The Disney-controlled channel is trying to find a way forward in the streaming age and has had discussions with the N.F.L., the N.B.A. and Major League Baseball.
Category: Walt Disney Company
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Ghibli Park Celebrates “Totoro” And Other Miyazaki Movies
The Japanese company Studio Ghibli opened a theme park to celebrate the eccentric, charming animated movies of its founder, Hayao Miyazaki. Could two ‘Totoro’-loving toddlers find happiness there?
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The Costs of the Hollywood Actors’ Strike
Strikes by actors and screenwriters have ground movie and TV productions to a halt, with consequences likely to be felt across the entertainment industry.
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Iger to Remain as Head of Disney Through 2026
The 72-year-old chief executive previously said he planned to leave when his contract ended at the end of 2024.
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As DeSantis Campaigns, Disney Sees a Long Road Ahead
The company, long allergic to controversy, is likely to be the subject of very public and partisan criticism throughout the Republican primary.
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National Geographic Lays Off More Writers
The company did not specify how many were shed and said that the magazine, known for its focus on discovery and exploration, would continue to be published on a monthly basis.
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Producer Ryan Murphy Is Expected to Move to Disney
Mr. Murphy, the force behind hits like “American Horror Story” and “The Watcher,” is coming to the end of his $300 million Netflix deal.
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Jonathan Majors to Face Trial on Assault Charges in August
The movie star, who has maintained his innocence, appeared briefly in a Manhattan courtroom on Tuesday morning.
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Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ Falls Flat, Adding to Worries About the Brand
The original animated film took in $29.5 million at the box office, by far the worst opening in Pixar’s three-decade history. “The Flash,” from Warner Bros., also struggled.
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Christine McCarthy Is Stepping Down as Disney’s Chief Financial Officer
Christine M. McCarthy, who held the role for eight years, helped stabilize the company during the pandemic and played a key role in Bob Chapek’s ouster.
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Apple Bets the Vision Pro Can Take the Metaverse Mainstream
The iPhone maker is making a bold bet that it can redefine the niche category of virtual reality with its $3,500 goggles.