Disney’s ABC Network, its affiliates, and cable channels FX and National Geographic, you might have asked: What the heck is Allen Media Group? It’s not an unreasonable question. While Allen Media Group boasts notable assets like several ABC, CBS, NBC,…
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Disney Fight Escalates With Activist Investor and Ex-CFO Nominated to the Board
Walt Disney has been under pressure from activist investor Nelson Peltz, CEO of Trian Partners, to shake things up, and now Peltz is looking to take more of a direct hand. Trian, a major shareholder in Disney, nominated Peltz and former Disney Chief Financial Officer James Rasulo to serve as directors on the company’s board.…
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Grey’s Anatomy Will Stream All Seasons on the New Hulu-Disney App
Grey’s Anatomy fans can now watch all 19 seasons of the Emmy award-winning — and longest running — medical drama on the upcoming Disney-Hulu app. The newly merged platform’s app is still in beta and set to launch in March 2024. The 20th season of Grey’s Anatomy will also premiere next year. Disney’s streaming service,…
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Hulu Will Lose 300 Titles Following Comcast Selling to Disney
Hulu is set to lose 300 titles in the wake of Disney buying out Comcast’s share of the streaming service, according to Deadline. Because the official Hulu Disney+ app won’t launch until next March, these number could change. It’s not clear at this time which movies and shows could be removed or if those titles…
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Disney-Owned Titles Are Headed to Netflix Next Year. Here’s What You’ll Be Able To Watch
Disney’s latest move in the streaming service industry is a new licensing deal between Disney Entertainment and Netflix, according to Variety. This marks a welcome return after Disney pulled much of its programming from the streaming giant once Disney+ launched in 2019. Disney wanted to shore up its own library and make the service attractive…
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Disney+ Merging With Hulu Could Dethrone Netflix in the Most Popular Streaming Service Rankings
The newly merged Disney+ and Hulu streaming service has the potential to shake things up in 2024. The combined services will have one third of the 100 most popular titles in the U.S., according to Ampere Analysis, overtaking Netflix’s 29 titles. In addition, when it comes to distinct movies and TV seasons, the combined apps…
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Disney+ is Looking at Adding Gaming and Shopping Experiences To its Ads
It appears Disney has even bigger plans for Disney+ beyond just more movies and shows. An executive told Variety that the media giant is considering launching shopping and gaming elements in the advertisements found on the streaming service. “The world of advertising experiences on AVOD (ad-based video on demand) is an important place to be…